Sajjad Hussain And M Zulqernain

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2 Indian High Commission staffers released by Pak police

2 Indian High Commission staffers released by Pak police

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2020

A BMW car hit a pedestrian who was walking on the city's Embassy Road at around 8am and attempted to flee, Geo News reported quoting some eyewitnesses.

Former Pak PM Yusuf Raza Gilani tests positive for COVID-19

Former Pak PM Yusuf Raza Gilani tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2020

Gilani, 67, tested positive after attending a hearing of the National Accountability Bureau in a corruption case.

Pak PM tests negative for COVID-19; cases cross 10,000 mark

Pak PM tests negative for COVID-19; cases cross 10,000 mark

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2020

Khan, 67, agreed for the test after Faisal Edhi, the son of late philanthropist Abdul Sattar Edhi and chairman of the Edhi Foundation, who met him last week tested positive for the coronavirus.

Pak PM to get tested for COVID-19, says aide

Pak PM to get tested for COVID-19, says aide

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2020

A well-known philanthropist was tested positive for the COVID-19, days after meeting the Pakistan prime minister.

COVID-19: Pak SC asks govt to sack top health advisor

COVID-19: Pak SC asks govt to sack top health advisor

Rediff.com   13 Apr 2020

During a hearing on a suo motu case on the coronavirus crisis in Pakistan, a five-member bench of the apex court observed that PM Khan's Cabinet has become ineffective in the fight against the pandemic. The bench questioned the integrity of Dr Mirza in tackling the COVID-19 crisis and the transparency of his work done.

Pak's coronavirus cases reach 4,601; death toll at 66

Pak's coronavirus cases reach 4,601; death toll at 66

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2020

The total tally of COVID-19 patients in the largest province of Punjab was 2,270, Sindh 1,128, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa 620, Balochistan 219, Gilgit-Baltistan 215, Islamabad 107 and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir 33.

COVID: Pak bars international flights as cases up to 625

COVID: Pak bars international flights as cases up to 625

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2020

The worst-affected Sindh province reported 90 new coronavirus cases, taking the provincial tally to 357. The new cases have been detected in pilgrims who returned from Iran and have been quarantined in Sukkur, according to a spokesperson for the Sindh health department.

Coronavirus cases rise to 212 in Pakistan

Coronavirus cases rise to 212 in Pakistan

Rediff.com   17 Mar 2020

The Sindh province is the worst-hit with 172 cases, followed by 15 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 10 in Balochistan, 8 in Punjab, 5 in Gilgit-Baltistan and 2 in Islamabad, officials said.

Coronavirus cases in Pakistan surge to 183

Coronavirus cases in Pakistan surge to 183

Rediff.com   17 Mar 2020

The "exponential increase is largely due to the recent inflow of people brought in from Taftan after a purported quarantine".

Pak to join SAARC video conference on coronavirus called by Modi

Pak to join SAARC video conference on coronavirus called by Modi

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2020

'We have communicated that SAPM (Special Assistant to Pakistani Prime Minister) on Health (Zafar Mirza) will be available to participate in the video conference of SAARC member countries on the issue,' Pakistan Foreign Office Spokesperson Aisha Farooqui said in a tweet on Friday.

IMF, Pak reach agreement on 2nd review of $6bn bailout package

IMF, Pak reach agreement on 2nd review of $6bn bailout package

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2020

The agreement is subject to approval by the IMF management and consideration by its executive board, which is expected in early April.

Erdogan raises Kashmir in Pak Parliament, declares Turkish support

Erdogan raises Kashmir in Pak Parliament, declares Turkish support

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2020

Voicing his country's support to Pakistan's stand on the Kashmir issue, he said it can be resolved not through conflict or oppression but on the basis of justice and fairness. "Our Kashmiri brothers and sisters have suffered from inconveniences for decades and these sufferings have become graver due to unilateral steps taken in recent times," Erdogan said.

26/11 terrorist Hafiz Saeed sentenced to 11 yrs jail

26/11 terrorist Hafiz Saeed sentenced to 11 yrs jail

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2020

The court sentenced Saeed to five-and-a-half years and imposed a fine of Rs 15,000 in each case. The sentences of both cases will run concurrently.

Pakistani court annuls Musharraf's death penalty

Pakistani court annuls Musharraf's death penalty

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2020

The special court of Islamabad on December 17 last handed down the death penalty to 74-year-old Musharraf after six years of hearing the high-profile treason case against him. The case was filed by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz government in 2013.

Gurdwara Nankana Sahib 'untouched, undamaged': Pak govt

Gurdwara Nankana Sahib 'untouched, undamaged': Pak govt

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2020

Pak foreign office said that it was a scuffle between 2 Muslim groups and attempts to paint this incident as a communal issue are 'patently motivated'. It also said that claims of acts of 'desecration and destruction' are not only false but mischievous.

India could carry out 'some sort of action' in PoK: Imran

India could carry out 'some sort of action' in PoK: Imran

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2019

He also said that Pakistan would not do anything as what Prime Minister Modi was doing "would create a backlash that would bring his downfall."

2 soldiers killed in exchange of fire with Indian troops: Pak Army

2 soldiers killed in exchange of fire with Indian troops: Pak Army

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2019

The Pak army also claimed that three Indian soldiers were killed in the exchange of fire. An Indian JCO was killed in Pak firing on Wednesday.

Pervez Musharraf sentenced to death in high treason case

Pervez Musharraf sentenced to death in high treason case

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2019

The ex-army chief left for Dubai for medical treatment in March 2016 and has not returned since, citing security and health reasons.

Hafiz Saeed indicted on terror financing charges

Hafiz Saeed indicted on terror financing charges

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2019

An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan on Wednesday indicted Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed on terror financing charges and is now being detained at the Kot Lakhpat jail.

Pakistan slams India over 'discriminatory' citizenship bill

Pakistan slams India over 'discriminatory' citizenship bill

Rediff.com   10 Dec 2019

Pakistan Foreign Office in a statement said the latest legislation by the Indian government was another major step towards the realisation of the concept of "Hindu Rashtra.