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Power protesters go on rampage
* Thousands take to streets across Punjab

* Offices and residences of politicians attacked; WAPDA offices ransacked, several vehicles torched

By Tariq Farid


LAHORE: Extremely irked by the prolonged and unscheduled load shedding, people across Punjab were compelled to take to the streets on Thursday in simmering anger against... Full Story
Punjab CM joins protest
PML-Q threatens to quit coalition
Zardari steps in to resolve crisis
US Congress committee tightens screws on Pakistan
Mehran Bank scandal: SC seeks Durrani’s reply over Beg’s statement
ICRC suspends work in Pakistan
Pakistan, UK set out trade roadmap

National
Special committee formed to examine devolution process
APCC sets National Development Outlay at Rs 825bn for 2012-13
NA committee rejects increase in Hajj expenses
SC grants another extension to memo commission
Syria suicide bombers kill 55; ceasefire in tatters
Ex-member of peace body killed; 5 injured in Tank
Pakistan tests nuclear-capable ballistic missile
President confirms 3 BHC, 5 LHC judges
Gilani says Pakistan not ‘complicit’ in sheltering Osama
Participants stress need for proper implementation of laws
‘SC verdict aimed to disgrace political leadership’
‘Nawaz, Mumtaz cannot dent PPP’
Dual nationality case: Malik ordered to produce certificate of renouncing UK citizenship
SC seeks report on pay raise, regular jobs for LHWs
Lawyers urged to observe May 12 as black day
May 12 gathering a warning to undemocratic mindset: Marri
Seminar highlights plight of tribal people
PML-F, PPP vow to strengthen democracy together
NA speaker meets Sindh CM
Tribesmen regret continuous power outage in Landikotal
100 English scholarships for Mansehra students
Cop killed in Quetta blast
Girl killed, 4 injured in gas cylinder blast
Three shot dead in Quetta
Ailing Asfandyar cancels political activities
Indian SC allows Dr Chishti to visit Pakistan
Three shot dead as violence continues in Karachi
5, including Chakra Goth accused, nabbed
US drone kills 8 Qaeda terrorists in Yemen
US spy chief orders inquiry into leaks over Qaeda plot
4 killed in Afghan suicide attack

Islamabad
Pindi hit hard by water shortage
CDA says it is working hard to preserve natural environment
– vows to transform capital into model metropolis
QAU students threaten protests if colleagues not reinstated
Women commuters feel pushed off seats
Citizens commend launching of CNG bus service in Rawalpindi
City marks Manto’s 100th birth anniversary today
AIOU to set up info desk to help students in research
Cartoon illustrations show old culture of Lahore
Kyrgyz Cultural Corner opens at Lok Virsa
Rise of the dead

    Editorial
EDITORIAL: Another political gimmick
ANALYSIS: The cultural noose called the necktie — Ajaz Ashraf
VIEW: When the saviours are savaged — Shahab Usto
VIEW: The radical and western women — Syed Kamran Hashmi
COMMENT: Walking a mile in their shoes — Hina Hafeezullah Ishaq
VIEW: The cannibal king and the awaited hero — I — Gulmina Bilal Ahmad
LETTERS:
KHALID’S CARTOON

Karachi
‘May 12 gathering a warning to undemocratic mindset’
Sindh chief minister meets Pir Pagara
NA speaker calls on Sindh CM
‘PBC and SCBA have lost mandate of lawyers majority’
Over 50 victim families still awaiting May 12 carnage justice
PPSA continues token hunger strike
SBCA sacks four ‘negligent’ officials
‘Nawaz and Mumtaz can’t dent PPP’
Job fair held at KU
Three shot dead as violence continues in metropolis
Five, including man involved in Chakra Goth incident, nabbed
Moot on research-oriented education, training tomorrow
Alleged bandit killed, other arrested in encounter
Mashhad city Mayor in Karachi on two-day visit
SSUET to hold get together of grand parents

Lahore
Power-starved citizens take to streets
Patients moan as hospitals face outages
IJT activists attack, injure two senior teachers
Clinical psychologists demand recognition
Crime can only be eliminated through aggressive policing: IG
Lawyers to take out rally in support of PPP leadership
Govt schools to make provision for early childhood education

Business
First 10 months of fiscal year 2011-12
Bader for enhancing trade ties with Czech Republic
SECP facilitates Hajj, Umrah operators
First 10 months of FY12: Workers’ remittances rose over 20pc to $10.88bn
Forex reserves drop to $16.416 billion
TDAP to increase trade activities in Tajikistan
Pakistan economy to grow by 4pc in 2012: UN ESCAP report
Emirates Group announces profit
NA body suggests measures to check corruption in OGRA
SECP to support insurance reforms
Fine lint remains in strong demand at cotton market
ICCI concerned over growing electricity outage
Pakistan, Iran to introduce banking channel for currency swap
PAC displeased over non-pursuance of cases in courts
Australia’s assistance to increase by nearly A$100m in 2012-13
Electricity can be generated at Rs 3/unit: Dr Samar
Urea price fall takes toll on KSE; index 193 pts down
ISE sheds 35 points
European scrips clamber off 4-mth lows
Dollar strengthens vs rupee
Euro bounces from multi-month lows as fears abate
Indian chips fall; RBI measures fail to lift
Futures rise in rebound from earlier losses
Asian markets mixed on Greek uncertainty
US jobless claims fall, trade gap widens
S Korea cbank holds rates as growth eases
China central bank warns of inflation risk
Gold steadies as euro lifts from 3-1/2 month low
Inflation-wary BoE switches off money press
More pain in Greece as unemployment hits record
Oil eases to around $113 on weak Chinese data
UAE’s effort to liberalise economy may disappoint

Region
China warns Philippines over South China sea
China moves Mongolian dissident to ‘luxury resort’
China suicide bomber kills two in protest
BJP rejects Pranab Mukherjee, backs Abdul Kalam for president
Taiwan opposition urges medical parole for ex-president
India probes charges of violations by drugs regulator
New hopes for Myanmar peace talks: experts

Briefs
BUSINESS PERISCOPE: First Int’l Islamic Finance Expo, moot from May 18
Schneider among world’s 100 most ethical firms
Coca-Cola boosts support for CARE Foundation
Small traders demand 30pc cut in fuel tariff
SCC12 conference concludes

Foreign
Turkey debates new charter, change to presidential system
Turkish generals put in custody in widening 1997 coup probe
Fugitive Iraqi VP Hashemi’s trial postponed again
Sudan, South at odds over talks after fighting
Hunger strikers close to deal with Israel
Sarkozy may face legal queries after immunity expires
Egypt reshuffles cabinet to placate parliament
Kuwait MP barred from parliament for spitting
Scepticism the main challenge in Algeria election

    Sport
Tennis: Williams progresses, Nadal stunned at Madrid Masters
Golf: Eight share lead in Seoul
Athletics: Jamaica’s Blake captures Cayman 100 metres
Boxing: Amir rematch with Peterson cancelled
Qatari female teen to break barriers at Olympics 2102
London torch lit in Ancient Olympia
Football: Superb Falcao helps Atletico Madrid claim Europa League title
Misbah to lead national squad in ODI and Test series
Johnson, Cummins in Australian ODI squad
West Indies rest Sammy for Lions clash
Richardson set to be new ICC chief executive
PCB seeks to sort out scheduling problems with SLC
Indian Premier League: Warner ton buries Deccan Chargers
Sirajuddin Memorial Hockey from Saturday
Stadiums stand empty in isolated Pakistan

Infotainment
SPCA on the ball to rescue barn owl
More interest shown in Queen’s dogs
Heartbroken man gives away holiday
Why canines yawn after their ‘dog-tired’ owners
Man stops wife from voting; she hits him with SUV
Lottery pair almost changed numbers
9-yr-old beggar with birthmark that looks like Afghanistan
Kate Middleton wears daring dress for night out
An employee poses with a ruby camellia brooch
Priyanka urges fans to watch ‘Ishaqzaade’
Asin learns to waltz!
Rihanna posts picture of drip-attached arm
Proud of you, Dilip Kumar tells Aamir
Aishwarya to attend Cannes this year
I didn’t feel intimidated by Bipasha: Esha Gupta
Salman, SRK to get naughty with Karan Johar
Vidal Sassoon dead at 84
Book Talk: Sissy Spacek on a 'fulfilling' career
Bollywood actress Chitrangada Singh smiles
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