| Business Federal development spending: Ministry proposes 17% hike, final figure to be higher Shahbaz Rana The finance ministry has proposed an increase federal development spending by 17% to Rs350 billion in the upcoming budget 2012-13, a figure likely to be raised considerably after dealing with objections raised by dozens of ministries. HSBC in talks to sell local operations Our Correspondents Europe's biggest bank, HSBC, is in talks to sell its Pakistan business, the latest effort by the group to slim its global presence. _______________________________________________ Sports Cricket: BCB avoids discussion on Pakistan tour Fawad Hussain Bangladesh may play their maiden Test series in India later this year, according to the the country's cricket board. Pakistan to host Iran, India kabaddi teams Our Correspondents The Pakistan Kabaddi Federation (PKF) will be hosting a tri-nation series in September with India and Iran set to take part in the traditional circle style of the sport. _______________________________________________ Life & Style Pakistani journalist: Durdana Ansari, OBE, takes time out for Karachi over a cup of tea Tooba Masood There are not many women who have had the opportunity to meet Mehdi Hasan, ask Dilip Kumar for directions, talk politics with Pervez Musharraf or watch Ismail Gulgee paint in his London apartment. Durdana Ansari has met them all, sat down with them over a cup of tea and discussed what makes them who they are. Day 3: Fashion Pakistan Week 2012 Hani Taha Day three at Fashion Pakistan Week 2012 was all about spirit. It was the only day that has so far adhered to the concept of pret and high street fashion that the week was supposedly pivoted around. The third day of the event was fabulously fun not only in its energetic shows but also because of the interesting and hip traditionalism infused clothing. _______________________________________________ | 
