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The Express Tribune Newsletter: March 06, 2012

 

Today's Headlines

March 06, 2012

 

Contempt case: Court gives 37 reasons for rejecting PM's appeal
Azam Khan

Having earlier rejected the prime minister's appeal against his indictment in a contempt case, the Supreme Court on Monday gave detailed reasons why it chose to do so – 37 of them to be precise.
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National/City

Aftermath: After Senate win, PPP, allies weigh options
Our Correspondents
Losing an almost guaranteed Senate seat has clearly left a bitter taste for the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) – despite the heavy presence it now holds in the upper house of Parliament.

Nuclear standoff: Attack on Iran will spell disaster: Pakistan
Owais Jafri
A day after a veiled threat from US President Barack Obama to Iran over its nuclear programme, Pakistan warned that aggression against the Islamic Republic would have 'disastrous consequences' for the whole region.

The new Europeans: Trimming beards and selling beer in Barcelona
Imran Yusuf
Ask the Pakistanis of Barcelona why they chose this city over other European options and two answers dominate. Firstly, it's warmer and brighter than the pale-skied Anglo-Saxon north of the continent. Secondly, of more significance, it takes three years for a Pakistani to get a full work permit.

Cracks in PTI?: Qureshi vexed at Imran over by-poll boycott
Zia Khan
The 'tsunami' of cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan, it appears, is hurting his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) more than anybody else.

DCO Gwadar found murdered in Karachi
Web Desk
The bullet riddled body of District Coordination Officer Gwadar, Abdul Rehman Dasti was found from a car in Defence Phase V, Karachi, Express News reported on early Tuesday morning.
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Business

Agricultural: Punjab rebuffs Monsanto attempt to sell BT cotton seeds to farmers
Zafar Bhutta
The Punjab government has refused to agree to US agrichemical giant Monsanto's demands for intellectual property rights protection for its BT cotton seeds and has accused the company of a "monopolistic" plan to take over agriculture in Punjab.

PIA employees fear hiring of retired air force men
Our Correspondents
Leading associations of Pakistan International Airline (PIA) employees have voiced concern over expected hiring of retired Pakistan Air Force (PAF) employees in the airline, saying the government's decision will further destabilise the national flag carrier.
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Sports

Cricket: Pacemen will deliver the goods, says Sarfraz Nawaz
Fawad Hussain
After being given the responsibility to fine-tune the skills of a struggling fast-bowling unit, former Pakistan paceman Sarfraz Nawaz has promised a better show from the pack in the upcoming Asia Cup.

Judo federation cancels training camp
Natasha Raheel
The Pakistan Judo Federation (PJF) has been forced to cancel the national training camp after the interior ministry declined entry to its Iranian coach Sajjad Kazmi.
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Life & Style

Uth Records: Musical exploration
Our Correspondents
The much-awaited season 2 of "Uth Records" — a show that has gained nationwide recognition for showcasing young talent from Pakistan — has finally kicked off with a US-based Pakistani musician Jarar Malik.

I'm not stripping for any film: Veena
Our Correspondents
Lollywood actor Veena Malik, who shot to fame with reality show "Bigg Boss", refutes rumours that she is going nude for Rajeev Ruia's Zindagi 50:50, reports Times of India.
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Opinion

Pakistan's polio crisis
Raza Rumi

Ranking of universities
Dr Tariq Rahman

Can an Oscar prevent acid attacks?
Syed Mohammad Ali

The Afghan peace
Rasul Bakhsh Rais

Balochistan boiling over
Zahrah Nasir

Blogs

Why Ponting was dropped and Tendulkar wasn't
Dr Amyn Malik

Rinkle Kumari was Hindu last month
Kapil Dev

Suffering through Humsafar
Meiryum Ali

Confessions of a Humsafar fan girl
Sonia Tahir

Poll

Should Pakistan request for Aafia Siddiqui's deportation under UN convention for exchange/repatriation of prisoners?

No (32%, 174 Votes)
Yes (68%, 368 Votes)
Total Voters: 542

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