| PTI rally: Imran lights up Karachi
Saba Imtiaz
 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan looked entirely assured at his party's rally in Karachi. With a slew of big-name politicians under his belt and attendance by hundreds of thousands of people from Karachi and other districts in Sindh and Punjab, Imran addressed the crowd with his usual mix of rhetoric, emotions and a few well-placed jibes, all set to a catchy soundtrack.
_______________________________________________ National/City 135th birth anniversary: Pakistan pays tribute to the Quaid-e-Azam
Our Correspondents
Today (Sunday) marks the 135th birth anniversary of the founder of Pakistan – Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Cadets from Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) marched at the mausoleum of the Quaid-e-Azam in Karachi early morning on Sunday and hoisted the guard of honour. Analysis: Be careful, the road is full of landmines!
M Ziauddin
Imran Khan is a great achiever. And by Sunday he seems to have already achieved nearly half of what he had set for. He certainly faces a more formidable, uphill task on his way to achieving the next half, but for that he has 12 more months – enough to affect decisively the results of next general elections. Firdous throws in towel, takes it back, wipes tears
Hafees Tunio
A weeping cabinet member resigning live on air: an unprecedented event, even in the often bizarre world of Pakistani politics. No military coup?: If Kayani's, Pasha's heads roll, SC may come to rescue
Kamran Yousaf
Rumours abound as to who's going to make the first move – the civilian government, or the military establishment? In the possible scenario that the government sacks Chief of Army Staff Ashfaq Parvez Kayani or Director-General Inter-Services Intelligence (DG ISI) Shuja Pasha over Memogate, the army may approach the Supreme Court (SC).
_______________________________________________ Business Retail expansion: World's largest chain silent on entering Pakistani market
Farooq Baloch
Even as its efforts to enter the Indian retail market have been rebuffed by regulatory constraints, Walmart, the world's largest retailer, neither confirmed nor denied speculation that it was eyeing opportunities in Pakistan. From gold to dollar: How the modern financial system is undermining Pakistan
Zain Raza
When Pakistan gained independence, it entered a financial system in which the odds were stacked against it. As the financial system changes almost every 40 years, it is vital to analyse its history and mechanism in order to understand the dynamics that influence Pakistan.
_______________________________________________ Sports Hockey: Pakistan complete China clean sweep
Shahzada Usman
Pakistan defeated China 2-1 in the fourth and last game of the Friendship Hockey Series to complete a clean sweep at the National Hockey Stadium, Lahore. They earlier clinched the first match 3-0 before recording a 5-3 and 3-1 wins in the following two matches. Pakistan invites Whatmore to coach team
Our Correspondents
Pakistan's cricket board Sunday said it has invited former World Cup winning Sri Lanka coach Dav Whatmore to finalise his appointment as head coach of the national team, an official said.
_______________________________________________ Life & Style Qavi Khan: An artiste's lament
Saadia Qamar
His riveting performance as Ghalib at Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA) or his acting in PTV drama "Koi Na Adda Sanj Mila" are a testament to Qavi Khan claim. Besides television and theatre, he has continuously showcased his artistic ability in films and radio as well. Currently, the actor has his eyes set on a project for the Express Entertainment Channel called "Main Baba Ki Ladli". 4084: 'Hawa Hawa' flies to Bollywood
Rafay Mahmood
Rumours of Hassan Jahangir's "Hawa Hawa" featuring in a Bollywood film have finally been confirmed. Director Hriday Shetty's latest film titled 4084 (Chaalis Chaurasi) is going to feature a remixed version of the original "Hawa Hawa" sung by Hassan Jahangir.
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Opinion A story on memogate
Shahzad Chaudhry Targeting dual nationals
Ayesha Ijaz Khan Personal accounts of 1971
Ajmal Kamal Saving democracy
Rasul Bakhsh Rais Iraq — still a potential battlefield
Tanvir Ahmad Khan Blogs Demystifying Jinnah's Pakistan
Kashif Chaudhry 8 things I love about Christmas
Rosario Fernandes The spirit of Christmas
Roland DeSouza The curious case of Aisha Khan
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