| Kayani's bold move: 'Pakistani troops will return fire if Nato attacks again'
Kamran Yousaf
In a development that pushes US-Pakistan relations further into the realm of uncertainty, the army has authorised its local commanders deployed near the Afghan border to retaliate to any future incursions by Nato forces.
_______________________________________________ National/City Presidency abuzz, as capital hums with familiar chatter
Our Correspondents
While the talk of troubling times ahead for the government have been heard before, the country's leadership is not taking the buzz lightly. Kayani's bold move: 'Pakistani troops will return fire if Nato attacks again'
Kamran Yousaf
In a development that pushes US-Pakistan relations further into the realm of uncertainty, the army has authorised its local commanders deployed near the Afghan border to retaliate to any future incursions by Nato forces. Al Qaeda claims kidnapping of Weinstein in Pakistan
AFP
Al Qaeda is holding a US aid worker who was kidnapped in August in Pakistan, the extremist group's leader Ayman al-Zawahiri said in a Thursday statement seen by a US-based monitoring group. 'No threat of judicial or military coup'
Our Correspondents
Amidst accusations from all sides, Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani defended his cornered government yet again on Thursday, playing down "any threat" of a 'judicial' or 'military' coup. International day for the abolition of slavery: The brick maker enslaved for 18 years and counting
For someone who makes bricks, the foundations of Ashraf's life have been smashed to pieces. World AIDS Day: Testing for HIV made mandatory in K-P
Islamuddin Sajid
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Governor Barrister Masood Kausar has announced that HIV/Aids tests have been made mandatory before every surgical operation in all hospitals across the province. Growing momentum: PTI head-hunting spree continues
Qamar Zaman
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is not done with head-hunting just yet. The party, which has seen a number of high-profile politicians join its ranks in recent weeks, is set to keep luring seasoned politicians to adopt its vision for change, The Express Tribune has learnt.
_______________________________________________ Business Ministry backtracks: Gas supply to fertiliser sector continues
Zafar Bhutta
Despite a country is undergoing worst crisis due to gas load shedding, Ministry of Petroleum on Thursday again succumbed to the demands of the influential fertiliser lobby and decided to continue gas supply to the sector until December 15. Economic Coordination Committee: Rs6 billion bailout for Pakistan Steel approved
Zafar Bhutta / Shahbaz Rana
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) on Thursday approved a bailout package of Rs6 billion as working capital for the ailing Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) to enable it continuing its operations and avoid imminent shutdown.
_______________________________________________ Sports Afridi spins his magic again
AFP
Shahid Afridi grabbed five for 23 and kept his cool in a batting crisis as Pakistan overcame Bangladesh by five wickets in the first One-Day International (ODI) in Dhaka. Boxing: Mohammad Ali declines invitation
Fawad Hussain
The Pakistan Boxing Federation suffered a huge setback in their preparation for the 2nd Benazir Bhutto International Boxing Championship when boxing legend Mohammad Ali turned down an invitation to attend the event due to health issues.
_______________________________________________ Life & Style Icons from 80s: Pop is forever
Rafay Mehmood
Be it the golden period of Pakistani cinema in the 60s and 70s or the progressive fashion scene in 2011, music has always been the primary form of entertainment in Pakistan. The reason for this dependence on music is the fact that Pakistan's music history is brimming with some timeless musicians who gave the industry enough strength to thrive, even in the absence of a stable film industry. Hard labour: Time and money keep labourers away from courts
PPI
Labourer's rights and labour laws were the protagonists of the documentary, titled "Kis se Munsifi Chahen?" launched by the Pakistan Institute of Labour Education and Research on Wednesday. The documentary, produced by Tehmina Ahmed of Newsline Films, aims to shed light on the situation of labour courts in the country.
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