The Express Tribune Newsletter: April 04, 2012

Today's Headlines ZA Bhutto's 'judicial murder': In scorching speech, Bilawal asks apex court to apologise Our correspondent The ruling Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) had some strong words for the country's judiciary – past and present – on Tuesday and the one delivering the tirade was none other than the party's young chairperson, Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari. Rental power was for the people: President Our correspondent After his son, it was the president's turn to take aim.Addressing a gathering outside the Bhutto mausoleum in Garhi Khuda Bakhsh early Wednesday morning, President Asif Ali Zardari expressed disappointment that the ZA Bhutto case was yet to be decided. Coalition Support Fund: Alternatives for refund of war on terror bills Shahbaz Rana While political forces wrestle over terms of reengagement with the United States, Islamabad and Washington have covered some ground, through backdoor channels, to resolve the issue of reimbursement of outstanding military expenses. Retraction: Petrol price slashed by Rs2.23, CNG by Rs1.95 Zafar Bhutta After succumbing to unprecedented pressure from political parties, traders, transporters and the general public, the government on Tuesday finally announced it would cut oil prices by up to Rs2.23 per litre and CNG by Rs1.95 per kilogramme (kg). The new rates will come into effect today (Wednesday). Business Regulatory victory: CCP breaks cartel after Siemens admits to collusion Shahbaz Rana The anti-trust watchdog finally won a big one. The Competition Commission of Pakistan has managed to bust a cartel of power distribution equipment suppliers involved in price-fixing and quota distribution on Rs45 billion worth of public sector contracts after the biggest player – Siemens Pakistan – admitted guilt and asked for leniency. 'Killing' it: Game developer makes it big with Mafia Farm Farooq Baloch In a move that will earn Pakistan recognition in the global app world, leading publisher of mobile and social gaming applications 6waves will market made-in-Pakistan games – developed by Mindstorm Studios – on Apple's app store under its label. _______________________________________________ Sports Cricket: Snubbed Malik in demand again Fawad Hussain Shoaib Malik's Asia Cup snub triggered rumours that he might have played his last international. Cricket: Bangladesh PM to decide on tour Saleem Khaliq The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has handed Prime Minister Hasina Wajid the task of approving the team's proposed tour of Pakistan. _______________________________________________ Life & Style I'm hopeful, that's why I'm here: Naseeruddin Shah Ali Usman At a time when almost every actor in Lollywood is trying to get work in Bollywood, an icon of Indian cinema says he couldn't be happier that he has crossed borders to work in a Lollywood film.  Fashion show: A treat for kids Momina Sibtain After eight years of silence, the Lucky Irani Circus (now called the New Lucky Irani Circus) came back to life courtesy leading retail brand Leisure Club. To celebrate their 15th anniversary, Leisure Club put together a full-fledged circus along with a fashion show of their latest collection. _______________________________________________

Opinion Does Pakistan really need a revolution? Farhan Ahmed Shah Afghanistan: profit and loss Zahrah Nasir Is honesty enough? Dr Niaz Murtaza Origin of April Fools' Day Khaled Ahmed Maximising our options Tariq Fatemi   Blogs Trick question: God, Zardari, Gilani or the masses? Ismail Sultan TEDx Margalla: Pakistan's got talent Umair Tariq How Milan defended Barca's attack Rumman Islam Najeeb Haroon: A not-so-high-profile PTI founder Yasmine Ibrahim   Poll Do you think acid attack victim Fakhra Younus' case should be reopened? Yes (88%, 530 Votes) No (12%, 73 Votes) Total Voters: 603 Links Contact us Tribune on Facebook Tribune on Twitter About us RSS Feed Subscribe to the Paper Careers Copyrights Jobs Classifieds

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