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Pak EC panel probe into poll rigging allegations over

Pak EC panel probe into poll rigging allegations over

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

On Sunday, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) formed the committee to probe the explosive allegations levelled by former Rawalpindi Commissioner Liaquat Ali Chattha that widespread rigging aided by the judiciary and the top election body took place against jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's party in the garrison city of Rawalpindi.

Police foil plot to storm central jail in Karachi

Police foil plot to storm central jail in Karachi

Rediff.com6 Oct 2012

A bid to storm the central jail in Karachi has been foiled with the police arresting seven members of a banned militant outfit that were plotting the raid.

Karachi: Blast outside Pak navy office kills one

Karachi: Blast outside Pak navy office kills one

Rediff.com10 Jun 2010

A bomb went off outside a Pakistan navy office in the southern port city of Karachi on Thursday, killing at least one person and injuring three others.

Afghan Taliban chief not in Karachi: Pak govt

Afghan Taliban chief not in Karachi: Pak govt

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

Pakistan on Friday dismissed reports claiming Afghan Taliban chief Mullah Omar had fled from Quetta to Karachi, with the help of the Inter Services Intelligence, to avoid the possibility of being targeted by United States drones."This is ridiculous to say the least," Foreign Office spokesman Abdul Basit told reporters. He said there had been speculations about Omar's presence in Pakistan 'for years'.

Imran Khan supporters storm Pak army headquarters, corps commander's home

Imran Khan supporters storm Pak army headquarters, corps commander's home

Rediff.com9 May 2023

In unprecedented scenes, supporters of former prime minister Imran Khan on Tuesday stormed the Pakistan Army headquarters in the garrison city of Rawalpindi and the Corps Commander's residence in Lahore after his dramatic arrest in a corruption case.

100 dead, 50 injured in Karachi garment factory fire

100 dead, 50 injured in Karachi garment factory fire

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

Nearly 100 people have been killed and 50 others injured, some of them who jumped out of windows to save their lives, in a deadly fire in a three-storey garment factory in Pakistan's financial hub Karachi.

Karachi blast may trigger sectarian clashes in Pak

Karachi blast may trigger sectarian clashes in Pak

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

The suicide attack on a Muharram procession in Karachi on Monday, in which 40 people were killed and over 95 sustained injuries, has added to the Pakistan government's woes, as the attack may spell more trouble by igniting massive sectarian clashes.

Bharat Ratna to Advani emphasizes his role in BJP's rise

Bharat Ratna to Advani emphasizes his role in BJP's rise

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

The Bharat Ratna for him comes nine years after the honour was bestowed on former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The two leaders together spearheaded the journey of the Jana Sangh and then the BJP for over five decades.

Tension in Karachi; Army may be called in

Tension in Karachi; Army may be called in

Rediff.com2 Feb 2010

Tensions continue to mount on Tuesday with sporadic incidents of violence in Pakistan's commercial capital, even as the Sindh government is contemplating calling the Army to control the recent spate of ethnic and political clashes that has left 25 dead in last few days.

Shiv Sena's rebuke: SRK should go to Karachi

Shiv Sena's rebuke: SRK should go to Karachi

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

Shiv Sena on Friday attacked Bollywood super star Shah Rukh Khan for raising concern about the exclusion of Pakistani players from the Indian Premier League and dared him to take the players in his team Kolkata Knight Riders.

Karachi blast kills US diplomat, 3 others

Karachi blast kills US diplomat, 3 others

Rediff.com2 Mar 2006

Seventeen others were injured in the car bomb explosion.

Arthur, Bradburn and Puttick resign from PCB

Arthur, Bradburn and Puttick resign from PCB

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Meanwhile, the sports ministry has asked the PCB not to offer a long-term contract to its incumbent director of cricket Mohammad Hafeez yet, who came into the role after the 50-overs World Cup last year.

Taliban consider Karachi the safest place to hide

Taliban consider Karachi the safest place to hide

Rediff.com1 Dec 2009

Karachi is considered the safest place by the Taliban to hide in Pakistan. According to a Newsweek report, the Taliban is hardly worried by US' plans to send in more troops to Afghanistan, and believes that as far as they do not foment terror, they can live safely in the city.

26/11 terrorists had come from Karachi: FBI

26/11 terrorists had come from Karachi: FBI

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

In a crucial testimony, the Federal Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday told a special court trying the Mumbai terror attack case that Global Positioning System devices used by terrorists had indicated that they had come from Karachi.

Pakistan suffers major power outage across cities

Pakistan suffers major power outage across cities

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

According to the Ministry of Energy, the system of frequency of the national grid went down at 7:34 am local time, resulting in the breakdown.

Terrorists strike Karachi; 22 killed in two blasts

Terrorists strike Karachi; 22 killed in two blasts

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

Terrorists on Friday targeted a bus carrying a group of people to a Shia religious procession as well as a hospital in Karachi, killing at least 22 people and injuring over 50, in the latest in a wave of attacks across the country.The explosion targeting the bus occurred on Shahrah-e-Quaideen, a key thoroughfare in the city, at 3.05 pm local time.Provincial Health Minister Sagheer Ahmed said 12 people were killed and 50 injured in the attack.

Stokes's leadership puts England's young guns at ease

Stokes's leadership puts England's young guns at ease

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

With Stokes and Brendon McCullum at the helm, Ahmed cuts a relaxed figure.

20 killed, several injured in stampede in Karachi

20 killed, several injured in stampede in Karachi

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

At least 20 people, most of them women and children, were killed and several others injured in a stampede in Karachi on Monday when a trader was distributing free ration.

Fear grips Hindus in Karachi after 60-yr-old temple is desecrated

Fear grips Hindus in Karachi after 60-yr-old temple is desecrated

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Three pistol-waving bearded men stormed a 60-year-old temple in Karachi and desecrated the idol of a Hindu deity, leading to fear among the minority community in Pakistan's largest city, a media report said on Tuesday.

ISI still working on 'Karachi Project' to attack India

ISI still working on 'Karachi Project' to attack India

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

Ever since Headley was arrested in US, there has been a lot of talk regarding the Karachi Project, considered to be one of the most ambitious projects staged by the ISI where it plans to combine Pakistani forces and home-grown terrorists to launch a spate of terror attacks on India, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

Terrorists were in touch with Karachi via satphone

Terrorists were in touch with Karachi via satphone

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

The initial interrogation of terrorists captured in Mumbai has yielded some basic information. According to sources, for some time the directions kept coming "live" to the terrorists in Mumbai via satellite phones

Karachi track should break high-scoring deadlock

Karachi track should break high-scoring deadlock

Rediff.com28 Jan 2006

It's hard and it's green and the Pakistan Cricket Board is hoping it will produce a result.

'Forget foreigners, even local coaches don't want to work with PCB'

'Forget foreigners, even local coaches don't want to work with PCB'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

Former Pakistan captain Misbah ul Haq feels that due to uncertainty in the PCB and its short-sightedness, foreigners and even local coaches don't want to work with the country's cricket board.

Kasab, others trained in Karachi for 45 days

Kasab, others trained in Karachi for 45 days

Rediff.com21 Jul 2009

Mohammad Ajmal Kasab, the captured terrorist in the 26/11 attacks, has revealed that he and the nine other terrorists were confined to a house in Karachi for 45 days, where Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative Abu Hamza taught them how to navigate a boat.

Pak want England to play in Karachi

Pak want England to play in Karachi

Rediff.com15 Nov 2005

Pakistan would like England play an ODI in Karachi next month despite the bomb blast in the city on Tuesday

Bad weather in Multan forces Pakistan to move Test venue

Bad weather in Multan forces Pakistan to move Test venue

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

Test venue moved from Multan to Karachi due to 'deteriorating' weather conditions

Senior leader of Imran Khan's party shot dead in Karachi

Senior leader of Imran Khan's party shot dead in Karachi

Rediff.com19 May 2013

A founder member of Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf party was shot dead by unidentified gunmen outside her residence in Karachi, hours before partial re-polling for the national assembly seat in the area.

Osama's revenge: Karachi attack the tip of terror iceberg?

Osama's revenge: Karachi attack the tip of terror iceberg?

Rediff.com23 May 2011

Suspecting that the Pakistan government and the Inter-Services Intelligence have backed United States in its operation against Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden, extremist organisations have decided to avenge the killing. There's no stopping the Taliban and more attacks similar to the one at the Karachi naval base are expected, fears the Pakistan media. Tahir Ali reports.

Pakistan hands over 198 Indian fishermen at Wagah border

Pakistan hands over 198 Indian fishermen at Wagah border

Rediff.com13 May 2023

Pakistani authorities have released 198 Indian fishermen, who were languishing at a jail in Karachi after being arrested for allegedly fishing illegally in the country's waters, and handed them over to India at the Wagah border.

No peace in Karachi; 16 more killed in shootings

No peace in Karachi; 16 more killed in shootings

Rediff.com25 Jul 2011

The Sindh Home Department late Sunday night imposed an indefinite ban on pillion riding in the city just a week after lifting it.

India closely watching Chinese warships in Pakistan drill

India closely watching Chinese warships in Pakistan drill

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

China's PLA Navy has deployed a number of platforms including frontline warships and a submarine for the exercise from November 11 to 17.

On this Day: Sachin's debut sparks nostalgia

On this Day: Sachin's debut sparks nostalgia

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Sachin Tendulkar made his debut on November 15, 1989, at the age of 16

10 terrorists among 23 killed as Karachi airport siege ends

10 terrorists among 23 killed as Karachi airport siege ends

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

"All 10 terrorists have been killed, the airport secured and they were unable to damage any aircraft or installations," a spokesman of the Inter Services Pubic Relations said.

Pak human rights activist, friend gunned down in Karachi

Pak human rights activist, friend gunned down in Karachi

Rediff.com8 May 2016

No one has taken responsibility for the attack.

Riyaz Bhatkal's chat ID cracked, shows him in Karachi

Riyaz Bhatkal's chat ID cracked, shows him in Karachi

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

The IM mastermind's account was created in 2012. Details will be sent to Pakistan to seek his extradition.

Hosting rights secured for Champions Trophy 2025: Will India play in Pakistan?

Hosting rights secured for Champions Trophy 2025: Will India play in Pakistan?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

PCB says it has signed hosting rights agreement of 2025 Champions Trophy with ICC

Dawood aide arrested, claims don is in Karachi

Dawood aide arrested, claims don is in Karachi

Rediff.com21 Aug 2008

A Dawood Ibrahim aide, who is a key accused in the 1993 serial blasts and absconding for the past 15 years, was on Thursday arrested from neighbouring Thane and he claimed that the underwold don continued to live in Karachi.

7 killed in twin blasts outside shopping mall in Karachi

7 killed in twin blasts outside shopping mall in Karachi

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

At least seven persons were killed and 15 more injured when two improvised explosive devices went off in a crowded commercial area in Pakistan's financial hub Karachi on Tuesday evening, officials and witnesses said. The explosions took place near a shopping mall just outside the bustling Hyderi market.

Pakistan Special Forces In Action

Pakistan Special Forces In Action

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Pakistan navy special forces conduct a counter-terrorism demonstration during IDEAS 2022, the Pakistan government's defence exhibition in Karachi, November 17, 2022