| Disqualified: Slap costs Waheeda Shah seat, next elections
Qamar Zaman
An apology and 25,000 thumb impressions could not save Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) candidate Waheeda Shah, who on Wednesday was disqualified by election authorities for slapping polling officials during last month's by-polls.
_______________________________________________ National/City Abbottabad commission: Malik claims Pakistani agencies had almost caught Bin Laden
Zahid Gishkori
A few months too late, Interior Minister Rehman Malik has revealed that Pakistani security agencies were a few days too late – saying they were 'very close' to capturing the slain al Qaeda kingpin, Osama bin Laden. Missing persons: Charge them or release them, says united Senate
Sumera Khan / Zahid Gishkori
As half of the upper house nears retirement, senators seem determined to end their tenure on a unified note – and a strong one at that. On Wednesday, the Senate passed a unanimous resolution condemning the practice of enforced disappearances, rampant particularly in troubled Balochistan. PM contempt case: Court seeks Gilani's written reply by March 19
Web Desk
The Supreme Court, after concluding Thursday's hearing of contempt of court case against Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, ordered the premier to submit a written reply by March 19. Peshawar High Court: FC owns up to holding 2 men after initial denial
Umer Farooq
It came to light on Wednesday's hearing of missing persons' cases at the Peshawar High Court (PHC) that two people, who were previously listed as missing, had been in Frontier Corps (FC) custody. March 8: Bushra Zaidi, the woman who changed Karachi forever, by dying
Saba Imtiaz/Noman Ahmed
There is only one woman for Karachi.
Bushra Zaidi.
_______________________________________________ Business Fuel import: Qatar quotes hefty price for its LNG
Zafar Bhutta
Qatar has demanded $18 per Million British Thermal Unit (mmbtu) for LNG import to Pakistan, a price that seems to be much higher than expectations as potential buyers have said they will not purchase the fuel at the current price, according to an official. Disputed projection: Wheat output put on higher side at 27m tons
Shahbaz Rana
Despite a 2.5 per cent decline in cultivated area, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has estimated wheat production at 27.35 million tons in the current season, the highest in the country's history but largely contested by the planners.
_______________________________________________ Sports Asia Cup: Misbah vows team will bounce back
Fawad Hussain
After suffering a whitewash in the One-Day International (ODI) series before going down in the Twenty20s against England, Pakistan captain Misbahul Haq is confident that his team has the ability to make a strong comeback in the Asia Cup starting from March 11 in Bangladesh. Champions League: No time for disappointment, says Wenger
Our Correspondents
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger hopes the disappointment of elimination from the Champions League can spur his team to a top-four finish following their agonising near-miss against AC Milan.
_______________________________________________ Life & Style Madhuri unveils her wax statue in London
Our Correspondents
Bollywood diva Madhuri Dixit, known for her million-dollar smile, was "thrilled" to unveil her wax statue at the Madame Tussauds museum here Wednesday. A mecca for art in London
Saira Rasheed
When it comes to European galleries specialising in modern Islamic and contemporary art, one prominent name comes to mind — Modern Islamic and Contemporary Art (MICA) gallery. Being one of Europe's first art galleries specialising in Islamic art, it has a unique story behind it and has been founded by a British-Pakistani woman named Reedah El-Saie.
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Opinion
Gender equality is smart economics
Roshaneh Zafar What women can bring to the Asian Century
Isabel Guerrero Remembering the women of Balochistan
Sanaullah Baloch In support of Pakistan-India trade
Shahzad Chaudhry Balochistan: Silence of the courts
Yunas Samad Blogs The key to happiness: Stand your ground
Saba Khalid What next in Pakistan's media (r)evolution?
Riffat Rashid Pasta lover alert: Here comes Ravioli!
Carlisle Vaz What Dr Hoodhboy got wrong
Danielle Sharaf Poll Do you agree with the ECP declaring Waheeda Shah ineligible to contest elections for 2 years? No (5%, 48 Votes)
Yes (95%, 865 Votes)
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