The Express Tribune Newsletter: May 10, 2012 ~ Mera Pak Watan

The Express Tribune Newsletter: May 10, 2012

Today's Headlines

Politics of new provinces: PML-N throws ball back into PPP's court

Abdul Manan

A week after the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party blindsided the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz on the issue of South Punjab province, the PML-N outsmarted the latter with a jugglery of words.

Asghar Khan petition: ISI not under the command of army chief, says Gen Aslam Beg

Azam Khan

Former army chief General (retd) Mirza Aslam Beg has made an interesting disclosure before the apex court: The Directorate of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is a separate entity which is not under the command of the army chief.

PAC meeting: Watchdog pulls up bureaucrats for car abuse

Shahbaz Rana

The parliament's accountability body reprimanded bureaucrats for flouting the recently-implemented cash-for-cars policy and sought a report from the finance ministry on its financial impact.

Contempt case: Gilani to stay until decision on appeal, says PPP

Qamar Zaman

A day after the apex court released the detailed judgment in the premier's contempt case, the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) hit back, saying the premier would continue to serve until the decision of the appeal._______________________________________________

Business

Tackling circular debt: Govt to issue Rs70b term finance certificates

Zafar Bhutta

In an attempt to rein in the runaway inter-corporate debt and tackle the power crisis, the government has decided to raise Rs70 billion from the reserves of Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDC) by issuing term finance certificates (TFCs).

Passing the buck: Govt considers removing cap on gas cess, petroleum levy

Zafar Bhutta

Finance and energy managers are seeking to increase infrastructure development cess on natural gas and petroleum levy on oil products in the upcoming budget to generate funds for the Iran-Pakistan (IP) gas pipeline project and bridge the fiscal deficit.

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Sports

Aisam, Rojer cruise on Madrid clay

Our Correspondents

Aisamul Haq Qureshi and his doubles partner Jean-Julien Rojer eased into the second round of the Madrid Open with a convincing 6-36, 7-5 win over Daniel Gimeno-Traver and Ivan Navarro in their first-round match yesterday.

Cricket: Shah adamant about World XI despite PCB's refusal

Fawad Hussain

Sindh Sports Minister Mohammad Ali Shah has vowed to host the 'World XI' side as planned despite the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) refusal to sanction the national team or be part of proceedings.

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Life & Style

Zoheb Hasan: Yesteryear's heart-throb becomes a modern-day social activist

Saadia Qamar

He stole many a hearts with his mesmerising voice and his charming looks refuse to wear down with time.

Shakeel: The legend returns to theatre

Sher Khan

Over the last three days, renowned television actor Shakeel has been enthralling audiences at the Alhamra Arts Complex in Lahore. Living up to and even surpassing the viewers' expectations, the celebrated actor, who returned to theatre after a span of 25 years, once again delivered a flawless solo performance for his most recent stage play "Us Gali Na Jawin".

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Opinion