News for '-karachi'

Pollard Gives PSL Game A Miss For...

Pollard Gives PSL Game A Miss For...

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

He was in Jamnagar for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's pre-wedding celebrations.

England should play in Karachi: Miandad

England should play in Karachi: Miandad

Rediff.com9 Jul 2005

This week's bomb blasts in London show that nowhere is safe, Javed Miandad said.

Indian poets escape gunmen attack in Karachi 'mushaira'

Indian poets escape gunmen attack in Karachi 'mushaira'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2012

Indian poets Manzar Bhopali and Iqbal Ashar were among those who had a narrow escape when unidentified gunmen attacked a 'mushaira' in the southern Pakistani port city of Karachi, one of the poets said on Tuesday.

Karachi: Key Taliban commander arrested

Karachi: Key Taliban commander arrested

Rediff.com15 Dec 2009

A key commander of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban, who was involved in number of attacks on security forces and checkposts in Swat valley, has been arrested in Karachi.

Al Qaeda commander blows himself up in Karachi

Al Qaeda commander blows himself up in Karachi

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

Pakistani authorities on Friday claimed an Al Qaeda commander had blown himself up when he was surrounded by troops during a raid in Karachi.

Pak legislator, son shot dead in Karachi

Pak legislator, son shot dead in Karachi

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

A Muttahida Quami Movement legislator and his son were shot dead by gunmen in a drive-by shooting outside a mosque in Karachi on Friday, leading to eruption of violence in many parts of Pakistan's biggest city that claimed four lives.

Pak govt washes hand off row over Indian envoy's Karachi event

Pak govt washes hand off row over Indian envoy's Karachi event

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Pakistan has said that Karachi Chambers of Commerce and Industries, which cancelled Indian High Commissioner Gautam Bambawale's public engagement at the last minute, is an independent body, a day after India summoned Pakistani envoy to lodge a strong protest over the incident.

ISI, MQM brief Pak SC on Karachi situation

ISI, MQM brief Pak SC on Karachi situation

Rediff.com9 Sep 2011

A day after a top paramilitary officer described the situation in Karachi as worse than terrorism-hit South Waziristan, Pakistan Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Choudhry on Thursday warned that such situations lead to military takeovers.

Delhi Metro sole consultant for Karachi metro

Delhi Metro sole consultant for Karachi metro

Rediff.com8 Aug 2008

The development took place irrespective of the recent escalation in tension and war of words between India and Pakistan. The matter has been referred to the external affairs ministry which is learnt to be favourably disposed towards it. Once it gets South Block's go-ahead, DMRC will send a team of its officials to Karachi to prepare a detailed project report. DMRC Managing Director Elattuvalapil Sreedharan said this will include all aspects of the project.

Pak-bound ship from China of banned chemicals seized at TN port

Pak-bound ship from China of banned chemicals seized at TN port

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Pakistan is allegedly working on an offensive chemical and biological warfare program with the help of its 'all-weather friend' China.

Violence mars Pak polls: 10 killed in Karachi blasts

Violence mars Pak polls: 10 killed in Karachi blasts

Rediff.com11 May 2013

Five people were killed and 15 others injured on Saturday when a bomb went off near a secular political party's election office in Karachi, hours after thousands of Pakistanis began voting in a landmark general election. The blast occurred near an election office of the Awami National Party in Landhi area of Karachi.

MV Suez crew, including 6 Indians, reaches Karachi

MV Suez crew, including 6 Indians, reaches Karachi

Rediff.com23 Jun 2011

Six Indian sailors, who were part of the 22-member crew of MV Suez vessel that was recently freed by Somali pirates, on Thursday reached Karachi harbour and would be sent back to India soon.

Pak polls: Independents backed by Imran Khan lead in final tally

Pak polls: Independents backed by Imran Khan lead in final tally

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

Pakistan's election commission on Sunday declared the final result of Thursday's general elections in which independent candidates backed by jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's party got the biggest piece of the cake by winning 101 seats.

'Karachi burned for seven days'

'Karachi burned for seven days'

Rediff.com13 May 2009

An exclusive interview with Admiral S M Nanda, who led the Indian Navy during the 1971 war.

Chained children rescued from Karachi seminary

Chained children rescued from Karachi seminary

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

Nearly 50 children, locked up in chains, were rescued by the Pakistani police following a raid on a religious seminary, which officials fear was forcing militant training on them. Senior police officials said the children apparently were being prepared for illegal and extremist activities at the seminary. During the raid in the notorious Sohrab Goth area of Karachi on Monday, police personnel recovered the children from a basement where they were chained.

Inside Karachi: 'Election won't change anything'

Inside Karachi: 'Election won't change anything'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

Chandio Munir Ahmad is an activist of All Pakistan Trade Union Organisation. He has been a grassroots' worker for many years. He, like the overwhelming number of grassroots activists in Pakistan, is upset with the Indian government for giving tacit support to President Musharraf's regime and America's gameplan in the region.

Indian woman, son released from Pak jail, handed over to BSF

Indian woman, son released from Pak jail, handed over to BSF

Rediff.com30 May 2024

According to federal government officials, Wahida, a resident of Nagaon district in Assam, was arrested along with her son while illegally entering Pakistan from Afghanistan via the Chaman border last year.

Pak woman Seema Haider's first husband moves court for kids' custody

Pak woman Seema Haider's first husband moves court for kids' custody

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Ansar Burney, a top Pakistani lawyer and human rights activist, said that Ghulam Haider, Seema's Pakistani husband, had approached him for help in getting custody of his four children.

Three dead in Karachi bomb blast

Three dead in Karachi bomb blast

Rediff.com5 Dec 2002

The blast was at the office of the honorary consul general to Macedonia, and three bodies were recovered with throats cuts and hands and feet tied together.\n\n\n\n

Twin blasts at Karachi Sufi shrine kill 8

Twin blasts at Karachi Sufi shrine kill 8

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

Two suicide bombers struck the famed Sufi shrine of Abdullah Shah Ghazi in Karachi on Thursday, killing at least eight people and injuring several others.

Karachi attack, latest sign that ISI is losing control

Karachi attack, latest sign that ISI is losing control

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

The attacks on Karachi airport and the Airport Security Force camp are growing signs how Pakistan's home-made monster, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, is growing stronger and is no longer under the tight grip of the Inter-Services-Intelligence, its godfather. Vicky Nanjappa reports how these attacks are just the beginning and there are many more to come.

'Impossible to get access to Dawood in Karachi'

'Impossible to get access to Dawood in Karachi'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2010

Pakistan has stringently denied the fact that underworld don Dawood Ibrahim is running his terror operations from Karachi. But terrorists arrested by Indian intelligence agencies have repeatedly admitted that India's most wanted man has taken refuge in Pakistan, with active assistance from the ISI. Ahmed Khwaja, the Lashkar-e-Tayiba militant in the custody of the Hyderabad police, recently revealed that the fugitive is protected by an impenetrable layer of security.

30 killed in Karachi clashes

30 killed in Karachi clashes

Rediff.com12 May 2007

Supporters of President Pervez Musharraf and suspended chief justice Chaudhry Iftikar had a free run in Karachi.

Can Root Overtake Tendulkar?

Can Root Overtake Tendulkar?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

From January 1, 2021 to September 9, 2024 -- during which Joe Root hit 17 centuries, Kane Williamson has hit, Steve Smith has made six tons but Virat Kohli has managed just two centuries.

Karachi violence toll climbs to 92

Karachi violence toll climbs to 92

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

At least 92 people have been killed in the last five days in a fresh wave of ethnic strife and gang wars in Pakistan's financial capital Karachi, with nine more deaths reported on Monday.

Pakistan win Karachi Twenty20

Pakistan win Karachi Twenty20

Rediff.com20 Apr 2008

Debutant leg-spinner Mansoor Amjad took three wickets in his only over to propel Pakistan to a 102-run win over Bangladesh in their Twenty20 international on Sunday.

Indian airports on high alert after Karachi terror attack

Indian airports on high alert after Karachi terror attack

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

Security at the airports across the country has been tightened following a terrorist attack on Pakistan's largest airport in Karachi in which at least 28 people, including 10 terrorists, were killed.

Dawood lives in Karachi, says Chidambaram

Dawood lives in Karachi, says Chidambaram

Rediff.com12 May 2011

Notwithstanding Pakistan's denials, India on Thursday said underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, the main accused in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts, resides in Karachi where he spends most of his time. A day after the government released a list of 50 fugitives who are in Pakistan, Home Minister P Chidambaram said India will maintain pressure on it to bring all perpetrators of 2008 Mumbai attacks to justice and build international opinion in this regard.

Karachi to have 1,947 ft building

Karachi to have 1,947 ft building

Rediff.com28 Feb 2007

"We must show the world that this is an emerging, progressive and dynamic country and we are second to none," Musharraf said.

Bloodshed goes on unabated in Karachi

Bloodshed goes on unabated in Karachi

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

As mayhem continued in the financial hub, reports said nearly 60 people have been killed since Friday in the city that has been in the grip of violence for the past few months.

IndiGo flight diverted to Pak due to medical emergency, passenger dies

IndiGo flight diverted to Pak due to medical emergency, passenger dies

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

The flight was operating from Delhi to Doha in Qatar and was diverted to Karachi in Pakistan.

Death toll in Karachi suicide attack reaches 40

Death toll in Karachi suicide attack reaches 40

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

The death toll in Monday's suicide attack which targeted a Muharram procession at MA Jinnah Road in Karachi has reached 40.

Navdeep Suri new Consul General in Karachi

Navdeep Suri new Consul General in Karachi

Rediff.com25 Nov 2005

With thaw in bilateral relations, India and Pakistan decided this year to reopen their consulates in Karachi and Mumbai, respectively.

Now, Karachi student flings shoe at US journo

Now, Karachi student flings shoe at US journo

Rediff.com9 Oct 2009

Pakistan opened its account in 'shoe-gaming' with a Karachi student flinging his shoe at an American journalist.

'Baloch Believe Pakistan Will Break Up'

'Baloch Believe Pakistan Will Break Up'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

'The struggle of insurgents and pro-independence political activists is fuelled by a deep conviction that not only is a free Balochistan possible, but they also believe that Pakistan will inevitably break apart, leading to Balochistan's independence.'

Box Office: Welcome 2 Karachi is a flop

Box Office: Welcome 2 Karachi is a flop

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives us the box office verdict for the week.

Indian security team in Karachi

Indian security team in Karachi

Rediff.com27 Dec 2005

The delegation after reviewing arrangements will hold final talks with Pakistani officials in Lahore.

England refuse to play Test in Karachi

England refuse to play Test in Karachi

Rediff.com5 Jul 2005

The PCB said security concerns are the main reason for their rejection of the venue.

Chat@4.30: Catch Welcome to Karachi stars Jackky and Lauren!

Chat@4.30: Catch Welcome to Karachi stars Jackky and Lauren!

Rediff.com4 May 2015

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Former Pakistan players question Imad Wasim's omission

Former Pakistan players question Imad Wasim's omission

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Imad Wasim's omission has been questioned by former players after the all-rounder was left out of Pakistan team for the first T20I against New Zealand, having come out of retirement to play international cricket again.