Sajjad Hussain &Amp; M Zulquernain

Stories by Sajjad Hussain &Amp; M Zulquernain

Panama Papers: Imran Khan submits evidence against Nawaz Sharif family

Panama Papers: Imran Khan submits evidence against Nawaz Sharif family

Rediff.com   14 Nov 2016

Khan, the chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf submitted the documents containing details of alleged bank accounts held by the Sharif family and loan write-off schemes.

Pak welcomes Trump's offer to mediate in Kashmir issue

Pak welcomes Trump's offer to mediate in Kashmir issue

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2016

The 70-year-old real estate tycoon had last month described tensions between India and Pakistan as a "very, very hot tinderbox" and offered to be "the mediator or arbitrator" if it was necessary and if the two countries wanted him to, following which the Foreign Office had welcomed such an offer.

Amid reports of civilian-army rift, Sharif's aides meet Pak army chief

Amid reports of civilian-army rift, Sharif's aides meet Pak army chief

Rediff.com   28 Oct 2016

Sharif's younger brother and Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan and Finance Minister Ishaq Dar met army chief on Thursday evening.

Espionage charges against our official false and unsubstantiated: Pak

Espionage charges against our official false and unsubstantiated: Pak

Rediff.com   27 Oct 2016

Pakistan on Thursday deplored India declaring its high commission staffer in New Delhi as persona non grata for espionage activities, terming charges against the diplomatic official as "false and unsubstantiated".

Pak warns of action if India breaches Indus Water Treaty

Pak warns of action if India breaches Indus Water Treaty

Rediff.com   20 Oct 2016

Pak warned of "appropriate action" if India violates the Indus Water Treaty and said it is closely monitoring the situation, amid reports that New Delhi may revisit the key water sharing accord.

Plea in Islamabad HC to make Gen Raheel Sharif Field Marshal

Plea in Islamabad HC to make Gen Raheel Sharif Field Marshal

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2016

Gen Sharif had earlier promised to bow out at the end of his term in November this year.

Pakistan ready for talks if India serious about Kashmir, says Sharif

Pakistan ready for talks if India serious about Kashmir, says Sharif

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2016

"Kashmir was main cause of unrest in the region and India must show seriousness for resolution of the issue and honour its commitment under United Nations Security Council Resolutions," Sharif was quoted as saying by Associated Press of Pakistan.

Pak withdraws travel ban on journalist after criticism

Pak withdraws travel ban on journalist after criticism

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2016

Almedia's name was put on the Exit Control List this week after he reported about a verbal clash between the military and the government.

Week after surgical strikes, Pakistani army chief visits LoC

Week after surgical strikes, Pakistani army chief visits LoC

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2016

The Pakistan Army said in a statement that Sharif visited the Haji Pir sector and interacted with troops deployed there.

Pakistan calls death of minor Kashmiri boy 'state terrorism'

Pakistan calls death of minor Kashmiri boy 'state terrorism'

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2016

Condoling the death of Junaid Akhnoon, Pakistan's foreign office claimed the incident was part of "continued Indian atrocities" in Kashmir. "The cold-blooded murder is the worst example of state terrorism of the Indian government and is indeed deplorable," it said in a press release.

ISI chief likely to be replaced soon: Pak media

ISI chief likely to be replaced soon: Pak media

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2016

The corps commander of Karachi, Lt Gen Naveed Mukhtar, is most likely to the new chief.

Kashmir not an integral part of India: Pak Parliament

Kashmir not an integral part of India: Pak Parliament

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2016

The resolution expressed concerns over the detention of Hurriyat leaders and human rights activists and urged the Indian government to release them.

Sharif to Modi: Can't fight poverty by driving tanks on farmlands'

Sharif to Modi: Can't fight poverty by driving tanks on farmlands'

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2016

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday hit back at his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, saying poverty cannot be eradicated by "driving tanks on farmlands" and once again needled India by calling Hizbul commander Burhan Wani the "valiant son of Kashmir".

Won't be cowed down by India's 'aggressive posturing': Pakistan

Won't be cowed down by India's 'aggressive posturing': Pakistan

Rediff.com   4 Oct 2016

Asserting that it cannot be cowed down by "hollow rhetoric" and "aggressive posturing", Pakistan on Tuesday said its armed forces are fully capable of thwarting any threat to its sovereignty and territorial integrity, amid escalating tensions with India after the Uri terror attack.

Pak opposition stands with Sharif against 'aggressor' India

Pak opposition stands with Sharif against 'aggressor' India

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2016

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif riefs Opposition on LoC after India's surgical strikes

Pakistan postpones SAARC summit; slams India for derailing it

Pakistan postpones SAARC summit; slams India for derailing it

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2016

It alleged that the decision by India to 'derail the summit' effectively 'contradicts' Prime Minister Narendra Modi's own call to fight against poverty in the region.

India's claim of surgical strike 'fabrication of truth', says Pakistan army

India's claim of surgical strike 'fabrication of truth', says Pakistan army

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2016

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif strongly condemned the "unprovoked and naked aggression" by India along the LoC.

Closely watching Indian border, fully prepared to respond: Pak Army

Closely watching Indian border, fully prepared to respond: Pak Army

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2016

"We are closely monitoring the developments on the eastern border and we are fully prepared to respond," military spokesman Lt Gen Asim Saleem Bajwa said

Uri attack could be 'reaction' to situation in Kashmir: Sharif

Uri attack could be 'reaction' to situation in Kashmir: Sharif

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2016

Sharif said that India hastily blamed Pakistan without any investigation. He said India behaved in an "irresponsible way" when it blamed Pakistan "without any evidence".

Russia snubs India, sends troops for drills with Pakistan

Russia snubs India, sends troops for drills with Pakistan

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2016

In an apparent snub to India, a Russian ground forces contingent on Friday arrived in Pakistan to participate in the first-ever joint military exercises starting from Saturday.