| Mocking press conference: PPP's top cadre served contempt notices
Qaiser Zulfiqar 
Taking action against the 'contemptuous' press conference which categorically rejected a Supreme Court decision in the Memogate case, the apex court on Wednesday issued contempt of court notices to Babar Awan and four other Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leaders, including two sitting ministers.
_______________________________________________ National/City 50% drop in drone strikes as Pak-US ties plunge
Our correspondents
US drone strikes in Pakistan are still considered a taboo topic, but in spite of the little information available, reports indicate strikes have decreased by almost 50%. A total of 118 drone attacks were reported in 2010, while in 2011 this figure dropped to 67 strikes, a comparative analysis by The Express Tribune reveals.
Relations with neighbours crux of new foreign policy, asserts Khar
Zahid Gishkori
Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar announced on Wednesday that Pakistan's foreign policy was being reassessed with a significant focus on improving relationships with its neighbouring countries.
Haqqani set to challenge Memogate commission's constitution
Qaiser Zulfiqar
On one hand, the judicial commission constituted by the Supreme Court to probe Memogate formally served notices to all respondents in the case on Wednesday – while, on the other, one of the protagonists of the controversy is set to challenge the constitution of the body.
'Thorough review of setup': ICRC shuts three offices – more could follow
Iftikhar Firdous
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the private humanitarian institution which has carried out operations even during the First and Second World Wars, has found the 'current situation and constraints' on its Pakistani mission, particularly in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) taxing enough to thoroughly review its setup in the country.
Year of abnormalities: Capricious weather patterns to persist in 2012
Sumera Khan
The year 2011 was indicative of the increasing capriciousness of Pakistan's weather patterns; and the country will be worse-off in 2012 if the government does not plan ahead, warn meteorological experts.
_______________________________________________ Business
Civilian aid dries up: US refuses to fund Pakistan-American Enterprise Fund
Shahbaz Rana
After suspending military assistance, the United States has now refused to finance the $300 million Pakistan-American Enterprise Fund as tensions between Islamabad and Washington start taking their toll on civilian aid.
Grounded for life: One year after crash, JS Air finally closes its doors
Saad Hasan
A year after a deadly accident killed 21 people, JS Air – reputed to be have been one of the leading chartered air service providers in the country – has decided to shut down its operations after several of its customers were scared away towards its competitors, senior company officials told The Express Tribune.
_______________________________________________ Sports
'Players want foreign coach'
Shahzada Usman
Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja has backed the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) stance of hiring a foreign coach, confirming that majority of the players in the national squad will also back such a move.
2nd Test: Captain Clarke pummels sorry India
Our Correspondents
Michael Clarke posted the highest score by an Australian at the Sydney Cricket Ground and Ricky Ponting struck his first Test century in two years as the hosts pounded India to finish on 482 for four in the second Test.
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Life & Style
Ain't no mountain high enough
Sarah Khan
From being a painter to a model to a musician to an actor, Pakistani pop superstar Ali Zafar has come a long way. Block Seven turns up the heat
Saadia Qamar
Anoushey Ashraf knows how to wear a lot of hats. She has established herself in the past as a VJ with a cult following, a host for some of the biggest shows in the industry and a designer with her label Block Seven in 2010. This winter, Ashraf along with her two sisters, Natasha Qizilbash and Alizeh Ashraf, put on their designer hats again and created an exclusive 2012 post winter collection which has been on display at The Forum from January 3 and will continue till January 7. _______________________________________________ | Opinion
The gas fix
Khurram Husain
The Great Game revisited
Imtiaz Gul
Doctors, meet engineers
Mohammad Hamid Zaman
A petition on land reforms
Syed Mohammad Ali
Pakistan-US relations: year end review
Tariq Fatemi
Blogs
Salmaan Taseer's sacrifice was in vain
Jahanzaib Haque
We are left to fend for ourselves
Anum Fatima
10 things I miss about PTV
Sarmad Tariq
How is 'marital rape' not rape?
Aneka Chohan Poll
Should Pakistan import gas from Iran despite the possibility of US sanctions?
No (8%, 52 Votes)
Yes (92%, 602 Votes)
Total Voters: 654 Links
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