| Army statement given with my consent: Gilani
Our Correspondents 
Shooting down any talk of a clash between civil and military forces, Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has said that the army's strong-worded statement, in response to his earlier criticism, was released after his consent. _______________________________________________ National/City reports Hitting back: Govt cooped-up by army fire
Kamran Yousaf
The prime minister's remarks during a recent interview seem to have hit a sore spot with the military establishment – remarks that the army on Wednesday explicitly stated could have "serious ramifications." Lodhi sacked – despite advice to the contrary
Arif Rana
Triggering fears and doubts of what may come next, Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on Wednesday sacked Defence Secretary Lt Gen (retd) Naeem Khalid Lodhi for "gross misconduct" – a move that appears to be a tipping point for the ongoing crisis between the civilian and military leadership. US aid to Sunni Ittehad Council backfired
Huma Imtiaz
The United States gave money to the Sunni Ittehad Council to organise anti-Taliban rallies in 2009; however, the council later led demonstrations in support of Mumtaz Qadri, the self-confessed killer of former Punjab governor Salmaan Taseer, in an apparent boomerang of US policy to support religious moderation in Pakistan. Judiciary always supports army rule, rues Asma
Our Correspondents
Former president of the Supreme Court Bar Association Asma Jahangir condemned the judiciary on Wednesday, saying it has always approved military rules in the past. PML-Q top cadres resign en masse
Muhammad Sadaqat
The top cadre of the Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid from Hazara region, a partner in the PPP-led ruling coalition, resigned en masse on Wednesday.
_______________________________________________ Business Investment decisions: Senate body declares National Bank deposits 'too risky'
Shahbaz Rana
In what appears to be a scathing indictment of government-run businesses, a Senate Commerce Committee panel has ordered the state-owned AAA-rated State Life Insurance Corporation to withdraw its Rs4 billion term deposits in the state-owned AAA-rated National Bank of Pakistan, terming the investment "too risky". If PSO does not get Rs50b, the country will shut down again
Our Correspondents
In a depressingly familiar scene, Pakistan State Oil – the largest oil marketing company in the country – has warned that unless the government arranges for Rs50 billion in payments to its fuel suppliers, PSO will not be able to supply oil to power companies, which will effectively force the entire country to shut down, as it did for two days in October of last year.
_______________________________________________ Sports Say sorry or I'll see you in court: Hockey chief
Fawad Hussain
As the deadline to respond to legal notices passed, the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) President Qasim Zia has taken a firm stand against the Olympians, saying that nothing less than an apology would suffice failing which a court battle beckons. Aisam, Rojer ousted in first round
Natasha Raheel
Aisamul Haq Qureshi and his new partner Jean-Julien Rojer crashed out in the first round of the doubles event at the Sydney International, going down fighting to the top-ranked team of Mike and Bob Bryan 7-5, 6-4.
_______________________________________________ Life & Style Mehdi Hassan admitted to hospital, put on ventilator
Our Correspondents
Legendary ghazal maestro, Mehdi Hassan was admitted into the intensive care unit (ICU) of Karachi's Aga Khan Hospital after he had trouble breathing, Express News reported on Wednesday. Fashion trends 2012
Saadia Qamar
With lawn madness on its way and fashion weeks about to kick off, we quizzed our favourite fashion designers, journalists and retailers to tell us what they're going to be retailing, stocking, writing and raving about this year.
_______________________________________________ | Opinion Balochistan — point of no return?
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Anushay Hossain Reading and writing 1971
Afiya S Zia When the Americans leave
Khurram Husain Save the Ravi
Ahmad Rafay Alam Blogs Praying, the Malaysian way
Asif Mian My quest to find Mr Right online
Samreena Shah Musharraf's politics: A Pakistani love affair
Arif Ahmed Print is dead, long live news
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