| Preview of 2012: The predictable uncertainty of Pakistan's political economy
Our Correspondents  Pakistan enters 2012 with a great deal of uncertainty. Many predict this will be election year in the country as tensions continue between the government, the military and the judiciary. Others argue that the government has regained its balance and is now in a position to trudge through to 2013 – the scheduled end of its tenure. _______________________________________________ National/City reports New Year's gift: Obama signs bill freezing aid to Pakistan
Reuters
President Barack Obama signed a sweeping US defense funding bill on Saturday which includes new sanctions on financial institutions dealing with Iran's central bank, and curtailing up to $850 million in aid to Pakistan. The bill was signed despite concerns about sections that expand the US military's authority over terrorism suspects and limit his powers in foreign affairs. SC to pore over Babar's remarks on Jan 4
Our Correspondents
The Supreme Court on Saturday announced that it would take up PPP leader Babar Awan's alleged derogatory press conference on the memo case on January 4. ZAB case a done deal: Kasuri
Qamar Zaman
The presidential reference seeking to reopen the murder trial of Pakistan Peoples Party founder Zulfikar Ali Bhutto took a new turn on Saturday. Ahmed Raza Kasuri – whose father's assassination was pinned on Bhutto, leading to his execution – contended that the case cannot be reopened. Zardari, Nawaz consider united front
Zia Khan
It looks like the sweets former premier Nawaz Sharif received from President Asif Ali Zardari on his birthday are working a treat. Associates of both leaders are now trying to arrange a one-on-one meeting between Zardari and Sharif. PML-N rally: From 'go Zardari' to 'go Imran'
Abdul Manan
It was apparent at the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) rally in Gujranwala on Saturday that party chief Nawaz Sharif has started to take former underdog, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), seriously. _______________________________________________ Business Development budget: Spending on target for first time in three years
Shahbaz Rana
In the midst of financial crunch, the government has managed to keep development spending on track for the first time in three years as it released Rs148 billion or almost half of the annual budget in the first half of the current fiscal year. Preview of 2012: Solve the energy crisis now or go home
Farooq Tirmizi
There is absolutely no point in beating about the bush anymore. Either the government will solve the energy crisis in 2012 or it will lose the elections. And since it cannot solve the entire crisis in one year, it has no choice – if they are politically shrewd – but to go ahead and call the elections before the crisis hits the 'catastrophic' phase. _______________________________________________ Sports Cricket: Misbah fears losing captaincy, says Mohsin
Our Correspondents
Pakistan coach Mohsin Khan has defended captain Misbahul Haq's defensive approach to leading the team, revealing that the batsman feared losing captaincy as well as his place in the side. Hockey: Akbar targets 'memorable show' at Olympics
Shahzada Usman
Pakistan goal-keeper Salman Akbar has said that the national team is all set to do well at the London Olympics, targeting a podium-finish at the event. _______________________________________________ Life & Style PLBW: Room for improvement
Hani Taha
It seems that the Pakistan Fashion Design Council (PFDC) has come full circle with its Bridal Week this year. Top 2011 films: Kaleidoscope of emotions
Saim Sadiq
It has been a dull year for Bollywood, with the number of watchable films being small enough to count them all on your fingers. _______________________________________________ Magazine 10 things I hate about 2011
Nadir Hassan
The rise of the PTI. Settle down, PTI trolls! I say this out of boredom not hatred. There are few duller things in the world than the low-cal speeches given by politicians at rallies.
_______________________________________________ | Opinion The year of fear
Saroop Ijaz Why is the army so popular in Pakistan?
Aakar Patel 'Bloody' revolution as our death wish
Khaled Ahmed Dreaming the dream
Fahd Husain Kurram — limping back to normalcy
Naveed Hussain Blogs A few good "F" words for the new year
Farahnaz Zahidi Moazzam My blood runs thick and green
Fatima Sehbai Defining moments of Cricket in 2011
Dr Amyn Malik Adoption: Patience is truly a virtue
Adeel Ansari Poll In your opinion, has PML-N been a 'friendly opposition' to the PPP-led government? Yes (76%, 347 Votes)
No (24%, 109 Votes)
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