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The Express Tribune Newsletter: August 27, 2012

Today's Headlines

NRO hearing: PM to appear before SC today

Zia Khan

There will be no surprises today, at least from the government's side, during the crucial hearing of the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) implementation case today. 

'US ready to cede three provinces to Haqqanis'

Kamran Yousaf

Far from the hostile public position against the Haqqani network, the United States is eager to seek rapprochement with the group blamed for most of the deadliest attacks against the US-led Nato troops in Afghanistan.

Prediction: PM likely to face same fate as Gilani, says Aitzaz

Qamar Zaman / Mohammad Sadaqat

PPP Senator Aitzaz Ahsan has predicted that Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf might face the same fate as his predecessor, Yousaf Raza Gilani, when the Supreme Court resumes hearing the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) implementation case on Monday (today).

Fata's primary attraction: The 'Little London' of Waziristan

Ali Usman

Razmak, called 'Little London' by the British before the partition, is a beautiful landscape no less spectacular than the famed Murree hills of Pakistan. Hills covered with evergreen forests and numerous streams passing through the area make it a potential tourist spot. However, constant neglect by authorities concerned and deforestation by tribesmen is robbing the place of its beauty.


Business

Analysis: The textile sector is not indispensible for the economy

Farooq Tirmizi

Pakistan's textile industry is not a child anymore. It should stop acting like one.

Buying behaviour: As consumers demand more readymade clothes, exporters switch to local market

Farooq Baloch

Pakistani consumers increasingly prefer to buy readymade garments, shifting their consumption away from tailored clothing, a phenomenon that has attracted many textile companies – including exporters – into the business of supplying clothes for the country's middle class.

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Sports

If we play with sincerity, we can win: Afridi

Fawad Hussain

After head coach Dav Whatmore declared that his team has an edge over the Australians, Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi has also expressed confidence ahead of the limited-overs series, saying the UAE conditions will suit the side in the tough rubber.

Cricket: Admit fear if you want to improve, says Fountain

Faras Ghani

Players' reluctance to admit weakness and fear or show vulnerability may hinder their progress, according to Pakistan's fielding coach Julien Fountain.

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Life & Style

Ink-fection: Celebrities and their tattoos

Momina Sibtain

People get tattoos for many different reasons, while some do it 'just for fun; others often get tattoos for more personal and meaningful reasons.

Shopoholics: Order it online!

Our Correspondents

Pakistan went from not having any multi-label web stores to having two at the same time! The Express Tribune speaks to the entrepreneurs behind these ventures about online retail shopping.

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Opinion

The IMF and the US

Natalya Naqvi

North Waziristan and Kamra

Shahzad Chaudhry

Pakistan's blasphemy law

Aakar Patel

Dialectics of democracy

Dr Akmal Hussain

The classic face of Indian cinema

Anwer Mooraj
 

Blogs

Media, how you misrepresent Pakistan is not 'epic'!

Numair Shahzada

How my heart pines for home

Faraz Hasan

The Supreme Court is the 'apex' court not the 'only' court!

Ali Chughtai

Why the U-19 disaster is bound to occur again

Muhammad Aleem Zubair

 

Poll

Do you believe Imran Khan's march to Waziristan will be successful?

No (34%, 376 Votes) 

Yes (66%, 746 Votes) 

Total Voters: 1122

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Top 10 stories of the week (August 19-26, 2012)

 

Top 10 stories of the week

August 19-26, 2012

 

1. Miss China crowned Miss World 2012...in China - AFP

2. 11-year-old Christian girl accused of blasphemy – Qaiser Zulfiqar/Web Desk

3. In Pakistan, underground parties push the boundaries – Reuters

4. Paris-bound woman falls asleep on plane, wakes up in Lahore – Web Desk

5. 11-year-old mentally challenged Christian girl jailed for blasphemy – Qaiser Zulfiqar

6. Eid security: Mobile phone services suspended in parts of Pakistan – Asad Kharal/Web Desk

7. In praise of Zia – Aakar Patel

8. U19 World Cup: India defeat Pakistan by 1 wicket – Web Desk

9. Economic Policy: PTI lists down health, education and governance reforms – Ema Anis

10. India blocks Tribune blog exposing Burma 'Muslim killings' – Shaheryar Popalzai

Top Business

Cheap is smarter: Let the smartphone price wars begin
Khurram Baig

Top 3 blogs

1. Are Pakistani Ahmadis loyal to their homeland?
Faheem Younus

2. Can Mother Teresa, a non-Muslim, go to heaven?
Hussain Nadeem

3. The Dark Knight Rises: The grand saga comes to an end
Marryam Khan

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The Express Tribune Newsletter: August 26, 2012

Today's Headlines

 

NRO implementation case: With PM set to appear in court, allies meet today

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Our Correspondent

The ruling Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) is still not forthcoming about its decision on whether or not Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf will appear before the Supreme Court tomorrow (Monday).

Body on new provinces to meet despite Punjab's objections


Our Correspondent

The federal and Punjab government are poised for a potentially explosive showdown, with the centre pushing ahead on the key issue of new provinces despite protests by the country's largest federating unit.

Sindh govt may declare Shahbaz Sharif an absconder: Ayaz Soomro


Hafeez Tunio

Law minister Ayaz Somroo said on Saturday that the Sindh government is thinking of declaring Shahbaz Sharif, the leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and Punjab chief minister, a fugitive.

Waziristan operation: Tribesmen threaten influx into Afghanistan


Nasruminallah

Tribal elders and pro-government tribesmen have warned that they would renounce Pakistani nationality and migrate to Afghanistan if the government launched a military operation in North Waziristan Agency.


Business

Pakistan, India to discuss construction of LNG pipeline

Zafar Bhutta

Islamabad and Delhi are expected to discuss a plan to lay a pipeline from India to Pakistan for export of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in a meeting to be held in Islamabad in the first week of September.

From an employee in Paris to an employer in Karachi

Farooq Baloch

Can someone, in the right state of mind, resign from a job, which pays €175,000 a year or €15,000 a month, to start his own business in Karachi – well known for its unsafe business environment?

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Sports

Trust me, I'll deliver the goods: Akram

Faras Ghani

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) sprang up another surprise when it named Mohammad Akram as the new national bowling coach but the former fast-bowler firmly believes he has what it takes to deliver the goods.

'Paralympians can inspire other athletes'

Nabeel Hashmi

The Athletics Federation of Pakistan (AFP) is planning to hold talks with their Paralympics counterparts in order to take control of the body after the London Paralympics.

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Life & Style

Faakhir's Kuttay: Shouldn't have let the dogs out

Rafay Mahmood

For a pop singer who has thus far produced romantic songs, turning into a satirist requires a deeper level of understanding of what is actually happening in the country and also a vision of change that he or she wishes to portray through music.

Comment: Consumerism galore

Ahmer Ashraf

Pakistan remains to be a land of opportunities against all odds; the one aspect that appeals to international manufacturers is the 180 million strong consumer base which is waiting to be explored.

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Opinion

Fake liberals and liberal fascists

Saroop Ijaz

In response to a soothsayer

Sharjeel Inam Memon

Balochistan after Bugti

Sanaullah Baloch

General Kayani's war

Khaled Ahmed

Blasphemy law in India

Aakar Patel

Blogs

Why the U-19 disaster is bound to occur again

Muhammad Aleem Zubair

The veil as an accentuation of beauty

Sebastian Farmborough

India only wants Kashmir, not its people.

Omar Bashir

Pakistani women in the Pakistani advertisements world

Imaan Sheikh

Poll

Do you pay your utility bills on time?

Yes: 92% (480 votes)

No: 8% (42 votes)

Total: 522 votes

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