| The chosen one: Lt Gen Zahaeerul Islam named new spymaster
Sumera Khan
 The government on Friday appointed a new head of the country's premier military intelligence unit, quashing rumours of another extension for Lieutenant-General Ahmad Shuja Pasha. _______________________________________________ National/City reports Final session: Senate endorses Human Rights Commission
Zahid Gishkori
Senators gave the National Commission for Human Rights Bill, 2012 a ringing endorsement during Friday's session – which marked the end of incumbency for many members. Interference in politics: Former ISI chief blames Gen Beg for poll rigging
Azam Khan
Former intelligence chief Asad Durrani said funds for rigging the 1990 elections were distributed to political parties at the behest of the then army chief General (retd) Mirza Aslam Beg, with tacit approval, if not outright support, of the then-president Ghulam Ishaq Khan. US State Dept calls Pakistani Taliban threats to Shad Begum 'out of step'
Huma Imtiaz
The US State Department says those that would threaten Shad Begum, recipient of the International Women of Courage award, are "out of step with the aspirations of the Pakistani people." Making hay: PTI prepares to seek rivals' disqualification
Our Correspondent
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is preparing for a legal battle against its rivals, and seeking their disqualification. Safeguarding interests: EU guarantees sought against Baloch rebels
Qamar Zaman
Pakistan is seeking firm guarantees from European states, where some Baloch insurgent leaders have found sanctuary or have applied for political asylum, that their territories would not be used to stoke unrest in Balochistan, an official said on Friday.
_______________________________________________ Business Fiscal discipline: Government tightens its belt and lowers spending
Shahbaz Rana
Amid fears of a significant shortfall in non-tax receipts, the government has exhibited financial discipline and managed to spend less than its allocated amount for the period from July 2011 to February. The financial managers have managed to bring about a saving of Rs125 billion, or 5 per cent. Clear road ahead: Car sales in cruise control mode
Faseeh Mangi
Car sales continued to cruise –rising 17% in the current financial year so far – despite industry players increasing prices on a regular basis.
_______________________________________________ Sports First to go: Not just another brick in 'the Wall'
AFP
Indian superstar Rahul Dravid announced his retirement from international cricket at the age of 39, ending a 16-year career that made him an idol both at home and abroad. Pakistan set to face India netball teams
Natasha Raheel
Pakistan and India are set to play a five-match series in May as part of preparations for the Asian Netball Championship due in August in Sri Lanka.
_______________________________________________ Life & Style Shafqat Amanat Ali: Sky's the limit
Our Correspondent
Some voices are truly timeless; their resonance penetrates borders and crosses language barriers, tugging at our heartstrings every time we listen to them. Ex-Fuzon member Shafqat Amanat Ali, who rose to great heights of fame with numbers like "Akhiyan" and "Mitwa", is one such voice. Relationship status: It's complicated and dramatic
Rafay Mahmood
Theatre-lovers of Karachi have been living in a bubble so far. Their exposure to theatre has been limited to overacted renditions of beautifully written plays and plots — that were either translated in Urdu or were B-grade adaptations that were not even fit for theatre.
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Opinion History and the textbook board
Ajmal Kamal Reconciling history
Rasul Bakhsh Rais The malefic saint — again
Salman Rashid Violence, mores and morals
Amina Jilani A slap — and then some
Tazeen Javed Blogs I am from Balochistan
Rafeel Wasif 10 exits to Chelsea FC downfall
Gibran Ashraf Who's the froyoest of them all?
Saira Malik Gender disparity and education for all
Rabia Alavi Poll Is the Difa-e-Pakistan Council playing a positive role for Pakistan? No (68%, 254 Votes)
Yes (32%, 120 Votes)
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