Nobel Laureates 2012

Published January 1, 2013

Literature

Mo Yan

Age 57 Country China

“for his writing that mixes folk tales, history and the contemporary”.

Physics

Serge Haroche Age 68 Country France

David J.Wineland Age 68 Country United States of American

Medicine

Sir John B.Gurdon Age 79 Country United Kingdom

Shinya Yamanaka Age 50 Country Japan

Peace

European Union

“for promoting peace, democracy and human rights over six decades”.

Chemistry

Robert J.Lefkowitz Age 69 Country United States of American

Brian K.Kobilka Age 57 Country United States of American

Economic Science

Alvin E.Roth Age 60 Country United States of America

Lloyd S. Shapley Age 89 Country United States of America

Opinion

Editorial

Rigging claims
Updated 04 May, 2024

Rigging claims

The PTI’s allegations are not new; most elections in Pakistan have been controversial, and it is almost a given that results will be challenged by the losing side.
Gaza’s wasteland
04 May, 2024

Gaza’s wasteland

SINCE the start of hostilities on Oct 7, Israel has put in ceaseless efforts to depopulate Gaza, and make the Strip...
Housing scams
04 May, 2024

Housing scams

THE story of illegal housing schemes in Punjab is the story of greed, corruption and plunder. Major players in these...
Under siege
Updated 03 May, 2024

Under siege

Whether through direct censorship, withholding advertising, harassment or violence, the press in Pakistan navigates a hazardous terrain.
Meddlesome ways
03 May, 2024

Meddlesome ways

AFTER this week’s proceedings in the so-called ‘meddling case’, it appears that the majority of judges...
Mass transit mess
03 May, 2024

Mass transit mess

THAT Karachi — one of the world’s largest megacities — does not have a mass transit system worth the name is ...