| Easing tensions: PM retracts remarks about Kayani, Pasha
Irfan Ghauri 
Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on Wednesday appeared to move away from his earlier charge that the military had acted 'unconstitutionally', saying that the remarks were made under a 'unique situation' and were no longer relevant.
_______________________________________________ National/City Despite issues, transgenders celebrate voting rights
Asad Kharal / Iftikhar Firdous / Mudassir Raja / Rabia Ali
Transgenders took a giant leap towards becoming fully fledged citizens of the land as voter registration for the community began in Punjab. They were also issued with Computerised National Identity Cards (CNIC) by the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA). Free medicine disaster: Lab with expired licence supplied PIC
Asad Kharal
As the death toll of those who took free medicine from the Punjab Institute of Cardiology (PIC) crosses 100, the story – perhaps inevitably – has moved into the realm of the corrupt and sinister. In custody: After fourth death, court issues notices to ISI, MI
Faisal Shakeel
The Supreme Court has issued notices to the directors general of the Inter-Services Intelligence and the Military Intelligence to explain the circumstances that led to the deaths of four men in their custody. Lawyers' killings: High court summons top cop and leaders of the Bar
Our Correspondent
The Chief Justice of Sindh High Court, Justice Musheer Alam, taking suo motu notice on the killing of lawyers has summoned Sindh police chief and other officials on Thursday, asking them to submit a report on the incidents of targeted killings of the members of the Bar. Moving forward: Indian fuel may propel trade ties
Aditi Phadnis
Economic ties between Pakistan and India were already warming up – further acceleration may now be provided by Indian fuel – literally.
_______________________________________________ Business Another blow: OGRA recommends ban on new CNG stations
Zafar Bhutta
A task force, headed by Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) chairman, has recommended a complete ban on setting up new compressed natural gas (CNG) stations and taking CNG price to 90 per cent of petrol price, which may result in a 35 per cent rise in gas price. Mobilink confirms participation in 3G auction
Shahbaz Rana
In a move that is likely to put at rest apprehensions that the market does not have appetite for more investment due to the economic downturn, Pakistan's largest telecom service provider on Wednesday announced to participate in the auction for third generation (3G) telecommunication services.
_______________________________________________ Sports 2nd Test: Misbah plays the rescue act again
Our Correspondents
Captain Misbahul Haq anchored the Pakistan innings as England's attack delivered the goods to keep the hosts down to 256 for seven on the opening day of the second Test in Abu Dhabi. Pentangular Cup: Sami, Kaneria on song for Sindh
Our Correspondents
Sindh continued their good form in the Faysal Bank Pentangular Cup as they played themselves into a commanding position on the opening day of their second round match against Balochistan courtesy devastating bowling from captain Mohammad Sami and leg-spinner Danish Kaneria.
_______________________________________________ Life & Style Obaid-Chinoy on the power of storytelling
Our Correspondents
She stepped on stage seemingly nervous, but within seconds documentarian Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy had the complete attention of her audience. PA concert ban: Another day, another disappointment
Sher Khan
The Punjab Assembly's resolution to ban 'objectionable' concerts in educational institutions passed on January 24 was refuted by another resolution submitted by PPP MPA Sajida Meer. The latter resolution called for the promotion of cultural activities in the assembly on January 25 and stated that the former ban did not 'suit the 21st century. When the opposition leader, Raja Riaz of PPP, was denied permission to speak, the opposition staged a walked out from the Punjab Assembly.
_______________________________________________ | Opinion Wasted youth
Sami Shah The meaning of 'Shalimar'
Khaled Ahmed Another road in Lahore?
Ahmad Rafay Alam Afghanistan — what will happen after the Americans leave?
Najmuddin A Shaikh Egypt — one year after the revolution
Said Hindam Blogs Obama's unfulfilled promises
Maria Kari Don't drag Islam into every debate
Farahnaz Zahidi Moazzam It's true, trash TV sells
Madiha Javed Let's bring back concert culture
Faisal Kapadia Poll Should Mansoor Ijaz be allowed to record his statements in a foreign country? No (41%, 203 Votes)
Yes (59%, 298 Votes)
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