The Express Tribune Newsletter: June 24, 2012

Today's Headlines   As water and power czar, Ashraf was the most sought after minister in NA News Desk During his tenure as federal minister for water and power, Raja Pervaiz Ashraf was one of the top five sought after ministers in the National Assembly – by legislators who wanted answers to the chronic power crisis. Top commanders look to defuse LoC tension News Desk Brigade commanders of Pakistan and India were expected to meet on the Line of Control (Loc) in Poonch district in Indian Kashmir on Saturday in an effort to end 10 days of skirmishing which has left six soldiers dead and led to artillery deployment close to the LoC for the first time in a decade, according to The Hindu. Imran foresees winter elections Z Ali Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf chairman Imran Khan has said that the next general elections would be held in winter, claiming his party will sweep the polls. Corruption charges: Capital police refuse to help arrest Malik Riaz Mudassir Raja Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) accompanied by Civil Lines police, Rawalpindi officials returned empty-handed after Islamabad police reportedly refused to cooperate or aid them in the arrest of real estate tycoon Malik Riaz on Saturday.   Business Law abiding citizens: Only 47% consumers pay for electricity Shahbaz Rana The government has failed to collect Rs495 billion worth of electricity bills in the last eleven months, taking recovery ratio to 47%, one of the lowest ever in the country's history. Weekly Review: Gilani's ouster casts shadow over bourse Bilal Umar Politics dominated the proceeding at the country's stock market, as investors were left wondering after the disqualification of Yousuf Raza Gilani as prime minister. _______________________________________________ Sports 1st Test: Pakistan's Galle reply in tatters AFP Kumar Sangakkara was stranded on 199 even as Sri Lanka took charge of the first cricket Test against Pakistan in Galle. Euro 2012: England ready for the Italian job AFP England will attempt to reach the last-four of a major tournament for the first time in 16 years as they face Italy in the Euro 2012 quarter-final tonight. _______________________________________________ Life & Style Don't stop the music Sidrah Moiz / Sher Khan / Mavra Bari Karachiites walking in to Port Grand on Friday evening were taken by surprise. A stage had been set up, complete with elaborate lighting. Singers walked around with guitars slung over their shoulders as they did a final sound check before the concert started. Asad and Jamshad: Peshawar's musical twins Rafay Mahmood Asad and Jamshad Ali Khan are 18-year-old twins with a fiery passion for the guitar. They may be young but their skills are sharp, making one think they are seasoned musicians.  _______________________________________________

Opinion Please, not again Saroop Ijaz The revenge of the black panther Amina Jilani Gilani going, Gilani gone! Khaled Ahmed Pakistan's sad record Aakar Patel A new PM — and what next? Raza Rumi Blogs What legacy will you leave us with, PM Ashraf? Sabeer Lodhi Raja Pervaiz is Pakistan's Raja Ali Tahir Its not time to 'move on', Mr Panetta. Not yet Mariam Kizilbash He had a gun, she had nothing Zain R Mian Poll Have you ever been subjected to corporal punishment in your school? Yes: 64% (212 votes) No: 36% (117 votes) Total votes: 329 votes 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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