Tuesday, July 17, 2012

The Express Tribune Newsletter: July 18, 2012

Today's Headlines

ISI-CIA meeting: Spymasters plan US rendezvous

Asad Kharal

In a key development in thawing ties with Washington, the chief of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) will visit the US in coming days, 
The Express Tribune has learnt.

No insurgency: PM warns of ripple effect in Balochistan

Zia Khan

Amidst a debilitating tribal insurgency in Balochistan, the prime minister has issued an ominous warning: if the 'unrest in small pockets' is not quelled immediately, it might seep into other areas.

US officially nominates Richard Olson as Pakistan ambassador

Huma Imtiaz

Ending weeks of speculation and rumours, the White House has officially announced that they are nominating Richard G. Olson as the next US ambassador to Pakistan.

Backlash?: UN polio doctor shot in Karachi

Faraz Khan

The threats against critical polio vaccination drives may have been for militant-infested tribal areas in north-western parts of the country – but they seem to have played out in none other than Pakistan's commercial hub, Karachi.

 

Business

Revitalisation needed: Women chambers gathering dust since inception

Kazim Alam

Some blame it on the alleged covert opposition from mainstream chambers of commerce and industry while others point a finger at the lack of enthusiasm on the part of women entrepreneurs, but the fact remains that the two women's chambers of commerce and industry established in Sindh side by side about five years ago have remained 'dormant' for many years now.

Mood swings: 'Rating downgrade to further dent investor confidence'

Shahbaz Rana

Moody's decision to downgrade Pakistan's sovereign credit ratings will affect trading in the stock market as foreign investors will further shy away from investing in equities, said Muhammad Ali, Chairman Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) here on Tuesday.

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Sports

Kamran, Razzaq make T20 return

Fawad Hussain

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) selection committee has recalled wicket-keeper Kamran Akmal, all-rounder Abdul Razzaq and opener Imran Nazir as a 15-man squad was announced for the Twenty20 series against Australia and the World Twenty20.

Snooker: Majid closes in on second round

Nabeel Hashmi

Pakistan cueist Mohammad Majid registered another victory at the IBSF World U21 Snooker Championship, defeating New Zealand's Rogan Beedle 4-0 in their group encounter played in Wuxi, China.

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Life & Style

Catching up with Fuzon

Shahzeb Shaikh

Even without an album release in almost four years, the Fuzon trio is as busy as ever. The band has kept fans entertained by releasing singles at regular intervals, such as last year's world cup track and the song in collaboration with Azm-e-Alishan.

Do you have an appetite for Veena in Ramazan?

Our Correspondents

When the promo for Veena Malik's Ramazan show "Astaghfaar" made the rounds on the internet Monday evening, a large chunk of internet commenters were appalled. "I am Veena Malik. In the entire month of Ramazan, I will seek forgiveness for my sins and yours, with you on Hero TV," Veena says in her promo, with a slightly quivering lip and tear-streaked cheek.

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Opinion

The story of a story

Ejaz Haider

Fixing democracy

Farrukh Khan Pitafi

Mere patch-up will not do!

Tariq Fatemi

An index where Pakistan does well!

Dr Niaz Mustufa

Mysteries of Hobson-Jobson

Khaled Ahmed

Blogs

Ambassador Munter misunderstood Imran Khan

Azeem Ibrahim

Karachi Zoo: A threat to endangered animals?

Saba Khalid

Burma killings: Think before you point fingers

Shehlah Zahiruddin

Poetry of the Taliban: An oxymoron?

Khadijah Ali Zai Khan

Poll

Do you think the TV licence fee should be charged with the electricity bill?

No (77%, 448 Votes) 

Yes (23%, 136 Votes) 

Total Voters: 584

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