| Firm stand: I'd rather be jailed than write Swiss letter, says PM
Kashif Zafar
If there was any doubt over whether the prime minister would finally cave and write a letter to Swiss authorities, as being demanded by the Supreme Court, it was put to rest on Thursday.
_______________________________________________ National/City Abbottabad commission: Findings contradict US version, says report
Our Correspondents
The findings of the investigative report by a commission probing the May 2 US raid which killed Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad are different from the report given by US authorities,according to a report by BBC Urdu. Gross mistake, realised in time not to join PTI: Marvi Memon
Our Correspondents
Former MNA and a recent Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz recruit, Marvi Memon during a Express News show "To the Point with Shahzeb Khanzada", explained that she is glad that she averted a gross mistake by not joining the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf. 'Mysterious' freedom: Swiss hostages 'escape' Taliban captivity
Our Correspondents
Daniela Widmer stepped out of a military helicopter wearing a baggy pink traditional Pakistani kurti, a red scarf wrapped loosely over her shoulders and her blonde hair swept into a bun. Not surprised: Qatar talks bound to fail, say experts
Kamran Yousaf
For Pakistan, the Qatar initiative had always been a nonstarter. And for this very reason, the announcement by the Afghan Taliban that they are pulling out of direct talks with the United States has come as no surprise for Islamabad. 70% 'missing' persons will be identified and set free: PHC
Umer Farooq
The Peshawar High Court said on Thursday that 30% of 'missing' persons are likely to remain with authorities, whereas the rest will be identified and set free.
_______________________________________________ Business Cine Star seals deal with IMAX Corp
Our Correspondents
The IMAX Corporation and Cine Star Cinema Pakistan have announced an agreement to install three digital IMAX theatre systems in new projects in Lahore, Islamabad and Karachi, beginning in 2013. The announcement marks the opening of IMAX's first commercial theatres in Pakistan. Liquidity problems: Return on bonds rises as govt continues to borrow
Shahbaz Rana
In what appeared to be a sign of liquidity shortage due to government borrowing, the yield on 10-year investment bonds has risen to 13.11%, an increase of 41 basis points in a month.
_______________________________________________ Sports Hockey: PHF shows Heuvel the door
Fawad Hussain
Four months before the London Olympics, the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has sacked head coach Michel Van Dan Heuvel following an 'intolerable attitude' by the Dutchman as the Greenshirts prepare for the mega event. Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: A sigh of relief
Our Correspondents
Captain Misbahul Haq and Umar Akmal cracked half-centuries under pressure as Pakistan virtually booked a place in the Asia Cup final with an emphatic six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka.
_______________________________________________ Life & Style 'Uth Records': An unforgettable episode
Rafay Mahmood
When it comes to the field of music, especially when it concerns talented performers and creative musicians, Pakistan is one country that never disappoints. Khoi: Hats off to you
Shabbir Mir
Humans have covered their heads for different reasons since time immemorial. What initially started off as a prerequisite to protect ones head from injury, weapons or masonry got chiselled by time into a style statement. With the turn of time, hats, caps or traditional headgear became a symbol of hegemony and self-proclaimed aristocracy and soon after hats progressed to become not only a status symbol, but also an art form.
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Opinion Of comeuppances, and superior airs
Kamran Shafi ICC and Syria
Asim Ali /Laszlo Sarkany Strengthening ties between Pakistan and Northern Ireland
Francis Campbell Dominique Strauss-Kahn at Cambridge
Dr Pervez Tahir An unforgettable voyage
Anwer Mooraj Blogs Maybe you should resign Mr Vice Chancellor
Noreen Shams Lawn is (literally) the latest rage
Sara Muzzammil Why Imran Khan won't go to India
Vaqas Asghar Pak-India showdown: Let the quivering begin!
Dr Amyn Malik Poll Do you agree with Imran Khan's decision to not attend the India Today Conclave because of Salman Rushdie's participation? Yes (77%, 1,906 Votes)
No (23%, 568 Votes)
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