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Online Zeitgeist
A recap of all the major debates and news events that affected Pakistan and The Express Tribune’s online readers.
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Readership: The journey so far
Choosing a newspaper is like choosing a lifestyle – something you have to adopt and adapt to.
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Sitcom stars: Islamabad has its own Brady Bunch
If there is one thing this newspaper has done, is has made us feel like one.
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Changing rooms
The idea behind Tribune was not to replicate the competition but to be different.
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Best of Magazine
A round up of some of the best work featured in the Sunday Magazine.
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Target killings : MQM-H 2nd in command gunned down at Tariq Road
Men were returning from a meeting in jail with Afaq Ahmed, whose lawyer was killed in March 2010.
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Flashback: The ‘ishtehar chahiye’ concept has been replaced with ‘partners’
It was a challenge for the Express sales team to compete with the giants.
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Boxing: Campbell declared best boxer
Britain’s Campbell was named best boxer at the 15-nation Gee Bee tournament in Helsinki after winning the 56kg final.
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Cycling: Van Summeren wins Paris-Roubaix
Van Summeren completed the 258km-long course in six hours seven minutes and 28 seconds.
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Formula One: McLaren to test new parts for China
McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh has said that the team will be testing new parts during practice.
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Football: Ibrahimovic apologises for red card
Ibrahimovic had only just returned from a two-game ban for striking Bari’s Marco Rossi in the ribs.
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Tennis: Sweeting beats Nishikori for clay title
He sealed the win when the Japanese’ forehand went wide.
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Football: Valencia trounce Villarreal
Roberto Soldado gave Valencia an early lead.
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Swimming: Mellouli, Cielo deny Phelps
Brazil’s Cielo, the world record-holder and world champion, held off Phelps in the 100m freestyle.
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Tennis: Clijsters doubtful for French Open
Clijsters had announced last week she would be on the sidelines for between four and six weeks.
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Women cricketers aiming for optimum fitness
Captain looks forward to new season and series in Sri Lanka.
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After the breaking news, stories that put us back together again
19 girls, one car and other feel-good stories keep The Express Tribune vibrant in dark times.
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The year in news
The Express Tribune captures Pakistan from militancy to WikiLeaks, the Karachi Literature Festival to the floods...
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Auction: Actor’s possessions to be sold
Elizabeth Taylor’s renowned collection of jewellery, works of art, clothing and memorabilia will be sold at auctions.
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Successful: Critters rule world box office
Rio soared at the international box office, earning about $55 million in its opening weekend.
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Excluded: Priyanka Chopra not a part of Dostana 2
Actor Priyanka Chopra has shot down reports that she will be starring in the sequel to 2008 hit Dostana.
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Maternal Recognition: Halle Berry named hottest mum
Actor Halle Berry has been voted the hottest mother in Hollywood.
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Hopeful: ‘Beautiful’ named inspirational song
Singer Christina Aguilera’s “Beautiful” has been voted as the most empowering pop song of the last decade.
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Centre Stage: Ricky Martin performs in Miami
The crowd accompanied Martin in singing his well-known hits like “Maria”.
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Little Wonder: Afridi's youngest fan
Five-year-old Mustafa Gill turned an otherwise gloomy semi-final ending into a celebration.
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PM orders committee be formed for improving service structure of doctors
PM Gilani also assured the house that all contract doctors will be regularized.
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JF-17 fighter jets inducted in 26th Squadron of PAF
Pakistan's JF-17 Thunder Jet fighters have been designed in collaboration with China.
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ZA Bhutto case: Law Ministry requests LHC for recordings
Ministry puts forward the request to study the case thoroughly.
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India frees 39 Pakistani prisoners
The Pakistanis were escorted to Wagha Border from where they left for home.
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Documenting Pakistan
Can a Western-made documentary on Pakistan avoid the standard cliches?
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Chit chat in Hong Kong
Hong Kong can prove to be quite a challenge for us desi folk who have a built-in love for casual chit-chat.
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From Mardan to the Canadian Senate: One woman’s story
Pakistani community is certainly making a mark on Canada, says Senator Salma Ataullahjan.
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Pakistan to release 89 Indian prisoners
Pakistan decides to release prisoners as 39 Pakistani fishermen, released by India, arrive at the Wagah border.
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ISI chief visits Washington in patch-up trip
Lieutenant-general Ahmad Shuja Pasha's visit comes days after the government extended his tenure for the second time.
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Lahore railway station: Steam engine runs for anniversary
Pakistan Railways (PR) ran a steam engine train to Wagha Railway Station on Saturday.
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Development: Book on social change launched
Pakistan must make social, scientific and economic advances or risk being consigned to “the dustbin of history”.
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Short circuit: Woman killed, 2 injured in fire
Forty-year-old woman dies and her children severely injured in a fire.
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Scouts rally: 4-day protest by Education Dept
All arrangements have been completed to hold a four-day scouts peace rally.
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Handled with care: ‘Bomber’ treated at Nishtar Hospital
Alleged suicide bomber Omer Fidai was brought to Nishtar Hospital.
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Suicide: Banker jumps in front of train
A banker commits suicide by jumping in front of a Karachi-bound train.
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Averting natural disasters: Pakistan to lay seismic network
Pakistan undertakes an ambitious programme to lay a network of seismic centres across the country.
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Second power plant complete: Reports
Pakistan has completed the construction of a second nuclear power plant.
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Quran desecration: Frenchman to go on trial today
Frenchman to go on trial for inciting racial hatred after posting internet video of himself burning the Holy Quran.
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Welcome MQM in Punjab: Firdous
Awan says on MQM should be welcomed in Punjab for playing a role in national mainstream politics.
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Marketing Messages: Saiful Azam Khan
As a senior member of this group I feel indebted to all those who did their best to help achieve this success.
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Marketing Messages: Shirmeen Khurram
The Express Tribune has been a challenge and has been a learning phase for me and my team.
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Marketing Messages: Muneer Hussain
Forget the word “clutter” or having aches while trying to find your favourite section.
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Marketing Messages: Aijazul Haq
We were sure that no mission is impossible in journalism if truth is one’s sword.
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Letter writing competition: Harnessing communicative skills
Entries for Letter Writing Competition 2011 of the Pakistan Post would be received until April 15 across the country.
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Cas tennis championship: Rain delays most games
If the rain continues on Monday, the matches would be shifted to the hard courts of Qayyum Sports Complex.