The Express Tribune Newsletter: May 13, 2012 ~ Mera Pak Watan

The Express Tribune Newsletter: May 13, 2012

Today's Headlines

Upper house: Protests, walkouts consume one-third of Senate's session

News Desk

Protests and walkouts by opposition groups and their allies, and low attendance of lawmakers marked the Senate's 81st session, leaving 54% of the agenda items unaddressed, according to a Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) preliminary report released on Friday.

Punjab, Centre at loggerheads over 'abduction' of Nawaz aide

Asad Kharal

Hostilities between the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) are now spilling over from the political turf onto the administrative arena, dragging even the investigative arms of the law into the confrontation.

Targeted: 7 injured, police check post destroyed in Peshawar blast

Riaz Ahmad

Seven people were injured when a police check post located on Ring Road in Peshawar was blown up on Sunday in the jurisdiction area of the Chamkani police station. The check post was completely destroyed but all four constables who were manning the post escaped unhurt.

Dera Bugti: Probe demanded into mass graves

Our Correspondent

Nawabzada Jamil Bugti, a son of slain Baloch sardar Nawab Akbar Bugti, has demanded an impartial probe into the recent discovery of a mass grave in Dera Bugti.

With Likeminded by PML-N's side: Nawaz's 'grand alliance' gathers steam

Abdul Manan

PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif's proposed 'grand alliance' against the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) got a second boost on Saturday with the announcement of a seat-adjustment agreement for the next elections with the PML-Likeminded.

Business

Pay for other's inefficiency: Power consumers to bear interest cost of TFCs

Shahbaz Rana

After twenty months, the proposed European Union (EU) trade concessions aimed at helping Pakistan's economy to recover from losses inflicted by floods in 2010, have become political baggage for the 27-member confederation rather than measures meant to lessen Islamabad's economic woes.

Weekly Review: Stock market undergoes correction

Bilal Umar

After witnessing strong gains in the previous week, the Karachi stock market underwent a correction as political tensions and negative news flows, particularly regarding the upcoming budget, took their toll on the bourse.

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Sports

Champions League: 'We're going straight for the trophy'

Nabeel Hashmi

Just when it seemed that relations between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and its neighbouring officials stood at its record lowest, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) sprang up a major surprise by confirming a slot for a team from Pakistan in the Champions League (CL).

Football: City determined to win, usher in a new era

AFP

Manchester City are determined to usher in a new era for English football today by clinching their first title in 44 years as the curtain comes down on a thrilling Premier League campaign.

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Life & Style

Vaneeza Ahmed: Of nap times and nappy changes

Hani Taha

Former super model Vaneeza Ahmed dons many hats. Having started her career as a model, she has forayed into acting and is currently working as the Creative Director for Hum TV and also has a lawn label under her name. However, none of these hats can compare to the one she's donned recently — being a mother to her two-month-old baby girl Inaaya. Between numerous nap times, nappy changes and milk feeds, Vaneeza took out the time to speak to The Express Tribune about her new role.

Mother's Day: A time to give back

News Desk

On this Mother's Day, make her feel like the most precious thing in your world.

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Opinion