The Express Tribune Newsletter: May 14, 2012

Today's Headlines Tripartite commission: Top commanders discuss Salala raid, NATO routes Kamran Yousaf Top military commanders from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nato met on Sunday to discuss contentious issues, almost six months after a deadly US air raid killed 24 Pakistani soldiers in Mohmand Agency which had put the Pak-US ties in a tailspin. Khar favours lifting supply line blockade Gibran Peshimam In her short tenure as foreign minister, the young Hina Rabbani Khar has already developed a striking ability to answer questions without answering them. CEC nomination: Justice Munir Sheikh gets all clear from PPP Abdul Manan The ruling Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has agreed in principle to appoint Justice (retd) Munir A Sheikh as the new chief election commissioner (CEC), The Express Tribune has learnt. Killer blow to peace process: Senior Afghan peace negotiator assassinated Our Correspondents Gunmen shot dead a top Afghan peace negotiator in the Afghan capital on Sunday, police said, dealing another blow to the country's attempts to broker a peace deal with the Taliban. Business Unsung heroes: Entrepreneurs are the saviours of nations Malik Ahmad Jalal "Your problem is solved," with those words Sir Adamjee Dawood, one of Pakistan's greatest entrepreneurs, saved the country from financial collapse a mere 13 days after its independence. Though many entrepreneurs have played a pivotal role in the country's creation, their sacrifices have been forgotten and their accomplishments erased from history. A top-down approach: Lend a hand to the 'bottom of the pyramid' Saad Amanullah Khan The phrase "Bottom of the Pyramid" (BOP) was first coined by US president Eisenhower in 1932 and it was not until 1998 when two prominent US professors defined it as people earning less than $2 a day. This helped define the largest yet poorest socio-economic class, making up roughly 2.8 billion people or 40% of the world's population. _______________________________________________ Sports Hockey: Abbas finally gets captain's arm-band Fawad Hussain World's leading goal-scorer Sohail Abbas was handed the captain's arm-band as the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) announced an 18-man squad for the Azlan Shah Cup and the Europe tour ahead of the London Olympics. Junior Asia Cup final: Malaysia down Pakistan after 'biased umpiring' Our Correspondents Hosts Malaysia clinched the Junior Asia Cup hockey tournament after defeating an in-form Pakistan side 2-1 in the final in Malacca. _______________________________________________ Life & Style 'Naach': Dancing debacle Rafay Mahmood In a country where traditional and rigidly schooled styles such as Kathak and Bharatanatyam were the most regularly practiced, the recent influx of young choreographers has opened a lot of windows for contemporary dance styles. Sheep: Following the herd? Hani Taha To say that the concept of ready-to-wear revolutionised and propelled the fashion scene in Pakistan would be an understatement. What it did was render the traditional shalwar kameez extinct and create a whole new business model for convenience clothing for women. Sure, Teejays needs to be credited for heralding the concept, but it is brands like Khaadi, Ego, Daaman and Sheep that took the risk of introducing separates — an essential prerequisite to fashion retail world over and created a huge market for off-the-rack clothing. _______________________________________________

Opinion A half win for science Pervez Hoobhoy I'm still proudly ghairatmand Maria Waqar Maoism's ideological threat to India Kunal Majumder Gratuitous offence Tanvir Ahmad Khan Punjab's economic importance Shahid Javed Burki   Blogs Remembering my Misil Sami Saayer Why Mother's Day matters Ali Aziz A mother, not a meal ticket Sahrish Ahmad New skipper, new squad: Let's beat Sri Lanka! Dr Amyn Malik Poll Will the PML-N, Likeminded alliance prove to be successful? No (66%, 351 Votes)  Yes (34%, 180 Votes)  Total Voters: 531 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: May 13, 2012

Today's Headlines   Upper house: Protests, walkouts consume one-third of Senate's session News Desk Protests and walkouts by opposition groups and their allies, and low attendance of lawmakers marked the Senate's 81st session, leaving 54% of the agenda items unaddressed, according to a Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) preliminary report released on Friday. Punjab, Centre at loggerheads over 'abduction' of Nawaz aide Asad Kharal Hostilities between the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) are now spilling over from the political turf onto the administrative arena, dragging even the investigative arms of the law into the confrontation. Targeted: 7 injured, police check post destroyed in Peshawar blast Riaz Ahmad Seven people were injured when a police check post located on Ring Road in Peshawar was blown up on Sunday in the jurisdiction area of the Chamkani police station. The check post was completely destroyed but all four constables who were manning the post escaped unhurt. Dera Bugti: Probe demanded into mass graves Our Correspondent Nawabzada Jamil Bugti, a son of slain Baloch sardar Nawab Akbar Bugti, has demanded an impartial probe into the recent discovery of a mass grave in Dera Bugti. With Likeminded by PML-N's side: Nawaz's 'grand alliance' gathers steam Abdul Manan PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif's proposed 'grand alliance' against the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) got a second boost on Saturday with the announcement of a seat-adjustment agreement for the next elections with the PML-Likeminded. Business Pay for other's inefficiency: Power consumers to bear interest cost of TFCs Shahbaz Rana After twenty months, the proposed European Union (EU) trade concessions aimed at helping Pakistan's economy to recover from losses inflicted by floods in 2010, have become political baggage for the 27-member confederation rather than measures meant to lessen Islamabad's economic woes. Weekly Review: Stock market undergoes correction Bilal Umar After witnessing strong gains in the previous week, the Karachi stock market underwent a correction as political tensions and negative news flows, particularly regarding the upcoming budget, took their toll on the bourse. _______________________________________________ Sports Champions League: 'We're going straight for the trophy' Nabeel Hashmi Just when it seemed that relations between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and its neighbouring officials stood at its record lowest, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) sprang up a major surprise by confirming a slot for a team from Pakistan in the Champions League (CL). Football: City determined to win, usher in a new era AFP Manchester City are determined to usher in a new era for English football today by clinching their first title in 44 years as the curtain comes down on a thrilling Premier League campaign. _______________________________________________ Life & Style Vaneeza Ahmed: Of nap times and nappy changes Hani Taha Former super model Vaneeza Ahmed dons many hats. Having started her career as a model, she has forayed into acting and is currently working as the Creative Director for Hum TV and also has a lawn label under her name. However, none of these hats can compare to the one she's donned recently — being a mother to her two-month-old baby girl Inaaya. Between numerous nap times, nappy changes and milk feeds, Vaneeza took out the time to speak to The Express Tribune about her new role. Mother's Day: A time to give back News Desk On this Mother's Day, make her feel like the most precious thing in your world. _______________________________________________

Opinion Don't pity us, My Lord Saroop Ijaz Pak Army and Pak nationalism Khaled Ahmed Time for Hafeez to practise what he teaches Faras Ghani Carry on, men of RAW Aakar Patel The eurozone's policy dilemma Dr Akmal Hussain Blogs New skipper, new squad: Let's beat Sri Lanka! Dr Amyn Malik In our PM's words: And why don't they leave then? Faizan Kanji Is there a method to Sharif's madness? Mohammed Rizwan Is Sheryl Sandberg really an inspiration for working mothers? Tamreez Inam Perils of reporting in Balochistan Shehzad Baloch Poll Have you ever read Saadat Hasan Manto in school or otherwise? Yes (316 Votes 62%) No (192 Votes, 38%) Total: 508 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: May 12, 2012

Today's Headlines   Storm in a tea-cup: Premier Gilani sugarcoats tenuous Pak-US ties Gibran Peshimam The prime minister has rubbished reports that Pakistan would not be invited to Chicago summit, but stressed that negotiations regarding the reopening of Nato supply routes are still under way – and that it was premature to say anything in this regard till the negotiations are over. Charting the Afghan course: Chicago invite to take NATO supply route Kamran Yousaf Even as the Nato secretary general on Friday hinted that Pakistan may not attend the Chicago summit later this month, Islamabad still expects to participate in the historic gathering to discuss the Afghan endgame. Punjab power politics: Amidst violent protests govt offers 'respite' Sumera Khan Amidst violent protests across Punjab over frequent power cuts in the sizzling hot weather, the government promised on Friday that 'unannounced load shedding will end within 24 hours'. Budget 2012-13: Pakistan includes $1.1b in evasive coalition support Shahbaz Rana The coalition's support may not be forthcoming but that has not stopped Pakistan from including $1.1 billion in next year's budget as reimbursements from the United States on account of the Coalition Support Fund (CSF). Business Pay for other's inefficiency: Power consumers to bear interest cost of TFCs Shahbaz Rana Electricity consumers will now pay the cost of inefficiencies of the government, as the authorities have planned to pass on roughly Rs10.6 billion to the consumers on account of mark-up on the debt instrument that it wants to issue to raise Rs80 billion for unclogging the power system. Tug of war: Ministries differ over incentive package for IPPs Zafar Bhutta As widening power shortfall sparks protests in many cities, the ministries of Finance and Water and Power are locked in a row over an incentive package for the independent power producers (IPPs), which may improve their financial position and encourage them to run plants at maximum capacity. _______________________________________________ Sports Madrid Open: Aisam falls in battle of friends Natasha Raheel In a battle of former partners, Rohan Bopanna, pairing up with Mahesh Bhupathi, prevailed. Pakistan Champions League: Canadian club's Indian members denied visa Nabeel Hashmi Canada's Berry Cricket Club (BCC), comprising national players, has pulled out of the second edition of Pakistan Champions League (PCL) after three of its players, of Indian background, were denied visas by the Pakistan authorities.  _______________________________________________ Life & Style 'Taming of the Shrew' with a desi twist Sher Khan The much-awaited premiere of the Urdu rendition of the Shakespearean play "Taming of the Shrew" or "Ilaaj-e-Zid Dastayaab Hai", took place on Wednesday night at the Alhamra Arts Complex in Lahore. The art archive: Sublime feeling Maha Malik There is a way in which sublime feeling no longer fits with contemporary visual experience. This may be especially true for big city life. A landscape established by human density (ethnoscapes) — or a great visual vitality borne of multiplicity, juxtaposition, occasional excrement — it has in its bombast simply no time for the solitary refinements of the sublime. Or so it seems. _______________________________________________

Opinion Prejudice engendering violence Ajmal Kamal A nation abandoned Syed Talat Hussain The legend of Dodo Chanesar Salman Rashid Not even the cradle Amina Jilani Our stunted society Tazeen Javed   Blogs Perils of reporting in Balochistan Shehzad Baloch Street harassment: The blame lies with you Madiha Saeed The rat race of KGS admissions H. Masood Manto doesn't let you forget Hani Taha Poll Should the US help Pakistan and India resolve the Kashmir dispute? No (68%, 212 Votes) Yes (32%, 98 Votes) Total Voters: 310 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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