News for '-bibi'

Imran, wife get 7-year jail in un-Islamic marriage case

Imran, wife get 7-year jail in un-Islamic marriage case

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

This is 71-year-old Khan's fourth conviction since 2022 adding to the troubles of the beleaguered founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) party ahead of the February 8 polls.

First Look: The Bibi Sexy Seven

First Look: The Bibi Sexy Seven

Rediff.com25 Jun 2007

New Jersey-based bridal fashion magazine, Bibi Magazine recently held an event called The Bibi Sexy Seven.

Chaos In Islamabad As Imran's Supporters Go On The Rampage

Chaos In Islamabad As Imran's Supporters Go On The Rampage

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

Jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's supporters reached the heart of Pakistan's capital on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, after removing barricades and battling police in clashes that killed six security personnel and injured dozens.

'Guru Duttji was miscast in Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam

'Guru Duttji was miscast in Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam

Rediff.com2 May 2012

Waheeda Rehman reveals some lesser known facts about Guru Dutt's Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam in an interview excerpt from Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam: The Original Screenplay.

Sukhbir Badal resigns as Shiromani Akali Dal president

Sukhbir Badal resigns as Shiromani Akali Dal president

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Badal's resignation came days after he urged the Akal Takht Jathedar to pronounce his punishment for religious misconduct charges, saying more than two months have passed since he was declared 'tankhaiya' (guilty of religious misconduct).

Pak increases security for Asia Bibi after threats

Pak increases security for Asia Bibi after threats

Rediff.com7 Jan 2011

Pakistani authorities enhanced security for Asia Bibi, the Christian woman who triggered a blasphemy furore in the country and in whose defence Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer lost his life, following reports of a threat to her life. The government of Punjab government beefed up security for 45-year-old Asia Bibi in Sheikhupura jail, where she is currently on death row, officials said.

In 3rd conviction, Imran, wife sentenced to 14 years in jail

In 3rd conviction, Imran, wife sentenced to 14 years in jail

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi were sentenced to 14 years in prison on Wednesday in a corruption case for retaining expensive state gifts when he was in power, dealing another blow to the jailed former premier, a day after he was handed a 10-year jail term for leaking sensitive state secrets.

Trinamool's Firoza Bibi wins Nandigram bypoll

Trinamool's Firoza Bibi wins Nandigram bypoll

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

The counting of votes for the politically senstive Nandigram assembly by-election started on Friday amidst tight security, official sources said.

Badal dissolves SAD core committee amid rebellion

Badal dissolves SAD core committee amid rebellion

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Rebel Akali leader Gurpartap Singh Wadala slammed Badal's move, saying instead of showing "a sense of renunciation", he issued a "dictatorial order" aimed to sideline those who want a "change" for strengthening the party

Meet Justin Bibis: Internet's new darlings

Meet Justin Bibis: Internet's new darlings

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Two Pakistani girls have overnight turned into Internet sensations after a video of the duo singing a rendition of Justin Bieber's song 'Baby' was posted online.

White Sheet For Imran, Bushra

White Sheet For Imran, Bushra

Rediff.com16 May 2023

Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi appeared in the Lahore high court for protective bail.

Why Movies Get Into Trouble...

Why Movies Get Into Trouble...

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

They try to hide behind the smokescreen that these are works of fiction inspired by real events. So, you can pick and choose from facts and fictionalise to push the right triggers with your audience or appease the powers that be, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Blow to Imran Khan as Pak govt to ban his party for anti-state activities

Blow to Imran Khan as Pak govt to ban his party for anti-state activities

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Khan, 71, has been lodged at the Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi on account of multiple cases against him.

1st Time ISI Ex-Chief Faces Court Martial

1st Time ISI Ex-Chief Faces Court Martial

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Former ISI DG Faiz Hameed's arrest sends a strong message to PTI supporters that Imran Khan's culpability for the May 9, 2023 violence could well be drawn within the purview of military courts, especially if General Hameed turns approver to save his skin, explains Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

10 Must-Eat Delights of Durga Pujo

10 Must-Eat Delights of Durga Pujo

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

An encyclopedia to the best Durga Pujo eating.

Rebel SAD leaders apologise to Akal Takht jathedar for Akali regime mistakes

Rebel SAD leaders apologise to Akal Takht jathedar for Akali regime mistakes

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

They handed the apology letter to Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh at the Akal Takht Secretariat at the Golden Temple in Amritsar. The Akal Takht is the supreme temporal seat of the Sikhs.

Trump refuses to debate Kamala Harris until...

Trump refuses to debate Kamala Harris until...

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Former United States president and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Thursday refused to debate with his Democratic rival and Vice President Kamala Harris until the Democrats formally decide on their nominee, whereas the latter said that she is ready for a debate.

Will jailed preacher Amritpal's Khadoor Sahib entry challenge SAD?

Will jailed preacher Amritpal's Khadoor Sahib entry challenge SAD?

Rediff.com19 May 2024

Amritpal Singh, the chief of the 'Waris Punjab De' outfit, who is lodged in Assam's Dibrugarh jail under the National Security Act, has thrown his hat into the ring as an Independent.

Imran Khan gets bail in 8 cases over Islamabad violence

Imran Khan gets bail in 8 cases over Islamabad violence

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Former prime minister Imran Khan got a major relief on Tuesday when an anti-terrorism court in Pakistan granted him bail till June 8 in eight cases related to violence that erupted at the Judicial Complex in Islamabad in March.

Patna HC ex-CJ-led fact-finding team en route Sandeshkhali detained

Patna HC ex-CJ-led fact-finding team en route Sandeshkhali detained

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

Citing Section 144 CrPC was in force in parts of Sandeshkhali and it would not be prudent to allow them access to the area even in groups of four-five, senior police officers stopped their convoy at the Bhojerhat area, which is around 52 km from the riverine area, on Basanti Highway.

Akali Dal expels Jagir Kaur over decision to contest Nov 9 SGPC poll

Akali Dal expels Jagir Kaur over decision to contest Nov 9 SGPC poll

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

The action came after Jagir Kaur failed to appear before the party's disciplinary committee, which had asked to explain her decision of contesting the election.

Bengal CID books CBI officers for murder in custodial death case

Bengal CID books CBI officers for murder in custodial death case

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

The seven have been booked on the charge of murder and other sections of the Indian Penal Code, a CID official said.

Benazir's daughter: Meet Pakistan's first lady

Benazir's daughter: Meet Pakistan's first lady

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Glimpses into the life of Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, who at 31, is Pakistan's youngest first lady.

Asian Games cricket: Indonesia's Andriani helps skittle Mongolia out for 15

Asian Games cricket: Indonesia's Andriani helps skittle Mongolia out for 15

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Indonesia are at the top of group A while Mongolia are at the bottom. In Group B, Malaysia are on top of the table.

Hamas releases video of hostages asking Netanyahu to accept ceasefire

Hamas releases video of hostages asking Netanyahu to accept ceasefire

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

The video, released on Hamas's social networks, was described as 'a number of Zionist prisoners held by Al-Qassam send a message to Netanyahu and the Zionist government'.

Birbhum violence: 'We heard sounds of bombs exploding'

Birbhum violence: 'We heard sounds of bombs exploding'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

'We were sleeping when suddenly we heard the sounds of bombs exploding'

Manipur: Search ops conducted, illegal bunkers destroyed

Manipur: Search ops conducted, illegal bunkers destroyed

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

The state government, however, relaxed the curfew in Imphal East and West districts for seven hours from 5 am to facilitate common people to purchase essential items, officials said.

That Wonder Woman Called Waheeda Rehman

That Wonder Woman Called Waheeda Rehman

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

The luminous Waheeda Rehman will be honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award this year,

Brave Bibi Benazir

Brave Bibi Benazir

Rediff.com28 Dec 2007

'Benazir Bhutto was not a politician a newly created country like Pakistan needed. But, among the choices that are available, she was the best.'

Woman dies of burns, death toll in Birbhum violence rises to 9

Woman dies of burns, death toll in Birbhum violence rises to 9

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

A woman who had suffered burns in the petrol bomb attack in Bogtui village in Birbhum district last week died in a hospital on Monday, raising the toll to nine, a police officer said.

Imran Khan's ex-wife Reham Khan ties knot with Pak actor

Imran Khan's ex-wife Reham Khan ties knot with Pak actor

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Reham Khan has tied the knot with a US-based satirist Mirza Bilal.

'Leave or...': Migrants live in fear amid Haryana violence

'Leave or...': Migrants live in fear amid Haryana violence

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

'Some people came on motorcycles on Tuesday night, threatening us that if we do not leave, they would set fire to our slum'

Imran Khan, 70

Imran Khan, 70

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

How many cricket legends have been elected prime ministers of their countries?

'Netanyahu should resign!'

'Netanyahu should resign!'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

'He is ultimately responsible for this failure, having ignored warnings from Egypt and the US about the attacks.'

The Incomparable Waheeda Rehman

The Incomparable Waheeda Rehman

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Dinesh Raheja doffs his hat to the movie legend, who will be honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award this year.

Treason, blasphemy... Imran Khan faces 121 cases across Pakistan

Treason, blasphemy... Imran Khan faces 121 cases across Pakistan

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan, who was arrested by paramilitary Rangers on Tuesday, is facing 121 cases across the country, including for committing treason and blasphemy and inciting violence and terrorism.

Imran May Be Jailed For A Long Time

Imran May Be Jailed For A Long Time

Rediff.com10 May 2023

His disqualification to participate in future elections may follow, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W, India's external intelligence agency.

There is only one victim in this case, and it is Israel

There is only one victim in this case, and it is Israel

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

There is only one perpetrator, Hamas. It is a terrorist organisation. It is obscene to argue that until the Palestinian question is solved, anybody has the right to use terrorism as an instrument of policy, argues Shekhar Gupta.