| Eavesdropping on Iran: 'US pressing for listening posts in Balochistan'
Zia Khan 
Everyone wants to have a hand to play in Balochistan.The latest player to unmask itself is the United States.
_______________________________________________ National/City Time running out for Balochistan: Altaf
Our Correspondents
Muttahida Qaumi Movement chief Altaf Hussain warned on Sunday that the time for resolving Balochistan's woes was running out and proposed an emergency roundtable meeting to address the province's grievances. Playing the waiting game: Karzai warns against plot to install puppets
Kamran Yousaf
When the Afghan president met with the Pakistani civil and military leadership last week, his main aim was to decipher Islamabad's 'real' position on the Afghan endgame. Not always greener on the other side: Obsession with Indian model not healthy
Imtiaz Piracha
As a strong supporter of close relations with India, and nurturing the dream of next time travelling by land from Karachi to Dacca, and on the GT road built by Sher Shah Suri to savour the common historical and cultural heritage, I believe my Pakistani brethren need a reality check when comparing our two countries. No political undertones seen in MFN status for India
Our Correspondent
Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on Sunday took pains to explain why granting India the most favoured nation (MFN) status was not the same as striking any political agreement with the country. Policy debate: With energy moot, PML-N strikes a serious note
Abdul Manan
Recognising that the energy crisis is likely to become a serious campaign issue during the upcoming election, the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz will hold an energy conference in Islamabad on Monday (today), where 80 energy experts, legislators, academics, journalists and others are expected to participate in helping the party craft a national energy policy for its manifesto.
_______________________________________________ Business Devising a Shariah compliant monetary policy.
Humayon Dar
Many opponents of Islamic banking and finance claim that an Islamic financial system does not offer a credible framework for running monetary policy, as in the absence of an interest rate mechanism, the central authorities, eg the State Bank of Pakistan, would find it impossible to run a monetary management programme. Playing it safe: Are business schools killing the entrepreneurial spirit?
Kazim Alam
During an interactive session held in connection with the Global Entrepreneurship Week 2011, the moderator asked a sizeable group of management students present in the audience if they wanted to be entrepreneurs after graduation.
_______________________________________________ Sports Whatmore to take charge of Pakistan
Our Correspondents
Australian Dav Whatmore will replace the Pakistan team's interim coach Mohsin Khan after their one-day series against England ends this month, a Pakistan Cricket Board source told Reuters on Sunday. Cricket: Never lied about my fitness, says Razzaq
Fawad Hussain
Breaking his silence soon after claims emerged that he misled officials regarding his fitness, Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq said he clarified his position to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Zaka Ashraf.
_______________________________________________ Life & Style Malang Party: Lost in the music
Sher Khan
It's true that a majority of people prefer listening to what is popular, more often than not ignoring the lesser known, emerging bands. However, these challenges have not dampened the spirit of the Islamabad-based rock band Malang Party, who released their first nation-wide single "Dil Jalay" last week. Additionally, the underground band known for their high-energy live shows, intends to release an extended-play (EP) album during the summer. Ministry of Sound: Dancing in the afternoon
Saeed Rahman
On Saturday, Full Circle Corporate Marketing (FCCM), held its third Ministry of Sound concert in Head Balloki (35 kms from Thokar Niaz Beg on Multan Road) at Greenfields Farm. Dutch DJ Sander Kleinenberg was the headliner at the event.
_______________________________________________ | Opinion Why are Pakistani students science-phobic?
Pervez Hoodbhoy A troubled land
Tanvir Ahmad Khan Storm in a tea cup
Zafar Hilaly Time to cut the umbilical cord?
Anwer Mooraj Dimensions of development
Dr Akmal Hussain Blogs Unchanging and endless: Abandonment
Quratulain K Why Arsalan was arrested
Amna Khalid Infinity and beyond: Space exploration for Pakistan
Jamal Uddin Trading sex on Zamzama
Hammad Sarfraz Poll Do you believe the Punjab laptop programme for students should be adopted by other provinces? No (55%, 217 Votes)
Yes (45%, 178 Votes)
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