Thursday, April 26, 2012

The Express Tribune Newsletter: April 27, 2012

Today's Headlines

Convicted

Azam Khan / Qamar Zaman

In an unprecedented move, the Supreme Court on Thursday convicted a sitting chief executive, Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, in a contempt case.

Faceoff in House: Opposition, govt clash over PM's fate

Zahid Gishkori

As expected, the Supreme Court's verdict against Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani remained the bone of contention between the government and opposition during Thursday's session of the National Assembly.

No resignation: Cabinet backs PM; Aitzaz to appeal against decision

Sumera Khan

After becoming Pakistan's first sitting prime minister to be convicted, Yousaf Raza Gilani chaired an emergency meeting of the federal cabinet, which threw its weight behind the embattled premier.

Pakistan reiterates drone opposition as US envoy visits

Our Correspondents 

Islamabad on Thursday reiterated its opposition to US drone attacks in its territory as Washington's point man on Pakistan and Afghanistan arrived amid efforts to mend fractured relations.

Business

Short of expectations: Unemployment surges as growth falls short of target

Shahbaz Rana

Pakistan's economy grew by 3.2%, which is much below the official target and the required growth rate, leaving at least 1.3 million people jobless this year.

New safety rules: Industry and petroleum ministries in tug-of-war

Zafar Bhutta

The Ministry of Petroleum has alleged that the Department of Explosives which comes under the purview of the Ministry of Industries has not taken it on board while formulating its mineral and industrial gases safety rules.

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Sports

Cricket: Completely separate teams can't be made, says Misbah

Saleem Khaliq

Pakistan captain Misbahul Haq has opposed the idea of forming three separate teams for all formats before adding that only three to four changes in the playing eleven were possible.

Cricket: Old and new to measure up their pace with Whatmore

Fawad Hussain

The selection committee has invited 12 fast-bowlers to appear in a training camp to be supervised by coach Dav Whatmore at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore.

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Life & Style

Dr Khalid Javed Jan: Dare to think, dare to write

Sher Khan

Surf the internet and you will find that "Main Baghi Hoon" (I Am a Rebel) has become a popular slogan for many young activists and politicians nationwide. While the slogan has become a staple for various movements, not many know that the phrase is taken from Dr Khalid Javed Jan's poem of the same name which was written in the late 1970s and has become the heart of resistance poetry today.

Muskan Khan's plan B(ollywood)

Saadia Qamar

If you thought it was only Pakistan's notorious actors Meera, Veena Malik and of late Sara Loren (formerly known as Mona Lizza) who could make headlines by working in India, then think again. Following in their footsteps, model singer and actor Muskan Khan has taken the same path as she believes there are more opportunities for rising stars on the other side of the border.

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Opinion

How to combat acid violence

Sahar Bandial

Sign of things to come

Syed Talat Hussain

Tails we win, heads you lose

Zarrar Khuhro

Resetting Pakistan-US engagement

Shabbir Cheema

How sustainable is the BISP?

Syed Mohammad Ali

Blogs

Fashion will save Pakistan from terrorism n' stuff

Nadya V

Who is the real enemy in Afghanistan?

Manal Shakir

What will Grossman's visit achieve?

Mohammad Rizwan

Your child needs surgery – come back in 2016

Omar Chughtai

Poll

Do you believe people can be possessed by supernatural forces?

No (52%, 301 Votes)

Yes (48%, 275 Votes)

Total Voters: 576

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