| Contempt charges: Another door shuts on Gilani
Azam Khan 
It was always going one way – and right before the end, the court enticed the premier's counsel. "We are ready to give you 10 minutes to talk to the prime minister on the phone and let us know," said Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry, giving one last opportunity to consent to writing a letter to the Swiss authorities.
_______________________________________________ National/City The unofficial guide to the Karachi Literature Festival
Imran Yusuf
The programme starts with a bang: 'superstar writer' Shobhaa De. Eleven 'o'clock might be too early for some to digest the glamorous Mumbai writer of steamy potboilers, but there is a curious sub-plot. Will the Amazonian Shobhaa eat her mild-mannered moderator Asif Noorani for brunch? One hopes not, for if all goes to plan Mr Noorani will coax some fantastic stories about big egos and beautiful evenings from her days as Editor of Stardust. SC orders: ISI, MI granted more time to produce 'missing' prisoners
Azam Khan
In an unusual order, the Supreme Court on Friday directed the country's powerful intelligence agencies to present seven prisoners, who went missing from Adiala Jail, before the court by 5pm the same day. Cacophony and silence: Govt unfazed by US hearing on Balochistan
Qamar Zaman
The hearing on Balochistan in Washington sparked a sense of urgency among some in parliament, but was unable to solicit a response from the government. PTI will shoot drones down once in power: Imran Khan
Ferya Ilyas / Iftikhar Firdous
Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan said that those in power should be embarrassed about the ongoing drone attacks that violate Pakistan's sovereignty and kill innocent people. US court hears Dr Aafia Siddiqui's lawyers appeal
Huma Imtiaz
More than a year after the infamous neuroscientist Dr Aafia Siddiqui was sentenced to 86 years in prison on charges of attacking US soldiers, the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit heard an appeal in New York on Friday.
_______________________________________________ Business Thar coal: Despite PM's orders ministry fails to allocate funds
Shahbaz Rana
Despite clear instructions of Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, the finance ministry has not yet committed any funds for providing much-needed boost to the Thar coal project. Corporate results: Unilever profits beat estimates, grow 25%
Our Correspondents
Unilever, the maker of more than 50 brands from Fair and Lovely to Knorr soup, beat all estimates and posted a 25% jump in profits to Rs4.09 billion on the back of higher sales despite price hikes across the board.
_______________________________________________ Sports Experienced Pakistan beat spirited Afghanistan by 7 wickets
Our Correspondents
Pakistan beat minnows Afghanistan by seven wickets, with Younus Khan unbeaten at 70 and skipper Misbahul Haq at 40 in the only ODI at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday. UAE want Aqib as head coach
Fawad Hussain
The Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) has termed Pakistan's bowling coach Aqib Javed its 'prime' choice as the UAE team's head coach.
_______________________________________________ Life & Style Purushapura: Gifts from the past
Sher Alam Shinwari
Peshawar, previously known as Purushapura (The City of Flowers), is, according to historians, probably the oldest and the most culturally fertile city of South Asia. Happiness = Innovation at work
Sarah Khan
"Each new day holds out a chance to create a whole new beginning, a sparkling new field of possibilities. Explore and celebrate this possibility," insists innovation guru Dr Rekha Shetty, popularly known as the Corporate Doctor.
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Zafar Hilaly Uniformed flunkies
Amina Jilani Of blood and fire
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Syed Nadir El Edroos A day in the life of Nasreen kaamvaali
Orr Ali So what's wrong with being connected?
Faisal Kapadia Keep Mohsin Khan as coach
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