Monday, July 9, 2012

The Express Tribune Newsletter: July 10, 2012

Today's Headlines

 

Contempt for contempt: It is legal for PM to disobey, criticise court

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Qamar Zaman

The urgency was palpable.
 A contentious bill, effectively providing immunity to high-office holders to disobey court orders and a free hand for the public to criticise the judiciary, was bulldozed through the National Assembly on Monday night by the government.

Consensus reached on Ebrahim as new CEC

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Zia Khan

Breaking from a tradition that has historically proven to be the downfall of democracy in Pakistan, the government and opposition managed to develop consensus at a critical time on a key issue: the appointment of the chief election commissioner (CEC).

Difa-e-Pakistan: Right-wingers descend on capital

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Irfan Ghauri

Amid overwhelmingly heightened security measures, religious parties along with tens of thousands of right-wing supporters reached the federal capital on Monday midnight to mark the much-hyped 'long march' against resumption of Nato transit routes by Pakistan.

Analysis: The 'boots' are here to stay

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M Ziauddin

It is time now for Islamabad to come up with a plan 'B' to cope with the consequences of the Afghan endgame for Pakistan.

Business

Review petition filed: SC's permission sought to utilise RPPs' infrastructure

Zafar Bhutta

The government has filed a review petition in the Supreme Court, seeking permission to operate rental power plants (RPPs) as independent power plants and utilise the RPPs' infrastructure to overcome the electricity crisis.

World oil prices: Plan under study to pass on full impact to consumers

Our Correspondents

A plan is under study to pass on full impact of global oil prices to consumers without making any cut in taxes in case world crude prices swell. In this connection, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) will be granted powers to notify prices without seeking any advice from the government.

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Sports

I am ready to work with Whatmore: Javed Miandad

Our Correspondents

Former Pakistan captain Javed Miandad, who has been given the task to mentor the junior and senior teams' batsmen, has no issues in working with head coach Dav Whatmore, adding that they share a common interest of improving the players' performance.

Female karate players to represent Pakistan

Natasha Raheel

Beenish Akbar and Kulsoom will become the first female karate players to represent Pakistan in a continental tournament after they were named in the eight-member squad for the Asian Championship.

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Life & Style

The winners of Coke Studio's finale

Rafay Mahmood

As "Coke Studio's" much awaited final episode of season five went on air this Sunday, it was evident that Rohail Hyatt definitely saved the better songs for the finale.

Sheila and Munni versus good old classics

Z Ali

Gone are the days when Pakistani love ballads like "Mujhse Pehli Si Mohabbat Meray Mehboob Na Maang" were on everybody's lips. The fine lyrics, melodious harmonies and beautiful voices that gave birth to such classics are no longer present in the music being produced and composed in Lollywood. 

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Opinion

Not worth the time

Feisal H Naqvi

The issue of apologies

C Christine Fair

Travels through Pakistan: the minorities

Yaqoob Khan Bangash

March toward democracy

Talat Masood

Speculation and starvation

Zahrah Nasir
 

Blogs

Stop texting me, I forgive you all!

Shaheera Syed

Federer ends Wimbledon with a bang!

Nadir Hassan

Ramazan packages: Disguised acts of benevolence to win votes

Anwer Sumra

Make your spider sense tingle with The Amazing Spider-Man

Jibran Khan

Poll

Will the ongoing protests against reopening of NATO supply routes yield tangible results?

No (76%, 514 Votes)

Yes (24%, 158 Votes)

Total Voters: 672

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