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. _______________________________________________ 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. _______________________________________________ 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. _______________________________________________ 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). _______________________________________________ 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. _______________________________________________ | 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 Links Contact us Tribune on Facebook Tribune on Twitter About us RSS Feed Subscribe to the Paper Careers Copyrights Jobs Classifieds |