The Express Tribune Newsletter: May 3, 2012 ~ Mera Pak Watan

The Express Tribune Newsletter: May 3, 2012

Today's Headlines

Dual nationality: Another petition filed against Malik

Our Correspondent

Another application was filed in the Supreme Court against the interior ministry's dual nationality case amid contradictory reports on whether Rehman Malik is still a British national or not..

Egos, armies of India, Pakistan biggest hurdle to Siachen peace: Mukhtar

Web Desk

With Pakistan Army Chief having recently stated that Pakistan wants a resolution to the Siachen issue, Defence Minister Ahmed Mukhtar pointed out to BBC Urdu that the biggest hurdle in resolving the icy issue were armies of both Pakistan and India.

To an undisclosed location: Arrangements to relocate 'CIA doctor' finalised

Our Correspondent

Arrangements have been made to shift Dr Shakil Afridi from Peshawar Central Jail to an undisclosed location, sources told The Express Tribune on Saturday.

Agencies concerned over trips by diplomats

Asad Kharal

Following reports of an unauthorised trip by US embassy officials to Gilgit-Baltistan, an intelligence agency's report has expressed serious concern regarding the "secret movement" of foreign missions/diplomats in the country, including covert meetings with officials and private persons – without informing either the foreign office or the interior ministry.

Business

Budget fails to address key issues faced by country: Ishaq Dar

PPI

Former Finance Minister and leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Ishaq Dar on Saturday alleged that rulers seem non-serious in steering the country out of a looming energy crisis, as he rejected the budget.

Budget: Allocation for water resources sees dip in next fiscal

Zafar Bhutta

Funds for developing the all-important water resources have shrunk to about 13% of total development budget for 2012-13 and this comes at a time when the country is going to enter the ranks of water-scarce countries with a significant gap between demand and supply.

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Sports

Cricket: Give Hafeez time to shine, says manager

Nabeel Hashmi

Pakistan team manager Naveed Akram Cheema said that newly appointed captain Muhammad Hafeez should be given time to prove his leadership credentials after a disappointing start to the tour which saw the tourists lose the opening Twenty20 by 37 runs.

Azlan Shah Cup: Pakistan finish rock bottom

Our Correspondent

With the Olympics less than two months away, Pakistan hockey sunk to a new low, the team recording its fifth successive loss to end the seven-team Azlan Shah Cup at the bottom.

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Life & Style

Atif Aslam: Music for my ears

Sher Khan

The young boy of yesterday, who pranced into the Pakistani music scene with "Aadat" showed the world that he has evolved into a mature artist with "Charkha Naulakha".

Is Rowdy Rathore the new Dabangg?

Our Correspondent

The uproar that began with Dabangg continues to rock the box office with Rowdy Rathore. _______________________________________________

Opinion