The Express Tribune Newsletter: July 12, 2012

Today's Headlines Nick of time: With PM's reply due in court, contempt bill sails through Senate Sumera Khan / Azam Khan The stage is set for a dramatic hearing today. Hours before a potentially decisive hearing of the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) implementation case, the government bulldozed the controversial contempt of court amendment bill through the Senate on Wednesday. Transition time: PPP, PML-N set for talks on caretaker setup Zia Khan After having reached an amiable consensus over a new chief election commissioner, the country's two largest political parties are now said to be planning to open talks for bringing in a caretaker setup to oversee general elections.  Govt to enhance minority quota in legislatures Our Correspondents The cabinet has approved an increase in the representation of minority communities in the federal and provincial legislatures of the country. Skardu accident: Army chopper crash kills five Shabbir Mir  An Army Aviation helicopter crashed during a 'test' flight in Skardu on Wednesday, killing all five people on board.   Business Pre-election stunt: Plan to freeze power tariff under study Zafar Bhutta As part of an election strategy to attract voters, the government is considering freezing the power tariff until the next general election is held, setting aside concerns of multilateral donors. Misleading claims: Minister falsely tells PM export target achieved Shahbaz Rana Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has apparently been misled by Commerce Minister Makhdoom Amin Fahim, who on Wednesday told the premier that the country had achieved its export target of $25 billion – a claim contrary to reality. _______________________________________________ Sports Boxing: Amir Khan gets back WBA crown ahead of Garcia fight Our Correspondents Britain's Amir Khan will walk into the ring as a world champion Saturday after the World Boxing Association told him on Wednesday that he has been reinstated to the light-welterweight throne. Hockey: Pakistan embark on Olympics journey Fawad Hussain On paper it looks a likely contender but on recent form, the Pakistan hockey team may return empty-handed. _______________________________________________ Life & Style LSAs 2012: Winners, fashionistas and a little bit of drama Our Correspondents The results are out! As guests gossiped about nominees that lost out and applauded the winners that took home the award, it was heartening to see the industry's camaraderie – however superficial and short-lived it may be.  Ready for a Ferrari experience? Saadia Qamar When you hear the term Ferrari, only one thing comes to mind – a beautiful sports car. But when it comes to Ferrari World, it's not just about the car. In the great city of Abu Dhabi, an entire world appreciating the concept has been set up. The world's first Ferrari theme park is the largest attraction of its kind and the best way of paying gratitude to passionate Ferrari lovers out there. _______________________________________________

Opinion The philosophy of judicial restraint Murkandey Katju The Parthasarathy doctrine Shahzad Chaudhry The crisis in Pakistan's jihadist community Arif Rafiq What if Bulleh Shah were alive today? Raza Rumi Who is Pakistan's enemy? Imtiaz Gul   Blogs Why I love public buses Ema Anis Why are our female MPs against women's rights? Ayesha Asghar Stuffed chicken breast with pineapple sauce the Salt n' Pepper way! Yousuf Bawany Najiba: Murdered amidst cheers of 'God is Great' Shan Nasir   Poll In your opinion, should Pakistani parents have only two children or less? No: 32% (227 votes) Yes: 68% (482 votes) Total Voters: 709 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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