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The Express Tribune Newsletter: April 29, 2012

Today's Headlines

 

Forces acting against 5th friendly budget: PM

 

Our Correspondent

Lashing out at the opposition Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leadership, Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani said that 'forces' are trying to stop him from presenting the fifth "friendly" budget in June.

Munter defends move to talk to Taliban

Shahram Haq

Justifying Washington's support for bringing the Taliban into the peace talks, US Ambassador Cameron Munter said that the Afghanistan situation could not be solved by keeping Afghans out of talks. 

Sectarian violence: G-B government appeals for peace

Shabbir Mir

The Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) government has appealed to the people to strive to maintain peace and harmony in the region, which was recently engulfed by sectarian violence.

Afghan peace process: Taliban spurn 'safe passage' offer

Tahir Khan

The Afghan Taliban on Saturday dismissed as an 'attempt to divide the militia' an offer from Pakistan, Afghanistan and the United States for a 'safe passage' those Taliban who are willing to talk peace. 

 
Business

Weekly Review: KSE-100 finally crosses 14,000 points

Bilal Umar

After weeks of flirting with the 14,000 point psychological barrier, the benchmark KSE-100 index finally managed to break through following the signing of the much-awaited Capital Gains Tax Ordinance by the President.

Conditions apply: Algeria wants govt-to-govt LNG export contract

Zafar Bhutta

Algeria has refused to export LNG to Pakistan through traders and wants a government-to-government contract for doing so.

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Sports

IPL: Mahmood seams Punjab into reckoning

News Desk

Azhar Mahmood's introduction to the IPL might have been delayed due to visa issues but his impact on proceedings has been instant – His three-wicket haul gave Kings XI Punjab a fighting seven-run win over Chennai Super Kings yesterday.

Table Tennis: Coach can't come here, so we're going there

Our Correspondent

Following the Pakistan Sports Board's (PSB) refusal to grant funds for a foreign coach, the Pakistan Table Tennis Federation (PTTF) will send 11 junior players to China.

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Life & Style

Tete-a-tete with Reema

Saadia Qamar

Reema is to Lollywood, what Madhuri Dixit is to Bollywood — a queen, a diva and one of Pakistan's larger-than-life female stars.

Naseer & Shahab: From online to offline

Our Correspondent

After going through the unconventional route of recording songs online, Naseer & Shahab, who are known for their melodic tunes aiming to change preconceived notions about Pakhtuns, have finally come together in real life to reshoot one of their songs. 

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Opinion

Should the Heavens fall?

Saroop Ijaz

The greatest nation on earth

Aakar Patel

Not so many speeches, please

Anwer Mooraj

Will the Northern Alliance fight?

Khalid Ahmed

What is the matter with us?

Salman Rashid

Blogs

It's the law, stupid!

Hassaan Khan

Treat her like a lady, not a baby-making machine

Ayesha Pervez

Celebrate with a light chocolate cake

Saba Callea

Pul-e-Jawan in India: How talks can bring peace

Chintan Modi

Poll

Should the PML-N move a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Gilani?

Yes: 73% (417 votes)

No: 27% (154 votes)

Total: 571 votes

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