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Why Watson turned down Pakistan head coach job!

Why Watson turned down Pakistan head coach job!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

Shane Watson turned down after the Pakistan head coach job after details of the contract were leaked to the media.

Suicide blast in Karachi kills 3 terrorists, 2 policemen

Suicide blast in Karachi kills 3 terrorists, 2 policemen

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

Three suicide bombers blew up their explosives-laden van when they were challenged by police on the seafront of Karachi in southern Pakistan on Wednesday night, killing two policemen.

Political violence hits Karachi, journalist killed

Political violence hits Karachi, journalist killed

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

A reporter of Geo television channel was gunned down by unidentified persons in Karachi on Friday. Wali Babar was returning home from work when he was intercepted by some people in a car and gunned down from close range in the Liaquatabad area of the city.Pehlwan Goth has been in the grip of violence for the past three days after three people with political affiliations were killed, stirring unrest in the area. Firing continued in the area on Friday.

'Karachi burned for seven days'

'Karachi burned for seven days'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2007

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

3 held in Karachi for links with Kasab

3 held in Karachi for links with Kasab

Rediff.com9 Feb 2009

'The intelligence agencies have taken the three men into custody from different parts of Karachi because of their alleged affiliation with Kasab,' the Daily Times newspaper quoted a source as saying. The men were 'reportedly taken to Islamabad and an investigation was in progress', the newspaper reported. There was no official word on the development.

Watch: Lauren Gottlieb, Jackky Bhagnani's 'Titanic trip' to Karachi

Watch: Lauren Gottlieb, Jackky Bhagnani's 'Titanic trip' to Karachi

Rediff.com16 May 2015

Welcome 2 Karachi will release on May 28.

Blast in Karachi leaves over 30 injured

Blast in Karachi leaves over 30 injured

Rediff.com1 Jan 2013

A powerful bomb went off at a busy intersection in the southern Pakistani city of Karachi on Tuesday, injuring over 30 people, witnesses and police officials said.

Celebrating Diwali in Pakistan

Celebrating Diwali in Pakistan

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

It's not always easy to celebrate Deepavali in Pakistan, but it would be wrong to say that it doesn't exist at all.

Taliban attack Karachi ASF camp, fail to penetrate cordon

Taliban attack Karachi ASF camp, fail to penetrate cordon

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

Taliban militants on Tuesday attacked a training camp of the Airport Security Force near Karachi international airport in Karachi, but fled after Pakistani forces repulsed the assault, a day after an all-night siege at the facility left nearly 40 people dead.

Here's Afridi's game-changing advice for PCB

Here's Afridi's game-changing advice for PCB

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Afridi added that players in The T20 squad should be given a long run ahead of the World Cup later this year.

Karachi: Gunmen attack police station, cop killed

Karachi: Gunmen attack police station, cop killed

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

Gunmen on motorcycles attacked a police station in the Pakistani port city of Karachi on Tuesday to free an inmate, killing a policeman and wounding two others, officials said.

Terror strikes Shia gatherings in Karachi

Terror strikes Shia gatherings in Karachi

Rediff.com27 Dec 2009

Two terrorist strikes targeted Shia religious gatherings in southern port city of Karachi and Muzaffarabad, the capital of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on Sunday, injuring nearly 25 people.

PIA jet with 160 on board fired upon in Karachi

PIA jet with 160 on board fired upon in Karachi

Rediff.com5 Dec 2010

According to officials, a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight from Multan to Karachi, was cruising in to land at the Karachi airport on Saturday night when it was fired upon while passing over the Malir area which is close to the airport.

Why Pakistan Government Spared Mani Shankar Aiyar

Why Pakistan Government Spared Mani Shankar Aiyar

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

It was only a matter of hours before I would be declared persona non grata; all my work would turn to ashes, and I would be revealed as a typical untrustworthy Indian. I steeled myself for the axe to fall.

Despite civilian's death, Pakistan to release 199 Indian fishermen on May 12

Despite civilian's death, Pakistan to release 199 Indian fishermen on May 12

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Pakistani authorities are expected to go ahead with its goodwill gesture to release on Friday 199 Indian fishermen arrested for allegedly fishing illegally in the country's waters, despite the death of an Indian civilian who was to be repatriated with them.

Suspected bomber arrested at Karachi airport

Suspected bomber arrested at Karachi airport

Rediff.com10 May 2010

A suspected bomber was arrested at the Jinnah International Airport in Karachi when batteries and electrical circuits were found concealed in his shoes after a thorough check-up following a scanner alarm.The man identified as Faiz Mohammad, 30, was scheduled to board a Thai International Airlines flight for Muscat. Confirming the arrest, an airport security force official said Mohammed, who holds a diploma in civil engineering, was apprehended while he was being scanned.

Sarfaraz Nawaz inspects Karachi pitch

Sarfaraz Nawaz inspects Karachi pitch

Rediff.com25 Jan 2006

The pitch has occupied the centrestage in the contest between the arch-rivals so far.

India wants short stay in Karachi, Peshawar

India wants short stay in Karachi, Peshawar

Rediff.com16 Feb 2004

The BCCI delegation wants the team's stay in the two cities curtailed.

Taliban claims responsibility for Karachi attacks

Taliban claims responsibility for Karachi attacks

Rediff.com30 Dec 2009

The Taliban on Wednesday claimed responsibility for the suicide attack on a Muharram procession of Pakistani Shia Muslims here that killed 43 people and threatened to carry out more such strikes within 10 days.

'Taliban's Sindh unit attacked Karachi dockyard'

'Taliban's Sindh unit attacked Karachi dockyard'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Pakistani Taliban's Sindh unit, which had penetrated into various departments of the provincial government, was involved in a foiled terror attack at a Naval dockyard in Karachi in the country's financial capital.

Top Taliban commander captured in Karachi

Top Taliban commander captured in Karachi

Rediff.com6 Nov 2009

An operational head of the Tehreek-e -Taliban Pakistan, who is on the most wanted list of terrorists in the country, was captured from the outskirts of Karacghi, police said on Thursday. Acting on a tip-off from other arrested TTP men, police arrested Irfan Khan from his hideout in Sohrab Goth near Karachi.

Pak forces foil terror attack on Karachi naval dockyard

Pak forces foil terror attack on Karachi naval dockyard

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

A major terrorist attack on the Pakistan naval dockyard in Karachi was foiled by security forces who killed two militants and captured four others, a top naval official said on Monday.

Can Karachi get a new start?

Can Karachi get a new start?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

Karachi is not reputed as a sub-continental beauty spot. Jihadist battles, gang wars and gunfire are familiar street sights and sounds, drug trafficking in its vast slums, kidnappings and political violence between Sindhi nationalists and MQM, the muhajir party of immigrants from UP and Bihar, are the stuff of everyday life.

American Qaeda operative arrested in Karachi

American Qaeda operative arrested in Karachi

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

An American national said to be a member of Al Qaeda was captured in a raid in Karachi, but Pakistani officials later changed their version that the man picked up was the terror outfit's US-born spokesman.

Protect our CPEC workers from terror attacks, China tells Pak

Protect our CPEC workers from terror attacks, China tells Pak

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Pakistan's deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, who is in China on a four-day visit, and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi co-chaired the fifth round of the foreign minister-level China-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue.

10 killed in fresh violence in Karachi

10 killed in fresh violence in Karachi

Rediff.com31 May 2012

Sixteen people including political activists and a senior police official have been killed in the city since Monday, while unidentified gunmen wounded a civil judge on Wednesday.

9 killed in violence in Karachi, Quetta

9 killed in violence in Karachi, Quetta

Rediff.com16 May 2012

The law and order situation in the capital cities of Pakistan's Sindh and Balochistan provinces continued to deteriorate today with nine people killed and several injured in both cities.

Jingle Bells! Jingle Bells! Santa's Come

Jingle Bells! Jingle Bells! Santa's Come

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

'Tis that time of the year...

India against playing in Test in Karachi

India against playing in Test in Karachi

Rediff.com18 Feb 2004

India want to play one-day internationals in Karachi and Peshawar instead of Test matches.

Pak military gives details of strikes inside Iran

Pak military gives details of strikes inside Iran

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Pakistan military Thursday said it used multiple weapons, including killer drones, to carry out effective strikes against hideouts inside Iran used by militants of two leading Baloch terrorist groups responsible for recent attacks in the country.

5 killed in fresh violence in Karachi

5 killed in fresh violence in Karachi

Rediff.com17 May 2012

At least five people were shot dead on Wednesday in different incidents of target killings in Pakistan's financial capital Karachi.

Karachi ODI tickets sold out

Karachi ODI tickets sold out

Rediff.com8 Mar 2004

Tickets for the first one-day international between Pakistan and India sold out within hours of sales being resumed.

One killed in Karachi blasts

One killed in Karachi blasts

Rediff.com26 May 2004

Dawood in Karachi, admits Pakistan

Dawood in Karachi, admits Pakistan

Rediff.com21 Sep 2003

The admission came after a bomb blast at a Karachi business centre, the Kawish Crown Plaza, which police said was ostensibly owned by Ahmed Jamal but actually belonged to Dawood Ibrahim'.

Karachi continues to burn; toll reaches 82

Karachi continues to burn; toll reaches 82

Rediff.com5 Aug 2010

At least 24 more people were killed and over 200 injured as violence continued in Karachi, taking the total death toll to 82.

Anupam Kher denied visa for Karachi literary fest

Anupam Kher denied visa for Karachi literary fest

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Kher was one of the 18 Indians invited to the four-day festival by the organisers but he is the only one whose visa has not been cleared. The other 17 Indian participants have been given visas.

State of affair in Pakistan cricket is really sad: Miandad

State of affair in Pakistan cricket is really sad: Miandad

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Pakistan team has recently lost the three-Test series against Australia 0-3, before going down 1-4 in the five-match T20 series against New Zealand.

Over 60 target killers arrested in Karachi

Over 60 target killers arrested in Karachi

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

Over 60 target killers have been arrested during operations to combat ethnic and political violence in the troubled city of Karachi that has witnessed over 500 lives since July.

Bowled over by Karachi crowds

Bowled over by Karachi crowds

Rediff.com15 Mar 2004