The Express Tribune Newsletter: June 18, 2012 ~ Mera Pak Watan

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.

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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.

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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.

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