The Express Tribune Newsletter: June 5, 2012 ~ Mera Pak Watan

The Express Tribune Newsletter: June 5, 2012

Today's Headlines

Pakistan condemns 'illegal' US drone strikes

Reuters

Pakistan, on Monday, strongly condemned a jump in US drone strikes on its territory, as a deadlock between the two strategic allies over the attacks remains unresolved.

US apology needed to open Nato supply routes: Khar

AFP

The United States should apologize for an air raid that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers if it wants Pakistan to reopen key supply routes into Afghanistan, Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar said in an interview published Monday.

National Assembly session: PML-N ready for talks on interim setup if PM resigns

Zia Khan

In an apparent change of heart, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has formally offered talks to the government on a caretaker setup for holding parliamentary elections later this year – but on one condition: Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani should resign first.

Pakistan test-fires Hatf-VII Babur missile

Web Desk

Pakistan conducted a successful test fire of the multi tube, indigenously developed cruise missile Hatf-VII Babur having a range of 700km, a statement issued by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.

Business

All-out help: Iran offers to finance entire gas pipeline

Zafar Bhutta

With no country or company willing to take part in a project that the US opposes, Tehran has offered to lay the entire Iran-Pakistan (IP) gas pipeline project.

Despite corruption probe, PSO officers promoted

Our Correspondent

Some members of Pakistan State Oil (PSO)'s board of management have labelled the large-scale promotions made in the company a few months ago a violation of the principles of merit and pointed out that some promoted officers are even facing corruption cases.

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Sports

Sri Lanka v Pakistan: Professor gets mixed feedback

Fawad Hussain

Former coach and chief selector Mohsin Khan has advised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to be 'more consistent' when it comes to the appointment of a captain after the team drew the two-match Twenty20 series against Sri Lanka.

Pakistan Champions League: Latif hopes event puts the message across

Nabeel Hashmi

Former national captain Rashid Latif said that the successful staging of the 2nd Pakistan Champions League (PCL), which concluded on Saturday, has served as a timely reminder to the international cricket fraternity that the country is safe and ready to host international matches.

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Life & Style

Cecil Chaudhry: A trip worth taking

Sher Khan

In the underground rock world, Babar Khan was an emphatic figure. Unwilling to compromise and trying to fit in the thriving pop music scene of the 90s, he set out on his own path to create a 'mini-revolution' for young rock musicians in Lahore. His efforts brought out some of the most well known performers for live music in Pakistan.

Jewellery trends: All that glitters...

Our Correspondent

With the shaadi season already knocking at our doors, The Express Tribune decided to take stock of what leading jewellery designers in the country have to say about the jewellery designs to don this season. Here's a guide to staying in trend even with the soaring gold prices.

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Opinion