| Today's Headlines Outcry: Govt warned not to restore NATO supply
Our Correspondent 
In view of proposed restoration of Nato supply routes, the Difa-e-Pakistan Council (DPC) staged a rally in the provincial capital on Friday, while a grand Jirga in North Waziristan Agency also warned against the route's reopening.
_______________________________________________ National/City 'Security concerns': On Pakistan Day, Balochistan blacked out
Zahid Gishkori
Not a single person received a 'Happy Pakistan Day' text message across Balochistan on Friday – and not necessarily because none were sent. Fearing voter backlash: PML-N likely to reject proposals on US ties
Abdul Manan
Fearing a backlash from its predominantly right-wing vote bank, the opposition Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is likely to reject the recommendations of a multi-party, bicameral parliamentary panel on reconfiguration of relations with the United States. Liaquat Jatoi eyes alliance with PML-N
Our Correspondent
The founder of Sindh Awami Ittehad and former Sindh chief minister Liaquat Ali Jatoi is likely to merge his newly formed political party with Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, officials from both parties informed The Express Tribune. Seoul nuclear summit : Pakistan to make case for NSG membership, again
Our Correspondent
Pakistan will seek an end to the 'discriminatory policies' of world powers when it comes to access to nuclear technology for peaceful purposes at a nuclear security summit in Seoul. Pak-Afghan-US trilateral forum being revived
Tahir Khan
Afghanistan, Pakistan and the United States are set to revive trilateral talks after a nearly seven-month deadlock, Afghan diplomats and foreign ministry officials said on Friday.
_______________________________________________ Business A (most favoured) friend indeed: Pakistan to import petrol from India
Reuters / PPI
Pakistan is likely to allow the import of petrol and other fuels from India, from next month. Islamabad is expected to bring out a notification next month, to this effect which will allow the import of certain items including petrol and food items, Energy Secretary Ejaz Chaudhry said on Friday. Chaudhry said he discussed importing petrol from India during talks with his Indian counterpart GC Chaturvedi. Software development lab: Pakistan beats India and Sri Lanka to get contract
Farooq Baloch
In a move that would help spur the already booming development of IT content, Pakistan has beaten off competition from regional countries to bag World Bank's contract for setting up a research lab for mobile software development including apps, The Express Tribune has learnt.
_______________________________________________ Sports All is not well that ends well
Fawad Hussain
Pakistan's triumph in the Asia Cup, which came after a lapse of 12 years, was followed by jubilation from fans and followers across the country with everyone giving their 10 cents as they showered praise on the team. Marred homecoming: Afridi shoves fan in total mayhem upon arrival
News Desk
Shahid Afridi's homecoming after a successful Asia Cup campaign was marred by an overtly exultant fan accidently hurting his daughter in an effort to catch a glimpse of the star.
_______________________________________________ Life & Style Desi Hustlers: Fusing the best of two worlds
Sher Khan
Whether its fashion, cooking or even music, fusion is the name of the game these days. And when it comes to fusing hip hop and rap with Indian music, then a name that comes to mind is Desi Hustlers. Rafi Peer Theatre: Voice of the puppets
Our Correspondent
There was a time when puppetry was a part of popular culture and hand puppets were made by children in their arts and crafts class. But with the advent of technology and its constant evolution, the concept of puppetry receded into obscurity and kept going until Rafi Peer Theatre started hosting an annual Folk Puppet Festival of Contemporary and Traditional Puppetry.
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Opinion Respecting sovereignty —ours and theirs
Tazeen Javed A case for realpolitik
Zarrar Khuhro To a ripe old age
Salman Rashid How to reform Hira Mandi
Ajmal Kamal Resumption of the beautiful friendship
Amina Jilani Blogs Pakistan's Asia Cup victory: Silencing the naysayers
Dr Amyn Malik 10 things I noticed on my first day at work
Marium Arif Azan, shisha and convenient hypocrisy
Omer Kamal Bin Farooq Problems and progress: Reasons to celebrate Pakistan Day
Muhammad Bilal Lakhani Poll Should the government suspend cellular networks on the pretext of security? No (71%, 128 Votes)
Yes (29%, 52 Votes)
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