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Newsletter: November 28, 2011

 
Today's Headlines

November 28, 2011


High-profile transfer: Qureshi swept up by PTI 'tsunami'
Sarfaraz Memon

After weeks of sitting on the fence, Shah Mahmood Qureshi formally announced his decision to join Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf at a rally in Ghotki on Sunday.
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National/City

NATO raid upshot: Angry Pakistan threatens to derail Afghan endgame
Kamran Yousaf
As Pakistan buried its dead from Saturday's attack on a border check post by Nato troops, the government looked for more ways to express its anger against Nato and the United States for the incident. On Sunday, it threatened to review its role in facilitating talks with insurgents and re-think its participation in next month's Bonn conference. 

After NRO verdict, there may be more bad news for govt
Zia Khan
If the government is looking for support from allied parties on proposing a new bill to validate the National Reconciliation Ordinance, it will not find it. 

Delayed arrival: Pilot blamed for AirBlue crash
News Desk
A year and a half after the tragic AirBlue plane crash, the public will finally learn why the disaster happened. 

Occupy Numaish Chowrangi: Death of two scouts sparks 4-hour riot
Our Correspondents
Muharramul Haram began on a bitter note as two men were killed while a third was wounded when a scout camp was shot at Numaish Chowrangi on M A Jinnah Road on Sunday evening.

Memogate: 'Proof insufficient for charges of treason'
Our Correspondents
The Federal Investigation Agency cannot register an inquiry or case of high treason against former ambassador Hussain Haqqani over the Memogate scandal under the current circumstances, The Express Tribune has learnt. 

Seeking support: After NRO verdict, there may be more bad news for govt
Zia Khan
If the government is looking for support from allied parties on proposing a new bill to validate the National Reconciliation Ordinance, it will not find it.
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Business 

Support price for rice: Why many growers prefer to sell for less
Ali Salman
Like some other sectors in our economy, agriculture too is distorted by input subsidies and support prices. The government's interference, on pretext of powerful lobbies, reigns supreme and open market operations are absent. In this article I will discuss implications of support price for the rice crop which is currently being harvested. Instead of utilising macro-economic data let's take a look at a true story of a typical small grower in Punjab. 

By word of mouth: Student Biryani goes global
Farooq Baloch
Consistent taste and "word of mouth" is what has taken Student Biryani, a brand of Café Student, from a small roadside vendor to one of Pakistan's fastest growing franchise networks. The Karachi-based food outlet – after attracting notable traffic in Dubai – now wants to test North American and European markets; extend its Gulf network through global franchising.
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Sports

Cricket: Restoring ties with India top priority says Rameez Raja
Our Correspondents
Amidst increasing calls for the revival of bilateral cricket between the two countries, former Pakistan captain Rameez Raja has put his weight behind the issue and said restoring ties with India should be a 'top priority'. 

Confident Pakistan get snooker campaign underway
Natasha Raheel
Pakistan number one cueist Imran Shahzad remained confident over his chances at the IBSF World Championship in Bangalore that starts today with 78 other players competing in the prestigious tournament.
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Life & Style

ISPR documentary bags first prize at International Film Festival
Our Correspondents
A documentary by the Pakistan's Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), titled as "Glorious Resolve" received the first prize in the International Film Festival "Eserciti-e-Popoli" (Army and People) held at Bracciano. 

Jingle Bells: 'Tis the season to be jolly for the Christians of Karachi
Our Correspondents
Mirth and merriment is in the air for the Christians of the city, as they have started their annual festivities for Christmas.
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Opinion

Democracy and the military
Saleem H Ali

The great survivor bows out
Anwer Mooraj

In a state of flux
Shahid Javed Burki 

Restoring civil-military balance
Shahzad Chaudhry

Mother language education
Dr Tariq Rahman 

Blogs

Nudity, Niqab and the illusion of 'free choice'
Bina Shah

Balochistan: Hunger strike for not teaching?
Shehzad Baloch 

US playing Call of Duty…in FATA
Ahsan Pervez Daredia 

Can Kabaddi ever be taken seriously?
Natasha Raheel

Poll

Will Pakistan benefit from increased trade with India?

No (36%, 153 Votes)
Yes (64%, 276 Votes)
Total Voters: 429

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