The Express Tribune Newsletter: July 8, 2012

Today's Headlines   PM Ashraf wants small dams to meet power needs Sumera Khan Meeting notables from his constituency Gujjar Khan on Saturday, Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf stressed the need for the construction of small dams to help the country overcome the energy crisis. Constitutional amendment: ANP refuse to budge on dual nationality bill Irfan Ghauri The fate of a proposed dual nationality law, which requires an amendment to the Constitution, hangs in the balance as a key ally in the ruling coalition has refused to support the new legislation. NRO implementation case: SC forms larger bench for next week's hearing Our Correspondent The Supreme Court on Saturday formed a five-member larger bench to hear the National Reconciliation Order (NRO) implementation case next week. Intelligence reports: Militants openly using cell-phones in jails Asad Kharal An intelligence agency's report reveals that high-profile terror suspects are flouting laws and using mobile phones in their prison cells to contact their accomplices in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (Fata) and settled regions.   Business US agrees to take disputes to Pakistani courts first Shahbaz Rana Amid calls to make public the draft of bilateral investment treaty, the government claims that it has gained much and lost nothing to the United States as Washington has agreed to first taking any business dispute to Pakistani courts for settlement. Weekly Review: KSE-100 surges as NATO routes reopen Bilal Umar The stock market kicked off the new fiscal year in style, as investors reacted positively to thawing relations between Pakistan and the United States, helping the Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE)'s benchmark KSE-100 index climb by 509 points (3.7%) during the week ended July 6. _______________________________________________ Sports Wimbledon 2012: Serena becomes queen of grass again AFP Serena Williams was crowned Wimbledon champion for the fifth time as the American subdued a brave fightback from Polish third-seed Agnieszka Radwanska to win 6-1, 5-7, 6-2 in a dramatic final. I'm used to Roger breaking my records: Pete Sampras News Desk Tennis legend Pete Sampras said that he would be happy for his friend Roger Federer to equal his record for Wimbledon titles and number of weeks spent at the top of the rankings. _______________________________________________ Life & Style Who's Got The Moves Like Jagger Momina Sibtain We compiled a list of dancing queens and kings who caught The Express Tribune's eye because they've got the right moves. Be it mehendis, parties or just freestyle dancing with friends, these celebs sure know how to shake it. Living by the book Manal Shakir My first experience at a Muslim community gathering in Chicago was when I attended the screening of a documentary film at the American Islamic College. _______________________________________________

Opinion Our right to know Saroop Ijaz Who leaked the news about the Kohistani women? Fouzia Saeed 'Genetic engineering' in East Pakistan Khaled Ahmed How Indians and Pakistanis vote Aakar Patel The slow but steady rise of mediocrity Anwer Mooraj Blogs Can Pakistan witness an Egyptian style revolution? Shan Nasir On bringing Akmal back Adnan A. Dhanani There was a time when I could walk through Quetta Zain Gardezi Dr Abdus Salam: Pride Pakistan does not deserve Anam Khalid Alvi  Poll Have you faced extensive delays when flying local airlines? Yes: 68% (234 votes) No: 32% (108 votes) Total: 342 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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