The Express Tribune Newsletter: April 26, 2012

Today's Headlines Contempt verdict today: Flanked by allies, Gilani readies for court verdict Sumera Khan / Zia Khan The stage is set for the prime minister to appear in the apex court today to hear the announcement of a verdict in the contempt proceedings against him. As Grossman arrives, high-level huddle finalises strategy Kamran Yousaf The country's top civil and military leadership finalised on Wednesday their strategy for re-engagement with the United States in light of new recommendations approved by parliament, as President Barack Obama's point-man for the region landed in the capital for crucial talks. 2010 Airblue crash: Court temporarily suspends CAA chief Umer Farooq It seems that the chief of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), the country's aviation regulator, had it coming after two horrific plane crashes in as many years that have collectively killed 279 people. Asghar Khan petition: CJ slams 'lack of courage' of accused parties Azam Khan  The Supreme Court expressed concern on Wednesday over the conduct of political parties named in Air Marshal Asghar Khan's petition, observing that they had not appeared before the court to rebut allegations levelled against them. Business Insurance compensation: Bhoja Air finds itself in a tough spot Saad Hasan While the law entitles the families of the victims of the Bhoja Air crash to significant compensation, the airline's decision to go for a cheaper insurance option may make extracting that money from the airline difficult. Familiar face: Hopes rest on new CEO of Pakistan Steel Farooq Baloch Major General (retd) Muhammad Javed has been appointed new chief executive officer of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM), the country's largest industrial complex, filling a post which has been lying vacant since March 12, 2011, sources familiar with the matter told The Express Tribune on Wednesday. _______________________________________________ Sports Cricket: Snubbed Razzaq off to greener shores Fawad Hussain Out-of-favour Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq has opted to pursue his interests in England after being overlooked since the series against Sri Lanka as well as for the ongoing fitness tests in Lahore. Tennis: The clock is ticking for Aisam Natasha Raheel Aisamul Haq is not only battling a knee injury right now. His ranking has fallen from 10 to 14 and he is battling with time to get back into the top-10 by June 11 in order to be eligible for the Olympics. _______________________________________________ Life & Style Shabnam visits the city of lights Saadia Qamar The popularity of classical instruments, especially the sarangi, is declining in Pakistan and as a result, talented musicians and craftsmen who make the instruments are feeling abandoned. One by Ensemble: A fashionista's wonderland Hani Taha If you've ever doubted the magical powers of retail therapy, the opening of a store called 'One by Ensemble' at Dolmen City Mall in Karachi, is bound to turn you into a firm believer. Their collection of perfectly pret, prudently priced and stylish casuals under Rs10,000, is sure to turn the most frugal of shoppers into absolute shopaholics. It displays block-printedkurtas, colour-blocked kameezes and ajrak shirts housed in an expansive and aesthetically pleasing retail space. _______________________________________________

Opinion Siachen: people or land or none of them? Dr Tariq Rahman Vulgar ignorance Sami Shah A few good men Salman Masood "… thence upwards to the moon" Shahzad Chaudhry The quality of justice Amber Darr Blogs Satisfied with TV coverage of the Bhoja Air crash? Atika Rehman 'Have some paan, Bhai jaan' Daniyal Khan Seraikistan will not weaken the federation Kapil Dev The way forward for Pakistan cricket Raafay Alam Poll If found fit - do you think Mohammad Yousuf should be recalled to the national cricket team? No (33%, 266 Votes)  Yes (67%, 536 Votes)  Total Voters: 802 Links Contact us Tribune on Facebook Tribune on Twitter About us RSS Feed Subscribe to the Paper Careers Copyrights Jobs Classifieds

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