News for '-aziz'

Hindu Kush quake toll crosses 300; thousands spend night in the open

Hindu Kush quake toll crosses 300; thousands spend night in the open

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Rescuers on Tuesday rushed to deliver relief aid to victims of a massive earthquake that hit northern Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Boxer Amir Khan visits Pakistan school massacre site

Boxer Amir Khan visits Pakistan school massacre site

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

The UK-based Pakistani boxer Amir Khan visited the army-run school in Peshawar where 150 people, mostly children, were massacred by the Taliban and expressed sympathies with the families of the victims.

Pathankot attack probe: Pak JIT applies for visa to come to India

Pathankot attack probe: Pak JIT applies for visa to come to India

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

A five-member Pakistani Joint Investigation Team on Tuesday applied for visa to come to India to carry forward the probe into the Pathankot terror attack, a week after the announcement by Foreign Ministers of the two countries that it will come in New Delhi on March 27.

PHOTOS: In these classrooms 132 children were killed

PHOTOS: In these classrooms 132 children were killed

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

The first devastating images emerged on Wednesday of the blood-soaked classrooms where 132 innocent children and nine teachers were massacred by the Taliban. Horrifying pictures revealed the carnage wrought by seven extremist gunmen who sprayed children with bullets as they sat receiving first aid tuition and exploded suicide bombs in a room of 60 pupils.

WC qualifiers: Ronaldo tricks; crowd trouble at Eng, Poland matches

WC qualifiers: Ronaldo tricks; crowd trouble at Eng, Poland matches

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Images and summary of all the World Cup 2022 qualifiers played across continents on Tuesday.

Afghan cricket: The Indian connection

Afghan cricket: The Indian connection

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

There is a more authentic Indian cricket connection to Afghanistan and that is through the family roots of Iftikhar Ali Khan, the Nawab of Pataudi.

Musharraf booked in Bugti assassination case

Musharraf booked in Bugti assassination case

Rediff.com14 Oct 2009

Following the Balochistan High Court's order, the Dera Bugti police has registered a case against former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf in connection with Baloch leader Nawab Akbar Bugti's assassination.

'They are not just filmmakers; they are life-makers'

'They are not just filmmakers; they are life-makers'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Shah Rukh Khan turned 25! we are not kidding, he actually completed 25 years in Hindi film Industry.

9 held for terror attack on Pakistan's agriculture institute

9 held for terror attack on Pakistan's agriculture institute

Rediff.com3 Dec 2017

Three burqa-clad Taliban terrorists stormed the training institute and opened indiscriminate fire, killing at least 12 people, half of them students, before being shot dead by security forces on Friday.

Pak writes to India on Rangers' killing; seeks probe

Pak writes to India on Rangers' killing; seeks probe

Rediff.com3 Jan 2015

Pakistan Prime Minister's Adviser on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz on Friday wrote to External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, protesting the killing of soldiers in BSF firing and seeking an immediate probe into the incident.

Pak court declares Musharraf fugitive, jails 2 officers in Bhutto murder case

Pak court declares Musharraf fugitive, jails 2 officers in Bhutto murder case

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

Bhutto, the Pakistan Peoples Party chief and a two-time prime minister, was killed along with more than 20 people in a gun and bomb attack in Rawalpindi's Liaquat Bagh during an election campaign rally on December 27, 2007. She was 54.

Sushma does it again, helps Pak toddler with heart ailment to get visa

Sushma does it again, helps Pak toddler with heart ailment to get visa

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Swaraj's intervention came after the infant's father brought the matter to her notice on Twitter.

Farewell, India Abroad

Farewell, India Abroad

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Ambassador T P Sreenivasan salutes India Abroad, the leading Indian-American newspaper for half a century, which ceased publication on March 30.

Will approach UN if India violates Indus Water Treaty, says Pakistan

Will approach UN if India violates Indus Water Treaty, says Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Aziz said unilateral revocation of the treaty can pose a threat to Pakistan and its economy.

Chiranjeevi's niece makes her debut

Chiranjeevi's niece makes her debut

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

The latest updates from the Telugu film industry.

How Pakistani media reported on failure of NSA-level talks

How Pakistani media reported on failure of NSA-level talks

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

All leading newspapers carried the story about cancellation of NSA-level talks on the front page, highlighting the Indian "pre-conditions" which, according to local media, led to the breakdown of parleys.

'Disapppointed by India's response' Pak on NSA talks

'Disapppointed by India's response' Pak on NSA talks

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Pakistan tonight said it was "deeply disappointed" at India putting forth "pre-conditions" for National Security Advisors-level talks, accusing it of going back on the decision mutually agreed at the highest level by coming up with "frivolous pretexts".

What is going on in Pakistan?

What is going on in Pakistan?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

His ministers's conduct may lead to a distancing between the army leadership and Prime Minister Imran Khan reveals Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Griezmann scores first ever World Cup penalty by VAR

Griezmann scores first ever World Cup penalty by VAR

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

France striker Antoine Griezmann put his country 1-0 up in their World Cup opener against Australia early in the second half on Saturday after a penalty was awarded by the Video Assistant Referee system for the first-ever time.

Amid drone row, Pakistan remains committed to Ufa promises

Amid drone row, Pakistan remains committed to Ufa promises

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

"Pakistan is committed to the decisions agreed at Ufa between the prime ministers," foreign office spokesperson Qazi Khalilullah said.

Heart to heart in Islamabad: Sushma meets Pak PM Nawaz Sharif

Heart to heart in Islamabad: Sushma meets Pak PM Nawaz Sharif

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Sushma Swaraj called on Pakistan PM Sharif, amid efforts by both countries to revive the stalled dialogue process to improve ties.

Pakistan tries to cement ties with Saudi Arabia

Pakistan tries to cement ties with Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

India should remember that Pakistan-Saudi Arabia relations will remain special due, not least, to bonds of all Muslims with The Holy Land. They would also be strategic enough, irrespective of whether the ambassador is a military man or a career civilian appointee., notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

The man Pakistan banks on

The man Pakistan banks on

Rediff.com22 Apr 2006

PIX: Shreya Ghoshal celebrates 30th birthday with album launch

PIX: Shreya Ghoshal celebrates 30th birthday with album launch

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

The singer turns 30 on March 12.

Meeting fruitful, says Pakistan PM

Meeting fruitful, says Pakistan PM

Rediff.com24 Nov 2004

India sponsoring terrorism against neighbours: Pak on Parrikar

India sponsoring terrorism against neighbours: Pak on Parrikar

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Manohar Parrikar's remarks that "terrorists have to be neutralised only through terrorists" is the "worst" declaration by a state functionary his Pakistani counterpart, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said.

Parrrikar's terror for terror remark stuns Pakistan

Parrrikar's terror for terror remark stuns Pakistan

Rediff.com24 May 2015

Pakistan has expressed serious concern over Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar's remarks that "terrorists have to be neutralised only through terrorists," saying his comments confirms its suspicion about India's involvement in terrorism.

Riots erupt in Sindh over 'blasphemy' by Hindu school principal

Riots erupt in Sindh over 'blasphemy' by Hindu school principal

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Additional Inspector General Jamil Ahmad said that police has taken the accused in protective custody.

34 days on, Kashmir remains caught between curfew and restrictions

34 days on, Kashmir remains caught between curfew and restrictions

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

An official said restrictions on assembly of four or more people also continued to remain force in rest of the Valley as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order.

PM gets invitation to visit Pakistan

PM gets invitation to visit Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Nov 2004

The prime minister has accepted the invitation. The dates will be finalised through diplomatic channels.

The TOP 10 Flops from 20 Years Ago

The TOP 10 Flops from 20 Years Ago

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Joginder Tuteja looks at the top 10 flops of 2000.

'Kashmir Day': Pakistan army releases song on stone-pelters

'Kashmir Day': Pakistan army releases song on stone-pelters

Rediff.com5 Feb 2017

Titled Sangbaaz (stone-pelters), the song expresses solidarity with the youth of Kashmir.

Photos! Oprah Winfrey's guilty pleasures

Photos! Oprah Winfrey's guilty pleasures

Rediff.com11 May 2018

In this series, we bring you the best of celebrity foodgasm moments.

Saudi intelligence chief to visit India

Saudi intelligence chief to visit India

Rediff.com14 Jan 2009

Aziz Al-Saud was in Islamabad on Wednesday for talks with top political leadership for discussions on various issues, including the tension with India following the terror attacks.

Pakistan batsman Umar held over alleged assault

Pakistan batsman Umar held over alleged assault

Rediff.com1 Feb 2014

Pakistan Test batsman Umar Akmal has been detained by police for questioning after being accused of assaulting a police warden in his hometown of Lahore.

India asks Pak to stem 'terror rot'

India asks Pak to stem 'terror rot'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

India on Thursday reacted strongly to reports of Pakistan setting up a special group to "expose" New Delhi's alleged atrocities in Kashmir, saying it should focus its energies on "stemming the rot of terrorism instead of expending its breath" in making baseless charges.

'A peaceful Kashmir in 5 years'

'A peaceful Kashmir in 5 years'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2004

'The good thing is the people on both sides are talking about Kashmir without fighting about it,' says Mehbooba Mufti, president of the ruling People's Democratic Party in Jammu and Kashmir.

Radical Lal Masjid cleric defiant on release

Radical Lal Masjid cleric defiant on release

Rediff.com17 Apr 2009

Just out on bail, cleric Abdul Aziz, returned to the Lal Masjid mosque in the heart of the Pakistani capital, the scene of a bloody siege which left more than 100 people dead, and vowed to continue his campaign for enforcing Islamic law across the country.

Lal Masjid: Court orders registration of case against Musharraf

Lal Masjid: Court orders registration of case against Musharraf

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

In further legal trouble for the beleaguered Pervez Musharraf, the Islamabad high court on Friday ordered the registration of a case against the former military ruler for his alleged involvement in the Lal Masjid operation.

Azam Khan, Muslims and UP Politics

Azam Khan, Muslims and UP Politics

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

True, Azam Khan is being targeted rather disproportionately and also because of his Muslim identity. That must be protested and resisted. But to say that he is a big messiah, and his profit-making educational enterprise is an issue concerning all Muslims of India, is absolutely unjustified, assert Mohammad Sajjad and Md Mohammad Zeeshan Ahmad.