Snehesh Alex Philip And Harinder Mishra

Stories by Snehesh Alex Philip And Harinder Mishra

10 killed, 80 injured in sectarian violence in Rawalpindi

10 killed, 80 injured in sectarian violence in Rawalpindi

Rediff.com   16 Nov 2013

At least 10 people, including some students of a Sunni seminary, were killed and over 80 others injured in sectarian violence that erupted in Pakistani garrison city of Rawalpindi on Friday after a clash during a Muharram procession, following which a curfew was imposed.

Pak orders enquiry into Nasiruddin Haqqani's killing

Pak orders enquiry into Nasiruddin Haqqani's killing

Rediff.com   15 Nov 2013

Pakistan has ordered a probe into the killing of the eldest son of the chief of the dreaded Haqqani network that has been blamed for attacks on the Indian Embassy and American forces in Afghanistan, a report said on Friday.=

Meetings with Kashmiri separatist leaders 'customary': Pak

Meetings with Kashmiri separatist leaders 'customary': Pak

Rediff.com   13 Nov 2013

Pakistan on Wednesday brushed aside India's unhappiness over Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's Advisor on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz's meetings with Kashmiri separatists in New Delhi, saying such meets were "customary" and the Kashmir issue remains the "core dispute" between the two countries.

Gen Kayani's successor to be named on Nov 28: Minister

Gen Kayani's successor to be named on Nov 28: Minister

Rediff.com   8 Nov 2013

The name of Pakistan Army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani's successor will be announced a day before he retires on November 29, Information Minister Pervaiz Rashid said on Friday.

Taliban warn of revenge attacks, rule out talks with govt

Taliban warn of revenge attacks, rule out talks with govt

Rediff.com   8 Nov 2013

With hardline commander Mullah Fazlullah at its helm, the Pakistani Taliban has vowed to launch a wave of revenge attacks and ruled out talks with the government.

Musharraf freed after six months of house arrest

Musharraf freed after six months of house arrest

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2013

Former Pakistani military ruler Pervez Musharraf was on Wednesday freed after spending nearly six months in house arrest as he has been granted bail in four major cases registered against him, including one over the assassination of Benazir Bhutto.

Key witness in Mumbai attacks cross-examined in Pak court

Key witness in Mumbai attacks cross-examined in Pak court

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2013

A Karachi-based businessman who sold the boat engine used by 10 LeT terrorists to reach Mumbai to carry out the audacious 2008 attacks, was cross-examined in a Pakistani anti-terrorism court in Islamabad on Wednesday.

Pakistan's defence secretary indicted by Supreme Court

Pakistan's defence secretary indicted by Supreme Court

Rediff.com   5 Nov 2013

Pakistan's Supreme Court on formally charged Defence Secretary Lt Gen (retired) Asif Yasin Malik for contempt of court after he failed to deliver on an undertaking for holding local body polls in cantonments across the country.

US defends drone stroke against Pakistan Taliban chief

US defends drone stroke against Pakistan Taliban chief

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2013

Amid accusations by Pakistan that America deliberately sabotaged peace talks by killing Taliban chief Hakimullah Mehsud, the Unites States on Sunday said the militant group has a "symbiotic relationship" with the Al Qaeda and provided "safe haven" to terrorists.

Iconic Pakistani folk singer Reshma passes away

Iconic Pakistani folk singer Reshma passes away

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2013

Legendary Pakistani folk singer Reshma, who mesmerised music lovers beyond borders with her soulful rendition of songs like 'Dama Dam Mast Kalandar' and 'Lambi Judai' in her trademark rustic voice, passed away in Lahore on Sunday after suffering for years from throat cancer.

Miffed over drones, Pakistan to review ties with US

Miffed over drones, Pakistan to review ties with US

Rediff.com   2 Nov 2013

Pakistan on Saturday accused the US of deliberately trying to sabotage its peace process with militants by carrying out the drone attack that killed Taliban chief Hakimullah Mehsud, saying it would review the entire gamut of bilateral ties and cooperation.

'Pak Taliban chief Mehsud killed in drone strike'

'Pak Taliban chief Mehsud killed in drone strike'

Rediff.com   1 Nov 2013

Pakistani Taliban chief Hakimullah Mehsud was among six militants killed in a US drone strike on Friday in the lawless North Waziristan tribal region.

Pakistan committed to gas pipeline with Iran

Pakistan committed to gas pipeline with Iran

Rediff.com   31 Oct 2013

Pakistan on Thursday said it was committed to the ambitious $7.5 billion gas pipeline project with Iran despite the venture running into rough weather over financing.

5 killed in blast in blast in Pakistan

5 killed in blast in blast in Pakistan

Rediff.com   30 Oct 2013

At least five people were killed and 17 others injured on Wednesday when a bomb exploded near a government office in the Quetta city of Pakistan's restive Balochistan province.

Tharoor's video address cut off in Pak for slamming LoC violations

Tharoor's video address cut off in Pak for slamming LoC violations

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2013

Union Minister Shashi Tharoor's video address to an Indo-Pakistan entrepreneurs' event in Islamabad was abruptly cut off after he lambasted the Pakistani government for ceasefire violations on the Line of Control and suggested the civilian administration did not control the military.

Musharraf's custody extended till Oct 30 in Lal Masjid case

Musharraf's custody extended till Oct 30 in Lal Masjid case

Rediff.com   26 Oct 2013

A Pakistani court has extended the custody of former president General Pervez Musharraf till October 30 in the Lal Masjid case and ruled that the next hearing would be held at his Chak Shahzad farmhouse, which has been turned into a sub-jail.

Mumabi case trial to proceed on judicial panel's info: Pak

Mumabi case trial to proceed on judicial panel's info: Pak

Rediff.com   26 Oct 2013

Pakistan on Saturday said the trial in the Mumbai attacks case would be carried forward based on the information brought by a judicial commission that had visited India recently.

Pakistani man remanded to custody for stripping woman

Pakistani man remanded to custody for stripping woman

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2013

A Pakistani man has been remanded to police custody in Sindh province for allegedly assaulting and stripping a Hindu woman, a media report said on Thursday.

26/11 attacks trial in Pakistan postponed again

26/11 attacks trial in Pakistan postponed again

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2013

A Pakistani anti-terrorism court conducting the Mumbai attacks trial on Thursday issued summons to four witnesses including the seller of a boat that was used by 10 Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorists to reach India, even as it postponed the hearing of the case by two weeks.