| PCNS recommendations: 'Pakistan should have clear role in Afghan endgame'
Zahid Gishkori 
It's an either-or situation. Either the US should define Pakistan's role in the Afghanistan reconciliation process as troop withdrawal draws closer – or continue to face a stalemate over the resumption of Nato supplies, the Parliamentary Committee on National Security (PCNS) said on Saturday.
_______________________________________________ National/City reports Out of favour: Sidelined Awan feels the heat
Qamar Zaman / Abdul Manan
Once seen as the president's closest aide, Babar Awan is feeling the effects of falling out of favour. Unprecedented: After diesel, petrol smashes Rs100 barrier
Zafar Bhutta
For the first time in the country's history, petrol prices have crossed the Rs100 per litre barrier. Behind the scenes of constitutional revival
Farman Ali
The third tenure of the Pakistan Peoples Party government has earned all the negative epithets it could earn for its performance. It will, however, be remembered for its historic achievement in bringing the 18th Amendment to the constitution and giving Pakistan a federal structure. Karachi mayhem: As violence toll soars, police contest figures
Our Correspondents
Karachi marked another day of mourning – the third in a week – on Saturday as the death toll from the violence since Tuesday soared to 33 – a figure that was contested though by police officials who attributed other reasons for some of the deaths. In Gilgit-Baltistan, people await Imran's 'tsunami' to tide over sectarianism
Shabbir Mir
The Pakistan Tehreek Insaaf's (PTI) "tsunami" seems to have washed away the party chief's memories of Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B), where people await his visit in the hope that it will help restore calm in the region, periodically inflamed by sectarian strife.
_______________________________________________ Business Weekly review: Bourse surges upwards despite many concerns
Bilal Umar
The announcement of the delay in the implementation of the revised Capital Gains Tax regime had little bearing on the market as the KSE-100 index marched forward 488 points or 3.7% during the week ended March 30. Analysis: The government is not to blame for rising petrol prices
Farooq Tirmizi
President Asif Ali Zardari is not a particularly well-liked politician, and indeed, his record on economic policymaking leaves much to be desired. But he is not in the least bit responsible for the spike in oil prices and has absolutely no control over them.
_______________________________________________ Sports 'Tradition ignored in Sindh Games'
Natasha Raheel
While the provincial games are held to highlight the traditional sports of the region, the Sindh Olympic Association (SOA) seems to have missed that important point. Super Eight T20 Cup: Shahzaib blasts Dolphins into final
Our Correspondent
A blistering half-century by opener Shahzaib Hasan allowed Karachi Dolphins easy entry into the final of the Faysal Bank Super Eight T20 Cup after they beat Lahore Lions by seven wickets in the first semi-final yesterday.
_______________________________________________ Life & Style Showcase 2012: A vexing affair
Hani Taha
The recently concluded fashion week 'Showcase 2012' had rather mysterious origins which left one confused and annoyed at the same time. Every day's not a Sunday
Saadia Qamar
For most of us, Sundays are spent relaxing, watching films and spending time with friends and family. However, for Mohammad Hanif, it's the most tiring day of the week as he busies himself with selling beanbags at the Defence Sunday Bazaar in Karachi.
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