The Express Tribune Newsletter: August 19, 2012

Today's Headlines   Text message threats, rumours came from Pakistan: India Reuters Most of the threatening mobile phone text messages and website images that spread panic among migrants from cities in the south and west of India last week originated in Pakistan, India's interior ministry said on Saturday. US drone strike kills 4 militants in North Waziristan: Officials AFP A US drone strike targeting two militant vehicles early Sunday killed at least four rebels in North Waziristan, security officials said. Dealing with PM: Top lawyer bodies call for restraint by SC Azam Khan With the prime minister's fate hanging in the balance soon after the Eid holidays end, leaders of top judicial bodies called for restraint on the part of the Supreme Court – and the chief justice assured them that the matter would be dealt with through 'consultations.' Hekmatyar sees jihad as the only solution Tahir Khan Former Afghan prime minister and Hizb-e-Islami Afghanistan (HIA) chief Gulbuddin Hekmatyar on Saturday accused the backers of the peace process of lying and misleading the public because "jihad" alone could resolve the country's crisis.  Business New destination: Pakistani mangoes to be sold in Walmart China Farooq Baloch After years of struggle, Pakistan finally added one of the world's largest markets for its mangoes – China. The development, a major breakthrough in mango exports, will add millions of dollars to the country's foreign reserves. Weekly review: Market rallies past 15,000 points following discount rate cut Bilal Umar The stock market put up a robust show during the traditionally dull pre-Eid week as the benchmark KSE-100 index managed to cross the 15,000 barrier following the surprise announcement by the State Bank of Pakistan to cut the discount rate by 150 basis points in its monetary policy unveiled on August 10. _______________________________________________ Sports U19 World Cup: India, Pakistan set for thrilling contest News Desk India enjoys an overall 9-7 record against Pakistan in under-19 cricket but statistics will not stand for a lot when the two former champions take on each other tomorrow (Monday) with a semi-final place a reward for the winner. Cincinnati Masters: Aisam, Rojer crash out in quarters AFP Aisamul Haq Qureshi and Dutch partner Jean-Julien Rojer crashed out of the Cincinnati Masters on Friday, losing 4-6, 6-4, 10-4 to second-seeds Mike and Bob Bryan in the quarter-finals. _______________________________________________ Life & Style Brian O' Connell: Creating bridges, not walls Sher Khan Even after the split of Junoon — the celebrated trio of Ali Azmat, Salman Ahmad and Brian O' Connell — the magic of their music lives on in the hearts of fans across the world. Cheese Balls: Spice up your Eid! Yousuf Bawany While Eidul Fitr is all about sweet and sugary food, here's a savoury recipe for you to try this time that will go well with your Eid spread. _______________________________________________

Opinion With friends like these Saroop Ijaz In praise of Zia Aakar Patel Kamra base attack: some thoughts Najam Khan Media and terror Khaled Ahmed The trans-boundary groundwater issue Ahmad Rafay Alam  Blogs Eid shopping is not therapeutic Laaleen Khan T20 World Cup: Can we make it to the semi-finals again? Asim Abbas Karachi for Dubai: An unfair trade Saba Khalid If I could wish a wish I would wish for Eid all year long! Farwa Aamer Poll Do you think Shoaib Akhtar will make a good bowling coach for Pakistan? No (57%, 337 votes) Yes (43%, 250 votes) Total votes: 588 Links Contact us Tribune on Facebook Tribune on Twitter About us RSS Feed Subscribe to the Paper Careers Copyrights Jobs Classifieds

 

Today's Headlines Kamra infiltrators: 4 Minhas base attackers identified, says Malik Umar Draz A day after a brazen assault at Pakistan Air Force's largest base was repulsed by security forces, Interior Minister Rehman Malik claimed that four of the nine militants killed in the attack have been identified. No timeframe: Kayani hints at blitz in North Waziristan Kamran Yousaf Army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani indicated on Friday that Pakistan might launch a fresh military offensive in the restive North Waziristan Agency (NWA), but stressed that it would not be initiated at the behest of any outside power. Karachi's Shias targeted in roadside bomb ahead of annual rally Faraz Khan / Samia Malik A day after a horrific massacre of 19 Shias in Mansehra, a bus carrying young Shia men was targeted by a bomb in Karachi. Two of them were killed and 13 others were injured. Analysis: The bigger questions surrounding Kamra Ejaz Haider Kamra was waiting to happen, having been attacked on the periphery twice before. The attack this time was meticulously planned and targeted equipment, just like the more damaging attack at the Mehran Airbase in Karachi, which resulted in the complete destruction of two P3C Orion aircraft and, reportedly, left a third partially damaged.   Business Global demand: Vegetable exports plummet 40% in 2012 Kazim Alam After growing at a steady rate in the last decade, Pakistan's vegetable exports have suffered volumetric year-on-year decrease of 40.4% in 2011-12, according to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). Sustainability report: CASA electricity import project flawed, says report Zafar Bhutta Pakistan is better off generating its own electricity than importing electricity through CASA-1000MW project, says a research study conducted by Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI). _______________________________________________ Sports Akhtar not qualified enough: PCB Fawad Hussain The Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) coach-hunt committee has shown no interest in Shoaib Akhtar's offer to take on the vacant bowling coach's role with the national squad. Mission 'hockey bachao' set to surface again Our Correspondents Former hockey greats who are unhappy with Pakistan's performance in London are gearing up to launch a campaign against the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) set-up… again. _______________________________________________ Life & Style New York film festival: Pakistani film scoops up two awards Rafay Mahmood Seedlings, a Pakistani film that was screened at the New York City International Film Festival (NYCIFF), left the audience spellbound by winning two major awards at the ceremony. No Tiger for Pakistan this Eid Rafay Mahmood The last 24 hours have given Pakistani film enthusiasts some good and some bad news. While Bodchitta Filmworks's Seedlings made us proud by winning two awards at the New York Film Festival, Ek Tha Tiger — the most anticipated Indian film of the season — has been officially banned in Pakistan. _______________________________________________

Opinion General Kayani in Kakul Tanvir Ahmed Khan 65 and all that Amina Jilani Fair CEC, unfair polls Kunwar Idris Waste not, want not Zahrah Nasir Bolo, bolo, jeay Shah Salman Rashid   Blogs Pakistan vs India: Who's the best hacker? Aqsa Garsein  G-B massacre: When will Pakistan really win independence? Erum Shaikh I am disgusted at what Zia did to Pakistan Omer Kamal Bin Farooq A little less 'liking' a little more action please! Junaid Akram   Poll Do you think the Pakistan Army should conduct an operation in North Waziristan? No (44%, 373 Votes)  Yes (56%, 472 Votes)  Total Voters: 845 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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