Monday, February 13, 2012

The Express Tribune Newsletter: February 14, 2012

 

Today's Headlines

February 14, 2012

 

PM indicted: Not guilty, pleads Gilani
Azam Khan


In the presence of the top political leadership of the country, a two-page charge-sheet was read out on Monday by Justice Nasirul Mulk.
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National/City reports

US hearing on Balochistan: NA condemns congressional hearing; FO summons envoy
Qamar Zaman / Kamran Yousaf
Balochistan's taking centre stage on the political landscape these days, but more because of what's happening offshore than in the province itself. 

Indian minister: Sharma vows to double Pak-India trade
PPI
Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma arrived in Pakistan on Monday in an effort to take down trade barriers, share economic prosperity and facilitate people-to-people exchange. 

Adiala missing prisoners' case: After a heart-wrenching sight, SC wants answers
Azam Khan
Everyone in the jam-packed courtroom number 1 was dumbfounded when authorities escorted them inside — each of the seven surviving detainees holding urine bags in their hands.

After being indicted, Gilani mulls autobiography
Owais Jafri
Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani, after being indicted for contempt of court, and staring at a premature end to his term in office, has decided to write an autobiography, detailing in particular the turbulent past few months. 

Ball's in your court: 'Reopening NATO supplies is parliament's prerogative'
Zahid Gishkori
The resumption of Nato supply routes seems to be an issue too hot for anyone to handle at the moment.
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Business

Beyond MFN: Indian exporters target oil products and tea markets
Kashif Hussain
Leading exporters of India, displaying their products at the first-ever Indian trade exhibition in Pakistan, have expressed great interest in selected markets such as petroleum products, tea, spices and fast moving consumer goods. 

At your doorstep: Online shopping, without upfront payment
Farooq Baloch
Almost non-existent a few years ago, Pakistan's online retail market has witnessed phenomenal growth recently. As online shopping trend increases, one company making a name is BlueEX – a Karachi-based courier company – who delivers goods ranging from an iPhone to coffee beans to any destination in the country without any upfront payment.
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Sports

First ODI: Pakistan come crashing back to earth
AFP
Paceman Steven Finn took a career-best 4-34 and Alastair Cook hit his highest score to help England beat Pakistan in a fortune-turning 130-run win in the first day-night international here on Monday. 

Davis Cup: Aqeel holds nerve to carry Pakistan through
Natasha Raheel
Aqeel Khan rose to the occasion, outshone Aisamul Haq Qureshi and guided Pakistan past a tense Lebanon challenge with a straight-sets win in the deciding reverse singles of the Davis Cup Asia/Oceania zone group II tie.
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Life & Style

'Reel life' couples: Let's talk love
Saadia Qamar
Lights, camera, romance! It's no surprise that couples who have chemistry on-screen can pull off romantic and love-infested roles better than those who lack that 'sizzle' factor. In some cases, it is dubbed as the most important part of cinematic experience, as any film or drama serial can fall flat — and be easily forgotten — without the right chemistry. 

Five Valentine's dates from hell
Our Correspondent
For some, Valentine's Day is heaven. For others, it is a painful hell! For those who believe that this day should be a disgusting pigskin brown instead of a ravenous red, here are a few nightmare Valentine's dates which may cement your scepticism about all things 'love'.
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Opinion 

News coverage: why must it be positive?
M Bilal Lakhani 

The value of quality control
Muhammad Hamid Zaman 

Pakistan's economy — between autocracy and democracy
Tahir Akbar / Masroor Hamid 

Saudi-America: A love story
Shibil Siddiqi 

A face-saving ploy
Zahrah Nasir 

Blogs

Faiz: Political poetry for the soul
Faiza Rahman 

Sights and sounds at the Karachi Literature Festival
Nadir Hassan 

Who cares about Pakistan's Anna Hazare?
Zahid Gishkori 

Sexual abuse: A victim's diary
S Khan 

Poll

Do you believe the present government has done enough for the betterment of Balochistan?

No (93%, 202 Votes)
Yes (7%, 16 Votes)
Total Voters: 218 

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