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Entries for April, 2010

Latest Economist shows positive signs for Pakistan’s economy


I was browsing The Economist at a book store the other day and habitually jumped to the last few pages that showcase economic data and indicators from a number of different countries. Pakistan is one of the countries they cover, along with other asian economies such as China and India. The April 2010 data actually [...]

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TechLahore’s prediction about Palm comes true – Palm bought for $1.2B by HP


This news doesn’t make me particularly happy, because a great, innovative company that pioneered the handheld market has been gobbled up today for a paltry sum that may be less than the value of its patents alone. But I have to say, I did see this one coming. Almost two years ago I predicted that [...]

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TechLahore buys an iPad


Those of you who have been following the blog for a while know that I have been tracking the iPad since many moons. I even promised I would go and buy it when it came out despite my abhorrence of Apple and its closed, uber controlling policies. Well, Steve Jobs is now several hundred dollars [...]

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Bloomberg says Pakistan’s stocks cheapest in Asia, may rise by 23% by end 2010


The KSE has been a star performer for many years, and despite the dips in 2009 – mostly due to the global recession and associated troubles – the exchange is back with a bang! The chart has been trending solidly upward with the KSE index breaking the 10,500 pt psychological barrier and establishing a 19 [...]

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