Wednesday, April 25, 2012

The Express Tribune Newsletter: April 26, 2012

Today's Headlines

Contempt verdict today: Flanked by allies, Gilani readies for court verdict

Sumera Khan / Zia Khan

The stage is set for the prime minister to appear in the apex court today to hear the announcement of a verdict in the contempt proceedings against him.

As Grossman arrives, high-level huddle finalises strategy

Kamran Yousaf

The country's top civil and military leadership finalised on Wednesday their strategy for re-engagement with the United States in light of new recommendations approved by parliament, as President Barack Obama's point-man for the region landed in the capital for crucial talks.

2010 Airblue crash: Court temporarily suspends CAA chief

Umer Farooq

It seems that the chief of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), the country's aviation regulator, had it coming after two horrific plane crashes in as many years that have collectively killed 279 people.

Asghar Khan petition: CJ slams 'lack of courage' of accused parties

Azam Khan 

The Supreme Court expressed concern on Wednesday over the conduct of political parties named in Air Marshal Asghar Khan's petition, observing that they had not appeared before the court to rebut allegations levelled against them.

Business

Insurance compensation: Bhoja Air finds itself in a tough spot

Saad Hasan

While the law entitles the families of the victims of the Bhoja Air crash to significant compensation, the airline's decision to go for a cheaper insurance option may make extracting that money from the airline difficult.

Familiar face: Hopes rest on new CEO of Pakistan Steel

Farooq Baloch

Major General (retd) Muhammad Javed has been appointed new chief executive officer of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM), the country's largest industrial complex, filling a post which has been lying vacant since March 12, 2011, sources familiar with the matter told The Express Tribune on Wednesday.

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Sports

Cricket: Snubbed Razzaq off to greener shores

Fawad Hussain

Out-of-favour Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq has opted to pursue his interests in England after being overlooked since the series against Sri Lanka as well as for the ongoing fitness tests in Lahore.

Tennis: The clock is ticking for Aisam

Natasha Raheel

Aisamul Haq is not only battling a knee injury right now. His ranking has fallen from 10 to 14 and he is battling with time to get back into the top-10 by June 11 in order to be eligible for the Olympics.

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Life & Style

Shabnam visits the city of lights

Saadia Qamar

The popularity of classical instruments, especially the sarangi, is declining in Pakistan and as a result, talented musicians and craftsmen who make the instruments are feeling abandoned.

One by Ensemble: A fashionista's wonderland

Hani Taha

If you've ever doubted the magical powers of retail therapy, the opening of a store called 'One by Ensemble' at Dolmen City Mall in Karachi, is bound to turn you into a firm believer. Their collection of perfectly pret, prudently priced and stylish casuals under Rs10,000, is sure to turn the most frugal of shoppers into absolute shopaholics. It displays block-printedkurtas, colour-blocked kameezes and ajrak shirts housed in an expansive and aesthetically pleasing retail space.

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Opinion

Siachen: people or land or none of them?

Dr Tariq Rahman

Vulgar ignorance

Sami Shah

A few good men

Salman Masood

"… thence upwards to the moon"

Shahzad Chaudhry

The quality of justice

Amber Darr

Blogs

Satisfied with TV coverage of the Bhoja Air crash?

Atika Rehman

'Have some paan, Bhai jaan'

Daniyal Khan

Seraikistan will not weaken the federation

Kapil Dev

The way forward for Pakistan cricket

Raafay Alam

Poll

If found fit - do you think Mohammad Yousuf should be recalled to the national cricket team?

No (33%, 266 Votes) 

Yes (67%, 536 Votes) 

Total Voters: 802

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