The Express Tribune Newsletter: January 28, 2012

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January 28, 2012

Contempt charges: Ready for jail if court desires, says Gilani Our Correspondents Much like the climes he's in, the prime minister was ice-cold in his reply to a question whether he expects to go to prison for contempt: "If the court so desires, I have no objection." _______________________________________________ National/City Mumbai attacks: Pakistani panel yet to inform Indian court of arrival date Our Correspondent Despite a lapse of about two weeks, the government has not replied to the Indian government's letter inquiring when Pakistani officials will travel to India to record their statements regarding the Mumbai attack probe. Rockets rain on Kakul Muhammad Sadaqat In a pre-dawn attack on Friday, militants rained rockets at the Pakistan Military Academy Kakul in an unusual burst of violence in the usually tranquil town of Abbottabad. Don't give us fish, teach us how to fish, Zardari asks world leaders Our Correspondents President Asif Ali Zardari said on Friday that he has always asked world leaders to "teach us [Pakistan] how to fish rather than giving us a fish." Free medicines case: Cause of death - metallic poisoning? Ali Usman In order to avoid 'complications', the government is trying to keep the lid on the first autopsy report of a patient who died of an adverse reaction to medicines he received from the Punjab Institute of Cardiology (PIC). OBL raid: Panetta concerned by Pakistan's treatment of Shakeel Afridi AFP US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has expressed concern about Pakistan's treatment of a doctor who helped the United States find al Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden. _______________________________________________ Business The rise of Pakistan's middle class: As crime rises, property developers beef up security Shahram Haq Changing lifestyles are often reflected in architecture and city development patterns. In the case of Lahore, builders are focusing on providing middle and upper income homebuyers with gated compounds, as a rising crime rate makes security one of the primary considerations for buying decisions. Mobilink unblocks Facebook for Blackberry users Our Correspondents Mobilink GSM subscribers are once again able to access social networking websites – including Facebook and Twitter, which were blocked since May 2010 – on their BlackBerry phones as the telecom giant restored these applications after coming out with a content filtering solution early this week. _______________________________________________ Sports 2nd Test: Young troops resist England's march Our Correspondents Pakistan were left with a battle to avoid conceding England a series-levelling win after Monty Panesar proved threatening on a weary Abu Dhabi Stadium pitch on the third day of the second Test. Djokovic sees off Murray challenge in five-set thriller Our Correspondents Defending champion Novak Djokovic saw off brave Andy Murray in five thrilling sets to reach the Australian Open final and stay on course for his third straight major title. _______________________________________________ Life & Style Talal Qureshi: Making waves Rayan Khan In the vast subversive sea of musical genres, Talal Qureshi is no ordinary fish. He's the deep-ocean variety, taking to the darkest, unexplored musical depths to churn out the electronic-dubstep beats that make waves and ripple across Pakistan. For those who don't know better, the dubstep genre is a bass-heavy and fragmented style with repetitive drum patterns, electronic textures and sporadic vocals. Tom, Dick and Harry: A spectacular disappointment Rafay Mahmood Plays such as "Moulin Rouge" and "Bombay Dreams" by Shah Sharahbeel have contributed significantly to the new of wave theatre in Pakistan. With the right mix of masala and matter, these shows have managed to bring theatre aficionados back in the hall, a fact confirmed by the commercial success of Sharahbeel's "Bombay Dreams", presented in 2011. _______________________________________________

Opinion How the media covers education Tazeen Javed The constitution, the letter and the memo Amina Jilani A question of presidential immunity Shaukat Qadir Jalaluddin Khwarazm Salman Rashid The flight from Rajshahi Ajmal Kamal Blogs 84th Academy Awards: Predictions, tweets & snubs Laaleen Khan Where criminals are secure, and innocents die Vaqas Asghar Why comments and likes matter in the (new) media world Jahanzaib Haque Banning concerts is not a solution Bilal Khan Poll Should Veena Malik be made a senator, as suggested by Senator Mushahidullah? No (59%, 295 Votes) Yes (41%, 208 Votes) Total Voters: 503 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: January 28, 2012

Today's Headlines

January 28, 2012

Contempt charges: Ready for jail if court desires, says Gilani Our Correspondents Much like the climes he's in, the prime minister was ice-cold in his reply to a question whether he expects to go to prison for contempt: "If the court so desires, I have no objection." _______________________________________________ National/City Mumbai attacks: Pakistani panel yet to inform Indian court of arrival date Our Correspondent Despite a lapse of about two weeks, the government has not replied to the Indian government's letter inquiring when Pakistani officials will travel to India to record their statements regarding the Mumbai attack probe. Rockets rain on Kakul Muhammad Sadaqat In a pre-dawn attack on Friday, militants rained rockets at the Pakistan Military Academy Kakul in an unusual burst of violence in the usually tranquil town of Abbottabad. Don't give us fish, teach us how to fish, Zardari asks world leaders Our Correspondents President Asif Ali Zardari said on Friday that he has always asked world leaders to "teach us [Pakistan] how to fish rather than giving us a fish." Free medicines case: Cause of death - metallic poisoning? Ali Usman In order to avoid 'complications', the government is trying to keep the lid on the first autopsy report of a patient who died of an adverse reaction to medicines he received from the Punjab Institute of Cardiology (PIC). OBL raid: Panetta concerned by Pakistan's treatment of Shakeel Afridi AFP US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has expressed concern about Pakistan's treatment of a doctor who helped the United States find al Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden. _______________________________________________ Business The rise of Pakistan's middle class: As crime rises, property developers beef up security Shahram Haq Changing lifestyles are often reflected in architecture and city development patterns. In the case of Lahore, builders are focusing on providing middle and upper income homebuyers with gated compounds, as a rising crime rate makes security one of the primary considerations for buying decisions. Mobilink unblocks Facebook for Blackberry users Our Correspondents Mobilink GSM subscribers are once again able to access social networking websites – including Facebook and Twitter, which were blocked since May 2010 – on their BlackBerry phones as the telecom giant restored these applications after coming out with a content filtering solution early this week. _______________________________________________ Sports 2nd Test: Young troops resist England's march Our Correspondents Pakistan were left with a battle to avoid conceding England a series-levelling win after Monty Panesar proved threatening on a weary Abu Dhabi Stadium pitch on the third day of the second Test. Djokovic sees off Murray challenge in five-set thriller Our Correspondents Defending champion Novak Djokovic saw off brave Andy Murray in five thrilling sets to reach the Australian Open final and stay on course for his third straight major title. _______________________________________________ Life & Style Talal Qureshi: Making waves Rayan Khan In the vast subversive sea of musical genres, Talal Qureshi is no ordinary fish. He's the deep-ocean variety, taking to the darkest, unexplored musical depths to churn out the electronic-dubstep beats that make waves and ripple across Pakistan. For those who don't know better, the dubstep genre is a bass-heavy and fragmented style with repetitive drum patterns, electronic textures and sporadic vocals. Tom, Dick and Harry: A spectacular disappointment Rafay Mahmood Plays such as "Moulin Rouge" and "Bombay Dreams" by Shah Sharahbeel have contributed significantly to the new of wave theatre in Pakistan. With the right mix of masala and matter, these shows have managed to bring theatre aficionados back in the hall, a fact confirmed by the commercial success of Sharahbeel's "Bombay Dreams", presented in 2011. _______________________________________________

Opinion How the media covers education Tazeen Javed The constitution, the letter and the memo Amina Jilani A question of presidential immunity Shaukat Qadir Jalaluddin Khwarazm Salman Rashid The flight from Rajshahi Ajmal Kamal Blogs 84th Academy Awards: Predictions, tweets & snubs Laaleen Khan Where criminals are secure, and innocents die Vaqas Asghar Why comments and likes matter in the (new) media world Jahanzaib Haque Living with multiple sclerosis Sarah Omar Poll Should Veena Malik be made a senator, as suggested by Senator Mushahidullah? No (59%, 295 Votes) Yes (41%, 208 Votes) Total Voters: 503 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: January 27, 2012

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January 27, 2012

'Major surprises' expected in talks with militants, ISI tells senators Our Correspondent Pakistan will not abandon the multibillion-dollar Iran gas pipeline project, despite the threat of sanctions from the United States if Islamabad went ahead with the plan. _______________________________________________ National/City World Economic Forum: All stakeholders favour democracy, stresses Gilani APP Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on Thursday rejected any perceptions of clashes between state institutions in the country and reaffirmed that all stakeholders in the country favoured democracy in the country. Impending arrest: Three-year jail term for 'PM's ex-media adviser' Mudassir Raja / Rana Yasif Tough days are ahead for Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani's alleged former media coordinator Khurram Rasool Butt. The now infamous man was handed down three different verdicts by three different courts on Thursday. MQM in 1990: Altaf denies taking money to knock PPP over Our correspondent The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain denied that he ever took money from the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) as 'some have reportedly claimed.' Majority of primary-level students cannot read this headline, says survey Peer Muhammad The children are going to school, but a majority clearing primary level cannot even read second grade texts in Urdu, English or their mother tongue, or perform basic arithmetic calculations, reveals the Annual Status of Education Report 2011. Playing hardball: No support unless demands met: PML-N Sumera Khan The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz will not take part in any constitutional amendments in parliament if its grievances remained unaddressed. The firm statement came from the leader of the opposition in the National Assembly, Chaudry Nisar Ali Khan. _______________________________________________ Business Heart breaker: US says Pakistan cannot offer much in free trade Shahbaz Rana The United States has said that a free trade accord is too big for Pakistan as there is no match between the economies of the two countries, says a top official of the commerce ministry.  Politically tough call: Ministry, NEPRA at odds over power tariff increase Zafar Bhutta The Ministry of Water and Power and the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) are locked in a dispute over a proposed massive increase of up to Rs6.50 per unit in power tariff including the impact of fuel price changes, say officials. _______________________________________________ Sports 2nd Test: Cooked Pakistan fight back Our Correspondents England opener Alastair Cook missed a century by six runs and Jonathan Trott made a half-century before Pakistan hit back with four wickets in the last session of the second day. Never got a chance to explain ourselves: Jayawardene Jaffer Bilgrami Amidst the shuffling of officials and the exchange of the captain's arm-band, newly appointed Sri Lanka skipper Mahela Jayawardene acknowledged that there was immense pressure on the team after the dismal show it had put on recently. _______________________________________________ Life & Style Bohemia: More than just forties and shorties Rafay Mahmood Born in Karachi, schooled in Peshawar and based in California, Pakistani-American musician Bohemia is the only globally recognised Punjabi rapper. The musician, who raps to poetry, gained global fame with his debut album Vich Pardesan De, which took the international rap scene by storm. The mastermind behind the catchy "Kaali De Naali" and "Ek Tera Pyar" was recently in Karachi and during his trip shared his opinion about desi rap music. Lawn wars: J. Lawn, both hot and cold Saadia Qamar Junaid Jamshed was the first designer to showcase his summer lawn collection at the exhibition held at The Palm near Sea View on Thursday. The display will continue till January 29. _______________________________________________

Opinion Maya and the media Fifi Haroon Making absolute fools of ourselves Kamran Shafi  America and its relationship with Muslims Salman Ali Shoaib  A Saudi princess speaks up Anushay Hossain Wooing the rural vote Dr Pervez Tahir  Blogs Banning concerts is not a solution Bilal Khan Living with multiple sclerosis Sarah Omar Saeed Ajmal, the doosra Saqlain Jawad Khan Irresponsible patriot or mature voter: which are you? Shaukat Hamdani Poll Do you think concerts at educational institutes should be banned, as proposed in the Punjab Assembly? No (70%, 386 Votes) Yes (30%, 165 Votes) Total Voters: 551 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: January 26, 2011

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January 26, 2012

Easing tensions: PM retracts remarks about Kayani, Pasha Irfan Ghauri Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on Wednesday appeared to move away from his earlier charge that the military had acted 'unconstitutionally', saying that the remarks were made under a 'unique situation' and were no longer relevant.    _______________________________________________ National/City Despite issues, transgenders celebrate voting rights Asad Kharal / Iftikhar Firdous / Mudassir Raja / Rabia Ali Transgenders took a giant leap towards becoming fully fledged citizens of the land as voter registration for the community began in Punjab. They were also issued with Computerised National Identity Cards (CNIC) by the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA). Free medicine disaster: Lab with expired licence supplied PIC Asad Kharal As the death toll of those who took free medicine from the Punjab Institute of Cardiology (PIC) crosses 100, the story – perhaps inevitably – has moved into the realm of the corrupt and sinister. In custody: After fourth death, court issues notices to ISI, MI Faisal Shakeel The Supreme Court has issued notices to the directors general of the Inter-Services Intelligence and the Military Intelligence to explain the circumstances that led to the deaths of four men in their custody. Lawyers' killings: High court summons top cop and leaders of the Bar Our Correspondent The Chief Justice of Sindh High Court, Justice Musheer Alam, taking suo motu notice on the killing of lawyers has summoned Sindh police chief and other officials on Thursday, asking them to submit a report on the incidents of targeted killings of the members of the Bar. Moving forward: Indian fuel may propel trade ties Aditi Phadnis Economic ties between Pakistan and India were already warming up – further acceleration may now be provided by Indian fuel – literally. _______________________________________________ Business Another blow: OGRA recommends ban on new CNG stations Zafar Bhutta A task force, headed by Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) chairman, has recommended a complete ban on setting up new compressed natural gas (CNG) stations and taking CNG price to 90 per cent of petrol price, which may result in a 35 per cent rise in gas price. Mobilink confirms participation in 3G auction Shahbaz Rana In a move that is likely to put at rest apprehensions that the market does not have appetite for more investment due to the economic downturn, Pakistan's largest telecom service provider on Wednesday announced to participate in the auction for third generation (3G) telecommunication services. _______________________________________________ Sports 2nd Test: Misbah plays the rescue act again Our Correspondents Captain Misbahul Haq anchored the Pakistan innings as England's attack delivered the goods to keep the hosts down to 256 for seven on the opening day of the second Test in Abu Dhabi. Pentangular Cup: Sami, Kaneria on song for Sindh Our Correspondents Sindh continued their good form in the Faysal Bank Pentangular Cup as they played themselves into a commanding position on the opening day of their second round match against Balochistan courtesy devastating bowling from captain Mohammad Sami and leg-spinner Danish Kaneria. _______________________________________________ Life & Style Obaid-Chinoy on the power of storytelling Our Correspondents She stepped on stage seemingly nervous, but within seconds documentarian Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy had the complete attention of her audience. PA concert ban: Another day, another disappointment Sher Khan The Punjab Assembly's resolution to ban 'objectionable' concerts in educational institutions passed on January 24 was refuted by another resolution submitted by PPP MPA Sajida Meer. The latter resolution called for the promotion of cultural activities in the assembly on January 25 and stated that the former ban did not 'suit the 21st century. When the opposition leader, Raja Riaz of PPP, was denied permission to speak, the opposition staged a walked out from the Punjab Assembly. _______________________________________________

Opinion Wasted youth Sami Shah The meaning of 'Shalimar' Khaled Ahmed Another road in Lahore? Ahmad Rafay Alam Afghanistan — what will happen after the Americans leave? Najmuddin A Shaikh Egypt — one year after the revolution Said Hindam Blogs Obama's unfulfilled promises Maria Kari Don't drag Islam into every debate Farahnaz Zahidi Moazzam It's true, trash TV sells Madiha Javed Let's bring back concert culture Faisal Kapadia Poll Should Mansoor Ijaz be allowed to record his statements in a foreign country? No (41%, 203 Votes) Yes (59%, 298 Votes) Total Voters: 501 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: January 25, 2012

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January 25, 2012

Memogate commission: Ijaz offered last chance as Malik assures safety Qaiser Zulfiqar Mansoor Ijaz, the mover and shaker at the heart of Memogate, has been told in firm terms by the judicial commission probing the issue: we will not budge. _______________________________________________ National/City Lobbying: US lures Pakistan with cheaper gas than Iran Zafar Bhutta They may loathe you for being 'duplicitous' in the war on terror, but they will gladly sell gas to you – especially if it means you will give up gas from Iran. ISI's political role must not be overlooked: Nisar Qamar Zaman As reports came in about the Supreme Court's decision to take up a controversial decade-old case regarding the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) role in politics, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) asked the court on Tuesday to not overlook the agency's role in the present, as well as during former president Pervez Musharraf's regime. PIC free medicine: As deaths soar past 80, authorities still clueless Ali Usman / Samia Saleem While the death toll of Punjab Institute of Cardiology (PIC) patients continues to rise, the federal government has sent samples of the suspected medicines to the Central Drug Testing Laboratory (CDTL) in Karachi for further investigation. Dialogue with the US: Afghan Taliban share 'peace' blueprint with Pakistan Tahir Khan The Afghan Taliban have shared with Pakistan the 'functional blueprint" of their formal talks with US officials in the Gulf state of Qatar, an Afghan leader told The Express Tribune on Tuesday. Pak-Afghan relations: In a sign of thaw, Khar to visit Kabul Irfan Ghauri The flight to reconciliation between Islamabad and Washington will land first in Kabul, and on-board will be Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar. _______________________________________________ Business GPS navigation: Never get lost again! Farooq Baloch / Shaheryar Mirza The number of Global Positioning System (GPS) users is projected to increase 50% by 2014 and most of this growth will take place in the Asia Pacific. Escape from loadshedding: Govt rejects increase in expensive power generation Shahbaz Rana The central government has turned down Punjab's proposal for an increase in electricity production by relying more on expensive oil-run plants than hydropower generation and said load-shedding "for a few hours" is more bearable than burdening consumers with an increase in tariffs. ______________________________________________ Sports Test series: Desperate England look to bury Dubai ghost Our Correspondents After a mauling in the first Test, England will be desperate to justify their number one rank as they take on a spirited Pakistan side in the second match at the Abu Dhabi Cricket Stadium starting today. ZTBL crowned women's T20 champions Shahzada Usman ZTBL lived up to their pre-tournament favourites' tag as they thrashed Punjab by 93 runs to lift the Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Women Cricket T20 Challenge Trophy 2012 in Lahore. _______________________________________________ Life & Style Amir Khan rings engagement bells Our Correspondents British boxing sensation Amir Khan is set to get engaged to Pakistani-American student Faryal Makhdoom on January 29,The Sun reported on Monday. Veena Malik allegedly assaults co-actor during filming: Report Our Correspondents Pakistani actor Veena Malik has been accused of assaulting a co-actor during the shooting of the film Mumbai 125km, Hindustan Times reported on Tuesday. _______________________________________________

Opinion   In the parks of Karachi Ejaz Haider The SC on the army and ISI chiefs' removal Nasim Zehra Here comes the PFG! Kamran Shafi Bowing before the judiciary Anwer Mooraj Relations on hold? Tariq Fatemi Blogs Your fake face forward Anushay Hossain Hypocrisy and defenders of democracy Nadir Hassan The end of India's golden era Dr Amyn Malik A dummy's guide to corruption Arif Ahmed Poll Do you believe it is in India's best interest to support Pakistan? No (39%, 67 Votes) Yes (61%, 103 Votes) Total Voters: 170 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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