News for '-pakistani-army'

Jadhav verdict: A two-year wait for justice over

Jadhav verdict: A two-year wait for justice over

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Following is the timeline of the Kulbhushan Jadhav case.

WikiLeaks: Kayani plotted to topple Zardari

WikiLeaks: Kayani plotted to topple Zardari

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

The latest tranche of WikiLeaks published in the media has revealed that Zardari had made extensive preparations in case of his own assassination and instructed his son Bilawal to name his sister, Faryal Talpur, as president.

Did Pakistan a favour by making N-bomb: A Q Khan

Did Pakistan a favour by making N-bomb: A Q Khan

Rediff.com28 Jun 2011

Disgraced nuclear scientist A Q Khan has said he did Pakistan a favour by making the atomic bomb but was 'stabbed in the back by the very people who benefited most' from his work -- the army.

Fear of Taliban reprisal lurks in Pakistan

Fear of Taliban reprisal lurks in Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Mar 2011

Faislabad was one of the places where the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan set up a presence with the help of the Lashkar-e-Tayiba. Despite the offensive lunched by the Pakistani Army against it, the TTP continues to maintain its influence in the region, writes B Raman

Pak Taliban behind deadly attack on army centre

Pak Taliban behind deadly attack on army centre

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

The Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan has claimed responsibility for the suicide attack on an elite Pakistani army training centre at Mardan in the country's northwest region.The suicide bomber unleashed his lethal payload in the midst of a parade, killing 27 soldiers and wounding 40 others. TTP spokesperson Ihsanullah Ihsan said, "We proudly claim responsibility for the Mardan attack; we sent the Fidayeen (suicide bomber) and he successfully carried out the attack."

'Maj Iqbal is Chaudhery Khan, 26/11 mastermind'

'Maj Iqbal is Chaudhery Khan, 26/11 mastermind'

Rediff.com25 May 2011

The mysterious Major Iqbal, who India suspects is a Pakistani army officer in the Inter-Services Intelligence, has now been identified as Chaudhery Khan by Mumbai terror accused David Headley. Headley also confirmed that Khan was the mastermind of the 26/11 attacks.

Pakistan reacts to errors in India's fugitive list

Pakistan reacts to errors in India's fugitive list

Rediff.com21 May 2011

Pakistan on Saturday skirted the issue of errors in a list of 50 wanted fugitives sought by India and said it would consider New Delhi's requests for tracing suspects believed to be on Pakistani soil with "great seriousness". To the embarrassment of India's home ministry and security agencies, it recently emerged that two men on the list of 50 most wanted fugitives were in India. The list, handed over to Pakistan earlier this year, included the names of five Pak army officers

Pak forces violate ceasefire in Rajouri

Pak forces violate ceasefire in Rajouri

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

This was the second ceasefire violation by Pakistan in the past 24 hours.

Pak violates ceasefire in Poonach, one civilian killed

Pak violates ceasefire in Poonach, one civilian killed

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

He said the army was retaliating strongly and effectively to the ceasefire violation.

Woman killed, jawan injured as Pak shells 6 sectors in Jammu

Woman killed, jawan injured as Pak shells 6 sectors in Jammu

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

This is the seventh consecutive day that Pakistan has targeted forward posts along the Line of Control (LoC).

Pakistan's terror plan: 'This is not simply about Kashmir'

Pakistan's terror plan: 'This is not simply about Kashmir'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

'Just this week, the Indians killed a Kashmiri terrorist, who is a member of Hizbul Mujahideen.' 'This is a nasty terrorist organisation, and did Pakistan welcome this killing?' 'No, in fact, they denounced it and referred to him as a Kashmiri separatist.' 'These Kashmiri terrorist groups have been aided by the Pakistani State.'

US in denial over Clinton's warning to Pak

US in denial over Clinton's warning to Pak

Rediff.com11 May 2010

The Pentagon leadership has strongly denied reports that it has pressurised Pakistani army chief General Ashfaq Kayani to extend the military's anti-Taliban operations into North Waziristan, in the wake of the botched Times Square bombing attempt by Pakistani-American Faisal Shahzad, who received terror training in that region.

'India may have considered surgical air strikes post 26/11 attacks'

'India may have considered surgical air strikes post 26/11 attacks'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Former Pakistan Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmood Kasuri on Monday claimed that India had considered carrying out surgical air strikes at the headquarters of terror outfits JuD and LeT near Lahore.

Rahul ticks off Dikshit for his goon remark against army chief

Rahul ticks off Dikshit for his goon remark against army chief

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

The Congress vice president said the Indian Army works for the country and there was no need for any political leader to make comments against the army chief.

Headley wants his son to be a top Pak commando

Headley wants his son to be a top Pak commando

Rediff.com10 Jul 2011

Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative David Headley wants his five-year-old son to one day become a soldier in Pakistani army's elite Special Service Group, which is known for its anti-India operations. Headley, who was the star government witness in the Chicago trial of his childhood friend Tahawwur Rana in June, had been grooming his son.

US played down Pakistan's human rights abuses

US played down Pakistan's human rights abuses

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

Much before the human rights violation by the Pakistani Army became public through the media, a top American diplomat stationed in Islamabad had advised the US Government to keep reports of such abuses under wraps.

Pak releases another video claiming 'destruction' of Indian posts

Pak releases another video claiming 'destruction' of Indian posts

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

The 27-second video was released a day after it claimed to have killed five Indian soldiers while retaliating to India's "unprovoked ceasefire violation" in Tatta Pani sector along the LoC.

No takers in Pak for Musharraf's Kashmir solution?

No takers in Pak for Musharraf's Kashmir solution?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

A former Pakistani army chief and senior intelligence official, who was a close aide and confidant to Pervez Musharraf, has completely dismissed the much hyped proposals on Kashmir by the erstwhile President and military dictator that were widely reported as having been the closest India and Pakistan had come to a resolution of this historic imbroglio.

Those threatening civilians will be taken care of soon: J-K DGP

Those threatening civilians will be taken care of soon: J-K DGP

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

Singh said there is a large presence of terrorists across the Line of Control (LoC) but expressed confidence that the counter-infiltration grid will take care of the threat.

Pak hand in mutilation of soldier's body in Machhil: Army

Pak hand in mutilation of soldier's body in Machhil: Army

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

The army on Monday said Pakistan had a "direct role" in the mutilation of a soldier's body along the Line of Control in Machhil sector of Kupwara district on November 22.

'Haqqani was not there in the Karzai-Kiyani meet'

'Haqqani was not there in the Karzai-Kiyani meet'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

While some reports say Sirajuddin Haqqani, the operational chief of Haqqani network has recently held a meeting with Afghan president Hamid Karzai in the presence of Pakistani Army chief Ashfaq Kiyani, Kabul-based sources reveal the meeting did not take place.

NIA seeks warrants against Headley, Rana, Saeed

NIA seeks warrants against Headley, Rana, Saeed

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

National Investigation Agency has moved a Delhi court for issuance of non-bailable warrants against Pakistani-American terror suspects David Headley, Tahawwur Hussain Rana and Pakistan-based Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi and Hafiz Saeed on the charge of plotting terror attacks in India.

Pak, China armies to hold joint anti-terror drill

Pak, China armies to hold joint anti-terror drill

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

A contingent of the Pakistani Army's special forces left for China on Thursday to participate in a joint anti-terrorism drill coinciding with President Asif Ali Zardari's July 6-11 visit to that country.

Al Qaeda operates with impunity in Pak: US

Al Qaeda operates with impunity in Pak: US

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

Despite the military action taken by the Pakistani Army against the terrorist groups, the US remains concerned that Al Qaeda operates with impunity in Pakistani territory, a Congressional report has said. 'Al Qaeda and Affiliates: Historical Perspective, Global Presence, and Implications for US Policy' was released by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) for US lawmakers on February 5.

Pakistan dismisses media reports on Headley

Pakistan dismisses media reports on Headley

Rediff.com10 Jun 2010

Pakistan dismissed reports that Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative David Headley had linked serving Pakistani army officers to the 2008 Mumbai attacks, saying they were based on "misguided leaks" aimed at maligning the country.

Woman killed in Pakistani shelling in Rajouri

Woman killed in Pakistani shelling in Rajouri

Rediff.com11 May 2017

The shelling hit a village in Laam belt of Nowshera sector, killing Akhtar Bi and injuring her husband Mohmmad Hanief.

Pak Army all set to launch air strikes on Taliban

Pak Army all set to launch air strikes on Taliban

Rediff.com8 Jan 2010

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has allowed the country's military to carry out air strikes on the identified Taliban havens located in the intricate mountain terrains in Tribal Areas.

Pak denial of beheading of soldiers not credible: Jaitley

Pak denial of beheading of soldiers not credible: Jaitley

Rediff.com3 May 2017

He said such an act cannot be carried out without the "protection, participation or the actual indulgence" of the army.

No US apology for deplaning of Pak delegation

No US apology for deplaning of Pak delegation

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

The US has expressed "regret" and termed "unfortunate" the interrogation of Pakistani Army officials at Dulles International Airport, but said that it has not officially apologised to Islamabad for the incident.

Cong helping CPM in WB civic polls: Mamata

Cong helping CPM in WB civic polls: Mamata

Rediff.com5 May 2010

Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday attacked Congress, accusing it of trying to help Communist Party of India-Marxist in the coming civic polls in West Bengal and virtually compared its United Progressive Alliance partner to collaborators of Pakistani army during Bangladesh liberation war.

Pak honours ISI agent on suicide mission in India

Pak honours ISI agent on suicide mission in India

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

The listing in the Shuhada's (Martyrs') Corner of the website www.pakistanarmy.gov.pk named Naik Zulfiqar Ahmed as the ISI operative who died in New Delhi's Ganga Ram Hospital on November 16, 2007.

BSF jawan killed as Pakistan violates ceasefire along IB in Jammu

BSF jawan killed as Pakistan violates ceasefire along IB in Jammu

Rediff.com15 May 2018

Constable Devender Singh was hit by a stray bullet through the loophole of his picket and could not survive the injury.

Pak plans biggest wargame to counter Indian threat

Pak plans biggest wargame to counter Indian threat

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

While the Indian Army has announced a month-long wargame in Rajasthan along the Pakistan border, the Pakistani Army too will launch its biggest ever wargame next week. The Pakistani wargame will train troops along the Indian border for the threat of a conventional war with India, top military officials said on Monday.

Why did Vajpayee's bus diplomacy fail?

Why did Vajpayee's bus diplomacy fail?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

'As events at Kargil and Pakistan's continued support to terror activities in India prove, Pakistan has always felt that the break-up/destruction of India was within its capability,' notes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Delhi court issues NBWs against Pak officers

Delhi court issues NBWs against Pak officers

Rediff.com21 Jul 2010

A Delhi court on Wednesday issued non-bailable warrants (NBWs) against two serving Pakistani Army Majors and three LeT operatives for plotting terror attacks in Delhi, Mumbai and other parts of the country.

2 civilians killed as Pak violates ceasefire in Rajouri for 3rd time in 3 days

2 civilians killed as Pak violates ceasefire in Rajouri for 3rd time in 3 days

Rediff.com13 May 2017

"The Pakistani Army initiated indiscriminate firing of small arms, automatics, 82 mm and 120 mm mortars from 0715 hours along the Line of Control (LoC) in Nowshera sector", PRO, ministry of defence, Jammu, Lt Col Manish Mehta said. The Indian Army posts are retaliating strongly and effectively, he said, adding that the firing is currently going on.

Clinton, Qureshi to co-chair US-Pak strategic talk

Clinton, Qureshi to co-chair US-Pak strategic talk

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi would co-chair the first US-Pak Strategic Dialogue to be held in Washington on March 24.

Ex B'desh minister indicted for war crimes

Ex B'desh minister indicted for war crimes

Rediff.com2 Feb 2014

A former Bangladeshi minister from Jatiya Party was on Sunday indicted by a special court here on 16 war crime charges, including genocide, committed during the country's 1971 liberation war.

Pak prepared for any Indian 'misadventure': Kayani

Pak prepared for any Indian 'misadventure': Kayani

Rediff.com24 Feb 2010

Pakistan Army Chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has said that the Pakistani forces are fully prepared to give a befitting reply to any 'misadventure' from India.

What Chidambaram will tell Pakistan 'politely'

What Chidambaram will tell Pakistan 'politely'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

India on Friday asked Pakistan to expeditiously bring to justice all those behind the Mumbai terror attacks, including Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed and handlers of terrorists, including some Pakistani army personnel. Home Minister P Chidambaram said he will 'politely' tell Pakistan that the time has come to address issues concerning the deadly Mumbai terror attacks with the seriousness that they warrant.