| Rejoinders: Army, ISI chiefs stick to their guns on memo
Faisal Shakeel
 The army chief has reiterated his stand on the memo controversy, stating that there is truth to the document. And while the Supreme Court wanted a concrete reply from the federal government on the accusations put forward in the Memogate case by various parties, including the military and intelligence chiefs, it got one late Wednesday night.
_______________________________________________ National/City Memogate case: Govt rejoinder as per constitution, law says PPP Core Committee
Our correspondents
President Asif Ali Zardari flew to Islamabad from Karachi late on Wednesday night, where he supposedly held a core committee meeting of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP). Legislators at work: NA approves high-powered rights commission
Qamar Zaman / Zia Khan
The National Assembly on Wednesday approved a bill aimed at establishing an independent human rights commission, with sweeping powers – at least on paper. PTI Karachi rally: 'Sindh government gave wrong information to the court'
Saba Imtiaz
Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf has blamed the Sindh government for submitting "incorrect information" in response to a petition challenging the party's rally at Mazar-e-Quaid in Karachi. Arab, treason and plot: Army finally rebuts claims of Pasha coup plot
Our correspondents
The chorus of resignation calls, which were fuelled by some serious allegations against the country's intelligence chief, has managed to elicit a response – finally. I went to a PTI rally and all I got was this lousy t-shirt
Ferya Ilyas
Tunisia, Libya, Egypt. It's now time for Pakistan.
_______________________________________________ Business Gas shortage: Govt may scrap LNG import plans
Zafar Bhutta
Despite the chronic shortage of gas in the country, the government's move to import liquefied natural gas has hit several hurdles, including the skyrocketing international price of LNG and the government's own unwillingness to conform to global industry practises by offering a sovereign guarantee to firms currently bidding to import the gas. Industrialists protest against power cuts
Farhan Zaheer
Different town associations of Karachi met on Wednesday and demanded Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) to immediately end 8-hour load shedding in industrial zones of the city.
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Sports Tribune Take: Pakistan cricket needs a succession plan for the captaincy
Mahavish Rezvi
In today's episode of the Tribune Take we look at the Pakistan cricket team's exemplary performance against Bangladesh, the upcoming England series and Mohsin Khan's appointment as coach. 2nd Test: Another series in the bag
Shehzad Baloch
Abdur Rehman claimed four for 51 as Pakistan posted a seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the second and final Test in Dhaka to make a clean sweep of the series.
_______________________________________________ Life & Style Shahood Alvi: Destiny's child
Saadia Qamar
Shahood Alvi was hooked on to showbiz as a youngster because he "found it glamorous". Later on he realised that the entertainment industry requires much more than just maintaining your looks and dressing well. The actor says it was his destiny that played a huge part in making a clerical worker into a popular television star. "I believe in fate and destiny so I have never plan anything in advance. I accept whatever comes my way." PLBW Day Three: Playing it safe
Hani Taha
Three at the PFDC L'Oreal Paris Bridal Week (PLBW) was more about performance than bridal fashion per se. With the quirky and fun Ali Xeeshan opening the show, one couldn't — and shouldn't — expect any less than a loud statement, thunderous enough to crush any traditionalist perspective of bridals.
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Opinion Mengal's timely warning
Imtiaz Gul Crazy like Kim
Sami Shah The dangers of 2012
Dr Tariq Rahman A melting economy
Khurram Husain Looking out on the Pir Panjal
Zahrah Nasir Blogs After Kim Jong-il
Hassaan Khan Deconstructing the PTI troll
AbuBakr Agha The PIA problem
Syed Nadir El Edroos There is more to you than the colour of your skin
Mariam Magsi Poll Considering Husain Haqqani's resignation over allegations in Memogate, should DG ISI resign over allegations of meeting Arab leaders to discuss a military coup? No (46%, 268 Votes)
Yes (54%, 310 Votes)
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