Friday, April 27, 2012

The Express Tribune Newsletter: April 28, 2012

Today's Headlines

Post-conviction: Govt, PML-N on collision course

Our correspondents

While legal experts battle it out over the contempt verdict, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief believes Thursday's court order against Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani is straightforward.

Post-conviction: Gilani challenges PML-N to unseat him

Qamar Zaman

A day after being convicted for contempt by the apex court and subsequently warned by the opposition not to enter the National Assembly, the premier made a defiant appearance in the house on Friday.

Forcing out the Premier: PML-N weaves plot for ouster

Abdul Manan

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) says it will not let the premier stay.

Afghan peace process: 'Safe passage' for Taliban agreed

Kamran Yousaf

Pakistan, Afghanistan and the United States have agreed to offer a safe passage to 'reconcilable' Afghan Taliban.

 

Business

Unmet target: Shaikh wants PBS growth figure revised

Shahbaz Rana

The credibility of the country's statistical system has been put at stake as Finance Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh has pressed Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) to "review this year's provisional growth figure of 3.2%", which remains below the revised target.

Industrialists switch to alternative power

Imran Rana

As Punjab's industrialists feel the gas crunch, they have started opting for alternative power generation sources and converting gas fuelled generators to coal power plants seems to be pick of the lot.

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Sports

Guardiola resigns: Adios, los niƱos

Our Correspondents

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola announced he is leaving the club at the end of the season, ending a four-year reign over one of the greatest eras in club football.

Yousuf needs to show his worth: Chief selector

Fawad Hussain

Pakistan's chief selector Iqbal Qasim has ruled out Mohammad Yousuf's return to the national side, insisting that the former captain will have to prove his form and fitness on the domestic circuit first.

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Life & Style

Ali Azmat sings for Jism 2

Our Correspondents

Bollywood film director Pooja Bhatt has once again collaborated with Pakistani singer Ali Azmat for her film Jism 2 and this time the singer has sung two songs for the film, reports IANS.

Daaman: Silent and steady wins the market

Hani Taha

Long before everyone's aunt, mother and sister got into the pret game touting 'who goes to darzis now', Maleeha Chaudhry of Daaman made that move of offering simply-structured clothing for Karachi's working women three years ago. An Islamabadi who moved to Karachi, Chaudhry launched her own business after her brief stint as a buyer for Mantra, where she learnt about the business facet of retail.

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Opinion

Politics wins over law

Ejaz Haider

A question of accountability

Raza Rumi

Castes in Punjab

Ajmal Kamal

Never for free

Amina Jilani

A healer at the World Bank?

Dr Pervez Tahir
 

Blogs

A reporter's eye: Inside the Supreme Court

Azam Khan

Thoughts on anti-vulgarism day: Dear Diary…
Salman Qureshi

Asad Umar: From Engro to Imran Khan

Khurram Zia Khan

Prime Minister Gilani: Gone in 30 seconds

Furkan Ali
 

Poll

Will Prime Minister Gilani's conviction play out in favour, or against the PPP?

In favour (52%, 424 Votes)

Against (48%, 388 Votes) 

Total Voters: 812

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