The Express Tribune Newsletter: May 13, 2012

Today's Headlines   Upper house: Protests, walkouts consume one-third of Senate's session News Desk Protests and walkouts by opposition groups and their allies, and low attendance of lawmakers marked the Senate's 81st session, leaving 54% of the agenda items unaddressed, according to a Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) preliminary report released on Friday. Punjab, Centre at loggerheads over 'abduction' of Nawaz aide Asad Kharal Hostilities between the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) are now spilling over from the political turf onto the administrative arena, dragging even the investigative arms of the law into the confrontation. Targeted: 7 injured, police check post destroyed in Peshawar blast Riaz Ahmad Seven people were injured when a police check post located on Ring Road in Peshawar was blown up on Sunday in the jurisdiction area of the Chamkani police station. The check post was completely destroyed but all four constables who were manning the post escaped unhurt. Dera Bugti: Probe demanded into mass graves Our Correspondent Nawabzada Jamil Bugti, a son of slain Baloch sardar Nawab Akbar Bugti, has demanded an impartial probe into the recent discovery of a mass grave in Dera Bugti. With Likeminded by PML-N's side: Nawaz's 'grand alliance' gathers steam Abdul Manan PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif's proposed 'grand alliance' against the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) got a second boost on Saturday with the announcement of a seat-adjustment agreement for the next elections with the PML-Likeminded. Business Pay for other's inefficiency: Power consumers to bear interest cost of TFCs Shahbaz Rana After twenty months, the proposed European Union (EU) trade concessions aimed at helping Pakistan's economy to recover from losses inflicted by floods in 2010, have become political baggage for the 27-member confederation rather than measures meant to lessen Islamabad's economic woes. Weekly Review: Stock market undergoes correction Bilal Umar After witnessing strong gains in the previous week, the Karachi stock market underwent a correction as political tensions and negative news flows, particularly regarding the upcoming budget, took their toll on the bourse. _______________________________________________ Sports Champions League: 'We're going straight for the trophy' Nabeel Hashmi Just when it seemed that relations between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and its neighbouring officials stood at its record lowest, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) sprang up a major surprise by confirming a slot for a team from Pakistan in the Champions League (CL). Football: City determined to win, usher in a new era AFP Manchester City are determined to usher in a new era for English football today by clinching their first title in 44 years as the curtain comes down on a thrilling Premier League campaign. _______________________________________________ Life & Style Vaneeza Ahmed: Of nap times and nappy changes Hani Taha Former super model Vaneeza Ahmed dons many hats. Having started her career as a model, she has forayed into acting and is currently working as the Creative Director for Hum TV and also has a lawn label under her name. However, none of these hats can compare to the one she's donned recently — being a mother to her two-month-old baby girl Inaaya. Between numerous nap times, nappy changes and milk feeds, Vaneeza took out the time to speak to The Express Tribune about her new role. Mother's Day: A time to give back News Desk On this Mother's Day, make her feel like the most precious thing in your world. _______________________________________________

Opinion Don't pity us, My Lord Saroop Ijaz Pak Army and Pak nationalism Khaled Ahmed Time for Hafeez to practise what he teaches Faras Ghani Carry on, men of RAW Aakar Patel The eurozone's policy dilemma Dr Akmal Hussain Blogs New skipper, new squad: Let's beat Sri Lanka! Dr Amyn Malik In our PM's words: And why don't they leave then? Faizan Kanji Is there a method to Sharif's madness? Mohammed Rizwan Is Sheryl Sandberg really an inspiration for working mothers? Tamreez Inam Perils of reporting in Balochistan Shehzad Baloch Poll Have you ever read Saadat Hasan Manto in school or otherwise? Yes (316 Votes 62%) No (192 Votes, 38%) Total: 508 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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