The Express Tribune Newsletter: April 17, 2012

Today's Headlines Brazen attack: Bannu jailbreak reports suggest 'inside job' Our correspondents While the authorities in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa blamed 'intelligence failure' for Sunday's brazen jailbreak in Bannu city, a confidential intelligence report claimed that the federal interior ministry was tipped about possible militant strikes three months prior. No evidence yet that Kabul attacks were planned on Pakistan soil: US CJCS Dempsey Huma Imtiaz  Following an 18-hour long attack on Afghan capital Kabul, the US Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin Dempsey declared that the US does not have any intelligence yet on whether the deadly weekend attack was planned in Pakistan. Benazir murder case: For fair probe, Malik should step down, says SC Azam Khan  The Supreme Court on Monday advised suspects in the Benazir Bhutto murder case, including Interior Minister Rehman Malik, to step down from public offices so that an independent investigation can take place. New inductees: Cabinet size breaches 50-minister mark Qamar Zaman The government on Monday inducted four more Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) lawmakers as ministers of state – a move likely to invite opposition criticism over the bulging size of the cabinet. Business Corporate titan: After 27 years at Engro, Asad Umar calls it a day Farooq Tirmizi Corporate Pakistan lost one of its most admired CEOs on Monday, with Asad Umar taking an early retirement from the Engro Corporation, amidst rumours that he might be closing out a highly successful business career to begin a political one. Untapped market: Can Pakistan become a hub for medical tourism? Salman Siddiqui "Every country, except Pakistan, is concerned with medical tourism," say doctors, who bemoan the fact that our government is sleeping over a golden opportunity. _______________________________________________ Sports Depoliticising boards: 'PCB to avoid a standoff with the ICC' Fawad Hussain The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is planning to avoid a confrontation with the International Cricket Council (ICC) with regards to the ban on government interference in cricket boards' functioning. Cricket: LCCA wants 'active' role in hosting BD Nabeel Hashmi As Pakistan gears up to host Bangladesh for a One-Day International and one Twenty20 later this month, the Lahore City Cricket Association (LCCA) wants a role in organising the first international series in the country since March 2009. _______________________________________________ Life & Style 'Uth Records': Tunes of disappointment Rafay Mahmood The year 2011 marked the discovery of various musical gems through the emergence of Pakistani talent shows like "Uth Records". The show played a key role in turning raw Pakistani talent into seasoned musicians and singers of today. Every episode had a unique flavour and charm; as it showcased a different musician, singing a different genre, belonging to a different ethnic background and representing a different part of the country. Day 2: Bridal Couture Week Saadia Qamar The Pantene Bridal Couture Week (BCW) failed to wow the audience for a second night in a row. The  second day of the event was, however, saved by Zainab Sajid, the Indian duo Rabani & Rakha and by some parts of Hijab's collection. _______________________________________________

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