Dushanbe quadrilateral meeting: Looking past US curbs, govt pushes ahead with IP project Our Correspondents In a clear snub to the United States over its sanction threats, Pakistan has reassured Iran and other regional countries that the proposed gas pipeline projects will go ahead as planned. _______________________________________________ National/City Resumption of NATO supplies: Parliamentary approval likely to suffer long delay Qamar Zaman/Zia Khan A bitter blend of diplomatic obligations and domestic political considerations appears to be forcing Pakistan to delay a key decision on unplugging Nato supply routes, with the government and opposition wrangling over fresh terms of engagement with the United States. Karachi security situation: MQM all set to step up its 'unnoticed' protest Irfan Ghauri/Sumera Khan Disenchanted with the government's cosmetic measures to weed out extortion in Karachi, the Muttahida Qaumi Movement is laying the groundwork for a final parting of ways with the Pakistan Peoples Party-led government. Blockade politics: Parliament to decide on NATO supplies, says PM Sumera Khan Before his departure for a nuclear summit in Seoul, the prime minister spared a few minutes to make jibes at the opposition. Acid thrower?: Bilal Khar denies accusations, pleads innocence Ferya Ilyas Denying that he ever threw acid on his deceased wife Fakhra Yunus, former MPA Bilal Khar said he was not even in Karachi at the time when the incident took place. Reaction: No worries in Western capitals Our Correspondents What will happen if Pakistan's Parliament decides against reopening of supply lines for US-led Nato forces bogged down in a deadly and costly war in Afghanistan? Surprisingly, Washington and its Western allies don't appear to be much worried. _______________________________________________ Business Dropped catch: Exports of sports goods may fall short of expectations Farhan Zaheer Though growth in exports of sports goods of Pakistan remains steady, it may fall short of expectations this year mainly because of crippling electricity shortages, which have frequently disturbed production process at manufacturing concerns, say top industrialists. Channelling the lawn business Humayon Dar As summer draws near in Pakistan, a fierce war over domestic markets is being waged all over the country. In mega metropolises like Karachi and Lahore, huge roadside billboards of lawn brands dominate city skylines; evidence of the aggressive advertisement campaigns employed by major players to capture domestic markets. The textile, popular among women in the summer season, has suddenly become a 'hot' commodity. _______________________________________________ Sports Final-over collision: Bangladesh's stance a cheap stunt, says Mani Fawad Hussain Reacting strongly to the Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) plan of seeking a review of the final-over collision in the Asia Cup final, former International Cricket Council (ICC) president Ehsan Mani said that the development has spoilt the team's brilliant show. Needing nine to win in the final over, delivered by Aizaz Cheema, Bangladesh managed just six as Pakistan triumphed to lift the Asia Cup. Tennis: Aqeel crosses first hurdle at ITF event Our Correspondents Pakistan number one Aqeel Khan got his campaign at the International Tennis federation (ITF) Futures men's singles event off to a winning start, defeating seventh-seed Hungarian Gabor Csonka 6-3, 6-0 in Manama, Bahrain. ______________________________________________ Life & Style
Bonhams: Art on the rise Hani Taha You know that Pakistani artists have made serious inroads into the global art scene when the two centuries old British gallery Bonhams — one of the world's largest auctioneers of contemporary and Asian art — starts to take a concerted interest in Pakistani artwork. 'Channo' girl: Veena's victories Saadia Qamar The year has just begun and Pakistan's very own controversy queen, also known as the "Channo" girl now, Veena Malik has already added a myriad feathers to her cap. India has turned out to be the land of opportunities for Malik, who has received tremendous amount of publicity — both good and bad — since she started her career in India with reality show "Bigg Boss" season 4 in 2010. _______________________________________________ | Opinion US defeat won't be Afghan victory Pervez Hoodbhoy
The Ides of March Feryal Ali Gauhar Why are we so afraid of our minorities? Syed Mohammed Ali Resurgence of Bangladesh Tanvir Ahmad Khan An unsettled and messy world Shahid Javed Burki Blogs Jinnah had a dream, and we failed him Usman Asif Breaking News: Afridi can slap Ema Anis For PTI trolls: A lesson on bashing Adnan Khalid Rasool Lahore from Karachi eyes Tanzeel Ahmad Poll
Should Pakistan import petrol and other fuels from India? No (49%, 257 Votes) Yes (51%, 269 Votes) Total Voters: 526 Links
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