The Express Tribune Newsletter: June 21, 2012

Today's Headlines Gilani's replacement: PPP picks Makhdoom Shahabuddin for top slot Irfan Ghauri / Zia Khan The nominations are out, and the leading party seems poised for a showdown with the judiciary. Nawaz hits out at PPP Fazal Khaliq A day after Yousaf Raza Gilani was disqualified in a contempt case, opposition Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)'s chief hit out at the Pakistan Peoples Party, and said "they reaped what they sowed by clashing with the judiciary." Not to be sidelined: PML-N reaches out to JUI-F, MQM Qamar Zaman Still in the process of finalising its exact strategy for the election of the leader of the house, the opposition Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is expected to put forward a candidate for the race. Dr Aafia still alive: US prison spokesperson Huma Imtiaz An official for the holding facility where neuroscientist Dr Afia Siddiqui is being kept, has denied rumours of her death. Business Gas wars: Govt to press ahead with energy-efficiency audit Zafar Bhutta Setting aside concerns of fertiliser companies, the government has decided to press ahead with plans to conduct an energy-efficiency audit in order to provide gas to efficient units on a priority basis. Next loan programme: High defence spending to come under spotlight Shahbaz Rana Pakistan's defence budget will come under scrutiny in any future arrangement with the International Monetary Fund, as it will be difficult for the IMF to present a case in its board where defence spending is higher than development expenses, says a former IMF official. _______________________________________________ Sports Cricket: Whatmore has hurt the team's progress, says Mohsin Fawad Hussain Former Pakistan coach Mohsin Khan has criticised current coach Dav Whatmore, holding him responsible for 'hurting the team's progress and balance' before adding that the team would have shown better results if he was allowed to continue.         PCB announces Rs700m deficit budget Nabeel Hashmi The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has approved a deficit budget of Rs700 million for the fiscal year 2012-13 in its recent Governing Board (GB) meeting chaired by the board's chairman Zaka Ashraf. _______________________________________________ Life & Style Zain Mustafa: 'It's time to slay the dragons' Maha Amin After settling in Dubai in 2003, Zain Mustafa began to establish a niche for himself as an up and coming interior designer. Although he had no plans to move back to Karachi, his hometown, returning to the city to meet with a potential client two years ago suddenly made him change his mind and he decided to stay. Mustafa moved back into his childhood home which he redecorated to better suit his unique taste — avant garde, mercurial and in-your-face refreshing. Khumariyaan: The sound of intoxication Rafay Mahmood When you run a search for 'Khumariyaan' on Facebook's search tab, images of whiskey bottles will pop up. This is because the Pashto word khumariyan in English translates to intoxicants. But if you look a little harder online for the page dedicated to the Peshawar-based instrumental band Khumariyaan, their smooth blend of the rabab and keyboards with a dash of the guitar will send you in a trance. They could very well be the next big musical sensation in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. _______________________________________________

Opinion Reading men (and women) Shahzad Chaudhry Hubris falls Nadir Hassan Judicial coup: flashback India, 1975 Avirook Sen A dark omen for us all Ahmad Rafay Alam Down … but this time out Anwer Mooraj Blogs Fauzia Wahab: A trailblazer for Pakistani women Dr Saifur Rehman Yes, I don't watch TV Meiryum Ali I hate you Ali Gul Pir Salman Qureshi Euro 2012: Never a dull moment! Muhammad Tauha Poll Is introducing a 'none of the above' vote option in ballot papers a good idea? No (34%, 187 Votes) Yes (66%, 366 Votes) Total Voters: 553 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 20, 2012

Today's Headlines Gone: 'The office of the prime minister stands vacant' Azam Khan A swift, short order sent the longest-serving prime minister packing home on Tuesday. Accepting verdict, PPP begins hunt for new PM Zia Khan Surprisingly, confrontation does not seem to be the option the embattled government has opted for. It has opted, instead, for pragmatic planning after two emergency meetings – first of the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)'s Central Executive Committee and then of the leaders of coalition partners.   Decisions taken by Gilani, cabinet come into question Irfan Ghauri The Supreme Court has made it clear in its short order that Yousaf Raza Gilani stood disqualified as the prime minister since April 26, the day the court convicted him on contempt charges. Sir Creek easiest of problems, want movement on terrorism: India Aditi Phadnis "Sir Creek is the easiest of the India-Pakistan problems to resolve. But we must see some movement on terrorism" said an Indian official, who was part of the Sir Creek talks.   Business Force field: PAC slams audit dept for protecting the corrupt Shahbaz Rana Once praised for its untiring work, the audit department came under criticism, for the first time, here on Tuesday when the Public Accounts Committee found that the department was working hand in glove with corrupt elements. Restaurant chain: Fatburger decides to taste the local market Farooq Baloch 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 Cricket: BCB avoids discussion on Pakistan tour Fawad Hussain Pakistan were dealt a massive blow when their captain Misbahul Haq was ruled out of the first Test against Sri Lanka that starts on June 22 in Galle after he was suspended for a 'serious over-rate offence' during the final One-Day International (ODI). Asif eyes revenge in snooker event Our Correspondents Pakistan number one Mohammad Asif will be looking to settle a score with Asjad Iqbal when the pair faces off in the semi-final of the Jubilee Insurance 3rd Ranking Snooker Championship at the Karachi Gymkhana today. _______________________________________________ Life & Style Ghazala Javed: A nightingale plunged into silence Hidayat Khan / Rafay Mahmood When Pashto singer Ghazala Javed walked onto any stage in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, it was always to the whistling of adolescent boys. The girls were also admirers, as they dreamed to dress and sing like her. The K-P belt swooned when she hummed songs of love and passion. Sadly, this feeling of romantic indulgence came to a screeching halt when the news of her death spread. Javed, a combination of beauty and brilliance, was shot dead on Monday by unidentified gunmen outside a beauty parlour in Peshawar. People and cities: An artist's muse Taneeya Hasan Oscar Wilde's famed saying, "Art is the most intense mode of individualism", seems to be the gist of photographer/artist Hamra Abbas' work. At a small gathering at the ArtNow office in DHA Phase 5 on Friday, the young artist spoke to a captivated audience about her inspiration — the culture and people of the various cities across the world where she has lived. _______________________________________________

Opinion Mind your language! Tariq Rahman Kashmir and the Indian state Kuldip Nayar Justice and moderation Khaled Ahmed Indo-US ties and Pakistan Tariq Fatemi Pakistan and the SCO Imtiaz Gul   Blogs Put a red dress on Arfa Ezazi The horror of 'the other side of the bridge' Sana Ashraf 'Punish' the eunuchs, because they are 'vulgar' Muhammad Rafay Zafar Drones are our friends Pirzada Hasaan Hashmi Poll In your opinion, which era was better? Musharraf era (81%, 593 Votes) PPP current era (19%, 135 Votes) Total Voters: 728 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 19, 2012

Today's Headlines Speaker's ruling: All set for court decision on Gilani's fate Azam Khan The case that will determine the final fate of the prime minister has entered its last stage – and a verdict could be announced as early as today, once the attorney general concludes his arguments at 11am. Quetta violence: Bomb attack on bus kills five students Our Correspondent At least five students from the ethnic Hazara community were killed and over 70 others, including policemen and children, wounded in a bomb attack on a university bus in Quetta city on Monday. Loadshedding, protests continue across Punjab Our Correspondent In a bid to impose their own puritanical version of Islam, the Pakistani Taliban have introduced "moral policing" in parts of northeastern Afghanistan, Afghan police claimed on Sunday. Festering dispute: Sir Creek talks begin amid high hopes Aditi Phadnis Pakistan and India ended recent talks on Siachen inconclusively, but there are high hopes that talks between the arch-rivals over the disputed maritime border region of Sir Creek may end on a more positive note. Business Adding to the backlog: Govt clears 61 new projects worth Rs515b Shahbaz Rana Contrary to the resolve of reducing backlog by allocating more funds to ongoing projects, the government on Monday cleared 61 new projects costing Rs515 billion, a move which will put further strain on the scarce resources. Urban areas to see 8, rural 12 hours of loadshedding: Mukhtar Our Correspondent Water and Power Minister Chaudhry Ahmad Mukhtar announced on Monday that loadshedding will be restricted to eight hours in urban areas and 12 hours in the rural areas of the country starting June 18. _______________________________________________ Sports ODI series: Letting the opportunities spill Our Correspondent Pakistan threw away another golden opportunity to beat Sri Lanka, going down by two wickets in the fifth and final One-Day International (ODI) and also lose the series 3-1. Cricket: Misbah's authority diminishing in the squad Nabeel Hashmi It seems that reports of grouping within the national side in Sri Lanka do carry weight, The Express Tribune has learnt, as loyalties now stand divided. _______________________________________________ Life & Style Tete-a-tete with the man behind 'Waderai ka Beta' Our Correspondent Has the catchy phrase "Saaen tau saaen, saaen ka kutta bhi saaen" tickled your funny bone? Comedian Ali Gul Pir has now become the face of crude comedy with his first tongue-in-cheek song "Waderai Ka Beta". The rap song and the sepia-toned YouTube video is a humourous take on the pretentious lifestyle of a feudal lord's son. Avanti loves the Karachi crowd, says director Saadia Qamar At around 5 o'clock on Saturday evening, the auditorium of the Arts Council was alive with the vibrant cast of "Avanti" that took the stage once more. But instead of being involved in its usual shenanigans, the "Avanti" team had invited members of the press to thank them for their ongoing support and discuss the issues plaguing the theatre industry in Pakistan. _______________________________________________

Opinion Beyond the memo affair Raza Rumi The middle class debate Shahid Javed Burki Academic responsibility Tanvir Ahmad Khan Coming to terms with autism Annum Sadiq Another top-heavy irrigation scheme Syed Mohammad Ali   Blogs Why America won't help with Kashmir Jehangir Ali Why The Hunger Games is the anti-Twilight Hala Syed Lusting for heroin, living in excess Fyez Ahmed An open letter to Nawaz Sharif Nadeem Akram   Poll Do you think local media has increased or decreased social unrest? Increased (91%, 486 Votes)  Decreased (9%, 49 Votes)  Total Voters: 476 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 18, 2012

Today's Headlines   Blast near IT university in Quetta kills 4, injures 52 Web Desk At least four students died, while around 52 were injured when a powerful blast occurred near an IT university located in Jinnah Town of Quetta early Monday morning, Express News reported. Amid haggling, PTI delays intra-party elections Our Correspondent Differences in Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) party cadres have reportedly led chairman Imran Khan to indefinitely delay intra-party elections, according to some sources. Musharraf's self-exile leaves loyalists disillusioned Zahid Gishkori Some leaders of the All Pakistan Muslim League (APML), a party founded by former military ruler Pervez Musharraf, are said to be facing mounting uncertainty. K-P minister calls Kohistan women issue a fabrication Hassan Ali The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) government responded with force on Sunday to the second Kohistan fact-finding mission's revelations. The mission had expressed its doubts over the identity of the women presented to it. Desecrating Quran: Mob attacks police station to lynch accused man Our Correspondent A police station in central part of the city was attacked by an angry mob on Sunday that tried to break into the lockups to kill a blasphemy accused.   Business A simple solution to Pakistan's economic conundrum Sebastian Samuel An emerging economy, by definition, has the potential to grow more significantly than a developed economy. If Pakistan is one, then, logically speaking, all our efforts should push for a proper policy framework that will help us realise this underlying growth potential. Changing tracks: 'Time multiple counter loans' Dr Humayon Dar Some initiatives have been taken around the world which attempt to offer interest-free loans to programme participants. _______________________________________________ Sports Aisam, Rojer bag Gerry Weber Open Natasha Raheel Aisamul Haq Qureshi successfully defended his Gerry Weber Open men's doubles title as the Pakistan tennis ace and his Dutch partner Jean-Julien Rojer downed Americans Americans Treat Huey and Scott Lipsky 6-3, 6-4 in Halle. Cricket: Concerned Misbah calls for 'responsible' show Our Correspondent Stunned after a shock defeat to Sri Lanka in the fourth One-Day International (ODI), Pakistan go into the final match in Colombo today with more than just an aim to level the series. _______________________________________________ Life & Style Circus in the Sky: All eyes on Usman Riaz Saadia Qamar Those who have heard his debut single "Firefly" should know better than to dismiss him as a one-hit wonder. Twenty-one-year-old musician Usman Riaz is as comfortable with his musical techniques as a seasoned magician is with his tricks. This multi-talented prodigy, whose previously crazy hair has now been tamed to a smart cut, has managed to defy all limitations of age and culture for what he loves most — making music. The Delicatessen gives something new to Lahore foodies Momina Sibtain Grab and go food culture has not really hit Pakistan. The concept of power lunches is still benign and inconsistent, and as far as Lahore is concerned, the only option most working people have is to grab a bakery sandwich from Coffee, Tea and Company or Kitchen Cuisine and, worse yet, a fast food chain. But here's the good news: a conceptualised new eatery that focuses on quick grab and go items has opened its doors. In other words, Lahore opens up its very first deli: The Delicatessen. _______________________________________________

Opinion Somebody shake me awake, please Kamran Shafi Who will come to our aid now? Syed Mohammad Ali Pakistan in a bind Shahid Javed Burki Facing hunger together Zahrah Nasir Europe's decisive moment Dr Akmal Hussain Blogs Thanks for making me who I am, dad Moomal Chhabria Every day is Father's Day Mariam Ashraf Baba, you will always be my hero Arsalan Omer Khan Thank you God for giving me my father Khurram Zia Khan Poll Do you think the government has taken appropriate steps to deal with floods in future? No (95%, 325 Votes) Yes (5%, 18 Votes) Total Voters: 343 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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