GlaxoSmithKline in takeover bid for Human Genome
Business | 9th May 12
GlaxoSmithKline PLC has tabled an offer to take over U.S. drug maker Human Genome Sciences Inc. which values the target at nearly $2.6 billion. GlaxoSmithKline,...
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Angry Birds maker eyes IPO golden egg
Business | 7th May 12
Angry Birds maker Rovio Entertainment said sales jumped tenfold to $100 million last year as gamers flocked to download its titles, adding business...
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Nokia’s woes might call for Microsoft aid
Business | 6th May 12
Addressing Nokia Oyj employees in January 2011, Chief Executive Stephen Elop - at that point only four months into the job – dramatized the...
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Investors wary of Buffett’s health
Business | 5th May 12
OMAHA: While 81-year-old Warren Buffett’s health has been on investors’ minds, many shareholders at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting said Saturday that they...
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Pakistan, Iran wheat barter to be finalised by 12 May
Business | 5th May 12
Pakistan and Iran are likely to finalise barter deal by May 12, 2012, according to which Pakistan will export one...
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Pakistan Steel Mills’ capacity to be enhanced
Business | 5th May 12
The capacity of the Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) would be enhanced with the Russian assistance and collaboration. This was stated...
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FBR seeks to bring real estate investors into tax net
Business | 5th May 12
KARACHI: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is contemplating to propose the federal government to bring real estate investors in tax...
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SBP injects Rs 116.350 bln
Business | 4th May 12
KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan in its reverse repo open market operation in treasury bills and Pakistan Investment Bonds on...
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Exports of meat, fish, fruits witness positive growth
Business | 3rd May 12
ISLAMABAD: The Exports of meat and fish as well as their preparations witnessed positive growth of 13.88 percent and 12.12...
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Allergan, the famous Botox producer, report increased profits
Business | 2nd May 12
CALIFORNIA: Allergan Inc.’s first-quarter profit grew 45 percent on greater sales of Botox and eye-care products, the drug-maker said Wednesday....
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Pak to charge $1,000 levy on each Nato container
Business | 1st May 12
ISLAMABAD: The Communication Ministry has proposed the imposition of a levy of $1000 on each truck/container transporting supplies to Nato...
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