The Express Tribune Newsletter: July 05, 2012

Today's Headlines Forging a new relationship: Pakistan, US might cut 'black and white' deal Kamran Yousaf Pakistan and the United States are likely to enter a 'black and white' agreement which seeks to remove ambiguities in an otherwise fragile relationship. The agreement will spell out both areas of cooperation between the two countries and their respective limitations regarding the relationship. Counterstrike: Govt moves to blunt court's contempt weapon Irfan Ghauri With the new prime minister under the gun, the government has unveiled a last-minute plan following a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, which will almost certainly rouse an increasingly assertive judiciary. Analysis: How US and EU curbs on Iran affect Pakistan Farooq Tirmizi For all the talk of a rift between Pakistan and the US, the Pakistani reaction – both that of the government and the country's businesses – to sanctions against Iran suggests that Pakistan firmly intends to stay within the global economy dominated by US and European rules. Nato routes: No 'secret' deal with US, says Sherry Rehman Our Correspondents A day after Pakistan reopened Nato transit routes, Pakistan's top diplomat in Washington quashed rumours of a secret deal with the United States. Business Deal or no deal?: Govt may allow wheat export as deal with Iran unlikely Zafar Bhutta The government may allow export of 1.2 million tons of wheat to the world market following disinterest shown by Iran in importing the commodity under a barter trade arrangement. Stock master securities: Over 1,000 investors deprived of Rs261 million Asad Kharal More than 1,000 investors have allegedly been deprived of an amount totalling Rs261 million by Stock Master Securities (Private) Limited, which operated in the Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE), sources familiar with the development have revealed. _______________________________________________ Sports 2012 World Twenty20: Selection dilemma ahead of mega event Fawad Hussain Pakistan's World Twenty20 preparations have been marred by a selection dilemma as the board mulls over the 30-man preliminary squad for the mega event. Squash: High-flying Pakistan eye world title Nabeel Hashmi On a high after their recent Asian triumph, Pakistan have set their sights on the WSF World Junior Squash Championship as the squad left for Doha to feature in the event starting on July 7. _______________________________________________ Life & Style Atiqa Odho: Love in the time of politics Saadia Qamar On June 8, 2012, seasoned actor Atiqa Odho tied the knot with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding member and architect Samar Ali Khan, at a small gathering in Karachi. Did Abbas Ali Khan leave you stunned? Our Correspondents The Pakistani music industry is desperate for something new, and it is looking to both veterans and upcoming singers to deliver. Against this dismal backdrop, singer Abbas Ali Khan released his new single "Per Main Hun Ruka Sa" — and it couldn't have come at a better time. _______________________________________________

Opinion Getting it right is important Ejaz Haider Doctors' strike: other side of the picture Ali Usman Why it took so long for Nato supplies to reopen Raza Rumi The changing Taliban Shahzad Chaudhry Morality and the Pakistani state Arif Rafiq   Blogs And then there was light, thank you WAPDA. Shayan Masud Azhar Ali: A Test legend in the making Syed Ali Zia Jaffery Confessions of a Facebook 'Like' junkie Ali Syed Of patriarchy and virginity tests Narjis Fatema Poll Do you think the young doctors on strike are breaking their Hippocratic oath? No: 33% (250 votes) Yes: 67% (497 votes) Total Voters: 747 Links Contact us Tribune on Facebook Tribune on Twitter About us RSS Feed Subscribe to the Paper Careers Copyrights Jobs Classifieds

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