The Express Tribune Newsletter: July 12, 2012

Today's Headlines Nick of time: With PM's reply due in court, contempt bill sails through Senate Sumera Khan / Azam Khan The stage is set for a dramatic hearing today. Hours before a potentially decisive hearing of the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) implementation case, the government bulldozed the controversial contempt of court amendment bill through the Senate on Wednesday. Transition time: PPP, PML-N set for talks on caretaker setup Zia Khan After having reached an amiable consensus over a new chief election commissioner, the country's two largest political parties are now said to be planning to open talks for bringing in a caretaker setup to oversee general elections.  Govt to enhance minority quota in legislatures Our Correspondents The cabinet has approved an increase in the representation of minority communities in the federal and provincial legislatures of the country. Skardu accident: Army chopper crash kills five Shabbir Mir  An Army Aviation helicopter crashed during a 'test' flight in Skardu on Wednesday, killing all five people on board.   Business Pre-election stunt: Plan to freeze power tariff under study Zafar Bhutta As part of an election strategy to attract voters, the government is considering freezing the power tariff until the next general election is held, setting aside concerns of multilateral donors. Misleading claims: Minister falsely tells PM export target achieved Shahbaz Rana Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has apparently been misled by Commerce Minister Makhdoom Amin Fahim, who on Wednesday told the premier that the country had achieved its export target of $25 billion – a claim contrary to reality. _______________________________________________ Sports Boxing: Amir Khan gets back WBA crown ahead of Garcia fight Our Correspondents Britain's Amir Khan will walk into the ring as a world champion Saturday after the World Boxing Association told him on Wednesday that he has been reinstated to the light-welterweight throne. Hockey: Pakistan embark on Olympics journey Fawad Hussain On paper it looks a likely contender but on recent form, the Pakistan hockey team may return empty-handed. _______________________________________________ Life & Style LSAs 2012: Winners, fashionistas and a little bit of drama Our Correspondents The results are out! As guests gossiped about nominees that lost out and applauded the winners that took home the award, it was heartening to see the industry's camaraderie – however superficial and short-lived it may be.  Ready for a Ferrari experience? Saadia Qamar When you hear the term Ferrari, only one thing comes to mind – a beautiful sports car. But when it comes to Ferrari World, it's not just about the car. In the great city of Abu Dhabi, an entire world appreciating the concept has been set up. The world's first Ferrari theme park is the largest attraction of its kind and the best way of paying gratitude to passionate Ferrari lovers out there. _______________________________________________

Opinion The philosophy of judicial restraint Murkandey Katju The Parthasarathy doctrine Shahzad Chaudhry The crisis in Pakistan's jihadist community Arif Rafiq What if Bulleh Shah were alive today? Raza Rumi Who is Pakistan's enemy? Imtiaz Gul   Blogs Why I love public buses Ema Anis Why are our female MPs against women's rights? Ayesha Asghar Stuffed chicken breast with pineapple sauce the Salt n' Pepper way! Yousuf Bawany Najiba: Murdered amidst cheers of 'God is Great' Shan Nasir   Poll In your opinion, should Pakistani parents have only two children or less? No: 32% (227 votes) Yes: 68% (482 votes) Total Voters: 709 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: July 11, 2012

Today's Headlines Missing persons case: Supreme Court adamant on FC's involvement Our correspondents Among a number of refutations and counter-allegations, the Frontier Corps (FC) insisted that they did not have any more missing persons in their custody in Balochistan – but the chief justice was not buying this reply, or any other for that matter. The Supreme Court asked the FC to present the missing persons within a week. 'Load'-shedding?: PIA sacks deputy chief amid political reservations Saad Hasan Cash-strapped Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Tuesday sacked Deputy Managing Director Salim Sayani after succumbing to pressure from parliamentarians wary of his high perks, officials said. Contempt of court bill challenged in apex court Azam Khan A day after it sailed through the National Assembly, the Contempt of Court Bill 2012 was challenged in the apex court. Following suspension: Rehman Malik resigns from Senate Hafeez Tunio In a surprise move, an under fire Adviser to the Prime Minister on Interior Affairs Rehman Malik announced his resignation from the Senate on Tuesday. Business The rise of the Pakistani middle class: Why is the retail sector in Pakistan booming? Farooq Tirmizi It is the paradox that puzzles everybody: the headline numbers indicate an economy in an abysmal state, but everywhere one looks, there are people shopping like there is no tomorrow. How is this possible? An analysis conducted by The Express Tribune reveals a surprising answer: women. Economic dilemma: Excessive govt borrowing shakes public trust Our Correspondents Incessant government borrowing from the central bank to finance the budget deficit is shaking public trust in national economy and eventually leading to financial crisis and pushing the country into debt trap, warns an audit report. _______________________________________________ Sports 3rd Test: Perera's late blitz puts SL on top Our Correspondents Young all-rounder Thisara Perera followed his four wickets on the first day with 75 off 86 balls as Sri Lanka seized control of the final Test against Pakistan in Pallekele. 'Sword still hanging on our heads' Fawad Hussain Despite a two-month extension to implement the 2005 National Sports Policy, the Pakistan Olympics Association (POA) President General Arif Hasan is worried that the international governing body may still take action against the violation of its charter before the London Games. _______________________________________________ Life & Style Lux Style Awards 2012: Glamour's night out Saadia Qamar / Atika Rehman Lights…camera…shine! Its that time of the year again when Pakistan holds its most celebrated awards ceremony, The Lux Style Awards (LSAs) 2012. The end of the road for Lollywood? Sher Khan After the disappointing news that none of the funds from this year's budget were allocated for the film industry, here is another dreary fact: 2012 may just be the year that sees the least number of film releases in the industry's history. According to a source within the film industry, only two or three Lahore-based productions are scheduled to be released this Eid; film-makers have moved from Lahore to greener pastures, leaving the once busy studios silent and empty. _______________________________________________

Opinion Define relations with the US Ejaz Haider Nuclear power and energy security Adil Sultan It wasn't about an apology Lt-Gen (r) Asad Durrani Syria — the next Afghanistan? Dr Ahmad M Zaidan A deeply flawed decision Tariq Fatemi   Blogs Unfathomable is He Tayyaba Hassaan What exactly is a Hindu rasm anyway? Ali Rahman Farida Afridi: Killed in broad daylight Sumera Khan Af-Pak relations: Brothers at war Farooq Yousaf Poll Do you feel the issue of bullying was properly addressed in your school? No: 83% (297 votes) Yes: 17% (61 votes) Total Voters: 358 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: July 10, 2012

Today's Headlines   Contempt for contempt: It is legal for PM to disobey, criticise court Qamar Zaman The urgency was palpable. A contentious bill, effectively providing immunity to high-office holders to disobey court orders and a free hand for the public to criticise the judiciary, was bulldozed through the National Assembly on Monday night by the government. Consensus reached on Ebrahim as new CEC Zia Khan Breaking from a tradition that has historically proven to be the downfall of democracy in Pakistan, the government and opposition managed to develop consensus at a critical time on a key issue: the appointment of the chief election commissioner (CEC). Difa-e-Pakistan: Right-wingers descend on capital Irfan Ghauri Amid overwhelmingly heightened security measures, religious parties along with tens of thousands of right-wing supporters reached the federal capital on Monday midnight to mark the much-hyped 'long march' against resumption of Nato transit routes by Pakistan. Analysis: The 'boots' are here to stay M Ziauddin It is time now for Islamabad to come up with a plan 'B' to cope with the consequences of the Afghan endgame for Pakistan. Business Review petition filed: SC's permission sought to utilise RPPs' infrastructure Zafar Bhutta The government has filed a review petition in the Supreme Court, seeking permission to operate rental power plants (RPPs) as independent power plants and utilise the RPPs' infrastructure to overcome the electricity crisis. World oil prices: Plan under study to pass on full impact to consumers Our Correspondents A plan is under study to pass on full impact of global oil prices to consumers without making any cut in taxes in case world crude prices swell. In this connection, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) will be granted powers to notify prices without seeking any advice from the government. _______________________________________________ Sports I am ready to work with Whatmore: Javed Miandad Our Correspondents Former Pakistan captain Javed Miandad, who has been given the task to mentor the junior and senior teams' batsmen, has no issues in working with head coach Dav Whatmore, adding that they share a common interest of improving the players' performance. Female karate players to represent Pakistan Natasha Raheel Beenish Akbar and Kulsoom will become the first female karate players to represent Pakistan in a continental tournament after they were named in the eight-member squad for the Asian Championship. _______________________________________________ Life & Style The winners of Coke Studio's finale Rafay Mahmood As "Coke Studio's" much awaited final episode of season five went on air this Sunday, it was evident that Rohail Hyatt definitely saved the better songs for the finale. Sheila and Munni versus good old classics Z Ali Gone are the days when Pakistani love ballads like "Mujhse Pehli Si Mohabbat Meray Mehboob Na Maang" were on everybody's lips. The fine lyrics, melodious harmonies and beautiful voices that gave birth to such classics are no longer present in the music being produced and composed in Lollywood.  _______________________________________________

Opinion Not worth the time Feisal H Naqvi The issue of apologies C Christine Fair Travels through Pakistan: the minorities Yaqoob Khan Bangash March toward democracy Talat Masood Speculation and starvation Zahrah Nasir   Blogs Stop texting me, I forgive you all! Shaheera Syed Federer ends Wimbledon with a bang! Nadir Hassan Ramazan packages: Disguised acts of benevolence to win votes Anwer Sumra Make your spider sense tingle with The Amazing Spider-Man Jibran Khan Poll Will the ongoing protests against reopening of NATO supply routes yield tangible results? No (76%, 514 Votes) Yes (24%, 158 Votes) Total Voters: 672 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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