Sunday, April 29, 2012

Top 10 stories of the week (April 22-29 2012)

 

Top 10 stories of the week

April 22-29, 2012
 

 

1. Verdict out: SC convicts Gilani of contempt – Web Desk/Azam Khan/Reuters

2. Bhoja Air 737: Ambition was sky high for flight attendant Princess Flavia – Rabia Ali

3. [Engro]ssing pep talk from Asad Umar at PTI session – Our Correspondent

4. After 14 years, Lollywood superstar Shabnam returns to Pakistan – Ema Anis

5. 2 killed, over 60 injured in Lahore railway station blast – Web Desk/Agencies/Rameez Khan

6. Shaheen Air: Burst tyres, fuel leak cause panic, protests – Web Desk

7. Jhimpir Wind Power: Pakistan's first wind farm gets global recognition – Zafar Ihsan

8. Bhoja Air crash: Officials differ over the events that led to crash - Umer Nangiana/Mudassir Raja

9. PIA flight returns to Karachi amid hijacking fears – Web Desk

10. Pakistan test fires Hatf IV ballistic missile – Web Desk/AFP

 

Top Opinion

Vulgar ignorance

Sami Shah

Top Sports

Tennis: Sania says no to Aisam

Saleem Khaliq

Top 3 blogs

1. Killed twice: Marrying the man who raped her

Aneka Chohan

2. Fashion will save Pakistan from terrorism n' stuff

Nadya V

3. Bhoja Air crash: Where are our media ethics?

Mehreen Kasana

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Saturday, April 28, 2012

The Express Tribune Newsletter: April 29, 2012

Today's Headlines

 

Forces acting against 5th friendly budget: PM

 

Our Correspondent

Lashing out at the opposition Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leadership, Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani said that 'forces' are trying to stop him from presenting the fifth "friendly" budget in June.

Munter defends move to talk to Taliban

Shahram Haq

Justifying Washington's support for bringing the Taliban into the peace talks, US Ambassador Cameron Munter said that the Afghanistan situation could not be solved by keeping Afghans out of talks. 

Sectarian violence: G-B government appeals for peace

Shabbir Mir

The Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) government has appealed to the people to strive to maintain peace and harmony in the region, which was recently engulfed by sectarian violence.

Afghan peace process: Taliban spurn 'safe passage' offer

Tahir Khan

The Afghan Taliban on Saturday dismissed as an 'attempt to divide the militia' an offer from Pakistan, Afghanistan and the United States for a 'safe passage' those Taliban who are willing to talk peace. 

 
Business

Weekly Review: KSE-100 finally crosses 14,000 points

Bilal Umar

After weeks of flirting with the 14,000 point psychological barrier, the benchmark KSE-100 index finally managed to break through following the signing of the much-awaited Capital Gains Tax Ordinance by the President.

Conditions apply: Algeria wants govt-to-govt LNG export contract

Zafar Bhutta

Algeria has refused to export LNG to Pakistan through traders and wants a government-to-government contract for doing so.

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Sports

IPL: Mahmood seams Punjab into reckoning

News Desk

Azhar Mahmood's introduction to the IPL might have been delayed due to visa issues but his impact on proceedings has been instant – His three-wicket haul gave Kings XI Punjab a fighting seven-run win over Chennai Super Kings yesterday.

Table Tennis: Coach can't come here, so we're going there

Our Correspondent

Following the Pakistan Sports Board's (PSB) refusal to grant funds for a foreign coach, the Pakistan Table Tennis Federation (PTTF) will send 11 junior players to China.

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Life & Style

Tete-a-tete with Reema

Saadia Qamar

Reema is to Lollywood, what Madhuri Dixit is to Bollywood — a queen, a diva and one of Pakistan's larger-than-life female stars.

Naseer & Shahab: From online to offline

Our Correspondent

After going through the unconventional route of recording songs online, Naseer & Shahab, who are known for their melodic tunes aiming to change preconceived notions about Pakhtuns, have finally come together in real life to reshoot one of their songs. 

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Opinion

Should the Heavens fall?

Saroop Ijaz

The greatest nation on earth

Aakar Patel

Not so many speeches, please

Anwer Mooraj

Will the Northern Alliance fight?

Khalid Ahmed

What is the matter with us?

Salman Rashid

Blogs

It's the law, stupid!

Hassaan Khan

Treat her like a lady, not a baby-making machine

Ayesha Pervez

Celebrate with a light chocolate cake

Saba Callea

Pul-e-Jawan in India: How talks can bring peace

Chintan Modi

Poll

Should the PML-N move a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Gilani?

Yes: 73% (417 votes)

No: 27% (154 votes)

Total: 571 votes

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Friday, April 27, 2012

The Express Tribune Newsletter: April 28, 2012

Today's Headlines

Post-conviction: Govt, PML-N on collision course

Our correspondents

While legal experts battle it out over the contempt verdict, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief believes Thursday's court order against Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani is straightforward.

Post-conviction: Gilani challenges PML-N to unseat him

Qamar Zaman

A day after being convicted for contempt by the apex court and subsequently warned by the opposition not to enter the National Assembly, the premier made a defiant appearance in the house on Friday.

Forcing out the Premier: PML-N weaves plot for ouster

Abdul Manan

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) says it will not let the premier stay.

Afghan peace process: 'Safe passage' for Taliban agreed

Kamran Yousaf

Pakistan, Afghanistan and the United States have agreed to offer a safe passage to 'reconcilable' Afghan Taliban.

 

Business

Unmet target: Shaikh wants PBS growth figure revised

Shahbaz Rana

The credibility of the country's statistical system has been put at stake as Finance Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh has pressed Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) to "review this year's provisional growth figure of 3.2%", which remains below the revised target.

Industrialists switch to alternative power

Imran Rana

As Punjab's industrialists feel the gas crunch, they have started opting for alternative power generation sources and converting gas fuelled generators to coal power plants seems to be pick of the lot.

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Sports

Guardiola resigns: Adios, los niños

Our Correspondents

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola announced he is leaving the club at the end of the season, ending a four-year reign over one of the greatest eras in club football.

Yousuf needs to show his worth: Chief selector

Fawad Hussain

Pakistan's chief selector Iqbal Qasim has ruled out Mohammad Yousuf's return to the national side, insisting that the former captain will have to prove his form and fitness on the domestic circuit first.

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Life & Style

Ali Azmat sings for Jism 2

Our Correspondents

Bollywood film director Pooja Bhatt has once again collaborated with Pakistani singer Ali Azmat for her film Jism 2 and this time the singer has sung two songs for the film, reports IANS.

Daaman: Silent and steady wins the market

Hani Taha

Long before everyone's aunt, mother and sister got into the pret game touting 'who goes to darzis now', Maleeha Chaudhry of Daaman made that move of offering simply-structured clothing for Karachi's working women three years ago. An Islamabadi who moved to Karachi, Chaudhry launched her own business after her brief stint as a buyer for Mantra, where she learnt about the business facet of retail.

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Opinion

Politics wins over law

Ejaz Haider

A question of accountability

Raza Rumi

Castes in Punjab

Ajmal Kamal

Never for free

Amina Jilani

A healer at the World Bank?

Dr Pervez Tahir
 

Blogs

A reporter's eye: Inside the Supreme Court

Azam Khan

Thoughts on anti-vulgarism day: Dear Diary…
Salman Qureshi

Asad Umar: From Engro to Imran Khan

Khurram Zia Khan

Prime Minister Gilani: Gone in 30 seconds

Furkan Ali
 

Poll

Will Prime Minister Gilani's conviction play out in favour, or against the PPP?

In favour (52%, 424 Votes)

Against (48%, 388 Votes) 

Total Voters: 812

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Thursday, April 26, 2012

The Express Tribune Newsletter: April 27, 2012

Today's Headlines

Convicted

Azam Khan / Qamar Zaman

In an unprecedented move, the Supreme Court on Thursday convicted a sitting chief executive, Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, in a contempt case.

Faceoff in House: Opposition, govt clash over PM's fate

Zahid Gishkori

As expected, the Supreme Court's verdict against Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani remained the bone of contention between the government and opposition during Thursday's session of the National Assembly.

No resignation: Cabinet backs PM; Aitzaz to appeal against decision

Sumera Khan

After becoming Pakistan's first sitting prime minister to be convicted, Yousaf Raza Gilani chaired an emergency meeting of the federal cabinet, which threw its weight behind the embattled premier.

Pakistan reiterates drone opposition as US envoy visits

Our Correspondents 

Islamabad on Thursday reiterated its opposition to US drone attacks in its territory as Washington's point man on Pakistan and Afghanistan arrived amid efforts to mend fractured relations.

Business

Short of expectations: Unemployment surges as growth falls short of target

Shahbaz Rana

Pakistan's economy grew by 3.2%, which is much below the official target and the required growth rate, leaving at least 1.3 million people jobless this year.

New safety rules: Industry and petroleum ministries in tug-of-war

Zafar Bhutta

The Ministry of Petroleum has alleged that the Department of Explosives which comes under the purview of the Ministry of Industries has not taken it on board while formulating its mineral and industrial gases safety rules.

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Sports

Cricket: Completely separate teams can't be made, says Misbah

Saleem Khaliq

Pakistan captain Misbahul Haq has opposed the idea of forming three separate teams for all formats before adding that only three to four changes in the playing eleven were possible.

Cricket: Old and new to measure up their pace with Whatmore

Fawad Hussain

The selection committee has invited 12 fast-bowlers to appear in a training camp to be supervised by coach Dav Whatmore at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore.

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Life & Style

Dr Khalid Javed Jan: Dare to think, dare to write

Sher Khan

Surf the internet and you will find that "Main Baghi Hoon" (I Am a Rebel) has become a popular slogan for many young activists and politicians nationwide. While the slogan has become a staple for various movements, not many know that the phrase is taken from Dr Khalid Javed Jan's poem of the same name which was written in the late 1970s and has become the heart of resistance poetry today.

Muskan Khan's plan B(ollywood)

Saadia Qamar

If you thought it was only Pakistan's notorious actors Meera, Veena Malik and of late Sara Loren (formerly known as Mona Lizza) who could make headlines by working in India, then think again. Following in their footsteps, model singer and actor Muskan Khan has taken the same path as she believes there are more opportunities for rising stars on the other side of the border.

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Opinion

How to combat acid violence

Sahar Bandial

Sign of things to come

Syed Talat Hussain

Tails we win, heads you lose

Zarrar Khuhro

Resetting Pakistan-US engagement

Shabbir Cheema

How sustainable is the BISP?

Syed Mohammad Ali

Blogs

Fashion will save Pakistan from terrorism n' stuff

Nadya V

Who is the real enemy in Afghanistan?

Manal Shakir

What will Grossman's visit achieve?

Mohammad Rizwan

Your child needs surgery – come back in 2016

Omar Chughtai

Poll

Do you believe people can be possessed by supernatural forces?

No (52%, 301 Votes)

Yes (48%, 275 Votes)

Total Voters: 576

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