| Business The bottom line: Is the banking sector's record streak about to snap?
Farooq Tirmizi Is the party in the banking sector over or is it just getting started? While the State Bank of Pakistan recently took some actions that most analysts view as having a negative impact for the banks, for the most part, the record-breaking profits look set to continue for the foreseeable future. South Asia: The labour force - a bulwark against an economic crisis Zeeshan Shah The recession is long from over. Crises deepen as the world gears up for the 'centurion' – a phenomenon which occurs once in a century or a lifetime and culminates in a global economic slump. Analysts predict that rising fuel prices, limited oil supplies, barriers to entry in new markets, and widespread uncertainty in the coming years can fuel another 'Great Depression' that may cripple the global economy. _______________________________________________ Sports Cricket: Bangladesh confirm Pakistan tour Fawad Hussain International cricket is set to return to Pakistan after Bangladesh confirmed that they will tour the country for a One-Day International (ODI) and one Twenty20 match at the end of this month. Cricket: Saeed vows to prepare doosra Ajmal Our Correspondents Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal said that he will ensure that there is no vacuum left following his retirement, promising a back-up of bowlers who can take his place in the national side, according to ESPNcricinfo. _______________________________________________ Life & Style PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week Momina Sibtain With so many fashion weeks taking place in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad these days, it almost seems as if there are more fashion weeks than there are designers. As a result, quantity is triumphing over quality. Bridal Couture Week 2012 day one Saadia Qamar Despite our highest expectations for the Pantene Bridal Couture Week 2012, the evening was, at best, disappointing. Had it not been for hairstylist Saba Ansari of Sabs and Nomi Ansari's designs for the elegant bride, the evening would have been a total waste. Besides bridal designs sashaying on the runway, there were also performances by Body Beats Dance Studio and Club Caramel. _______________________________________________ | 
