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The Express Tribune Newsletter: June 18, 2012

Today's Headlines

 

Blast near IT university in Quetta kills 4, injures 52

Web Desk

At least four students died, while around 52 were injured when a powerful blast occurred near an IT university located in Jinnah Town of Quetta early Monday morning, Express News reported.

Amid haggling, PTI delays intra-party elections

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Our Correspondent

Differences in Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) party cadres have reportedly led chairman Imran Khan to indefinitely delay intra-party elections, according to some sources.

Musharraf's self-exile leaves loyalists disillusioned

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Zahid Gishkori

Some leaders of the All Pakistan Muslim League (APML), a party founded by former military ruler Pervez Musharraf, are said to be facing mounting uncertainty.

K-P minister calls Kohistan women issue a fabrication

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Hassan Ali

The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) government responded with force on Sunday to the second Kohistan fact-finding mission's revelations. The mission had expressed its doubts over the identity of the women presented to it.

Desecrating Quran: Mob attacks police station to lynch accused man

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Our Correspondent

A police station in central part of the city was attacked by an angry mob on Sunday that tried to break into the lockups to kill a blasphemy accused.

 

Business

A simple solution to Pakistan's economic conundrum

Sebastian Samuel

An emerging economy, by definition, has the potential to grow more significantly than a developed economy. If Pakistan is one, then, logically speaking, all our efforts should push for a proper policy framework that will help us realise this underlying growth potential.

Changing tracks: 'Time multiple counter loans'

Dr Humayon Dar

Some initiatives have been taken around the world which attempt to offer interest-free loans to programme participants.

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Sports

Aisam, Rojer bag Gerry Weber Open

Natasha Raheel

Aisamul Haq Qureshi successfully defended his Gerry Weber Open men's doubles title as the Pakistan tennis ace and his Dutch partner Jean-Julien Rojer downed Americans Americans Treat Huey and Scott Lipsky 6-3, 6-4 in Halle.

Cricket: Concerned Misbah calls for 'responsible' show

Our Correspondent

Stunned after a shock defeat to Sri Lanka in the fourth One-Day International (ODI), Pakistan go into the final match in Colombo today with more than just an aim to level the series.

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Life & Style

Circus in the Sky: All eyes on Usman Riaz

Saadia Qamar

Those who have heard his debut single "Firefly" should know better than to dismiss him as a one-hit wonder. Twenty-one-year-old musician Usman Riaz is as comfortable with his musical techniques as a seasoned magician is with his tricks. This multi-talented prodigy, whose previously crazy hair has now been tamed to a smart cut, has managed to defy all limitations of age and culture for what he loves most — making music.

The Delicatessen gives something new to Lahore foodies

Momina Sibtain

Grab and go food culture has not really hit Pakistan. The concept of power lunches is still benign and inconsistent, and as far as Lahore is concerned, the only option most working people have is to grab a bakery sandwich from Coffee, Tea and Company or Kitchen Cuisine and, worse yet, a fast food chain. But here's the good news: a conceptualised new eatery that focuses on quick grab and go items has opened its doors. In other words, Lahore opens up its very first deli: The Delicatessen.

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Opinion

Somebody shake me awake, please

Kamran Shafi

Who will come to our aid now?

Syed Mohammad Ali

Pakistan in a bind

Shahid Javed Burki

Facing hunger together

Zahrah Nasir

Europe's decisive moment

Dr Akmal Hussain

Blogs

Thanks for making me who I am, dad

Moomal Chhabria

Every day is Father's Day

Mariam Ashraf

Baba, you will always be my hero

Arsalan Omer Khan

Thank you God for giving me my father

Khurram Zia Khan

Poll

Do you think the government has taken appropriate steps to deal with floods in future?

No (95%, 325 Votes)

Yes (5%, 18 Votes)

Total Voters: 343

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Top 10 stories of the week (June 10-17, 2012)


Top 10 stories of the week

June 10-17, 2012
 

 

1. Video leak: Lucman, Bokhari run 'planted show' with Malik Riaz – Shaheryar Popalzai

2. Mubashir Lucman suspended for 'off-air' comments: Report – Web Desk

3. Full court wants inquiry on 'leaked video' under contempt law – Web Desk

4. Suo motu: Spent Rs342m on Dr Arsalan Iftikhar, says Malik Riaz – Sunara Nizami/Ema Anis

5. I did not give bribes, I was blackmailed: Malik Riaz – Shaheryar Popalzai/Ema Anis

6. Cleric declares jihad against polio campaign – Our Correspondent

7. Arsalan Iftikhar case: Mysterious list of journalists surfaces – Asad Kharal

8. Ghazal maestro Mehdi Hassan passes away – Web Desk

9. SC issues contempt of court notice to Malik Riaz – Sunara Nizami

10. 'Anchorgate': Criminal case lodged against Dunya TV whistleblowers – Umer Nangiana

 

Top Opinion

Coke Studio's Indian mystery

Aakar Patel

Top Business

Apple maps a path to 'mobile throne'

AFP

Top Sports

French Open: Nadal wins seventh Roland Garros title

AFP

Top 3 blogs

1. 36 A's or a 4.0 GPA won't make you a genius

Hussain Nadim

2. Meher-Mubashir: Time to re-visit ethics

Mazhar Abbas

3. Hypocrisy thy name is Humsafar, Umme Kulsoom, Durr-e-shahwar

Komal Ali

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