The Express Tribune Newsletter: June 7, 2012

Today's Headlines   Constitution provides for trichotomy of power: PM APP Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on Wednesday said the democratic system in Pakistan was strengthened due to politics of reconciliation and consensus building pursued by the PPP government and its coalition partners. 'Protecting the Constitution': SC issues notices to speaker, PM, ECP in contempt case Our Correspondent Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notices to National Assembly Speaker Fehmida Mirza, Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani and the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in response to the petitions filed against the speaker's ruling in the premier's contempt case. CJP's directives: Women activists arrive in Kohistan to find facts Our Correspondent   While the Khyber-Pakthunkhwa chief secretary failed to produce the five girls before the Supreme Court, the chief justice sent a fact-finding mission comprising women activists to visit the Peech Bela union council of Kohistan. Conflict of interest: Amidst objections, CJ opens case against son Azam Khan   For the first time in the country's judicial history, a son was summoned to the apex court by his father to probe a scandal that threatened the latter's integrity. Business Onto the bandwagon: Bangladesh decides to join TAPI gas pipeline project Zafar Bhutta Bangladesh, powered by its economic growth, has decided to join the $7.5 billion Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project, which enjoys the backing of the United States and the Asian Development Bank (ADB). In dire straits: Economic situation termed 'scary' Our Correspondents For a handful of people who can deliver a speech in English on fiscal policy using a PowerPoint presentation, the last two weeks have been very busy. Be it pre-budget seminars or post-budget briefings held to influence the ensuing debate over the Finance Bill in parliament, one can expect the same old, familiar speakers to show up on nearly all such occasions. _______________________________________________ Sports French Open: Sania Mirza, Mahesh Bhupathi storm into mixed doubles final Web Desk Sania Mirza and mixed doubles partner Mahesh Bhupathi advanced into the final of the Roland-Garros 2012 mixed doubles finals. ODI series: Misbah's men look to start afresh Our Correspondents With little separating the two teams after the two-match Twenty20 series, marred by a poor batting display, Pakistan will look to continue their impressive record in One-Day Internationals (ODIs) against Sri Lanka when the two sides meet in the first game in Pallekele today. _______________________________________________ Life & Style Humaima Malick enters B-town Saadia Qamar Model-turned-actor Humaima Malick, who rose to fame with Shoaib Mansoor's Bol last year, is now set to make her entry into Bollywood with a role in action-thriller Sher. Carpets: Get on the floor Momina Sibtain Today luxury and affluence is plastered on the walls in the form of art work; exquisite, and often rare, paintings and tapestries are the focus of interior decoration. However, there was a time when the floors of houses were the most beguiling feature of a residence. _______________________________________________

Opinion Pakistan and its massive tax problem Saad Hafiz Populist to some extent: Budget 2012-13 Dr Pervez Tahir Why over-egg the pudding? Tariq Fatemi On the Turkish model Arif Rafiq Brazil and Pakistan Imtiaz Gul   Blogs Kidnapping culture: They show no remorse Jahanzeb Effendi Visa restrictions: Who draws lines around countries? Chintan Modi Sabermetrics: The art of numbers in sports Samee Zahid Will the Tsunami kill orthodox politics? Adeel Ahmed   Poll Pakistan's foreign ministry has said drone attacks are "illegal." Do you agree? No (24%, 148 Votes) Yes (76%, 457 Votes) Total Voters: 605 Links Contact us Tribune on Facebook Tribune on Twitter About us RSS Feed Subscribe to the Paper Careers Copyrights Jobs Classifieds

 

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The Express Tribune Newsletter: June 6, 2012

Today's Headlines   Suo motu: CJ's son denies allegations of financial impropriety Web Desk Arsalan Chaudhry, son of Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, on Wednesday denied allegations of receiving Rs300 to Rs400 million and lavish foreign tours from Bahria Town, Express News reported. Senate session: Dual nationality issue spurs duel in upper house Zahid Gishkori The issue of dual nationality caused another conflict between the opposition and the ruling alliance during Tuesday's Senate session.  Kohistan killings: Minister insists women are alive, sounds sceptical Muhammad Sadaqat / Asad Zia Confusion prevailed on Tuesday over the fate of five women allegedly slaughtered following a jirga decree in Kohistan district. Still critical of the PML-N, PTI softens its stance a little towards MQM Samia Malik The central president of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, Javed Hashmi, claims that it was on his persuasion that the party chief, Imran Khan, softened his approach towards the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM).   Business   Foreign investors in Pakistan: Senate panel for curbs on repatriation of wealth Shahbaz Rana The government may bring drastic changes to its policy that allows foreign investors unrestricted repatriation of wealth, as a parliamentary committee, discussing next year's budget, has hinted at setting a time limit and placing curbs on foreign firms having majority stake in local companies. CNG body divided over strike call Zafar Bhutta / Farhan Zaheer 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. _______________________________________________ Sports Aisam, Rojer march into French Open semi-finals Web Desk Aisamul Haq Qureshi and Jean-Julien Rojer marched into the semi-finals of the French Open men's doubles on Tuesday. Waqar could be Australia's bowling coach Our Correspondents Former Pakistan captain Waqar Younis has been interviewed for the position of Australia's bowling coach as the country's cricket board looks to find Craig McDermott's replacement, according to ESPNcricinfo. ______________________________________________ Life & Style Between Clay and Dust: Dastan-e-Musharraf Ali Farooqi Sher Khan Acclaimed author and translator Musharraf Ali Farooqi has been touring across Pakistan, promoting his new novel, Between Clay and Dust, an intertwined story about a wrestler, Ustad Ramzi, and a courtesan Gohar Jan, both in the twilight of their lives. Agha Qasim Raza: Cars R Us Momina Sibtain "Tell me what you collect, tell me how you collect, and I will tell you who you are." — Jean Willy Mestach. _______________________________________________

Opinion The PPP's pity party Fasi Zaka Dr Afridi's trial — why the FCR needs urgent reform Muhammed Zubair Going 'miskeen' in Saudi Arabia Khaled Ahmed Our children's grandchildren's world Heikki Holmas In the name of the Constitution Asad Jamal   Blogs Will the Tsunami kill orthodox politics? Adeel Ahmed A table for two Najia Sabahat Why Facebook's IPO flopped Farhan Rashid Are lawyers above the law? Fassi Farooq  Poll Bilawal says he can help defuse tensions between Islamabad and Washington. Do you agree? No (86%, 1,135 Votes) Yes (14%, 185 Votes) Total Voters: 1,320 Links Contact us Tribune on Facebook Tribune on Twitter About us RSS Feed Subscribe to the Paper Careers Copyrights Jobs Classifieds

 

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The Express Tribune Newsletter: June 5, 2012

Today's Headlines Pakistan condemns 'illegal' US drone strikes Reuters Pakistan, on Monday, strongly condemned a jump in US drone strikes on its territory, as a deadlock between the two strategic allies over the attacks remains unresolved. US apology needed to open Nato supply routes: Khar AFP The United States should apologize for an air raid that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers if it wants Pakistan to reopen key supply routes into Afghanistan, Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar said in an interview published Monday. National Assembly session: PML-N ready for talks on interim setup if PM resigns Zia Khan In an apparent change of heart, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has formally offered talks to the government on a caretaker setup for holding parliamentary elections later this year – but on one condition: Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani should resign first. Pakistan test-fires Hatf-VII Babur missile Web Desk Pakistan conducted a successful test fire of the multi tube, indigenously developed cruise missile Hatf-VII Babur having a range of     700km, a statement issued by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. Business All-out help: Iran offers to finance entire gas pipeline Zafar Bhutta With no country or company willing to take part in a project that the US opposes, Tehran has offered to lay the entire Iran-Pakistan (IP) gas pipeline project. Despite corruption probe, PSO officers promoted Our Correspondent Some members of Pakistan State Oil (PSO)'s board of management have labelled the large-scale promotions made in the company a few months ago a violation of the principles of merit and pointed out that some promoted officers are even facing corruption cases.  _______________________________________________ Sports Sri Lanka v Pakistan: Professor gets mixed feedback Fawad Hussain Former coach and chief selector Mohsin Khan has advised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to be 'more consistent' when it comes to the appointment of a captain after the team drew the two-match Twenty20 series against Sri Lanka. Pakistan Champions League: Latif hopes event puts the message across Nabeel Hashmi Former national captain Rashid Latif said that the successful staging of the 2nd Pakistan Champions League (PCL), which concluded on Saturday, has served as a timely reminder to the international cricket fraternity that the country is safe and ready to host international matches. _______________________________________________ Life & Style Cecil Chaudhry: A trip worth taking Sher Khan In the underground rock world, Babar Khan was an emphatic figure. Unwilling to compromise and trying to fit in the thriving pop music scene of the 90s, he set out on his own path to create a 'mini-revolution' for young rock musicians in Lahore. His efforts brought out some of the most well known performers for live music in Pakistan. Jewellery trends: All that glitters... Our Correspondent With the shaadi season already knocking at our doors, The Express Tribune decided to take stock of what leading jewellery designers in the country have to say about the jewellery designs to don this season. Here's a guide to staying in trend even with the soaring gold prices. _______________________________________________

Opinion Who orchestrated the exodus of Sindhi Hindus after Partition? Haider Nizamani Political parties: then and now Yaqoob Khan Bangash On World Environment Day Ahmad Rafay Alam Towards green growth Choong Joo Choi What went wrong at Chicago? Shahzad Chaudhry Blogs Just how powerless are we? Faraz Talat Nurturing children to be better human beings Lovita Bernard Coke Studio is making a mockery out of our culture Suleman Akhtar China and Russia can free us of the US Farooq Yousaf Poll Are you for or against organ donation? For (84%, 404 Votes) Against (16%, 79 Votes) Total Voters: 483 Links Contact us Tribune on Facebook Tribune on Twitter About us RSS Feed Subscribe to the Paper Careers Copyrights Jobs Classifieds

 

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