| Resolving impasse: US commanders offer 'new proposals'
Kamran Yousaf
In a second sign in as many days, the frost on Pakistan-US bilateral ties may be melting.
_______________________________________________ National/City Behind closed doors: Govt, opposition agree to leave resolution pending
Abdul Manan
The opposition fears the political backlash; the government is unwilling to take blame by itself. The recommendations of a parliamentary panel have become a veritable hot potato. Karachi violence: After ANP worker murdered, 6 killed, 3 injured, 11 vehicles torched
Our Correspondents
As Karachi recovered from a day of violence that saw over eight people killed earlier on Tuesday, an Awami National Party (ANP) worker was killed. The ensuing spate of violence saw six more people being killed, three injured and 11 vehicles being torched in the city on Wednesday. Power shortage: Govt scratches its head as crisis aggravates
Shahbaz Rana
As power crisis deepened, sparking violent protests in Punjab for a fifth day, the government on Wednesday was unable to find a solution after the petroleum ministry refused to give additional gas for power generation. Memogate: SC extends commission's term for six weeks
Web Desk
The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday extended the term of the commission probing into the Memogate scandal for six weeks. Backchannel diplomacy: Pak-India civil societies to set the agenda for peace
Arif Rana
The 'ultimate goal' of peace will be top priority for a group of former military and civilian leaders from India and Pakistan who are due to congregate in New Delhi at a two-day conference on 'Pak-India strategic relations' from March 29 onwards.
_______________________________________________ Business Energy needs: Russia may be awarded IP contract by April
Zafar Bhutta
Ignoring mounting pressure from the United States, Pakistan has finally decided to negotiate a $1.5 billion financing and construction contract for Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline with Russia and crucial talks between the two sides are expected to be held early next month. Auditors unearth Rs35m loss to PPL in acquiring BP assets
Our Correspondents
The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has unearthed a loss of Rs35.7 million to state-owned oil and gas explorer Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) in hiring of a consultant in a short time that also led to rejection of the bid for acquiring British Petroleum (BP) assets in Pakistan.
_______________________________________________ Sports Cricket: Afghanistan safer than Pakistan for MCC
Our Correspondents
Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) are contemplating a tour of Afghanistan indicating that a visit to the war-torn nation was more likely than a trip to neighbouring Pakistan, according to the club's president. Hockey: Abbas likely to don captain's arm-band
Fawad Hussain
As the fate of former captains Shakeel Abbasi and Rehan Butt hangs in the balance given their involvement in the unsanctioned World Series Hockey (WSH), the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) is mulling over the choice of a new captain with world's leading goal-scorer Sohail Abbas emerging as the top candidate.
_______________________________________________ Life & Style Farhan Saeed: Yet another failed attempt
Rafay Mahmood
Given the current situation of the local industry, it's no surprise that Pakistani musicians are queuing up to be given an opportunity to unleash their talent — and make some moolah — in Bollywood. And this is not just a one-sided affair. Not only are Pakistanis eager to work on the other side of the border, Indians have also developed a taste for the Pakistani sound. Showcase 2012 day two: Ode to colour
Saadia Qamar
Fashion Showcase day two brought some promising fashion designers to the fore. The young Pakistani designers seem to love playing with colour and the concept of 'Pakistaniyat', as many collections were inspired by the cultural heritage of Pakistan.
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Opinion
Ferozepur Road Bus Rapid Transit project
Ahmad Rafay Alam Facing Goliath
Shehzad Salim Tyranny of the majority
S Aman Rana Creating history
Roland DeSouza The continuing legal standoff
Anwer Mooraj Blogs Bangladeshi Tigers: Not ready to roar just yet
Khurram Baig I'm a Pakistani marrying a gora
Saira Khan Inside Parliament: A state of oblivion
Qamar Zaman Karachi violence: Gunshots on bus U-10
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Karachi (16%, 164 Votes)
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