The Express Tribune Newsletter: May 03, 2012

Today's Headlines

 

Resolutions passed: South Punjab province, reposing confidence in Gilani

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Web Desk/Zahid Gishkori

Amid an intense protest by Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N) lawmakers, the National Assembly on Thursday passed resolutions supporting the formation of a south Punjab province and reposing confidence in Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani.

Will prove Sharif corruption within 7 days: Rehman Malik

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Web Desk

Interior Minister Rehman Malik on Thursday claimed that he will prove that the Sharif brothers were involved in corruption within seven days, Express News has reported.

Resolution against Gilani: PPP lawyers create ruckus in Rawalpindi District Court

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Web Desk

Lawyers of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) created a ruckus during a session of Rawalpindi District Bar Association (RDBA) on Thursday, where a resolution demanding Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani's resignation was scheduled to be moved, Express News reported.

5 killed, 2 injured in Bajaur blast

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Our Correspondent

Five people, including three security officials, were killed while two people sustained injuries when a roadside Improvised Explosive Device (IED) went off in the Bar Chamarkand area of sub-division Nawagai in Bajaur Agency near the Pak-Afghan border.

Business

Catching dust: Fate of UAE-gifted power plant still unclear

Zafar Bhutta

Despite the country's dire need for increasing power generation, the fate of 320 megawatt (MW) power plant gifted by United Arab Emirates (UAE) hangs in the balance as the petroleum ministry refuses to allocate gas to operate the plant.

Turning up the heat: Inflation soars to eight month high

Shahbaz Rana

The increase in fuel prices have stoked inflation which clocked in at 11.3% in April, the highest level in eight months, according to the latest official statistics released on Wednesday.

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Sports

I'm all about winning, says Whatmore

News Desk

When the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) three-man committee endorsed Dav Whatmore's name for the position of head coach, it opted for someone who was not only adamant about getting the job, but also had clear rules about when to jump ship.

Messi breaks European scoring record

Reuters

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi reached another milestone in his incredible career on Wednesday when he broke Gerd Mueller's 39-year-old record of 67 goals in a season for a European top-flight club.

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Life & Style

Nabila's brainchild — N-Pro

Saadia Qamar

Ask any girl above the age of five and she'll tell you exactly what she'd wear, look and feel like on her wedding day. However, as the years progress and the wedding day actually looms closer, the mounting stress turns the sanest of brides into bridezillas. And Pakistani salons, which are known for churning out tens of brides on the same day, with the exact same look, don't do much to help the cause.

Ali Zafar to be awarded in India

Our Correspondent

Singer-cum-actor Ali Zafar seems to have garnered a lot of love, name, fame and respect in Bollywood. So much so that after having received his first Stardust Award last year, the music industry's wonder boy will be bringing home another award at the 143rd Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Award Ceremony. The event takes place on May 3 in Mumbai.

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Opinion

Wrong pitch, Mr Finance Minister!

Khurram Husain

Preparing for World Environment Day

Ahmad Rafay Alam

Crisis of conscience and credibility

Imtiaz Gul

Our sad history

Rasul Bakhsh Rais

Crazy madcap theories

Farrukh Khan Pitafi

Blogs

Saving Face: An Oscar for mediocrity?

Abira Ashfaq

Vicky Donor: Of fertility and revolutionary ideas

Shafiq Ul Hasan

Who tops Pakistan news on social media?

Jahanzaib Haque

When college ends and real life begins

Omer Kamal Bin Farooq

Pep Guardiola: Respect to a living legend

Ahmed Shaikh

Poll

In your opinion, is Rs8000 a suitable minimum wage for Pakistan?

No (88%, 825 Votes)

Yes (12%, 117 Votes)

Total Voters: 942

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