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			<title>Tribune Take: 10 stories that rocked the world of technology</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 26 Dec 18 09:52:04 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Whether its the Fake news phenomenon, data leaks or Elon Musk's boring Tunnel, technology has been in the limelight]]>
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				<![CDATA[As 2018 comes to an end, stories from the world of technology have dominated headlines throughout the year. Whether its the Fake news phenomenon, data leaks, device launches or Elon Musk's boring Tunnel, technology has been in the limelight.

Here’s a look at the top 10 stories that snapped the tech world in 2018.

Careem admits to mass data leak



Prominent ride-hailing company Careem announced that the company suffered a data leak after a cyber-incident in January this year.

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According to the released statement, information including “Customers’ name, email addresses, phone numbers and trip data” were breached during the attack that took place on January 14.
Dear Customers, we have identified a cyber incident that took place in January 2018 involving unauthorized access to the system we use to store data. Our wider security protocol keep passwords encrypted and credit card details on a separate system. pic.twitter.com/rkcpf671ct

— Careem (@careem) April 23, 2018
“There is no evidence that your password or credit card number have been compromised. Customers’ credit card information is kept on an external third-party PCP-compliant server. A PCP server uses highly secure protocols and is employed by international banks around the globe to protect financial information,” according to a statement.

The ride-hailing giant has clarified though that customers’ credit card information were not affected by the attack.

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Samsung launches Galaxy S9



Samsung unveiled its flagship Galaxy S9 smartphone in February with an emphasis on visual applications for social media, hoping to attract tech-savvy young consumers.
There’s a new star in town. And it’s going to change the way you experience everything. Introducing the #GalaxyS9. Find out more. pic.twitter.com/uex92mKWxW

— Samsung Mobile (@SamsungMobile) February 25, 2018
The smartphone was launched at the mobile gadget fair in Barcelona, attracting thousands of reporters to see how the world’s biggest smartphone maker could innovate in a category in which the big players are technologically closer than ever.

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Uber's self-driving comes under scrutiny



In March, a woman succumbed to her injuries after being hit by an Uber self-driving vehicle in Arizona. The accident marked the first fatality from a self-driving vehicle. It would derail efforts to fast-track the introduction of the new technology in the United States by over 6 months.

At the time of the accident, which occurred overnight, the car was in autonomous mode with a vehicle operator behind the wheel, Tempe police said.

Authorities in the US state of Pennsylvania have given Uber the green light to resume testing self-driving cars after putting a hold on it for almost nine months.

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Facebook’s data scandal



Back in April, social media giant Facebook announced that personal data on as many as 87 million users was improperly shared with British political consultancy Cambridge Analytica which worked closely with Donald Trump’s 2016 election campaign.

The firm became embroiled in scandal in March when a former analyst, 28-year-old Canadian Christopher Wylie, revealed that the consultancy had used a Facebook personality prediction app to hijack up to 87 million Facebook users’ data.

The world’s biggest social network faces probes on both sides of the Atlantic over the controversy.

 

Alibaba's Jack Ma to step down in 2019



Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma announced on September 8 that he would step down as head of the pioneering Chinese e-commerce giant in one year.

Analysts said the early withdrawal of 54-year-old Ma, the charismatic face of a company that has revolutionised China's consumption market, will challenge Alibaba to carry on Ma’s vision amid rising competition.

Ma, who has expressed a desire to follow in the philanthropic footsteps of Microsoft founder Bill Gates, said he would remain on Alibaba’s board until 2020.

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Pakistan to introduce 5G next year



The country has already been successfully experiencing 3G and 4G mobile broadband technology with an increase in the number of users every day.

Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui hinted at the introduction of 5G telecom services in Pakistan next year which he believed would attract massive foreign investment.

“The world is changing rapidly and to compete with other nations we need to adopt new technologies,” said Siddiqui.

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Apple goes Max, unveils new iPhones



Apple unveiled three new iPhones in September in a bid to maintain its position in the premium smartphone segment, along with new features for its smartwatch that allows users to take their own electrocardiogram or detect a fall.

The new phones include more powerful processors and cameras, and a dual-SIM for its top-of-the-line devices.

“We are going to take iPhone X to the next level,” chief executive Tim Cook said at a media event at the company’s headquarters in Cupertino, California.

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Renowned scientist Stephen Hawking dies aged 76



Renowned British physicist Stephen Hawking, whose mental genius and physical disability made him a household name and inspiration across the globe died at age 76 back in March.

Hawking, whose 1988 book “A Brief History of Time” became an unlikely worldwide bestseller and cemented his superstar status, dedicated his life to unlocking the secrets of the Universe.

His genius and wit won over fans from far beyond the rarified world of astrophysics.

Elon Musk tweet that led to $20 million fine



The SEC in September charged Musk, 47, with misleading investors with tweets on August 7 that said he was considering taking Tesla private at $420 a share and had secured funding. The tweets had no basis in fact, and the ensuing market chaos hurt investors, regulators claimed.
Deleted my Tesla titles last week to see what would happen. I’m now the Nothing of Tesla. Seems fine so far.

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 29, 2018
Tesla and Elon Musk have agreed to pay $20 million each to financial regulators and the billionaire will step down as the company’s chairman but remain as chief executive, under a settlement.



Along with that, Musk's dream of an underground tunnel started to bear fruit when he unveiled a low-cost 'boring'tunnel seen as a godsend for city traffic.

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SpaceX launches 64 satellites at once



SpaceX launched its Falcon 9 rocket in December, sending an unusual payload into space — 64 satellites at the same time, a US record.

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The company headed by US tech billionaire Elon Musk marked another milestone in its bid to make rockets more re-usable with a blast-off using a recycled booster for the third time.

California-based SpaceX has landed more than 30 of these boosters back on Earth and has begun re-using them on subsequent missions.

In the past, companies have typically allowed rocket parts costing many millions of dollars to fall like junk into the ocean.

While there are more smartphone launches and more tech events to look forward to in 2019, we are hopeful the new year won't be marred with more controversies.]]>
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			<title>Tribune Take: Vampires abound</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/334972/tribune-take-vampires-abound</link>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 12 17:00:16 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[T-Magazine explores the concept of real-life vampires living amongst us.]]>
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				<![CDATA[In today’s episode of the Tribune Take we look at T-Magazine’s cover story, “The Bite Club”, which talks about a thriving subculture of people who think they are real-life vampires.

Zarrar Khuhro, Editor T-Magazine, takes us through the story of several different groups of people who think they are vampires.

Khuhro says with the recent explosion of vampire movies and television shows, it all has added to the appeal across a new generation fascinated by this blood sucking concept.

Read Zarrar Khuhro’s articles here.

The Tribune Take daily news web show will appear on the tribune.com.pk home page.

The Take will feature in-depth interviews and analysis with editors and reporters who are covering the major stories, exploring front page events and major ledes. The news analysis covers the way The Express Tribune examines a story, how we cover it and why.]]>
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			<title>Tribune Take: Pakistan holding back Iran-Pak gas pipeline</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/334149/tribune-take-pakistan-holding-back-iran-pak-gas-pipeline</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 12 17:51:16 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Iran is ready to bend over backwards to facilitate Pakistan as long as the project goes through, says Khurram Baig.]]>
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				<![CDATA[In today’s episode of Tribune Take, we look at the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project and how much Pakistan needs it.

Khurram Baig, Business Editor of The Express Tribune, says Pakistan needs new sources of gas supply because its own reserves are getting shorter day by day and if this project doesn't materialise very soon, the country will run into problems.

Speaking about the delays, he says that Iran has already constructed its portion of the pipeline; however Pakistan has not even started working on it. Furthermore, Pakistan now demands to get the Iranian gas fields re-certified by a third party to confirm Iran’s claims about the fields. The negotiation due to this was holding up the project.

About Pakistan’s insistence on cheaper rates, Baig suggests that Pakistan should get on with the project despite reservations and negotiate pricing as the process goes along. More so because a clause in the agreement states that Pakistan can ask for cheaper rates if it is getting gas for lesser price from somewhere else.

Read Khurram Baig’s articles here.

The Tribune Take daily news web show will appear on the tribune.com.pk home page.

The Take will feature in-depth interviews and analysis with editors and reporters who are covering the major stories, exploring front page events and major ledes. The news analysis covers the way The Express Tribune examines a story, how we cover it and why.]]>
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			<title>Tribune Take: Lawn tsunami to sweep Pakistan</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/333481/tribune-take-lawn-tsunami-to-sweep-pakistan</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 12 13:22:44 +0500</pubDate>
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			<category><![CDATA[Pakistan]]></category><category><![CDATA[Life &amp; Style]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fashion]]></category>
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				<![CDATA[With 108 lawn brands entering the market, lawn is definitely here to stay.]]>
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				<![CDATA[In today’s episode of the Tribune Take we look at the ongoing craze for the thin cotton fabric, lawn.


Hani Taha, reporter for The Express Tribune’s Life &amp; Style pages, discusses the 108 new brands of lawn flooding the local market in Pakistan.

Taha says, the concept of ‘designer lawn’ gained prominence only last year. It quickly became a way for fashion designers to get their brand name recognition and connect with the mass market as well.

Taha says this trend of lawn exhibitions is here to stay, and many designers have already started showcasing their collections while the country is still battling the cold.

Read Hani Taha’s articles here.

Follow Hani Taha on Twitter.

The Tribune Take daily news web show will appear on the tribune.com.pk home page.

The Take will feature in-depth interviews and analysis with editors and reporters who are covering the major stories, exploring front page events and major ledes. The news analysis covers the way The Express Tribune examines a story, how we cover it and why.]]>
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			<title>Tribune Take: Washington sees reopening of NATO supply routes inevitable</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/332970/tribune-take-washington-sees-reopening-of-nato-supply-routes-inevitable</link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 12 15:31:27 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[US chooses to send a military officer rather than a diplomat, signifying a shift in strategy.]]>
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				<![CDATA[In today’s episode of the Tribune Take we look at the latest from Washington DC on Pakistan-US relations. 

Huma Imtiaz, The Express Tribune‘s correspondent based in Washington DC discusses United States military’s Central Command (Centcom) General James N Mattis' scheduled trip to Pakistan, where he is expected to meet Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani. She says the most significant sign of changing relations is that this time the Americans are choosing to send a military officer rather than employing the regular diplomatic channels.

Imtiaz says the perception in DC is that NATO supply routes cannot be blocked forever, they are expecting a monetary agreement of heavier taxes levied on the trucks to be the solution for now.

Read Huma Imtiaz’s articles here.

Follow Huma Imtiaz on Twitter.

The Tribune Take daily news web show will appear on the tribune.com.pk home page.

The Take will feature in-depth interviews and analysis with editors and reporters who are covering the major stories, exploring front page events and major ledes. The news analysis covers the way The Express Tribune examines a story, how we cover it and why.]]>
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			<title>Tribune Take: SC suspension of parliamentarians is temporary</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/332438/tribune-take-sc-suspension-of-parliamentarians-is-temporary</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 12 15:02:06 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Suspension of 28 parliamentarians is temporary, they should be back to work as soon as 20th amendment is passed.]]>
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				<![CDATA[In today’s episode of the Tribune Take we look at the Supreme Court suspension of 28 parliamentarians who were elected to their seats in the National Assembly and Senate through by-polls held after the 18th amendment.

Irfan Ghauri, Senior Reporter The Express Tribune Islamabad, says this is a temporary suspension and these parliamentarians should be back to work as soon as the 20th amendment is passed.

He says that the supreme court objected to these elections because at the time of the polls, the Election Commission wasn't fully formed and was just operating under the commissioner, instead of the four members who are supposed to share power.

Ghauri says the national assembly is currently in session to vote on the 20th amendment and so is the Senate. Once passed the President is likely to sign it, making it into law.

Read Irfan Ghauri’s articles here.

The Tribune Take daily news web show will appear on the tribune.com.pk home page. 

The Take will feature in-depth interviews and analysis with editors and reporters who are covering the major stories, exploring front page events and major ledes. The news analysis covers the way The Express Tribune examines a story, how we cover it and why.]]>
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			<title>Tribune Take: Artists, the soul of a nation</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/331862/tribune-take-artists-the-soul-of-a-nation</link>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 12 16:03:39 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[T-Magazine takes us through a story of an artist who has decided to make the street walls of Karachi his canvas.]]>
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				<![CDATA[In today’s episode of the Tribune Take we look at T-Magazine’s cover story, “Spray it dont say it ”, which takes a look at street art in Pakistan.

Zarrar Khuhro, editor T-Magazine, takes us through the story of a young artist who has decided to make the street walls of Karachi his canvas.

Khuhro says graffiti is largely an urban concept and historically has been used as a form of protest by artists, such as the Berlin Wall and Israel's security wall. Khuhro adds that in a country like Pakistan where politics is extremely polarized, it provides for much creative fodder for such artists.

Read Zarrar Khuhro’s articles here.

The Tribune Take daily news web show will appear on the tribune.com.pk home page.

The Take will feature in-depth interviews and analysis with editors and reporters who are covering the major stories, exploring front page events and major ledes. The news analysis covers the way The Express Tribune examines a story, how we cover it and why.]]>
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			<title>Tribune Take: Will the Business Express attract business travellers?</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/331373/tribune-take-will-the-business-express-attract-business-travellers</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 12 14:55:27 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[New train service meant for business travellers will likely attract families instead.]]>
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				<![CDATA[In today’s episode of the Tribune Take, we look at the inauguration of the first non-stop train between Karachi and Lahore called the Business Express. 

Khurram Baig, Business Editor The Express Tribune, says with a travel time of 18 hours on the train, it is highly unlikely many business travellers will opt for this ride instead of a short plane ride which does not cost much more.

Baig discusses the business plan for this one of a kind public-private partnership venture that has modelled its business hoping for an 88% occupancy, which Baig says is too optimistic. But he further clarifies that this new venture is a step in the right direction for the privatization of the railways.

Baig points out that although this train service is meant for business travellers, it may be very attractive for families on vacation as well.

Read Khurram Baig’s articles here.

Watch a slideshow of pictures of the train here.

The Tribune Take daily news web show will appear on the tribune.com.pk home page.

The Take will feature in-depth interviews and analysis with editors and reporters who are covering the major stories, exploring front page events and major ledes. The news analysis covers the way The Express Tribune examines a story, how we cover it and why.]]>
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			<title>Tribune Take: Pakistan aims for an England whitewash</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/330921/tribune-take-pakistan-aims-for-an-england-whitewash</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 12 14:55:48 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[With the series against England already in the bag, it may be time for the team to experiment with the line up.]]>
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				<![CDATA[In today’s episode of the Tribune Take we look at the Pakistan cricket team’s exemplary performance against England, the upcoming third test match, the one-day England series and Mohsin Khan’s appointment as coach. 

Faras Ghani, Sports Editor The Express Tribune, says the Pakistan cricket team is looking for a complete three-zero win over the England side. He says with the series already in the bag it may be time for the team to experiment with the line up, predicting a drop of a fast bowler and taking another batsman instead.

As far as the ODI series is concerned Ghani says there are predictions of all-rounder Shahid Afridi and Shoaib Malik joining the team again.

With such a successful series so far against England, Ghani says the Pakistan Cricket Board is in a tough spot when it comes to hiring a coach. Mohsin Khan has had a string of successes and many think replacing him with foreign coach may be an unnecessary move.

Read Faras Ghani’s articles here.

Follow Faras Ghani on Twitter.

The Tribune Take daily news web show will appear on the tribune.com.pk home page.

The Take will feature in-depth interviews and analysis with editors and reporters who are covering the major stories, exploring front page events and major ledes. The news analysis covers the way The Express Tribune examines a story, how we cover it and why.]]>
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			<title>Tribune Take: With new civil-military deal, Memogate fizzles out</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 12 16:47:23 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[At this point Mansoor Ijaz's testimony is highly unlikely, says The Express Tribune reporter.]]>
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				<![CDATA[In today’s episode of the Tribune Take we look at the latest from the ongoing memogate scandal where the Supreme Court has extended the Memogate commission’s deadline for two more months as Mansoor Ijaz failed to appear before the commission to record his statements.

Kamran Yousaf, Senior Reporter for The Express Tribune in Islamabad, says that this scandal has fizzled out since the military and civilian leadership have struck a deal to rebuild ties.

He says that at this point Mansoor Ijaz's testimony is highly unlikely, bringing this whole memogate scandal to an end soon.

Given that the court has now removed travel restrictions on former US ambassador Husain Haqqani, Yousaf says the general feeling around Islamabad is that once Haqqani leaves the country he is not likely to return any time soon.

Read Kamran Yousaf’s articles here.

Follow Kamran Yousaf on Twitter.

The Tribune Take daily news web show will appear on the tribune.com.pk home page.

The Take will feature in-depth interviews and analysis with editors and reporters who are covering the major stories, exploring front page events and major ledes. The news analysis covers the way The Express Tribune examines a story, how we cover it and why.]]>
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			<title>Tribune Take: Remembering the Pakistan safari</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/328453/tribune-take-remembering-the-pakistan-safari</link>
			<comments>https://tribune.com.pk/story/328453/tribune-take-remembering-the-pakistan-safari#comments</comments>
			<pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 12 13:19:41 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[T-Magazine explores Pakistan's once thriving wildlife that could be compared to present day African Safaris.]]>
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				<![CDATA[In today’s episode of the Tribune Take we look at T-Magazine’s cover story, "A walk on the wild side", which talks about Pakistan's once thriving wildlife that could be compared to present day African Safaris. 

Zarrar Khuhro, editor T-Magazine, takes us through the story of how the once healthy population of Asiatic cheetahs patrolled huge tracts of land from Arabia and Iran to Central Asia and India — and present-day Pakistan was smack in the middle of its territory.

Khuhro says the Asiatic Lion though long extint in our region lives on in our present day logos, such as the logos of Habib Bank Limited, Habib Metropolitan Bank and others.

Read Zarrar Khuhro’s articles here.

The Tribune Take daily news web show will appear on the tribune.com.pk home page.

The Take will feature in-depth interviews and analysis with editors and reporters who are covering the major stories, exploring front page events and major ledes. The news analysis covers the way The Express Tribune examines a story, how we cover it and why.]]>
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			<title>Tribune Take: Abbottabad rocket attack bears TTP signature</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/328048/tribune-take-abbottabad-rocket-attack-bears-ttp-signature</link>
			<comments>https://tribune.com.pk/story/328048/tribune-take-abbottabad-rocket-attack-bears-ttp-signature#comments</comments>
			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 12 16:20:29 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Abbott­abad attack clearl­y bares the signat­ure of the Pakist­an Taliba­n group Theree­k-e-Taliba­n...]]>
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				<![CDATA[In today’s episode of the Tribune Take we look at the alleged peace talks being held between Pakistani authorities and the Taliban. 

Earlier today, unidentified attackers in Abbottabad fired rockets at a military academy, damaging its outer wall in a major security breach.

Naveed Hussain, The Express Tribune’s national pages editor, says this attack clearly bears the signature of the Pakistan Taliban group Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

Hussain says for there to be peace in Pakistan's tribal regions and Khyber Pakhtunwa there has to be peace negotiations in Afghanistan.

Without peace across the border the Pakistan Taliban are not likely to cease their attacks any time soon, he says.

Read Naveed Hussain's articles here.

The Tribune Take daily news web show will appear on the tribune.com.pk home page.

The Take will feature in-depth interviews and analysis with editors and reporters who are covering the major stories, exploring front page events and major ledes. The news analysis covers the way The Express Tribune examines a story, how we cover it and why.]]>
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			<title>Tribune Take: PML-N caters to both the opposition &amp; the govt</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/327557/tribune-take-pml-ns-caters-to-both-the-opposition-the-govt</link>
			<comments>https://tribune.com.pk/story/327557/tribune-take-pml-ns-caters-to-both-the-opposition-the-govt#comments</comments>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 12 16:30:10 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[PML-N is playing both sides of the aisle issuing statements against the government along with back-door negotiations.]]>
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				<![CDATA[In today’s episode of the Tribune Take, we take a look at Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah's statements offering Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz's conditional support for President Asif Ali Zardari.

Hassaan Khan, Sub-editor at The Express Tribune, says the PML-N is playing to both sides of the aisle issuing statements against the government but also having back-door negotiations.

Khan says Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif offer of ‘adequate security’ to Mansoor Ijaz if he comes to Punjab to record his statement in the Memogate scandal demonstrates the PML-N's interest in keeping the memogate scandal relevant.

Read Hassaan Khan’s articles here.

The Tribune Take daily news web show will appear on the tribune.com.pk home page.
The Take will feature in-depth interviews and analysis with editors and reporters who are covering the major stories, exploring front page events and major ledes. The news analysis covers the way The Express Tribune examines a story, how we cover it and why.]]>
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			<title>Tribune Take: Transgenders to vote, but more needs to be done</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/327009/tribune-take-transgenders-to-vote-but-more-needs-to-be-done</link>
			<comments>https://tribune.com.pk/story/327009/tribune-take-transgenders-to-vote-but-more-needs-to-be-done#comments</comments>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 12 16:18:06 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Most transgenders cannot even afford to pay for travel expenses to registration centres, says Rabia Mehmood.]]>
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				<![CDATA[In today’s episode of the Tribune Take, we look at the new rights bestowed upon the transgender community. Voter registration began, and Computerised National Identity Cards (NIC) were issued by National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) to members of the transgender community in Pubjab. 

Rabia Mehmood, reporter for The Express Tribune based in Lahore, says the community still needs to be educated about their rights especially when it comes to voting.

She says most transgenders cannot even afford to pay for travel expenses to registration centres, and the government could step forward to aid them in this.

Mehmood also adds that since the Supreme Court granted this community the right to vote and register as citizens, they are free to choose which gender to register under, male, female or “Khunsa-e-mushkil.”

Allowing transgenders to choose their gender from among three options may still cause confusion in cases of checking identity, Mehmood says.

Read Rabia Mehmood’s articles here.

Follow Rabia Mehmood on Twitter.

The Tribune Take daily news web show will appear on the tribune.com.pk home page.
The Take will feature in-depth interviews and analysis with editors and reporters who are covering the major stories, exploring front page events and major ledes. The news analysis covers the way The Express Tribune examines a story, how we cover it and why.]]>
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			<title>Tribune Take: Is US rejection of Pakistan's investigation report 'jingoism'?</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/326482/tribune-take-is-us-rejection-of-pakistans-investigation-report-jingoism</link>
			<comments>https://tribune.com.pk/story/326482/tribune-take-is-us-rejection-of-pakistans-investigation-report-jingoism#comments</comments>
			<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 12 17:14:30 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Milita­ry report­s are made for public consum­ption and jingoi­sm says The Expres­s Tribun­e's Gulrai­z Khan.]]>
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				<![CDATA[In today’s episode of the Tribune Take, we take a look at the United States rejection of the findings of a Pakistani report into North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato) air strikes that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers. The Pentagon claims that the Pakistani investigation ignored the fact that “mistakes” were made on both sides.

Gulraiz Khan, Senior Sub-editor at The Express Tribune, says such military reports are made for public consumption and jingoism. In actuality, he says Pakistan has made its point by blocking NATO supply routes for almost two months now, and asserting their sovereignty ten years into the war.

Khan says the current government, though, holds enough of a majority in the parliament to restart the flow of NATO supplies soon.

Read Gulraiz Khan’s articles here.

Follow Gulraiz Khan on Twitter.

The Tribune Take daily news web show will appear on the tribune.com.pk home page.
The Take will feature in-depth interviews and analysis with editors and reporters who are covering the major stories, exploring front page events and major ledes. The news analysis covers the way The Express Tribune examines a story, how we cover it and why.]]>
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			<title>Tribune Take: Did the government scare Mansoor Ijaz away?</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/325975/tribune-take-did-the-government-scare-mansoor-ijaz-away</link>
			<comments>https://tribune.com.pk/story/325975/tribune-take-did-the-government-scare-mansoor-ijaz-away#comments</comments>
			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 12 18:01:11 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[The judicial commission can still obtain Mansoor Ijaz's testimony, says The Express Tribune reporter, Faisal Shakeel.]]>
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				<![CDATA[In today’s episode of the Tribune Take we take a look at the latest curve ball offered up in the saga that is now Mansoor Ijaz's trip to Pakistan.

Faisal Shakeel, Reporter for The Express Tribune based in Islamabad, says that Ijaz, following the advice from his counsel, has decided not to travel to Pakistan. However, this does not mean that Ijaz cannot still testify in the Memogate case.

Shakeel says a few options remain, as Ijaz can testify over video conference, or a delegate from the judicial commission can travel to either London or Zurich where they can record his testimony.

Shakeel says this may not have been necessary had the interior ministry included representatives of the army in the security planning for Mansoor Ijaz’s stay in Pakistan from the beginning.

Read Faisal Shakeel’s articles here.

The Tribune Take daily news web show will appear on the tribune.com.pk home page.

The Take will feature in-depth interviews and analysis with editors and reporters who are covering the major stories, exploring front page events and major ledes. The news analysis covers the way The Express Tribune examines a story, how we cover it and why.]]>
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			<title>Tribune Take: Life around Bab-e-Khyber</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/325053/tribune-take-life-around-bab-e-khyber</link>
			<comments>https://tribune.com.pk/story/325053/tribune-take-life-around-bab-e-khyber#comments</comments>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 12 16:04:57 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[T-magazine tells us the story of everyday life around the much photographed gateway to the Khyber Agency.]]>
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				<![CDATA[In today’s episode of the Tribune Take we look at T-Magazine’s cover story, “Beyond the Bab-e-Khyber ” – which is a look at life around one of the most famous gateways in the world. 

Zarrar Khuhro, editor T-Magazine, takes us through the story of everyday life around the much photographed gateway to the Khyber Agency, describing the markets and people who live along the way.

Khuhro says one cannot talk of the famous gate without mentioning all the invaders who passed through, and lately the role this gate plays during the transportation of NATO supplies.

Khuhro also discusses the predictions made by Dr Cohen in his new book, “The Future of Pakistan.”

Read Zarrar Khuhro’s articles here.

The Tribune Take daily news web show will appear on the tribune.com.pk home page.

The Take will feature in-depth interviews and analysis with editors and reporters who are covering the major stories, exploring front page events and major ledes. The news analysis covers the way The Express Tribune examines a story, how we cover it and why.]]>
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			<title>Tribune Take: Where does the road lead Mansoor Ijaz?</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/324623/tribune-take-where-does-road-lead-mansoor-ijaz</link>
			<comments>https://tribune.com.pk/story/324623/tribune-take-where-does-road-lead-mansoor-ijaz#comments</comments>
			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 12 16:21:31 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Mansoo­r Ijaz is giving off the right signal­s, implyi­ng that he is travel­ling to Pakist­an for his...]]>
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				<![CDATA[In today’s episode of the Tribune Take we take a look at the imminent arrival of Mansoor Ijaz for his testimony before a judicial committee investigating the memo.

Kamran Yousaf, a Senior Reporter for The Express Tribune based in Islamabad, says that so far Ijaz has given off the right signals, implying that he is travelling to Pakistan to testify.

However, with the rift between the civilian government and the military increasing, doubts have been cast on Ijaz's security. The military has assured him of taking all necessary security measures during his stay. Meanwhile, the interior minister Rehman Malik has threatened to arrest Ijaz and question him for his role in the downfall of Pakistan Peoples Party's first government in the 1980s.

Yousaf says Ijaz may well be caught in the middle of these two institutions and his recent refusal to testify before the parliamentary committee doesn't help the situation.

Read Kamran Yousaf’s articles here.

Follow Kamran Yousaf on Twitter.

The Tribune Take daily news web show will appear on the tribune.com.pk home page.

The Take will feature in-depth interviews and analysis with editors and reporters who are covering the major stories, exploring front page events and major ledes. The news analysis covers the way The Express Tribune examines a story, how we cover it and why.]]>
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			<title>Tribune Take: Chants outside the court politicised the SC</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/324096/tribune-take-chants-outside-the-court-politicised-the-sc</link>
			<comments>https://tribune.com.pk/story/324096/tribune-take-chants-outside-the-court-politicised-the-sc#comments</comments>
			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 12 15:11:27 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Aitzaz Ahsan has succeeded in buying Gilani some time to formulate his defence, says The Express Tribune’s reporter.]]>
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				<![CDATA[In today’s episode of the Tribune Take, we look at Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani's appearance before the Supreme Court on Thursday in the contempt of court case against him.

Faisal Shakeel, The Express Tribune’s reporter in Islamabad, says the prime minister's new counsel Aitzaz Ahsan has succeeded in buying the Prime Minster some time to formulate his defence. He adds that having Ahsan -- a prominent leader of the lawyer's movement -- as Gilani's counsel is a positive step for the PPP, as a majority of the judges sitting on the bench were also those who were restored as a result of the movement.

Shakeel also highlights the drama outside the courtroom, where several PPP leaders and MPAs chanted slogans in favour of the party, to which lawyers retaliated with their own chants in favour of the chief justice. Shakeel says such chants politicised the court and were unwarranted.

Read Faisal Shakeel’s articles here.

The Tribune Take daily news web show will appear on the tribune.com.pk home page.

The Take will feature in-depth interviews and analysis with editors and reporters who are covering the major stories, exploring front page events and major ledes. The news analysis covers the way The Express Tribune examines a story, how we cover it and why.]]>
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			<title>Tribune Take: It's Ajmal vs England</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/323491/tribune-take-its-ajmal-vs-england</link>
			<comments>https://tribune.com.pk/story/323491/tribune-take-its-ajmal-vs-england#comments</comments>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 12 15:49:29 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Ajmal's exemplary performance lived up to his pre-game talk of a mystery ball up his sleeve.]]>
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				<![CDATA[In today’s episode of the Tribune Take, we look at Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal's career-best seven for 55 in the England innings, where they managed to reach 192.

Bilal Memon, senior sub-editor, Sports desk, The Express Tribune says Ajmal's exemplary performance lived up to his pre-game talk of having a "mystery ball" up his sleeve. However, Memon notes that the responsibility for the effective offence cannot just fall on Ajmal's shoulders, as the other bowlers including the fast bowlers had to pitch in too.

Memon also says Ajmal is a strong character and Bob Willis' accusations against his bowling action won't have much of an affect on the off-spiner.

Read Bilal Memon's articles here.

The Tribune Take daily news web show will appear on the tribune.com.pk home page.

The Take will feature in-depth interviews and analysis with editors and reporters who are covering the major stories, exploring front page events and major ledes. The news analysis covers the way The Express Tribune examines a story, how we cover it and why.]]>
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			<title>Tribune Take: Aitzaz's appointment may defuse PPP, SC tensions</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/322908/tribune-take-aitzazs-appointment-may-defuse-ppp-sc-tensions</link>
			<comments>https://tribune.com.pk/story/322908/tribune-take-aitzazs-appointment-may-defuse-ppp-sc-tensions#comments</comments>
			<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 12 16:26:08 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[The new representation will help defuse tensions between the federal government and the Supreme Court.]]>
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				<![CDATA[In today’s episode of the Tribune Take, we take a look at Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani approved Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Barrister Aitzaz Ahsan as his lawyer in a contempt of court notice issued against him.

Gulraiz Khan, Senior Sub-editor at The Express Tribune, says the move will help defuse tensions between the federal government and the Supreme Court.

He says representation by Babar Awan led to frequent stand-offs between the two institutions. But for those who are expecting fireworks thinking that Ahsan has to appear before Chief Justice Iftekhar Chaudry, will be disappointed because the seven member bench does not include him.

Read Gulraiz Khan’s articles here.

Follow Gulraiz Khan on Twitter.

The Tribune Take daily news web show will appear on the tribune.com.pk home page.
The Take will feature in-depth interviews and analysis with editors and reporters who are covering the major stories, exploring front page events and major ledes. The news analysis covers the way The Express Tribune examines a story, how we cover it and why.]]>
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			<title>Tribune take: Government forcing the Supreme Court's hand</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/322357/tribune-take-government-forcing-the-supreme-courts-hand</link>
			<comments>https://tribune.com.pk/story/322357/tribune-take-government-forcing-the-supreme-courts-hand#comments</comments>
			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 12 14:39:34 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Federal government left the court little choice by not taking one of the six options laid out last week.]]>
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				<![CDATA[In today’s episode of the Tribune Take, we look at the contempt of court notice issued to Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani by the Supreme Court of Pakistan.

Prime Minister Gilani has also offered to step down in the wake of the worsening political situation in the country.

Faisal Shakeel, The Express Tribune's reporter in Islamabad, says the government left the court little choice by not taking one of the six options laid out last week, thus forcing them to hold Gilani in contempt.

Shakeel says that there is a fair chance that the court will convict Gilani and hold him in contempt for not implementing the NRO verdict. Once convicted, the prime minister has to resign because a conviction bars a person from parliament, and without being a parliamentarian, Gilani cannot be prime minister.

Read Faisal Shakeel’s articles here.

The Tribune Take daily news web show will appear on the tribune.com.pk home page.

The Take will feature in-depth interviews and analysis with editors and reporters who are covering the major stories, exploring front page events and major ledes. The news analysis covers the way The Express Tribune examines a story, how we cover it and why.]]>
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			<title>Tribune Take: Predicting the future of Pakistan</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/321486/tribune-take-predicting-the-future-of-pakistan</link>
			<comments>https://tribune.com.pk/story/321486/tribune-take-predicting-the-future-of-pakistan#comments</comments>
			<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 12 17:02:10 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Zarrar Khuhro discusses the latest issue of T-magazine.]]>
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				<![CDATA[In today’s episode of the Tribune Take we look at T-Magazine’s cover story, “The Future of  Pakistan” - which is an interview with Dr Stephen P. Cohen, a Senior Fellow at the Washington DC-based think tank, the Brookings Institution.

Zarrar Khuhro, editor T-Magazine, takes us through the interview where Dr Cohen analyses the complex relationship between the military and the civilian government, emphasising the need for patience in terms of giving democracy some time to flourish in Pakistan.

Khuhro also discusses the predictions made by Dr. Cohen in his new book, "The Future of Pakistan."

Read Zarrar Khuhro’s articles here.

The Tribune Take daily news web show will appear on the tribune.com.pk home page.

The Take will feature in-depth interviews and analysis with editors and reporters who are covering the major stories, exploring front page events and major ledes. The news analysis covers the way The Express Tribune examines a story, how we cover it and why.]]>
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			<title>Tribune Take: PPP drawing democratic forces to its defence</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/321019/tribune-take-ppp-drawing-democratic-forces-to-its-defence</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 12 15:58:25 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Irfan Ghauri, Senior Reporter for Express Tribune says the PPP is biding its time, focusing on the Senate elections.]]>
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				<![CDATA[In today’s episode of the Tribune Take we look at Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani's declaration that he does not need a vote of confidence from the parliament as he had been unanimously elected.

Irfan Ghauri, Senior Reporter The Express Tribune Islamabad, says the opposition is trying to organise itself against the government, while the PPP is trying to draw democratic forces to its defence against the threat of the military establishment and a coup.

He says that today's meeting at the Punjab house led by Pakistan Muslim League chief Nawaz Sharif was a meeting of all the opposition parties - an event that hadn't happened in a long time. He notes that  even thought the opposition would like the current PPP government to fall, it would not support an unconstitutional move to do so. This very fact is what the PPP is holding onto and playing on.

Ghauri says the PPP is biding its time and concentrating on the upcoming Senate elections, after which they will likely announce a schedule for general elections as well.

Read Irfan Ghauri’s articles here.

The Tribune Take daily news web show will appear on the tribune.com.pk home page. 

The Take will feature in-depth interviews and analysis with editors and reporters who are covering the major stories, exploring front page events and major ledes. The news analysis covers the way The Express Tribune examines a story, how we cover it and why.]]>
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			<title>Tribune Take: Pir Pagara's son has big shoes to fill</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/320444/tribune-take-pir-pagaras-son-has-big-shoes-to-fill</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 12 15:56:48 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Even with the policy to support military dictators, Pir Pagara's party struggles for political significance.]]>
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				<![CDATA[In today’s episode of the Tribune Take we look at Pir Pagara Shah Mardan Shah II's death, the role he played in politics and the impact his death will have on the political landscape of Pakistan. 

Hafeez Tunio, reporter The Express Tribune, says Pir Pagara took the decision to support all military rulers and the establishment after his father's death. He says the Pir believed that his followers had been persecuted enough by the British for being in the opposition camp, leading to the party following a pragmatic approach to politics.

Chief of Pakistan Muslim League-Functional (PML-F), and spiritual leader of the ‘Hur’ jamaat passed away in London, late on Tuesday due to lung infection. Late Pir Pagara’s body was flown from London to Karachi last night, from where it was taken to the Sukkur airport. From the airport, the prime minister’s helicopter took the body to the house of Pir Pagara’s youngest wife. Funeral prayers were led by Pir of Chiniot Pir Syed Sirajuddin, on Thursday.

Tunio says even with the policy to support every military dictator from Ayub Khan to Pervez Musharraf, Pir Pagara's party struggles for political significance. Although, he notes his successor, his eldest son Sabghatullah Shah Rashdi, will find it hard to fill the gap left by his father.

Read Hafeez Tunio’s articles here.

The Tribune Take daily news web show will appear on the tribune.com.pk home page.

The Take will feature in-depth interviews and analysis with editors and reporters who are covering the major stories, exploring front page events and major ledes. The news analysis covers the way The Express Tribune examines a story, how we cover it and why.]]>
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			<title>Tribune Take: Military statement signifies no coup in the works</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/320003/tribune-take-military-statement-signifies-no-coup-in-the-works</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 12 17:55:14 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[ISPR's stern statement against the government ensures that there won't be a military coup in the near future.]]>
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				<![CDATA[In today’s episode of the Tribune Take we take a look at the ever growing rift between the federal government and the military. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has taken notice of Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani’s interview to a Chinese newspaper in which he said that the army chief and DG ISI gave statements to the Supreme Court without the government’s approval.

Kamran Yousaf, Senior Reporter for The Express Tribune in Islamabad, says that such a stern statement from the ISPR ensures that there would be no coup by the military. If the military was thinking in terms of a takeover, there wouldn't be a need for such a statement, he adds.

Instead, he says the military is banking on the Supreme Court to use the National Reconciliation Ordinance verdict to add pressure to the federal government. While the federal government, he says, prefers to go down as political martyrs for electoral benefits, by alleging a conspiracy against them.

Yousaf adds that conditions in Islamabad seem fluid and it is difficult to predict what will happen next.

Read Kamran Yousaf’s articles here.

Follow Kamran Yousaf on Twitter.

The Tribune Take daily news web show will appear on the tribune.com.pk home page.

The Take will feature in-depth interviews and analysis with editors and reporters who are covering the major stories, exploring front page events and major ledes. The news analysis covers the way The Express Tribune examines a story, how we cover it and why.]]>
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			<title>Tribune Take: In NRO case, government has one option left</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/319323/tribune-take-in-nro-case-government-has-one-option-left</link>
			<comments>https://tribune.com.pk/story/319323/tribune-take-in-nro-case-government-has-one-option-left#comments</comments>
			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 12 15:53:30 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Option number six, taking the matter to the parliament, is the only viable option left for the government.]]>
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				<![CDATA[In today’s episode of the Tribune Take, we look at the latest remarks from the Supreme Court with regards to the verdict in the National Reconciliation Ordinance Case (NRO).

The five-member bench  threatened that an investigation can be carried out and Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani can be declared ineligible for ten years. The verdict also stated that the government had been given two years, yet no action had been taken.

Faisal Shakeel, reporter The Express Tribune Islamabad, says option number six given by the Supreme Court i.e. taking the matter to the parliament, is the only viable option left for the federal government.

Shakeel says the court is under immense internal and external pressure to have their verdicts implemented. He says they do not want to appear "toothless" and have run out of patience after numerous delaying tactics by the federal government.

Read Faisal Shakeel’s articles here.

The Tribune Take daily news web show will appear on the tribune.com.pk home page.

The Take will feature in-depth interviews and analysis with editors and reporters who are covering the major stories, exploring front page events and major ledes. The news analysis covers the way The Express Tribune examines a story, how we cover it and why.]]>
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			<title>Tribune Take: Musharraf's physical absence causes low turnout at rally</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/318885/tribune-take-musharrafs-physical-absence-causes-low-turnout-at-rally</link>
			<comments>https://tribune.com.pk/story/318885/tribune-take-musharrafs-physical-absence-causes-low-turnout-at-rally#comments</comments>
			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 12 17:17:31 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Tribune Take discusses the significance of the fact that Musharraf wasn't physically present at the rally.]]>
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				<![CDATA[In today’s episode of the Tribune Take we look at former president Pervez Musharraf's political rally in Karachi.

Salman Siddiqui, The Express Tribune‘s correspondent based in Karachi discusses the significance of the fact that Musharraf wasn't physically present at the rally, eventually contributing to the low turn out. In his opinion, it was a weak start to Musharraf's political ambitions.

Meanwhile, Sindh Home Minister Manzoor Wassan said on Monday that the former president will be arrested from the airport when he returns. Siddiqui says that such threats by the Pakistan Peoples Party(PPP) is just payback for the days when Musharraf was in power and had refused to gaurantee late Prime Minster Benazir Bhutto's safety.

Read Salman Siddiqui's articles here.

Follow Salman Siddiqui on Twitter here.

The Tribune Take daily news web show will appear on the tribune.com.pk home page.

The Take will feature in-depth interviews and analysis with editors and reporters who are covering the major stories, exploring front page events and major ledes. The news analysis covers the way The Express Tribune examines a story, how we cover it and why.]]>
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			<title>Tribune Take: The social stigma of infertility</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/318022/tribune-take-the-social-stigma-of-infertility</link>
			<comments>https://tribune.com.pk/story/318022/tribune-take-the-social-stigma-of-infertility#comments</comments>
			<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jan 12 15:38:52 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[This week's T-Magazine focuses on the social stigmas of infertility, especially for men.]]>
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				<![CDATA[In today’s episode of the Tribune Take we look at ‘The empty cradle’ – T-Magazine’s cover story for this week.

Maria Waqar, associate sub-editor for T-magazine, discusses this week’s cover story which focuses on the social stigmas of infertility, especially for men.

Waqar says with the latest treatments available, the number one cause for concern is not the technology but changing perceptions. She says it is not only men who refuse to accept infertility as a possibility, but their wives also feed into this misconception.

Read Maria Waqar’s articles here.

Follow Maria Waqar on Twitter here.

The Tribune Take daily news web show will appear on the tribune.com.pk home page.

The Take will feature in-depth interviews and analysis with editors and reporters who are covering the major stories, exploring front page events and major ledes. The news analysis covers the way The Express Tribune examines a story, how we cover it and why.]]>
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			<title>Tribune Take: Government turning a blind eye towards Madrassas</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/317461/tribune-take-government-turning-a-blind-eye-towards-madrassas</link>
			<comments>https://tribune.com.pk/story/317461/tribune-take-government-turning-a-blind-eye-towards-madrassas#comments</comments>
			<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 12 15:07:08 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[The number of expired visa students shows the government's inability to crackdown on religious schools.]]>
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				<![CDATA[In today’s episode of the Tribune Take we look at The Express Tribune's exclusive news story about how 90 per cent of foreigners studying in religious seminaries across the Punjab have expired visas and are still in the country.

Asad Kharal, The Express Tribune‘s correspondent based in Lahore discusses the government's inability to crackdown on religious schools across the country. He notes that these foreign nationals are often the ones linked to terror attacks, and therefore pose a security threat to the country.

Zahid Gishkori, The Express Tribune‘s correspondent based in Islamabad has been covering the issue of unregistered madrassas in the capital. He says that the government is hesitant to act on demolishing illegally set up madrassas fearing a violent backlash like that witnessed with the Laal Masjid.

Read Asad Kharal’s articles here.

Read Zahid Gishkori’s articles here.

The Tribune Take daily news web show will appear on the tribune.com.pk home page.

The Take will feature in-depth interviews and analysis with editors and reporters who are covering the major stories, exploring front page events and major ledes. The news analysis covers the way The Express Tribune examines a story, how we cover it and why.]]>
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			<title>Tribune Take: Pak-US mending fences in 2012?</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/316457/tribune-take-pak-us-mending-fences-in-2012</link>
			<comments>https://tribune.com.pk/story/316457/tribune-take-pak-us-mending-fences-in-2012#comments</comments>
			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 12 16:17:53 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[2011 has been one of the worst years for bilateral ties between the two allies, says Huma Imtiaz.]]>
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				<![CDATA[In today’s episode of the Tribune Take we look at the latest from Washington DC about Pakistan-US relations. 

Huma Imtiaz, The Express Tribune‘s correspondent based in Washington DC discusses statements made by the US State Department spokesperson saying that the United States was still talking to the Government of Pakistan at “all levels.”

Imtiaz says 2011 has been one of the worst years for bilateral ties between the two allies. The US government promises to have their Ambassador to continue talks with the Pakistani government as well, to discuss issues including the Iran-Pakistan pipeline.

Imtiaz says anti-Iran sentiment runs high in the United States, thus making such a deal with Pakistan a touchy subject as well.

Read Huma Imtiaz’s articles here.

Follow Huma Imtiaz on Twitter.

The Tribune Take daily news web show will appear on the tribune.com.pk home page.

The Take will feature in-depth interviews and analysis with editors and reporters who are covering the major stories, exploring front page events and major ledes. The news analysis covers the way The Express Tribune examines a story, how we cover it and why.]]>
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			<title>Tribune Take: What must PIA do as Pakistani skies get crowded</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/315703/tribune-take-what-must-pia-do-as-pakistani-skies-get-crowded</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 12 20:44:39 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[The Express Tribune reporter, Saad Hasan says that PIA must adapt as new airlines enter Pakistani skies.]]>
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				<![CDATA[In today’s episode of the Tribune Take, we take a look at the downward spiral of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), what the impending new competition means, and what needs to be done to bring PIA around.

Saad Hasan, The Express Tribune reporter in Karachi, says that one of the reasons for PIA’s down hill trend were its powerful unions which forced key deals to fall through, shut down airports and even have the Managing Director changed.

Hasan says that with the addition of new airlines in Pakistan will further weaken the hold of  PIA, forcing the ailing giant into countering the competition. The general public being the benefactor of any price or quality war.

Read Saad Hasan’s articles here.

The Tribune Take daily news web show will appear on the tribune.com.pk home page.

The Take will feature in-depth interviews and analysis with editors and reporters who are covering the major stories, exploring front page events and major ledes. The news analysis covers the way The Express Tribune examines a story, how we cover it and why.]]>
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			<title>Tribune Take: Continued rise of the right-wing across the globe in 2012</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/314597/tribune-take-continued-rise-of-the-right-wing-across-the-globe-in-2012</link>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 11 16:38:41 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Shaheryar Popalzai]]>
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				<![CDATA[In today's episode we take a look at some global events of 2011 and how they will define 2012.]]>
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				<![CDATA[In today’s episode of the Tribune Take, we take a look at some of the major events that took place around the world during 2011 and how they will define 2012.

Zarrar Khuhro, Editor of T-Magazine, does a roundup of some events that are expected to take place in the new year, including the United States (US) presidential elections. He says events in 2011 will develop and culminate into new pardigms in 2012 across the globe.

Khuhro says 2012 will see the continued rise of the right-wing, not just in the United States (US), but also in Europe and the Middle East.

Read Zarrar Khuhro’s articles here.

The Tribune Take daily news web show will appear on the tribune.com.pk home page.

The Take will feature in-depth interviews and analysis with editors and reporters who are covering the major stories, exploring front page events and major ledes. The news analysis covers the way The Express Tribune examines a story, how we cover it and why.]]>
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			<title>Tribune Take: Transgenders in politics, a good thing</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/313783/tribune-take-what-will-contesting-2013-elections-mean-for-pakistans-transgenders</link>
			<comments>https://tribune.com.pk/story/313783/tribune-take-what-will-contesting-2013-elections-mean-for-pakistans-transgenders#comments</comments>
			<pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 11 17:38:57 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Shaheryar Popalzai]]>
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				<![CDATA[The Express Tribune reporter, Samia Saleem says transgender people are now taking steps to safeguard their interests.]]>
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				<![CDATA[In today’s episode of the Tribune Take, we take a look at the issues the transgender community in Pakistan faces and how they are progressing.

Samia Saleem, The Express Tribune reporter in Karachi, says that Shahana Abbas Shani's decision to contest elections is a great step in terms of rights for the transgender community in Pakistan.

She says that  the community has started to stand up for their own rights and are now taking steps to safeguard their own interests.

Shahana Abbas Shani, President of She-male Association, had earlier announced that she will contest elections as an independent candidate for Muzaffargarh PP-254 constituency of the provincial assembly. Shani had said that she had made this decision because she wanted to discuss problems faced by her community in the assembly.

Read Samia Saleem’s articles here.

The Tribune Take daily news web show will appear on the tribune.com.pk home page.

The Take will feature in-depth interviews and analysis with editors and reporters who are covering the major stories, exploring front page events and major ledes. The news analysis covers the way The Express Tribune examines a story, how we cover it and why.]]>
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			<title>Tribune Take: Where the government is wrong on CNG</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/313246/tribune-take-is-there-a-gas-shortage</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 11 17:45:11 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Shaheryar Popalzai]]>
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				<![CDATA[Khurram Baig, Business Editor, says the government will have to give in to transporters because of public demand.]]>
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				<![CDATA[In today’s episode of Tribune Take, we take a look at the gas shortage which has hit the public transport and industries in Sindh and Punjab.

Khurram Baig, Business Editor of The Express Tribune, says that the government should increase the rate of gas it sells to the industries and make sure that a steady supply reaches those who require gas for production but not for power generation.

On the transportation front, he says that the government should have laid down a policy where certain vehicles would be allowed to have CNG kits intalled.

Regarding the transport strike in Karachi, Baig says that the government will have to give in here because of public demand and the availability of gas.

Read Khurram Baig’s articles here.

The Tribune Take daily news web show will appear on the tribune.com.pk home page.

The Take will feature in-depth interviews and analysis with editors and reporters who are covering the major stories, exploring front page events and major ledes. The news analysis covers the way The Express Tribune examines a story, how we cover it and why.]]>
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			<title>Tribune Take: PPP still relying on the Bhutto name</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/312875/tribune-take-ppp-still-relying-on-the-bhutto-name</link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 11 20:04:02 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Zainab Imam and Gulraiz Khan of The Express Tribune speak on Zardari's address and what it means for the PPP.]]>
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				<![CDATA[In today’s episode of the Tribune Take we take a look at President Asif Ali Zardari’s address at Garhi Khuda Bux on former prime minister Benazir Bhutto’s fourth death anniversary.

Zardari, who had been away from the country on account of health problems, was flanked by senior Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leaders Aitzaz Ahsan and Makhdoom Amin Fahim among others on stage.

Zainab Imam and Gulraiz Khan, Senior Sub-editors at The Express Tribune, speak on the president’s address in this episode.

Zainab Imam says Zardari’s statement calling on people to put their trust in those who Benazir trusted gives the impression that the PPP still relies heavily on the Bhutto name, despite being in power for four years.

The lack of criticism against the opposition, Gulraiz Khan says, is not surprising as the political parties have decided to join forces against what they feel is the establishment’s drive against them.

Read Zainab Imam’s articles here.

Read Gulraiz Khan’s articles here.

Follow Zainab Imam on Twitter.

Follow Gulraiz Khan on Twitter.

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			<title>Tribune Take: PTI reaching all demographics</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/312255/tribune-take-pti-reaching-all-demographics</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 11 15:56:21 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[PTI's Karachi rally was diverse both along ethinic and economic lines.]]>
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				<![CDATA[In today’s episode of the Tribune Take we look at the people who showed up to the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) rally in Karachi.

Shaheryar Mirza, reporter for The Express Tribune, says unlike other political party rallies, he witnessed people from all walks of life come together, when a crowd of an estimated 200,000 people gathered near Mazar-e-Quaid in Karachi in support of Imran Khan.

According to Mirza many in the crowd were new to actively partaking in political rallies, saying they finally wanted to take their politics out of their drawing rooms.

Compared to other political rallies held in Karachi, Mirza comments PTI's rally was diverse both along ethnic and economic lines.

Read Shaheryar Mirza's articles here.

Follow Shaheryar Mirza on Twitter.

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The Take will feature in-depth interviews and analysis with editors and reporters who are covering the major stories, exploring front page events and major ledes. The news analysis covers the way The Express Tribune examines a story, how we cover it and why.]]>
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			<title>Tribune Take: Calling the call girls</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/311390/tribune-take-calling-the-call-girls</link>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 24 Dec 11 16:17:03 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[T-Magazine discusses the changing face of Heera Mandi and its impact on prostitution in Pakistan.]]>
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				<![CDATA[In today’s episode of the Tribune Take we look at 'The Flesh Trade' – T-Magazine’s cover story for this week.

Ameer Hamza Ahmed, sub-editor T-magazine, discusses the changing face of prostitution in Pakistan. He says that  when one talks about prostitution in Pakistan, the one instantly thinks about Heera Mandi - the notorious red light district of Lahore.

He says that the author, Ali Usman, tries to explain the changes that traditional red light district have undergone. The district, the kothas and gharanas have been replaced with DJs and guitar shops. However, Ahmed says prostitution still seems rampant, only with the environment turning seedier.

For a different perspective on the top story, this week's T-Magazine also carries interviews with a pimp, a male escort and an Azerbaijani call girl based in Karachi.

Read this week's T-Magazine articles here.

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The Take will feature in-depth interviews and analysis with editors and reporters who are covering the major stories, exploring front page events and major ledes. The news analysis covers the way The Express Tribune examines a story, how we cover it and why.]]>
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			<title>Tribune Take: Military has other options besides a coup</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/311054/tribune-take-military-has-other-options-besides-a-coup</link>
			<comments>https://tribune.com.pk/story/311054/tribune-take-military-has-other-options-besides-a-coup#comments</comments>
			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 11 17:20:17 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Irfan Ghauri says the military has other options for potentially toppling the current government.]]>
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				<![CDATA[In today’s episode of the Tribune Take we take a look at the latest spat between the civilian government and the military. In a reaction to Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani's statements in the National Assembly on Thursday, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has ruled out a military takeover in the country, describing rumours about a coup as misleading.

Irfan Ghauri, Senior Reporter-The Express Tribune Islamabad, says the miltary has other options besides a coup. One such option previously discussed was a Bangladesh style technocrat government.

While talking about ties of the military with politcal parties, Ghauri says there is a clear shift in policy of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) to have a cordial relationship with them.

Read Irfan Ghauri’s articles here.


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			<title>Tribune Take: Gilani's comments signify new rift between military, civilian govt</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/310443/tribune-take-gilanis-comments-signify-new-rift-between-military-civilian-govt</link>
			<comments>https://tribune.com.pk/story/310443/tribune-take-gilanis-comments-signify-new-rift-between-military-civilian-govt#comments</comments>
			<pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 11 17:21:46 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[PM Gilani's comments about Bin Laden demonstrates a growing rift between the civilian government and the military.]]>
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				<![CDATA[In today’s episode of the Tribune Take we take a look at Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani's comments in the National Assembly. Gilani’s comments point towards a new spat between the military and the government after the Memogate scandal.

Kamran Yousaf, Senior Reporter for The Express Tribune in Islamabad, says that Pakistan has a chequered history when it comes to power tussles between the two institutions.

He says that no one can tell what will happen as a result of this latest spat.

Gilani, while addressing the National Assembly, had said that the establishment would always remain answerable to the parliament.

Commenting on the May 2 raid in Abbottabad that killed al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, the premier had said: “I formed a commission to investigate how OBL [Osama bin Laden] was residing in Pakistan for six years.”

He said that people had begun asking him about the issuance of visas, but he wants to ask who issued the visa to Bin Laden, making an obvious link to the lax security measures at the Pak-Afghan border.

The prime minister had said, “There can’t be a state within the state; they [establishment] would always be answerable to the parliament… All institutions of the country are answerable to the parliament.”

Read Kamran Yousaf’s articles here.

Follow Kamran Yousaf on Twitter.

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			<title>Tribune Take: Pakistan cricket needs a succession plan for the captaincy</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/309868/tribune-take-pakistan-cricket-needs-a-succession-plan-for-the-captaincy</link>
			<comments>https://tribune.com.pk/story/309868/tribune-take-pakistan-cricket-needs-a-succession-plan-for-the-captaincy#comments</comments>
			<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 11 16:22:57 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Sports Editor Faras Ghani says the PCB needs to find a vice captain and groom someone for Misbah's retirement.]]>
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				<![CDATA[In today’s episode of the Tribune Take we look at the Pakistan cricket team’s exemplary performance against Bangladesh, the upcoming England series and Mohsin Khan's appointment as coach. 

Faras Ghani, Sports Editor The Express Tribune, says this win was a great way to end a very successful year for the team. Having not lost a single series this entire year, the team goes into the England series with confidence - even though England is the number one test cricket side.

However, Ghani points out with Misbahul Haq's success as a captian, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has yet to appoint a vice captain. With no one being groomed in the shadows for two-years down the line, the PCB might find itself in a tough spot soon.

Read Faras Ghani’s articles here.

Follow Faras Ghani on Twitter.

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			<title>Tribune Take: Nawaz Sharif's Karachi visit has little political significance</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/309427/tribune-take-nawaz-sharifs-karachi-visit-has-little-political-significance</link>
			<comments>https://tribune.com.pk/story/309427/tribune-take-nawaz-sharifs-karachi-visit-has-little-political-significance#comments</comments>
			<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 11 17:07:52 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[The PML-N chief focused on meeting business leaders to activate voters, secure financing for his election campaign.]]>
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				<![CDATA[In today’s episode of the Tribune Take we take a look at Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif's visit to Karachi.

Gibran Peshimam, News Editor – The Express Tribune, says that Sharif’s Karachi visit has little political significance as he has focused more on meeting business leaders. He says the business community plays a major role in financing election campaigns and activating the labour force in their Punjab based factories, and this is what Sharif is looking to do.

He says Sharif might feel that elections might happen sooner than possible, giving the impression that he knows something others do not.

Peshimam says Sharif's trip is not correlated with the planned Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) rally in Karachi on December 25, 2011. He says while the PML-N will have no electoral significance in Karachi, PTI may be able to pick some seats in Pakhtun dominated areas of the city.

Follow Gibran Peshimam on Twitter.

Read Gibran Peshimam’s articles here.

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			<title>Tribune Take: Emotions run high during Memogate hearing</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/308816/tribune-take-emotions-run-high-during-memogate-hearing</link>
			<comments>https://tribune.com.pk/story/308816/tribune-take-emotions-run-high-during-memogate-hearing#comments</comments>
			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 11 16:07:42 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Babar Awan's comments questioning court's jurisdiction angers the Supreme Court of Pakistan.]]>
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				<![CDATA[In today’s episode of the Tribune Take, we take a look at the latest from the Memogate proceedings at the Supreme Court of Pakistan in Islamabad.

Faisal Shakeel, reporter The Express Tribune Islamabad, says emotions were running high at the Supreme Court when Chief Justice (CJ) Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry questioned former Law Minister Babar Awan's comments during a press conference December 1, 2011.

Awan had alleged that the court had overstepped its jurisdiction by accepting a petition before the parliamentary committee concluded its investigations in the Memogate scandal.

Shakeel says it is very clear that there seems to be a rift between the judiciary and the executive branch of the government, which has been further highlighted after the court took notice of Awan's comments.

Read Faisal Shakeel’s articles here.

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			<title>Tribune Take: Documentary filmmaking in dangerous corners of the world</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/308010/tribune-take-documentary-film-making-leads-to-dangerous-corners-of-the-world</link>
			<comments>https://tribune.com.pk/story/308010/tribune-take-documentary-film-making-leads-to-dangerous-corners-of-the-world#comments</comments>
			<pubDate>Sat, 17 Dec 11 16:17:50 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Batool Zehra discus­ses interv­iews with severa­l docume­ntary film-makers on their pursui­t for the truth.]]>
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				<![CDATA[In today’s episode of the Tribune Take we look at 'Shot in the dark: a year of filming dangerously' – T-Magazine’s cover story for this week.

Batool Zehra, senior sub-editor for T-magazine, discusses this week's cover story which has interviews of several documentary film-makers about their pursuit of the truth, that sometimes takes them in to some of the world's most dangerous environments.

Zehra says one of the most interesting interviews was conducted by Fifi Haroon with producer Edward Watts of the controversial BBC documentary 'Secret Pakistan.'

Read Batool Zehra’s articles here.

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			<title>Tribune Take: Difficult for civilian govt to seek a military official's resignation</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/307614/tribune-take-difficult-for-civilian-govt-to-seek-a-military-officials-resignation</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 11 15:44:23 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Tensions run high between the civilian and military leadership as the Memogate scandal engulfs others.]]>
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				<![CDATA[In today’s episode of the Tribune Take we take a look at Mansoor Ijaz’s latest allegations, this time against Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief Lt General Ahmed Shuja Pasha.

Zia Khan, reporter The Express Tribune Islamabad, says tensions are running high between the civilian and military leadership. In a National Assembly session on Thursday a female parliamentarian demanded that Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief Lt General Ahmed Shuja Pasha should resign and face an inquiry based on the allegations that he had met some Arab leaders early this year to discuss a military coup in Pakistan.

Khan says that it is difficult for the civilian government to seek a military official's resignation, let alone asking the head of the ISI to resign and volunteer for an investigation.

Khan also says Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz's latest petition - asking the Supreme Court (SC) to summon Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK) Wajid Shamsul Hasan - is just an attempt to get political mileage out of the scandal.

Read Zia Khan’s articles here.

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			<title>Tribune Take: Memogate inquiry could end in a farce</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/307194/tribune-take-memogate-inquiry-could-end-in-a-farce</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 11 17:42:23 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Since article 6 can only be implemented by the parliament, it could render the Supreme Court inquiry ineffective.]]>
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				<![CDATA[In today’s episode of the Tribune Take we take a look at the various submissions to the Supreme Court in their inquiry of the memogate case. 

Muhammad Ziauddin, Executive Editor The Express Tribune, says even if the inquiry finds former ambassador Husain Haqqani guilty, article six of the constitution could only be implemented by the parliament, rendering the Supreme Court inquiry ineffective.

So far only four respondents – former Ambassador to United States (US) Husain Haqqani, Pakistani-American businessman Mansoor Ijaz, Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani and Director General Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) – Lt. General Shuja Pasha have submitted their replies to the Supreme Court.

Ziauddin also sheds light on the possible political motivations behind Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president Nawaz Sharif's submission of the petition. He says after accusations of being a 'friendly opposition' Sharif filed the pettion to take the media spotlight away from Pakistan Thereek-i-Insaf chairman Imran Khan.

Read Muhammad Ziauddin’s articles here.

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			<title>Tribune Take: Fertilizers don't kill people, people kill people</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/306642/tribune-take-fertilizers-dont-kill-people-people-kill-people</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 11 16:12:58 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Khurram Baig discusses conditions laid out by US lawmakers to curtail the flow of ammonium nitrate into Afghanistan.]]>
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				<![CDATA[In today’s episode of the Tribune Take, we take a look at the US Congressional panel's decision to freeze $700 million in aid to Pakistan in a measure that aims to stop the spread of IEDs in Afghanistan, raw material for which, US lawmakers say, is smuggled from Pakistan.

Khurram Baig, Business Editor The Express Tribune, says a potential cut of $700 million in military aid to Pakistan from the United States amounts to nearly 30% of military assistance given to Pakistan. He says this cut will impact Pakistani military budgets and a growing perception of worsening ties between the two nations could further hurt the country in terms of investment as well.

Baig discusses the conditions laid out by US lawmakers to curtail the flow of ammonium nitrate, a common fertilizer produced in Pakistan. He says that this issue is about strengthening border security to control the flow of this fertilizer to Afghanistan and not about stopping the production of the product.

He says the fertilizer is essential to the country because Pakistan's economy is largely dependant on its agricultural sector.

Read Khurram Baig's articles here.

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			<title>Tribune Take: Suspension of US aid, a case of bad timing</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 11 16:12:22 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[US freeze on $700mln in aid to Pakistan is ill timed and will be perceived to be linked to the NATO attacks.]]>
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				<![CDATA[In today’s episode of the Tribune Take we take a look at the latest freeze imposed by US lawmakers of $700 million in aid to Pakistan until it offers to help the fight against improvised explosive devices in the region. 

Huma Imtiaz, The Express Tribune‘s correspondent based in Washington DC discusses the conditions set in the bill and says it is a case of bad timing. She says the National Defence Act was being debated since early November. The Senate committee has asked Pakistan to curb the flow of ammonium nitrate across the border to Afghanistan. Commonly known as fertiliser, it is also a base component for IEDs, and the leading cause of US and Afghan casualties.

Imtiaz says this freeze will be perceived both in Pakistan and in the United States as another step in worsening relations between the two allies after the November attack by North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato) helicopters that killed at least 24 soldiers. 

Read Huma Imtiaz’s articles here.

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			<title>Tribune Take: PML-N's past might haunt the party in Sindh</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 11 16:13:18 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[PML-N's historic backing of projects like Kalabagh damn will make it hard to win votes in Sindh, says Tunio.]]>
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				<![CDATA[In today’s episode of the Tribune Take we take a look at Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif's latest rally in Sindh.

Hafeez Tunio, reporter The Express Tribune, says the PML-N is trying to change the perception that it is only a Punjab-centric political party by campaigning in Sindh as well.

At the rally in Larkana, the party chief said if he comes to power the first thing he will do is to arrest Benazir Bhutto’s killers. Rebuking the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Nawaz said that four years have passed since Benazir’s murder but her own party’s government has failed to arrest the killers.

Tunio says even with such rhetoric votes are going to be very hard to come by for the PML-N. He says since the PML-N has a history of backing mega-projects such as the Kalabagh dam, which are perceived to be anti-Sindh, Sharif will have a tough time winning seats from Sindh.

Read Hafeez Tunio’s articles here.

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Correction: Kalabagh dam was spelled incorrectly in an earlier version of this article. The correction has been made.]]>
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			<title>Tribune Take: Solar power, a viable alternate for Pakistan?</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 10 Dec 11 16:17:35 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[This week's T-magazine discusses alternative energy solutions like solar power, could it be viable for Pakistan?]]>
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				<![CDATA[In today’s episode of the Tribune Take we look at ‘Empire of the sun’ - T-Magazine’s cover story for this week.

Ameer Hamza Ahmed, sub-editor T-magazine, discusses the viability of switching over from a traditional power grid to solar energy. Ahmed says that even though many in Pakistan have been disappointed with solar power in the past, people have started considering switching over after the availability of better quality solar panels and increasing power cuts across the country.

He points out that even though the benefits of being completely self-reliant with generating your own power can be great, the costs of such an endeavour are also very steep. Ahmed says that setting up a solar power system is a large investment for an individual, but also adds that Pakistan gets up to 10 to 12 hours of sunlight daily and this can help produce ample energy to run a household and help limit power bills.

Read Ameer Hamza Ahmed’s articles here.

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