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Arizona prison teacher raped by inmate

Arizona prison teacher raped by inmate

An Arizona prison teacher who was brutally raped by an inmate is at the center of a legal controversy in which the state is accused of tryin...

Shreya Ghoshal ties the knot with longtime boyfriend Shiladitya

<a href="http://tribune.com.pk/story/833918/shreya-ghoshal-ties-the-knot-with-longtime-boyfriend-shiladitya/"> 				<img alt="" height="120" src="http://i1.tribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/833918-ghoshal-1423199529-735-160x120.jpg" width="160" /> 			</a> 			Indian playback singer Shreya Ghoshal tied the knot with her longtime boyfriend Shiladitya in a traditional wedding on Thursday. Shreya shared the news on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/shreyaghoshal/photos/a.10152074044476484.1073741825.11541726483/10153056510791484/?type=1&comment_id=10153056610086484&ref=notif&notif_t=comment_mention" target="_blank">her Facebook page</a> where she posted, “Married the love of my life yesterday night (5th feb) in a beautiful bengali traditional wedding in presence of our families and closest friends. Shiladitya and I both seek your good wishes in this exciting new phase of our lives.” Shreya, who began her Bollywood playback singing career with Devdas, is now an established leading female playback singer in Indian cinema. Congratulations to one of India’s best singers.

Shreya Ghoshal ties the knot with longtime boyfriend Shiladitya

Indian playback singer Shreya Ghoshal tied the knot with her longtime boyfriend Shiladitya in a traditional wedding on...

Hubble captures triple solar eclipse on Jupiter

Hubble captures triple solar eclipse on Jupiter

Snow Festival turns to the dark side

Snow Festival turns to the dark side

John Legend boycotts hotel over Sharia law

John Legend boycotts hotel over Sharia law

R&B star joins Hollywood boycott against Brunei-owned Beverly Hills Hotel.

Grand mufti: ISIS ‘far from Islam’

Grand mufti: ISIS ‘far from Islam’

The actions of the Islamic State are anything but Islamic, and Muslims must battle extremism to maintain the religion's message of mercy...

Appointment of superior judges: Bars oppose unchecked powers to MPs panel

<a href="http://tribune.com.pk/story/833863/appointment-of-superior-judges-bars-oppose-unchecked-powers-to-mps-panel/"> 				<img alt="" height="120" src="http://i1.tribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/833863-afeab-1423194520-327-160x120.jpg" width="160" /> 			</a> 			<div>ISLAMABAD:  The superior bars have expressed reservations over the proposal aimed at granting unchecked powers to the Parliamentary Committee for Judges’ Appointments. </div> After the establishment of military courts through 21st Amendment, the Parliamentary Committee on Judges’ Appointments has proposed another constitutional amendment to change the present procedure of judges’ appointments, which is seen as another setback for the superior judiciary. The top parliamentary body, which approves the nomination regarding the appointment of superior courts’ judges, has recommended the government to introduce the 22nd Amendment, wherein it is proposed that the decision of parliamentary committee will not be challenged in any court of law. However, the superior bars have expressed reservation over this proposal. Talking to The Express Tribune, lawyer Hamid Khan strongly opposed the proposed Amendment and termed it as ‘useless’. “The appointment of judges will get politicised if unchecked powers are assigned to the parliamentary committee.” He also objected to the formation of a committee to initiate the names for the appointment of high court judges. Pakistan Bar Council Vice Chairman Azam Nazir believes that the committee’s powers were encroached by the superior judiciary as it became ineffective; therefore, 22nd Amendment is the reaction of parliament. He criticised the superior judiciary for not amending the Judicial Commission’s rules on the demand of lawyers. “I personally believe politicians and judges should sit together for the appointment of judges as it happens in the United States and European countries,” said Tarar, adding that the supremacy of parliament cannot be overlooked. Supreme Court Bar Association president Fazl-e-Haq Abbasi expressed reservation over the parliamentary committee’s proposal and said the Supreme Court has the power to review the decision of every institution as the supervisory jurisdiction of the apex court cannot be abolished. Yasin Azad, PBC’s representative in JCP, also opposed the proposed amendment and said that the present system of judges’ appointment is strengthening gradually; therefore, it should be allowed to continue. Former SCBA president Kamran Murtaza said presently, the commission’s role is dominant in the judges’ appointment but this proposed amendment will give unchecked powers to parliamentary committee, adding that there should be a balance between both bodies in the process of judges’ appointment. Since August 2013, a three-member sub-committee headed by Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Senator Farooq H Naek was consulting with bar representatives and retired judges to bring changes in the process of judges appointment. Published in The Express Tribune, February 6th, 2015.

Appointment of superior judges: Bars oppose unchecked powers to MPs panel

ISLAMABAD: The superior bars have expressed reservations over the proposal aimed at granting unchecked powers to the ...

Twins infiltrate Mexican cartel

Twins infiltrate Mexican cartel

CNN's Rafael Romo reports on two former drug trafficking brothers who turned government informants to infiltrate a powerful Mexican drug...

Brian Williams’ bad day

Brian Williams’ bad day

Having a bad day? Leave it to Twitter to make it worse.

Is Bode Miller’s career over?

Is Bode Miller’s career over?

Skier undergoes surgery after World Championships crash.

Teams announced for Quaid-e-Azam Gold Cup

<a href="http://tribune.com.pk/story/833562/teams-announced-for-quaid-e-azam-gold-cup/"> 				<img alt="" height="120" src="http://i1.tribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/833562-Hockey-1423168830-695-160x120.JPG" width="160" /> 			</a> 			KARACHI: The 10 participating teams of the Quaid-e-Azam <a id="_GPLITA_0"></a>Gold<img alt="" /> Cup hockey tournament, being held at the Pakistan Customs sports complex from February 7-15, have been announced by event director Hanif Khan. The teams that will take part are Pak Customs, PIA, NBP, SSGC, Railways, Police, Army, Pakistan Steel Mills, Sindh and Punjab, divided into three pools. Over the nine-day period, the tournament will hold 23 matches; the group stages will be played from February 7-12 while the semi-finals and final will be played on February 13 and February 15 respectively. Pakistan Customs’ Chief Collector Tariq Huda said that this event was first organised in 1955 and since then has been held only four times, with the last one being staged in 2010. He vowed that Pakistan Customs would make sure the Quaid-e-Azm <a id="_GPLITA_1"></a>Gold<img alt="" /> Cup is held on a regular basis. Published in The Express Tribune, February 6th, 2015. Like <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EtribuneSports">Sports on Facebook</a>, follow <a href="https://twitter.com/ETribuneSports">@ETribuneSports</a> on Twitter to stay informed and join in the conversation.

Teams announced for Quaid-e-Azam Gold Cup

KARACHI: The 10 participating teams of the Quaid-e-Azam Gold Cup hockey tournament, being held at the Pakistan Custo...

Aaron Hernandez jury’s field trip (Opinion)

Aaron Hernandez jury’s field trip (Opinion)

Making a return: Clarke continues to prove fitness

<a href="http://tribune.com.pk/story/833586/making-a-return-clarke-continues-to-prove-fitness/"> 				<img alt="" height="120" src="http://i1.tribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/833586-MichaelClarkeAFP-1423167473-705-160x120.jpg" width="160" /> 			</a> 			BRISBANE: Australia captain Michael Clarke continued his push to prove his fitness ahead of the cricket World Cup by bowling two overs and making a handy 34 in a warm-up match against Bangladesh yesterday. The 33-year-old has until Australia’s second match of the tournament, against Bangladesh on Feb 21, to prove his fitness after undergoing surgery on a torn hamstring. He played a club game in Sydney at the weekend and then turned out for the Cricket Australia XI against the Bangladeshis at Allan Border Field in Brisbane. Clarke had expected to play just a limited part in the game, but bowled two overs of left-arm spin and fielded in the slips and on the boundary. His hamstring was well tested as he took a low catch in the slips to dismiss Bangladesh captain Shakibal Hasan and spent two hours in total on the field. He also returned to bat and made 34 from 36 balls, including six fours, and looked in no discomfort. “In my opinion, there’s still a gap between where I am now and playing an ODI for Australia,” Clarke, who will head to Adelaide today to join the rest of the Australian squad, told reporters. “But the fortunate thing is I’ve got plenty of time to close that gap. I’m trying to get fit and healthy as soon as possible, and then the experts will make those decisions.” Published in The Express Tribune, February 6th, 2015. Like <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EtribuneSports">Sports on Facebook</a>, follow <a href="https://twitter.com/ETribuneSports">@ETribuneSports</a> on Twitter to stay informed and join in the conversation.

Making a return: Clarke continues to prove fitness

BRISBANE: Australia captain Michael Clarke continued his push to prove his fitness ahead of the cricket World Cup by ...

Bowling alley murder remains mystery

Bowling alley murder remains mystery

On an early February morning almost 25 years ago, a bleeding 12-year-old Melissa Repass somehow summoned the courage and wherewithal to call...

Honoured: PML-N leader gets Japanese award

<a href="http://tribune.com.pk/story/833709/honoured-pml-n-leader-gets-japanese-award/"> 				<img alt="" height="120" src="http://i1.tribune.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/833709-Newsinbriefx-1423172549-895-160x120.JPG" width="160" /> 			</a> 			<div>LAHORE:  The Government of Japan conferred a Japan National Award to politician Muhammad Mehdi on Wednesday in recognition of his services to extend political and cultural cooperation between Pakistan and Japan. </div> An event in this regard was organised at the residence of the Ambassador of Japan. Mehdi is a Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz stalwart. Speaking at the event, Mehdi said he felt honoured to have received the award. He said Pakistan and Japan had been on the same page during the Korean War and Cold War. “The laborious efforts and determination of the citizens of Japan had helped it rise and become a modern industrial nation,” he said. Japanese Ambassador Hiroshi Inomata said that Muhammad Mehdi was most deserving of the honour. Published in The Express Tribune, February 6th, 2015.

Honoured: PML-N leader gets Japanese award

LAHORE: The Government of Japan conferred a Japan National Award to politician Muhammad Mehdi on Wednesday in recogni...