| PM contempt: Ahsan directed to remove objectionable paras from appeal
Web Desk
Justice Saqib Nisar, as a part of the eight-member bench hearing the intra-court appeal on Thursday, directed Barrister Aitzaz Ahsan to remove 'objectionable' paragraphs from his appeal, reported Express News.
_______________________________________________ National/City Human rights abuses: US committee hears grievances of Balochistan
Huma Imtiaz
In the packed Room 2200 of the Rayburn Office Building, members of the House Foreign Affairs' Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations began hearing human rights activists and scholars detail human rights abuses in Balochistan. US public supports Obama's drone programme: Poll
Our Correspondents
US President Barack Obama has overwhelming support from American voters for his use of drone strikes against terror suspects and his planned troop drawdown in Afghanistan, a poll found Wednesday. Long-term deferred payments: Iran offers Pakistan oil supply on soft terms
Zafar Bhutta
With a decline in oil export to the world market due to new US and European Union sanctions, Iran has offered to provide Pakistan oil on long-term deferred payments by laying a pipeline between the two countries. 20th Amendment: 'Make or break' day today in talks
Abdul Manan / Zia Khan
Negotiators from the government and opposition on Wednesday managed to break the deadlock on a constitutional amendment vital to restoring the membership of 28 suspended parliamentarians. Bolstering ties: Sri Lankan president to visit Pakistan on Feb 10
Jaffer Bilgrami
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksha will be visiting Pakistan on a three-day tour, beginning on February 10, at the invitation of President Asif Ali Zardari who last visited Colombo in 2010.
_______________________________________________ Business Tough measures: IMF suggests increase in sales tax rate to trim deficit
Shahbaz Rana
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Pakistan to withdraw untargeted subsidies, raise the sales tax rate and reintroduce income surcharge and special excise duty after finding out that the country has understated its expenditures and overstated receipts. Stuttering start: Pakistan's first private train service skips payments
Our Correspondents
The newly launched public-private venture between Pakistan Railways (PR) and Four Brothers to operate Pakistan's first ever 'business train', the Pak Business Express, is in trouble a week into operation.
_______________________________________________ Sports Ajmal's action: Ignore debate or it'll get to you, says Saqlain Mushtaq
Our Correspondents
As Saeed Ajmal reignited debate about his bowling action, former Pakistan spinner Saqlain Mushtaq, the inventor of the doosra, urged the in-form bowler to ignore the ongoing debate and focus on what he does best: destroy the opposition. Cricket: I will make sure I'm not dropped again, says Hammad Azam
Fawad Hussain
Hammad Azam was busy playing for Federal Areas against Balochistan in the ongoing Pentangular Cup when he received the 'surprise' call-up to the national squad for the limited-overs series against England.
_______________________________________________ Life & Style Naseer & Shahab: Songs of peace from Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa
Rafay Mahmood
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) is perceived by many as a land which hosts an endless supply of militants, but is once again gaining recognition as a hub for the creative arts. The younger generation of K-P is passionate and concerned about the stereotypes associated with Pakhtuns, which is why musicians like Zeb and Haniya, Sajid and Zeeshan and now Naseer Afridi and Shahab Qamar are using the medium of poetry and music to dismiss preconceived notions. Tribune Take: Lawn tsunami to sweep Pakistan
Mahawish Rezvi
In today's episode of the Tribune Take we look at the ongoing craze for the thin cotton fabric, lawn.
_______________________________________________ | Opinion
A shark of a tale
Sami Shah Education: The PTI's false promises won't help
Pervez Hoodbhoy The IMF casts a light
Khurram Husain Spurious medicines
Syed Mohammed Ali Poor Saint Valentine and his day!
Khaled Ahmed Blogs Have you been exorcised by Baba Welfare?
Jahanzaib Haque Demi Moore and our fear of ageing
Anushay Hossain Who is watching the social media wardens?
Salman Latif Pak vs England: A welcome green sweep
Dr Amyn Malik Poll Do you believe the US will formally apologise for last year's NATO attack on a Pakistani check post? No (66%, 300 Votes)
Yes (34%, 156 Votes)
Total Voters: 456 Links
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