Tuesday, August 7, 2012

The Express Tribune Newsletter: August 8, 2012

Today's Headlines

Controversial decisions: ECC toys with idea of wheat export to Iran

Shahbaz Rana

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) on Tuesday took decisions which did not go down well with the finance ministry.

NRO implementation: Crucial day in SC for immunity-less premier

Irfan Ghauri

Running short of time and options, the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) said it is adamant to "resist" what it terms "new centres of legislative power" – a thinly veiled reference to the striking down of a contentious law last week by the Supreme Court.

Afghan reconciliation: Pakistan may release 'former chief of Quetta Shura'

Kamran Yousaf

 Pakistan may release a key Afghan Taliban commander to provide impetus to Afghanistan's ongoing reconciliation efforts with the Taliban, a move signalling Islamabad's latest approach to seek an end to the decade-long conflict in its neighbouring country

Extreme poverty: Desperate mother chokes 'starving' children to death

Owais Jafri

It is said that, when all doors close, a window opens. But when mother-of-two Aasia was driven into a corner by extreme poverty, her only escape seemed to be killing her children and burying them underneath her bed.

Business

Another unit in trouble: Govt likely to restructure ZTBL's Rs80 billion debt

Shahbaz Rana

The government is likely to restructure a whopping debt of Rs80.4 billion that the Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) owes to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) as the former's bad debts rise alarmingly to 21% of its total lending portfolio.

Expanding horizons: Takaful rules to result in segment's evolution

Our Correspondents

Pakistan's regulator the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has introduced new takaful (Islamic insurance) rules designed to boost competition and lift the sector's market share by allowing the entry of conventional insurers, prompting a legal challenge from specialised takaful providers.

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Sports

Hockey: Routed

Fawad Hussain

It seemed like the World Champions were gifted a club-like opposition – Pakistan fell behind against Australia in the second minute and there was no respite for them until the 70th.

'Officials, selectors and coaches must all resign'

Our Correspondents

Pakistan's thrashing at the hands of Australia that put the Greenshirts out of the medals race has forced former players and Olympians to demand resignations from the Pakistan Hockey Federation's (PHF) top brass.

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Life & Style

Racy Sunny Leone features in Ali Azmat's song – so what?

Rafay Mahmood

Ali Azmat is a true Pakistani rock star. Where his grooves and music never fail to impress us, his peculiar quirks and extreme-right political views simply add to his eccentric personality. But this time around, it's not his political ideology that has brought him into the limelight – it's the songs he has sung for the freshly released, racy B-town film, Jism 2.

Jal: 'We are still alive'

Sher Khan

Following the nationwide success of "Aadat", the band Jal received great acclaim for creating something so remarkable out of simplistic compositions and basic guitar chords. Not only did they create an impressive fan following, but also successfully attracted the youth's attention. After enduring an intense year, the band is now ready to make a comeback, with Goher Mumtaz, the band's lead vocalist.

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Opinion

The Laws of Thermostasis

Ejaz Haider

Supplying power to Karachi

Adil Murtuza

Gender-neutral Pakistan, a distant dream

Tazeen Javed

Reading the Assam violence

Kunal Majumder

Romney's antics in Jerusalem

Tariq Fatemi
 

Blogs

Khurshid Khan's dismissal was uncalled for

Amna Lone

The day a beggar outshone me

Azfar Imtiaz

Karim bhai: Love and cherish before it is too late

Sarfaraz Rehman

We are all party to the naked parade

Anam Abbas

 

Poll

Do you think local TV channels are spreading vulgarity?

No (34%, 485 Votes) 

Yes (66%, 956 Votes) 

Total Voters: 1441

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