The Express Tribune Newsletter: June 10, 2012

Today's Headlines   Punjab Assembly budget session: PM lauds legislators over conduct in house APP Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has congratulated the provincial legislators of Pakistan Peoples Party and its coalition partners in Punjab for upholding the best parliamentary practices during the budget speech in Punjab Assembly on Saturday. Capacity building: PML-N using 'Likeminded' to bring back dissenters Qamar Zaman / Zahid Gishkori The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has accelerated its push to bring back defectors back into its fold – and has put in place an elaborate categorisation process for the repatriation, The Express Tribune has learnt. PTI jumps to higher judiciary's defence on Arsalan Iftikhar case Our Correspondent The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf stands with the independent judiciary and would thwart any attempt to malign Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry and the Supreme Court, announced PTI chairman Imran Khan in a statement issued on Saturday. Kohistan jirga: Doubts cast on the safety of 'condemned' women Muhammad Sadaqat Questions have been raised over the fate of five Kohistani women – even after social activists vouched for their safety – who were condemned to death by a local jirga after mobile phone footage emerged of them mingling with men and singing at a village wedding. Business Tokyo donors, KL programme: Enthusiasm dies down as world lenders fail to honour promises Shahbaz Rana Pakistan has so far managed to get just $1.6 billion (12.8%) out of $12.5 billion pledged at the Tokyo donors conference and under the Kerry-Lugar Act, the two major international initiatives launched to support the country's fragile economy and help it fight terrorism. Weekly Review: Positive budget fails to lift the market Our Correspondent Investors adopted a cautious approach throughout the week despite a positive budget for the capital markets. _______________________________________________ Sports 2nd ODI: All-round Perera flattens Pakistan News Desk Pakistan were unable to withstand a Thisara Perera all-round show and, despite a career-best 96 by opener Azhar Ali, lost by 76 runs at Pallekele in the Bank Alfalah presents Mobilink Jazz Cup second One-Day International (ODI). Euro 2012: Italy ready to cast away 'non-footballing' woes AFP Italy are ready to consign their turbulent Euro 2012 preparation to the history books when they take on holders Spain in their Group C opener today. _______________________________________________ Life & Style The art of the matter Hani Taha Gone are the days when artists were a pitied lot, and art as a profession was reserved for a certain class. Pakistani artists — both maestros and young saplings — are now making inroads into international galleries and some of the world's most glamorous homes. Veena Malik supports gay marriage News Desk Controversy's favourite child, actor Veena Malik has raised eyebrows by boldly announcing her support for same-sex marriages. In a statement issued on Friday, Malik said "I openly support the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) community and I don't feel shy about doing it." _______________________________________________

Opinion Brahmins and shudras Saroop Ijaz Coke Studio's Indian mystery Aakar Patel Political parties and terror Khaled Ahmed Devolving women's rights to the provinces Fouzia Saeed Pakistan — not everything is lost Talat Masood Blogs Is a safe work-environment a privilege only the rich deserve? Salah Ud Din Sadi What exactly are we teaching our children? Ayesha Hasan Stress relieving treats Saba Callea Pakistan, when will you accept me? Kashif Chaudhry  Poll Do you use petrol or CNG for your vehicle? Petrol (54%, 298 votes) CNG (46%, 252 votes) Total votes: 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:June 9, 2012

Today's Headlines   Black Friday in Peshawar: Bomb tears through crowded bus, 19 dead Riaz Ahmed A powerful bomb ripped through a bus in suburban Peshawar, killing 19 people, including six women, and injuring nearly three dozen. Ensuring transparency: SC wants voting in polls made compulsory Our Correspondents Ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections, the apex court on Friday granted legislation powers to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to ensure transparent polls in the country. India pours cold water on Siachen talks Aditi Phadnis Virtually dismissing overtures made by Pakistan for a peaceful resolution of the Siachen issue, Indian Defence Minister AK Antony on Friday cautioned India against expecting any breakthrough when defence secretaries meet in Islamabad later in June. Budget: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa govt presents pragmatic budget Manzoor Ali / Farooq Tirmizi For a party battling for its political life in an election year, the Awami National Party included, surprisingly, little populist spending in the Rs303 billion K-P budget for fiscal  year 2013.   Business Monetary policy: Interest rate left unchanged at 12% Our Correspondents The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), while stressing the need for fundamental reforms to turn around the economy, has kept the benchmark interest rate – called the policy rate – unchanged at 12% in the face of high inflation and unchecked government borrowing from banks. Planning Commission: Body steers clear of LNG import project Zafar Bhutta The liquefied natural gas (LNG) import project has hit a stumbling block as the Planning Commission has refused to extend blind support and asked the government to hire an independent consultant to assess the feasibility of the $30 billion project before moving ahead. _______________________________________________ Sports Europe tour: Pakistan aim to make Ipoh amends Our Correspondents The Pakistan hockey team, following a dismal bottom-place finish in the Azlan Shah Cup is hoping for a quick turnaround on the training tour of Europe that the team is scheduled to leave for today. Wild-card takes Pakistan to London's pools Our Correspondents Pakistan swimmers will travel to London for this year's Olympics after the sport's governing body Fédération Internationale de Natation (FINA) gave Israr Hussain and Anum Bandey wild cards based on their performance at the World Championships in Shanghai last year. _______________________________________________ Life & Style Truck art: A slow ride Hani Taha While truck art has become a hot design commodity gracing fashion runways and receiving international acclaim, there are only five shops stocking most of the truck art wares in the handicraft bazaar inside Zainab Market's eclectic lanes. 'Lack of brickbats would have surprised me' Our Correspondents Actor and producer Aamir Khan says he would have been extremely surprised if he didn't receive criticism for the issues he highlights on his debut TV show "Satyamev Jayate". _______________________________________________

Opinion The need to analyse past events Ajmal Kamal The 20,000-foot mountain Salman Rashid Change, a far cry... Amina Jilani Modern-day gladiators Salman Masood Our television justice system Farrukh Khan Pitafi   Blogs Game on: When Jordan flew without wings Salman Qureshi Al Libi's death: Another milestone in war against terror Ali Mehdi Stop the war Talal Khan Qaimkhani Rehman Malik: One passport and ministry short Sufiyan Rana  Poll Do you believe in horoscopes? No (85%, 495 Votes)  Yes (15%, 88 Votes)  Total Voters: 583 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 08, 2012

Today's Headlines Arsalan Chaudhry case: Chief Justice detaches self from bench Azam Khan Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has decided to distance himself from a case pertaining to a financial scandal involving his son, Dr Arsalan Iftikhar. Graduation ceremony: 14 killed in blast outside Quetta seminary Our Correspondent The city of Quetta, plagued by sectarian violence and a separatist insurgency, suffered a deadly attack outside a seminary on Thursday, which left 14 people, including five children, dead and more than 48 others wounded. Kohistan 'killings': Condemned women alive, social workers tell court Our Correspondent A group of Kohistani women who were allegedly sentenced to death for mingling with men and singing at a village wedding are alive and well, the Supreme Court was told on Thursday. Dempsey voices Pakistan frustrations over Haqqani network inaction Huma Imtiaz US Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin Dempsey says that there are certain issues that they have still not been able to find common ground on with Pakistan as relations remain in limbo.   Business Divided we stand: Sindh distances itself from CNG protest Zafar Bhutta / Farhan Zaheer / Shahram Haq Second day into the strike, CNG representatives in Sindh decided to call off the strike after assurance from the petroleum secretary while All Pakistan CNG Association (APCNGA), the country's largest association, vowed to continue the shutter-down strike. Cutting out the middle man: PASSCO struggles to overcome inefficiency Shahram Haq It was founded to create an efficient domestic market for agricultural commodities, and occasionally correct market failures. Instead, the Pakistan Agricultural Storage and Services Corporation (Passco) has become little more than a highly inefficient conduit for delivering subsidies to farmers, a task at which most farmers allege it fails. _______________________________________________ Sports Aisam, Rojer sent packing from another semi-final by the Bryan brothers Web Desk Pakistan's top seeded tennis player Aisamul Haq Qureshi and his Dutch partner Jean-Julien Rojer crashed out of the Roland-Garros men's doubles semi-finals in Paris on Thursday. 1st ODI: Sri Lanka Gul-dozed Our Correspondents A superb bowling performance followed by a disciplined run-chase helped Pakistan register a rain-affected six-wicket win over Sri Lanka and draw first blood in the five-match One-Day International (ODI) series. _______________________________________________ Life & Style Truck art: A slow ride Hani Taha While truck art has become a hot design commodity gracing fashion runways and receiving international acclaim, there are only five shops stocking most of the truck art wares in the handicraft bazaar inside Zainab Market's eclectic lanes. Ali Zafar: Climbing up the ladder Hani Taha If there's one thing Sultana Siddiqui, the CEO of Hum TV, has perfected, it is the art of performance. As expected, when her company held a press conference recently to announce the fourth instalment of their Bridal Couture Week (BCW ), to be held in Karachi from April 13-15 showcasing the work of 19 designers, there was obviously rhythm, dance and festivity surrounding the whole affair. It was quite fitting really since weddings in this part of the world are all about theatrical extravaganza. _______________________________________________

Opinion Really now? Kamran Shafi Not just Haqqani's spouse Ayesha Siddiqa An honour killing in India Avirook Sen Wiping the windscreen Madeeha Ansari Ivan is now the good boy Anwer Mooraj   Blogs Rehman Malik: One passport and ministry short Sufiyan Rana Saudi official vs ASF: Who should apologise? Jalal Awan Dolly bigmouth: Thumbs down for vulgartainment Arsalan Muhammad Are journalists allowed to be pampered? Hadi Taha   Poll Panetta says the September 11 perpetrators are in Pakistan's tribal areas. Do you agree? No (50%, 381 Votes)  Yes (50%, 375 Votes)  Total Voters: 756 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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