Snehesh Alex Philip And V S Chandrasekar

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Pakistan rules out release of doctor who tracked bin Laden

Pakistan rules out release of doctor who tracked bin Laden

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2014

Pakistan on Thursday ruled out the possibility of releasing Shakil Afridi, the doctor who helped the CIA track Osama bin Laden, saying the matter was sub judice and his fate would be decided by courts.

Pakistani jets pound militant bases, 25 killed

Pakistani jets pound militant bases, 25 killed

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2014

Pakistani combat jets pounded militant bases in the lawless North Waziristan tribal region, including the home of Taliban commander Adnan Rashid, and killed 25 terrorists in retaliation for a string of attacks on security forces.

10 killed in Taliban attack near Pak military headquarters

10 killed in Taliban attack near Pak military headquarters

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2014

At least 10 people, including five soldiers, were killed on Monday in a Taliban suicide attack at a market close to Pakistan's military headquarters in Rawalpindi, a day after one of the deadliest attacks on security forces killed 20 troops.

Pakistani journalist Tarar says she is a victim of conspiracy

Pakistani journalist Tarar says she is a victim of conspiracy

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2014

Peeved at being at the centre of controversy surrounding Shashi Tharoor, Pakistani journalist Mehr Tarar claimed she had no role in his marital discord with Sunanda Pushkar and was a "victim of conspiracy".

22 Pakistani soldiers killed in attack on army convoy

22 Pakistani soldiers killed in attack on army convoy

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2014

At least 22 security personnel were killed and 38 others injured when the Pakistani Taliban attacked a military convoy in the country's restive northwest on Sunday.

Pak court charges ex-PM in multi-billion rental power scam

Pak court charges ex-PM in multi-billion rental power scam

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2014

Pakistan's former prime minister Raja Pervez Ashraf was on Friday charged along with six others in the Rs 22 billion Rental Power Scam by a court in Islamabad.

India, Pak working to allow 3 banks in each other's country

India, Pak working to allow 3 banks in each other's country

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2014

India and Pakistan are working on allowing three banks to set up branches on each other's soil to help improve trade relations.

Indian Army chief's remarks 'provocative and unfortunate': Pak

Indian Army chief's remarks 'provocative and unfortunate': Pak

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2014

Pakistan on Thursday described Indian Army chief Gen Bikram Singh's remarks about retaliating against any possible ceasefire violations on the LoC as "provocative and unfortunate".

Govts should prevent derailment of Indo-Pak ties: Pak minister

Govts should prevent derailment of Indo-Pak ties: Pak minister

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2014

Pakistan on Wednesday called for "stability and predictability" in Indo-Pak relations, saying governments on both sides should have the courage to withstand pressure in the wake of "unfortunate incidents" and prevent derailment of ties.

Pakistan seeks early resumption of dialogue with India

Pakistan seeks early resumption of dialogue with India

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2014

Pakistan on Thursday sought the early resumption of the stalled dialogue process with India but acknowledged forward movement was unlikely before the upcoming Indian general elections.

Pakistan says will welcome visit by PM Manmohan Singh

Pakistan says will welcome visit by PM Manmohan Singh

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2014

Pakistan on Friday said it would welcome a visit by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who has expressed hope of making a trip to the neighbouring country in the next four months, even as it sought the resumption of the composite dialogue.

Polio vaccination for Pak travellers must from Feb 14

Polio vaccination for Pak travellers must from Feb 14

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2014

India on Friday announced that a new rule whereby all travellers from Pakistan would have to be vaccinated against polio would be implemented from February 14.

Pervez Musharraf suffers severe heart attack

Pervez Musharraf suffers severe heart attack

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2014

In a dramatic turn of events, former Pakistani military dictator Pervez Musharraf was admitted to an army hospital on Thursday after he suffered a heart attack on his way to a special court to face trial in a high treason case.

Five packs of explosives found outside Musharraf's house

Five packs of explosives found outside Musharraf's house

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2013

Five packets of explosives were found on Monday near former Pakistani military ruler Gen Pervez Musharraf's farmhouse here, days after explosives were discovered on the road he was to take to a court.

Meeting of DGMOs 'positive step forward': Pakistan

Meeting of DGMOs 'positive step forward': Pakistan

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2013

Describing the meeting of the Directors General of Military Operationss of the two countries as a "positive step forward", Pakistan on Thursday said better relations with India is a top priority.

Meet the RICHEST politician in Pakistan!

Meet the RICHEST politician in Pakistan!

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2013

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is the country's richest parliamentarian with assets of over Rs 1.43 billion, according to data released by the Election Commission of Pakistan.

PHOTO: India, Pak top commanders meet for first time since Kargil war

PHOTO: India, Pak top commanders meet for first time since Kargil war

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2013

Fourteen years after they last met, the directors general of military operations of India and Pakistan on Tuesday held an over two-hour-long meeting at the Wagah border to ease tensions and ensure peace on the Line of Control.

Pak to seek bigger role for UN military observers along LoC

Pak to seek bigger role for UN military observers along LoC

Rediff.com   23 Dec 2013

Pakistan is expected to seek a bigger role for the United Nations military observers deployed along the Line of Control when the Director Generals Military Operations of India and Pakistan meet for the first time in 14 years on Tuesday.

Musharraf seeks forgiveness, says will not flee country

Musharraf seeks forgiveness, says will not flee country

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2013

Former Pakistani dictator Pervez Musharraf has sought "forgiveness" for any wrongs he may have committed during his nine-year regime, saying he will face all cases against him and not flee the country like a coward.

2 witnesses cross-examined in 26/11 trial in Pakistan

2 witnesses cross-examined in 26/11 trial in Pakistan

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2013

Two crucial witnesses in the Mumbai attacks trial, including an electoral officer who established the Pakistani origin of one of the Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorists involved in the assault on India's financial hub, have been cross-examined in an anti-terrorism court.