Friday, June 29, 2012

The Express Tribune Newsletter: June 30, 2012

Today's Headlines

 

PM in Lahore: Warm gestures thaw Punjab-Centre frost

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Abdul Manan

The gesture was reconciliatory, and rare.
 A province up in arms over the power crisis accorded a warm reception to the man who is largely believed to be responsible for the crisis – former water and power minister, and the incumbent Prime Minister, Raja Pervaiz Ashraf.

Election strategy: Desperate times call for drastic slashes


Zafar Bhutta

The Ministry of Petroleum on Friday proposed a massive cut in gas prices for domestic consumers: a whopping 18 to 51.7% effective from July 1.

Abbottabad raid: Panel under pressure to keep report classified

Zia Khan

The Abbottabad Commission – which has completed its findings on the May 2 raid – is facing pressure from "certain powerful quarters" to not make public its report — a document that can potentially raise critical questions about the role and competence of security agencies operating in the country.

Constructive talks between Pakistan, ISAF: ISPR

 

ISPR

Pakistan and the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) based in Afghanistan, built on the positive momentum on cross-border cooperation, a release said on Friday.

 

Business

Oil trade: Pakistan and India not on the same page

Zafar Bhutta

Despite Pakistan granting India Most Favourite Nation (MFN) status, tensions still seem to exist as the two old foes seem reluctant to seal a big deal on oil trade in the upcoming meeting on July 12-13 in New Delhi.

Short-term investment: To encourage savings, govt launches new scheme

Shahbaz Rana

As savings plunge to the lowest level in the country's history, the federal government has decided to boost the savings level by launching short-term saving certificates with attractive returns, almost double the rates offered by most banks.

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Sports

2nd Test: Pakistan seek salvation as Misbah returns

Our Correspondents

Pakistan go into the second Test against Sri Lanka today trailing 1-0 but with the knowledge that their captain Misbahul Haq will be part of the playing-eleven.

Yasir wants to be Pakistan's next hope

Natasha Raheel

Pakistan's number two tennis player Yasir Khan will play local tournaments in Barcelona for three months in order to improve himself and also stand a chance of representing Pakistan in singles events.

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Life & Style

Pashto cinema, with a kiss from Punjab

Rafay Mahmood

Pashto cinema is undergoing an identity crisis; it is now synonymous with buxom women with gyrating hips. Its audience is critical of these vulgar dance sequences and the days where these very films were commended for mirroring social issues are long forgotten.

TV: It's drama time!

Sahar Habib

An analysis of three different TV dramas on air these days including 'Emaan', 'Thakan', 'Mata e Jaan Hai Tu'.

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