| Business Gas import: Iran to lay Pakistan's portion of pipeline Zafar Bhutta Avoiding pressure from the United States, Pakistan and Iran have committed to press ahead with the gas pipeline project and constituted a joint working committee to finalise a deal for laying Pakistan's portion of the pipeline by Tehran. View from McLeod Road: Can MCB Bank succeed in India? Farooq Tirmizi It is an interview that created quite a stir: Mian Muhammad Mansha, Pakistan's richest man, was quoted by India's Economic Times as saying that his MCB Bank would be venturing into India. Mansha sounded optimistic about the financial crossing of the Wagah, but will MCB Bank be able to make money? A closer examination of the numbers by The Express Tribune reveals that the Indian banking market is not as attractive as it seems from the outside. _______________________________________________ Sports World Junior Squash: Pakistan thrashed by Egypt in final Nabeel Hashmi Pakistan had to settle for silver in the WSF World Junior Squash Team Championship after they were humbled 2-0 by defending champions Egypt in yesterday's final that took place in Doha, Qatar. Basketball: Kobe calls Olympic age cap idea 'stupid' Our Correspondents Kobe Bryant, the face of the US men's team favoured to retain its gold medal in London, has slammed the NBA for considering an age-limit that would prevent many of the world's top basketball players taking part in future Olympics. _______________________________________________ Life & Style Remembering the colours of Rajesh Khanna Rafay Mahmood Be it a monologue on the existential dilemma of a cancer patient or a drunkard's confession of love for a singer at a brothel, Rajesh Khanna's fans felt his character's anguish. After a prolonged illness, the actor who was lovingly called Kaka by his peers, passed away at the age of 69 at the Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai. Kuch Khaas Builds provincial bonds Myra Iqbal An enriching evening of raw artistic expression proved to be somewhat of a genius prescription in removing some of the layers of what is a deep-rooted class struggle within Pakistan. The Institute for the Preservation of Art and Culture (IPAC) invited 20 bright students from varying demographics to participate in an eight-day workshop that culminated in a vibrant showcase for family, friends and enthusiasts at Kuch Khaas this Monday. _______________________________________________ | 
