| Business Gift from UAE: Power plant proves to be a headache for government Zafar Bhutta A 320 Megawatt (MW) power plant gifted by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has proven to be a white elephant for the government due to its poor efficiency in generating electricity. Negotiations revisited: Pakistan and Iran try to end deadlock over barter trade Our Correspondents Pakistan and Iran are likely to make some headway in efforts to end deadlock over wheat import by the latter under a barter trade arrangement, during talks being held in Tehran. _______________________________________________ Sports Cricket: Sweet moment Faras Ghani The message was short and sweet (for people this side of the border, at least). The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) released key issues of its working committee's meeting, casually slotting in the massive decision to 'resume cricketing ties with Pakistan by inviting the Pakistan cricket team for a short series'. Karate: Saadi clinches bronze in Tashkent Our Correspondents Saadi Abbas was the only Pakistan player to win a medal as the individual events at the Asian Seniors Championship ended yesterday. _______________________________________________ Life & Style Ramazan shows: Will you tune in to Veena, Maya Khan or Aamir Liaquat? Shaheryar Popalzai As the arrival of holy month of Ramazan nears, promos for shows on different networks are out in strength as the ratings war intensifies. Brace yourselves – this year your TV screens will be taken over by celebrities, sportsmen, controversial anchors and talk show hosts during Iftar time! Wo Humsafar Tha, but should they pay royalties? Rafay Mahmood While "Woh Humsafar Tha" had its share of celebrations, it seems the festivities will be short-lived. EMI Pakistan has sent a copyrights infringement notice toHum TV regarding the sound track which was composed by Waqar Ali and sung by Quratulain Baloch and received very high ratings (TRPs). _______________________________________________ | 
