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The Express Tribune Newsletter: February 08, 2012

 

Today's Headlines

February 08, 2012

 

Contempt case: Gilani files appeal against charges
AFP / Web Desk

Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani filed an appeal in the Supreme Court on Wednesday against the charges held against him in the contempt of court case.
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National/City

Drone attack: 9 suspected militants killed in North Waziristan
Our Correspondents
At least 9 suspected militants were killed when an unmanned US predator drone targeted a house in North Waziristan Agency, early Wednesday morning, officials said.

Thaw in relations: With relations reboot, US apology a possibility
Our Correspondents
As parliament gears up for what is expected to be a vigorous debate on the re-evaluation of ties with the United States this month, it seems that the two countries have gotten the ball rolling on various fronts to reboot their frayed strategic relationship, The New York Times reported on Tuesday.

National Assembly: New provinces create ruckus again
Qamar Zaman
When the clamour for the creation of new provinces becomes a little louder, National Assembly proceedings, inevitably, tend to veer in another direction.

Talks with the Taliban: US keeps Pakistan in the loop
Kamran Yousaf
The United States has briefed Pakistan on its initial contacts with the Afghan Taliban in a move which signals the easing of months-long tensions between the two allies, whose cooperation in stabilising the war-torn country is considered essential.

All is 'whale': 'Moby Dick' comes to town ahead of Karachi Literature Festival
Saad Hasan
A 35-foot long whale-shark dragged into the Karachi harbour will go on display for three days at the auction hall where its owner will charge viewers.
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Business

Fate unclear: Pakistan asks Iran to get gas reserves verified
Zafar Bhutta
The fate of Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project hangs in the balance as Pakistan has asked Iran to get South Pars gas field's reserves ratified from a third party and revise the price downwards by linking it with the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) pipeline project.

App developer: Missing the Silicon Valley bandwagon starts the journey for Khan
Farooq Baloch
Employment offers from Microsoft or Apple – and that too in the world's IT hub Silicon Valley – is the ultimate dream for most IT professionals. Sharyar Muhammad Khan, a young talent from war-stricken area of Swat, was fortunate to have offers from both. Although he missed the chance to jump on the Silicon Valley bandwagon, he did fairly well in building one of his own in Pakistan.
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Sports

Series review: Mohsin deflects praise to Misbah, squad
Fawad Hussain
Diverting well-deserved credit to the team and captain Misbahul Haq, Pakistan coach Mohsin Khan has said the players' mental strength and resolve were key factors behind a historic whitewash over England.

Malik walks into ODI, T20 squad on demand
Our Correspondents
Another squad naming, another controversial u-turn made by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
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Life & Style

Lawn: Back to the racks
Hani Taha
While the biggest question on everyone's minds has been whether or not the lawn bubble will burst, it is rumoured that around 108 lawns are slated to hit the market this summer. So while the country prepares itself for this avalanche of fabric, the most anticipated brand, Sana Safinaz — which gave a tsunami-like momentum to lawn — have declared that they will not be holding an exhibition.

'Veena doesn't represent Pakistan'
Our Correspondents
Pakistani actor Veena Malik is controversy's favourite child, but it would be unfair to judge the entire country on the basis of what she does in India, singer-cum-actor Ali Zafar told IANS.
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Opinion

The Romulus principle?
Ejaz Haider

No need for further divisions
Rasul Bakhsh Rais

The poor do not matter
Tariq Fatemi

Republicans vs Democrats
Asad Rahim Khan

Snow-bound and with no fuel
Zahrah Nasir

Blogs

Let's love Pakistan: A new resolution (II)
Saad Zuberi

The terrible appeal of Humsafar
Abira Ashfaq

Fear and loathing for military coups
Azam Khan

Dawkins made it to my sociology class
Omar Kamal Bin Farooq

Poll

Has the government taken adequate measures to battle extremism in Pakistan?

No (51%, 319 Votes)
Yes (49%, 309 Votes)
Total Voters: 628

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