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The Express Tribune Newsletter: August 4, 2012

Today's Headlines

Contempt law: Outlawed

Azam Khan

Observations by the bench throughout two weeks of proceedings, a generally listless defence by the government, and, above all, a fragile law to begin with, rendered the Supreme Court's decision to strike down the new contempt of court act almost unsurprising.

Presidency meeting: Will a resolute govt re-introduce contempt law?

Irfan Ghauri

The ruling party will not back down – and intends to counter the striking down of the contempt act 2012.


PML-N in crisis: Fiery Khosas demand talks with Nawaz

Abdul Manan

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) faces the prospect of losing the support of a long-standing and influential south Punjab family due to internal strife.

Links with banned group: Military court jails Brig Ali, four majors

Our Correspondents

A military court sentenced five military officers, including a brigadier, at a court martial on Friday, convicting them of links to a banned radical group. It is the first time senior army officers have been convicted and jailed over associations with banned organisations.

Business
 

Bureaucratic glitch: PTCL receivables of $33m from India hit a snag

Farooq Baloch

Bureaucratic intervention has once again deprived the inflow of foreign exchange into the country. Former IT secretary Farooq Awan has delayed the recovery of $33 million owed by India to Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL).

Alarm bells ringing: Sui gas reserves to end in 10 years

Imtiaz Piracha

After I decided that I wanted to start a new business, a bookshop, the best person I could think of for guidance was Rahim bhai.  He had years of experience in distributing and selling books and magazines all over the country.

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Sports

Cricket: BCB avoids discussion on Pakistan tour

Fawad Hussain

After months of preparation, talk and hopes, the day of reckoning has finally arrived for the Pakistan sprinter Liaqat Ali who will be taking part in the men's 100m preliminary round today.

Pakistan's medal hopes jolted

Our Correspondents

Riding high after a draw against Spain and a 2-0 win over Argentina, Pakistan were brought back down to earth by a spirited Great Britain yesterday – a 4-1 thrashing that helped the hosts move a step closer to a semi-final berth.

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Life & Style

Fawad Khan: 'My priority is my country'

Sher Khan

After the success of "Humsafar", Fawad Khan has become one of the most sought after celebrities in Pakistan. The musician-turned -actor has women in the country mesmerised. With the upcoming launch of his clothing line, Silk, Fawad has everyone on their toes again. The Express Tribune caught up with him to gain some more insight on his journey in the entertainment industry.

The Dark Knight Rises in Karachi

Hani Taha

It was a star-studded Thursday night at the Atrium Cinemas where celebs and Batman fans gathered to attend the premiere of The Dark Knight Rises. With limited passes, the much awaited movie was screened only for the media and celebrities.

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Opinion

Violating the laws of physics on national television

Amer Iqbal

Boycott the US government

Nadir Hassan

Raja Todar Mal's baradari

Salman Rashid

President Zardari — also party leader?

Amina Jilani

Looming food crisis

Zahrah Nasir
 

Blogs

Using IT for good governance

Sara Azeem

Blasphemy: Intolerance prevails from Russia to Pakistan

Sufiyan Rana

Agha Waqar and his 'science-less' kit

Zafar Imam

Baba Jan's detention may be lawful but it is not right

Umair Raheed

 

Poll

Do you believe foreign elements are flaring sectarian violence in Pakistan?

No (32%, 189 Votes) 

Yes (68%, 408 Votes) 

Total Voters: 597

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The Express Tribune Newsletter: August 3, 2012

Today's Headlines

Summer of content: Sunny days begin anew for Pak-US relations

Kamran Yousaf / Huma Imtiaz

After months of frost, US-Pakistan alliance showed on Thursday just how far the thaw had come in a short period of time – or, as a top US commander called it, "an upward spiral" in relations.

Misuse of authority?: Gilani's aide sent to UK with Rs6m in hand

Arif Rana

Former prime minister Yousaf Raza Gilani reportedly granted £40,000 (around Rs6 million) to his principal secretary Kushnood Akhtar Lashari for a 'medical check-up' in the United Kingdom, without the recommendation of a medical board.

MV Albedo crew: Freed sailors savour sweet homecoming

Rabia Ali

After nearly two years, seven Pakistani crew members of merchant ship MV Albedo were reunited with their loved ones in an emotional homecoming in Karachi on Thursday.

Imran Khan has not paid income tax: Chaudhry Nisar

Ferya Ilyas

Accusing Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan of not paying taxes on his income, Opposition leader in the National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Thursday asked Khan to make details of his assets public.

Business

LNG imports: Turkish energy firm threatens to pull out

Zafar Bhutta

Pakistan may lose a planned investment of $1 billion in the energy sector following threats from Global Energy of Turkey that it will drop plans to hold operations in the country because of an 'unstable' investment environment.

Reko Diq case: Centre refuses to pay Rs450m fee for legal experts

Our Correspondents

The federal government has distanced itself from the multi-billion-dollar Reko Diq gold and copper mining saga by refusing to pay Balochistan the Rs450 million it needs to pay legal experts to fight the international arbitration case filed by Tethyan Copper Company.

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Sports

Cricket: No India-Pakistan matches in Mumbai

Saleem Khaliq

Pakistan's proposed tour of India later this year will comprise three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and two Twenty20s from December 34 to January 5, according to the scheduled sent to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) by its Indian counterparts.

Hockey: Pakistan look to tame GB

Fawad Hussain

Great Britain may be ranked better and enjoying home advantage but the Pakistan players are motivated and have enough ability to beat the hosts termed favourites for the crucial clash today, according to team coach Khwaja Junaid.

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Life & Style

Bacha Zarin Jan: A melody queen forgotten

Sher Alam Shinwari

After the tragic death of Pashto singer Ghazala Javed in June, music lovers of the region lost another velvety voice with the death of Bacha Zarin Jan – the melody queen of Khyber- Pakhtunkhwa – who passed away last week at the age of 70 due to a prolonged illness.

Photographers tell stories with 'The Soul of Pakistan'

Sehrish Ali

With the growing number of photography enthusiasts getting their hands on DSLR cameras, snapping pictures and then posting them on Facebook, it is refreshing to attend a photography exhibition full of interesting shots taken by professionals.

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Opinion

Please, My Lords, make haste

Kamran Shafi

The water car fraud

Pervez Hoodbhoy

Is the PTI an establishment party?

Dr Pervez Tahir

Cooperation in self-interest

Talat Masood

Broadband growth: don't blame the economy!

Naveed Saeed
 

Blogs

London Olympics Men's Hockey: Pakistan's way to victory

Kashif Shahzada

Keep cancer out of politics, Khawaja Asif

Mani Khawaja

A tribute to Talat Hussain's 'supra-liberal' media

Faraz Talat

The apple orchard in Swat

Hassan Altaf

Poll

Do you think Pakistan will bring back an Olympic medal?

No (60%, 366 Votes) 

Yes (40%, 239 Votes) 

Total Voters: 605

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