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The Express Tribune Newsletter: February 28, 2012

 

Today's Headlines

February 28, 2012

 

PM contempt case: Aitzaz calls for Awan, Sethi to be summoned
Azam Khan 

New and key players may enter the fray in the prime minister's contempt case today if his counsel Aitzaz Ahsan's application, submitted to the apex court on Monday, is heeded.
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National/City

Media ethics: Minister defends new media regulations|
Sumera Khan
Information Minister Firdous Ashiq Awan on Monday dispelled the impression that new proposed laws and regulations will curtail the media's freedom in Pakistan and said all stakeholders will be consulted before any decisions are arrived at.

Fraud claims against Mansoor Ijaz surface: Report
Our Correspondents
Mansoor Ijaz, the principal character in the Memogate case, has come under speculation for fraud, The Hindu reported on Monday.

Despite teary rebuttal, no unconditional apology from Maya Khan
Ferya Ilyas
Teary-eyed Maya Khan broke her silence. According to her, all the people that she had questioned during her morning show's infamous episode, were paid actors.

OBL was in contact with members of Pakistan's spy agency: Report
Our Correspondents
Osama bin Laden was in routine contact with several senior figures from the Pakistan's military and its intelligence arm while hiding in the country, British newspaper The Telegraph reported on Tuesday.
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Business

Up, up and away: CNG price increased by up to Rs1.06 per kg
Our Correspondents
The price of compressed natural gas (CNG) has been increased by up to Rs1.06 per kilogramme in a bid to raise funds for gas import projects including Iran-Pakistan and Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline projects.

Case filed against PSO in US court
Zafar Bhutta
ICC Chemical Corporation has filed a case against Pakistan State Oil (PSO) in a US court, alleging that PSO has caused losses to it by breaching a contract for import of base oil.
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Sports

Cricket: England have the last laugh as Pakistan lose T20 series
Our Correspondents
Pakistan lost the third and series deciding T2o match against England, in the three match series, by five runs on Monday.

Cricket: The end of Mohsin's eventful innings
Fawad Hussain
Mohsin Khan appreciated the praise and encouragement he received during his tenure as head coach of the national team after his stint ended with Pakistan's Twenty20 against England yesterday.
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Life & Style

Saving Face: Pakistan's golden moment
Our Correspondents
For Pakistan, 2012 could not have started on a sweeter note. If Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy scoring an Academy Award nomination for her documentary Saving Face in the category of Best Documentary (Short Subject) wasn't good enough, then her getting to take home the Oscar this Sunday night at the 84thAcademy Awards presentation, definitely was. With the entire nation rejoicing at her victory, it seemed she had won the Oscar for all of Pakistan.

Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy: One of a kind
Our Correspondents
We highlight some of Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy's ventures that have been recognised on the global level for their razor sharp coverage of the plight brewing in the heart of Pakistan.
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Opinion 

Pakistan's Oscar moment
Rafay Mahmood

The burden of radicalisation
Raoof Hasan

Who is a liberal Pakistani?
Saleem H Ali

The language of justice
Osama Siddique

Attempting a precarious balance
Syed Mohammed Ali

 

Blogs

Crowded classroms: Three teachers for 500 students
Mehak Ameer

Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy, you are my role model
Aaminah Qadir

The thick blood of a journalist
Anum Sadiq

Rahul fights for his destiny, not for the dynasty
Sanjay Kumar

 

Poll

Pemra has warned TV channels against airing interviews of "disgruntled Baloch sardars." Do you agree with this?

No (46%, 315 Votes)
Yes (54%, 375 Votes)
Total Voters: 690

 

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