The Express Tribune Newsletter: July 02, 2012

Today's Headlines Punjab healthcare crisis: Govt swoops on doctors in Lahore Ali Usman A gruelling healthcare crisis in Punjab turned nasty on Sunday when police launched a crackdown on protesting young medics following the failure of a last-ditch effort by intermediaries to avert a standoff. Border tensions: Kabul threatens to move UN Tahir Khan Amidst simmering tensions over cross-border attacks by Taliban insurgents and retaliatory action from Pakistani security forces, Kabul warned on Sunday that it would move the United Nations if the matter was not resolved diplomatically. Pakistan secretly permitting lethal NATO supply via air Kamran Yousaf In blatant disregard to foreign policy terms approved by parliament this year, Pakistan has secretly allowed US-led Nato forces to use its airspace for transporting lethal supplies to Afghanistan, official sources revealed. Pakistan to press for details on Abu Hamza Kamran Yousaf Pakistan will push India to share details of the recent arrest of a man allegedly linked with the 2008 Mumbai attacks when foreign secretaries of the two archrivals meet in New Delhi this week. Business Gadani: Ship-breaker's paradise and a worker's worst nightmare Salman Siddiqui It is hard to believe Gul Rehman who says he has been working at the Gadani ship-breaking yard since Zulfikar Ali Bhutto's reign in the 70s. Not because one may doubt his 39 year work experience, but because of the smile he continues to display despite the backbreaking work the 55-year old emigrant from Peshawar has to do. Analysis: The business of producing business graduates Kazim Alam If you ask a random group of undergraduate business students which academic programme they are enrolled in, chances are that an overwhelming majority will say Business Administration, the certification for which is commonly known as a BBA degree. _______________________________________________ Sports Euro 2012: Superb Spain rout Italy to retain title in style Our Correspondents Spain cemented their status as soccer's global superpower in vintage style by thrashing an overwhelmed Italy 4-0 to retain their European championship title on Sunday. 2nd Test: Rain relief for Sri Lanka as Pakistan bat on Our Correspondents Azhar Ali smashed 157 and Mohammad Hafeez narrowly missed a double century but rain dampened Pakistan's hopes of forcing a result over hosts Sri Lanka in the second Test. ______________________________________________ Life & Style Virgin Teez: Look inside your T-shirt Saadia Qamar The company Virgin Teez was established by Moeez Javed Rizvi, and its motto is: one shirt, one cause. Rizvi says the company was set up to raise awareness about global issues such as hunger, poverty, lack of education by selling T-shirts and allocating a percentage of those funds to charity. Lux Style Awards: Fashion Nominees 2012 Our Correspondents Nominees are Amna Ilyas, Ayyan Ali, Cybil Chaudhry, Mehreen Syed and Rabia Butt. Our pick is the dusky Amna Ilyas who knows how to strike a pose for the camera, and can strut her stuff like none other on the runway. According to writer and critic Mohsin Sayeed, "There is tough competition between Amna Ilyas and Rabia Butt since they have done really well overall this year. Cybil is good too, but why Ayyan? Her walk is not good at all!" _______________________________________________

Opinion A quiet revolution by women in Pakistan Shahid Javed Burki Gilani's dismissal — of law and politics Nafisa Shah An unrealistic code for elections Tazeen Javed Why not a 'failed' foreign policy index? Syed Mohammad Ali The greatest nation in the world? Dr Niaz Murtuza   Blogs Spider-Man: If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't be me Jibran Khan Once upon a monsoon in Khulna Imaan Sheikh Pak Business Express Train – good, but far from great Komal Ali Educational emergency: Losing 'Sim Sim Hamara' Maria Ishaq Khan Poll Do you approve of the government's plans to deport Afghan refugees? Approve: 84% (451 votes) Disapprove: 16% (89 votes) Total Voters: 540 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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Top 10 stories of the week (June 24-July 1, 2012)

Top 10 stories of the week

June 24-July 1, 2012

1. I went to Pakistan to spy, confesses Sarjeet Singh – Web Desk/Sunara Nizami 2. 'Pakistan's creation pointless if it fails to become Islamic welfare state' – Sidrah Moiz Khan 3. Kaptaan: Was Pakistan easy for Jemima Goldsmith? – Sher Khan 4. Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed briefly detained at Houston airport – Huma Imtiaz 5. For Gilani, PM post replaced by lifetime of perks – Zahid Gishkori 6. Seven Pakistani soldiers beheaded: Military - AFP 7. Shahi Syed refuses to meet Raja Pervaiz Ashraf – Web Desk 8. Hottie of the week: Azeem Ibrahim – Our Correspondent 9. Sarabjit Singh has converted to Islam, claims Surjeet – Web Desk 10. Ashraf's private home may get helipad on government expense: Officials - AFP

Top Opinion Judicial responsibility and organs of state Markandey Katju Top Business Smartphone wars: The battle lines have been drawn Khurram Baig Top Sports They question my character because I wear a swimsuit: Wardah Fatima Myra Iqbal Top 3 blogs 1. The curse of being a South Asian student Maria Kari 2. Husband and wife: Who pays what? Nadia Rizwan 3. Why are Bollywood songs in my news? Maham Kamal Khanum 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 1, 2012

Today's Headlines   US drone strike kills six militants in Pakistan: Officials AFP A US drone attack on a militant compound in Pakistan's northwestern tribal area killed six insurgents on Sunday, security officials said. Pakistan secretly permitting lethal NATO supply via air Kamran Yousaf In blatant disregard to foreign policy terms approved by parliament this year, Pakistan has secretly allowed US-led Nato forces to use its airspace for transporting lethal supplies to Afghanistan, official sources revealed. 'Unfair investigation': In Bugti trial, family has no hope of justice Our Correspondent As an anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Sibi prepares to open trial against former president Pervez Musharraf for his alleged involvement in the killing of Nawab Akbar Bugti, the slain chieftain family have stated categorically that they expect no fair treatment from the government. With leaders in pocket, PML-N readies for Karachi Rabia Ali This week has been quite an eventful one for Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). Not only has it been able to bag a party candidate from Ibrahim Haidery – former parliamentarian Haji Shafi Mohammad Jamot, but it also inaugurated two new offices in Keamari.   Business Bad aim: FBR misses annual tax collection target Shahbaz Rana Despite blocking billions of rupees in refunds, the central government has missed the annual tax collection target by a wide margin of Rs80-85 billion, which will widen the gap between income and expenditure, according to initial reports. Weekly Review: Subdued activity continues amid low participation Our Correspondent Investors stayed on the sidelines as the market witnessed another week of subdued activity amid political turbulence. _______________________________________________ Sports Euro 2012: Italy bid to topple Spain as Kings of Europe AFP  Euro 2012 reaches its climax in tonight's final when defending champions Spain will bid to hold off Italy who have steadily eased into form in trademark fashion. Pakistan to host Australia in United Arab Emirates Reuters Pakistan will play a one-day series against Australia in the United Arab Emirates starting in August, a senior Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official said on Saturday. _______________________________________________ Life & Style Footballer arm candy News Desk The Euro Cup 2012 is drawing to a close with Spain and Italy competing for the trophy today. While we all have our favourites, this piece is dedicated to their better halves. The long and short of it Zurain Iman The permanency, if not absolute immovability, of the longer shirt length has fascinated me for a long time. While designers such as HSY, Nadya Mistry and Kamiar Rokni derisively refer to the shapeless, flowing garments as 'tents', the long, loose tunic is such a favourite with women that it stays 'in fashion' even when it looks hopelessly inelegant. _______________________________________________

Opinion Let democracy work Saroop Ijaz What is Pakistan's elite? Ayesha Siddiqa The chips are down for the PPP Anwer Mooraj PMs as sacrificial lambs Khaled Ahmed Modi, sack yourself Aakar Patel Blogs Once upon a monsoon in Khulna Imaan Sheikh My father: Absent but always present Maham Khan Pak Business Express Train – good, but far from great Komal Ali Nadal and Djokovic? Enough with the repetition! Rabia Ali Poll Salman Butt claims he is innocent. Do you believe him? Yes: 11% (108 votes) No: 89% (844 votes) Total: 952 votes 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 30, 2012

Today's Headlines   PM in Lahore: Warm gestures thaw Punjab-Centre frost Abdul Manan The gesture was reconciliatory, and rare. A province up in arms over the power crisis accorded a warm reception to the man who is largely believed to be responsible for the crisis – former water and power minister, and the incumbent Prime Minister, Raja Pervaiz Ashraf. Election strategy: Desperate times call for drastic slashes Zafar Bhutta The Ministry of Petroleum on Friday proposed a massive cut in gas prices for domestic consumers: a whopping 18 to 51.7% effective from July 1. Abbottabad raid: Panel under pressure to keep report classified Zia Khan The Abbottabad Commission – which has completed its findings on the May 2 raid – is facing pressure from "certain powerful quarters" to not make public its report — a document that can potentially raise critical questions about the role and competence of security agencies operating in the country. Constructive talks between Pakistan, ISAF: ISPR   ISPR Pakistan and the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) based in Afghanistan, built on the positive momentum on cross-border cooperation, a release said on Friday.   Business Oil trade: Pakistan and India not on the same page Zafar Bhutta Despite Pakistan granting India Most Favourite Nation (MFN) status, tensions still seem to exist as the two old foes seem reluctant to seal a big deal on oil trade in the upcoming meeting on July 12-13 in New Delhi. Short-term investment: To encourage savings, govt launches new scheme Shahbaz Rana As savings plunge to the lowest level in the country's history, the federal government has decided to boost the savings level by launching short-term saving certificates with attractive returns, almost double the rates offered by most banks. _______________________________________________ Sports 2nd Test: Pakistan seek salvation as Misbah returns Our Correspondents Pakistan go into the second Test against Sri Lanka today trailing 1-0 but with the knowledge that their captain Misbahul Haq will be part of the playing-eleven. Yasir wants to be Pakistan's next hope Natasha Raheel Pakistan's number two tennis player Yasir Khan will play local tournaments in Barcelona for three months in order to improve himself and also stand a chance of representing Pakistan in singles events. _______________________________________________ Life & Style Pashto cinema, with a kiss from Punjab Rafay Mahmood Pashto cinema is undergoing an identity crisis; it is now synonymous with buxom women with gyrating hips. Its audience is critical of these vulgar dance sequences and the days where these very films were commended for mirroring social issues are long forgotten. TV: It's drama time! Sahar Habib An analysis of three different TV dramas on air these days including 'Emaan', 'Thakan', 'Mata e Jaan Hai Tu'. _______________________________________________

Opinion Forgotten Pakistanis at Bagram Sarah Belal The price of winning an Oscar Bina Shah Zaka Ashraf and the plight of Pakistan cricket Faras Ghani Nawaz Sharif's dilemma Farrukh Khan Pitafi The other type of contempt Amina Jilani   Blogs No stupid, banning Indian films will not help Pakistani films Sher Khan How can you possibly ignore Veena? Sakina Kavi Why rote learning (unfortunately) works for Pakistan Usman Shahid Karachi's killing fields: Gunshots that don't touch our hearts Ali Kapadia Poll Do you think the government should release convicted spies on humanitarian grounds? No: 68% (347 votes) Yes: 32% (164 votes) Total Voters: 511 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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