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Pakistan Cricket Board postpones PSL amid coronavirus

Pakistan Cricket Board postpones PSL amid coronavirus

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

The PSL had entered the knockout stages and semifinal matches were due to be played on Tuesday in Lahore and final on Wednesday. The PCB had already shortened the league by four days considering the worsening scenario around the coronavirus.

The sole supernova in Galaxy Bollywood

The sole supernova in Galaxy Bollywood

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

No one deserves the title thespian more than Dilip Kumar, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

Second Pakistan cricketer succumb to coronavirus

Second Pakistan cricketer succumb to coronavirus

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

Rashid Latif confirmed the news and asked everyone to pray for Riaz Sheikh's departed soul.

Imran supporters protest across Pak, chant 'chowkidar chor hai'

Imran supporters protest across Pak, chant 'chowkidar chor hai'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

The charged PTI supporters, including women and children, showed their solidarity with Khan during the rally that started at 9 pm on Sunday and lasted till 3 am on Monday.

Pakistan to allow India to send wheat to Afghanistan: Imran

Pakistan to allow India to send wheat to Afghanistan: Imran

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan announced on Monday that his government will allow India to send a humanitarian shipment of 50,000 metric tonnes of wheat to neighbouring Afghanistan through its territory after finalisation of the transit modalities.

In Pakistan, Allah smiles upon Lt Gen Asif Ghafoor

In Pakistan, Allah smiles upon Lt Gen Asif Ghafoor

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

as journalists active in Pakistani media have been quick to point out, with Ghafoor at the helm in Balochistan, no one will take seriously any claims by the civilian leadership to use the velvet glove to work for peace there, points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.He did not hesitate to pejorate developments in India at the slightest opportunity, points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Pak Parl session called on Mar 25 to take up no-trust motion against Imran

Pak Parl session called on Mar 25 to take up no-trust motion against Imran

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

Around 100 lawmakers from the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and Pakistan Peoples' Party submitted the no-confidence motion before the National Assembly Secretariat on March 8, alleging that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf government led by Khan was responsible for the economic crisis and the spiralling inflation in the country.

Pak squash great Azam Khan dies of coronavirus in London

Pak squash great Azam Khan dies of coronavirus in London

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

Younger brother of the legendary Hashim Khan, Azam is widely regarded as one the best squash players in the world. He left playing due to an Achilles tendon injury and the tragic death of his 14-year old son in 1962.

Stop spreading rumours about coronavirus: Hafeez urges fans

Stop spreading rumours about coronavirus: Hafeez urges fans

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Hafeez, on Tuesday, made an appeal to the public to not spread rumours about coronavirus and urged everyone to follow the necessary precautions. Earlier in the day, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the postponement of the PSL amid the coronavirus outbreak. It has said the tournament will be rescheduled. However, new dates are yet to be announced.

Pakistan releases Indian prisoner Hamid Nihal Ansari after 6 years

Pakistan releases Indian prisoner Hamid Nihal Ansari after 6 years

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Ansari, a 33-year-old Mumbai resident, was lodged in the Peshawar Central Jail after being sentenced by the military court on December 15, 2015.

Why Bajwa did not shift ISI chief

Why Bajwa did not shift ISI chief

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Despite persisting questions among peer officers in the army about his professional competence and ethics, after his recent 'triumphal' Kabul sojourn, Faiz Hameed remains the hot favourite of both General Bajwa and Prime Minister Imran Khan, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing.

Imran Khan loses midnight no-trust vote, ousted as Pak PM

Imran Khan loses midnight no-trust vote, ousted as Pak PM

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Khan, 69, was not present in the lower house at the time of voting. His party lawmakers staged a walkout.

Pakistan pacer Umar Gul announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Pakistan pacer Umar Gul announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

From 47 Test matches, Gul took 163 wickets at an average of 34.06.

Pakistan Super League: Cricket wins

Pakistan Super League: Cricket wins

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

Peshawar Zalmi capitalised on an early batting collapse by Quetta Gladiators to secure a 58-run victory in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) final on Sunday.

18 killed in multiple terror attacks in Pakistan

18 killed in multiple terror attacks in Pakistan

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Director General Inter-Services Public Relations Asim Bajwa told Pakistani daily Dawn that "all four suicide bombers were killed" and a clearance operation is underway.

Taliban 2.0: The PLIGHT of WOMEN

Taliban 2.0: The PLIGHT of WOMEN

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

Their leaders in the provinces, which have been under the control of Taliban commanders for several months now, speak the language of the bigot. Women are known to have been abducted and enslaved. Several young girls have simply disappeared.

PM Modi calls Pak school attack a senseless act of unspeakable brutality

PM Modi calls Pak school attack a senseless act of unspeakable brutality

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

India has strongly condemned the barbaric attack on a school in Peshawar in which at least 124 children were killed, saying there is never a justification for terrorism.

Boxer Amir Khan visits Pakistan school massacre site

Boxer Amir Khan visits Pakistan school massacre site

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

The UK-based Pakistani boxer Amir Khan visited the army-run school in Peshawar where 150 people, mostly children, were massacred by the Taliban and expressed sympathies with the families of the victims.

Shehbaz Sharif sworn-in as Pak PM

Shehbaz Sharif sworn-in as Pak PM

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Shehbaz, the younger brother of former three-time prime minister Nawaz Sharif, received 174 votes -- two more than the simple majority of 172.

Gulsher, 13, one of the youngest to die in Pakistan school attack

Gulsher, 13, one of the youngest to die in Pakistan school attack

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Hospital releases list of students who have died in the Pakistan terror attack.

Pakistan rally hails Charlie Hebdo attackers

Pakistan rally hails Charlie Hebdo attackers

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

'Death to Hebdo publications' chanted dozens of people in Peshawar in Pakistan, and kissed posters of the two terrorists who were shot dead by the French police in Paris last week following the Charlie Hebdo massacre. The 'rally' was organised by a local preacher, who led a few dozen people in prayers for the two dead terrorist brothers -- Said and Cherif Kouachi -- who gunned down 12 at the Charlie Hebdo magazine office in Paris on January 7.

Pak to execute 500 convicted militants in coming weeks

Pak to execute 500 convicted militants in coming weeks

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

Pakistani Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan has said that nearly 500 terror convicts will be hanged to death within the next two to three weeks.

Who will head the ISI?

Who will head the ISI?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

General Bajwa and the outgoing DG, ISI Lieutenant General Naveed Mukhtar, had a long meeting with Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday, says Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan Desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Hindu Kush quake toll crosses 300; thousands spend night in the open

Hindu Kush quake toll crosses 300; thousands spend night in the open

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Rescuers on Tuesday rushed to deliver relief aid to victims of a massive earthquake that hit northern Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Pak legend Imran Khan returns to cricket as mentor in PSL

Pak legend Imran Khan returns to cricket as mentor in PSL

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

World Cup-winning captain Imran Khan has been named mentor of Pakistan Super League franchise Peshawar Zalmi. The former pace ace, who is now chief of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, a political party, returns to cricket after a break of over two decades.

'Now pehle naukri, phir chhokri': Hamid Ansari after returning home

'Now pehle naukri, phir chhokri': Hamid Ansari after returning home

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

'I had my own mistakes but now I want to move towards the future. I don't want to go into those things now, I had my own sins and mistakes'

CPL tweak its schedule to avoid clash with IPL

CPL tweak its schedule to avoid clash with IPL

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

The CPL, which was originally scheduled to commence on August 28, will now be played between August 26 and September 15.

Pak cleric threatens to kill Malala, arrested

Pak cleric threatens to kill Malala, arrested

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

A Muslim cleric in northwest Pakistan has been arrested under the tough anti-terrorism act for threatening to kill Malala Yousafzai in a suicide attack and instigating people against the Nobel Laureate for her recent comments on marriage, police said.

Over 2,00,000 affected by Pakistan floods; death toll crosses 50

Over 2,00,000 affected by Pakistan floods; death toll crosses 50

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

More than 50 people have been killed and over two lakh others affected by the floods caused by torrential rain across Pakistan, officials said on Monday.

Pakistan to deport National Geographic's 'Afghan Girl'

Pakistan to deport National Geographic's 'Afghan Girl'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Sharbat Gula was also given a 15-day jail sentence and will have to pay a fine of Pakistani Rs 1,10,000.

Pakistan Can't Use Taliban to Threaten India

Pakistan Can't Use Taliban to Threaten India

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

India has much paranoia in India about a new 'Terroristan' coming up between Pakistan and a Taliban-ruled Afghanistan. Pakistan has zero ability economically, diplomatically, geostrategically or militarily to create one. If they try, it will be great for India as they will destroy themselves yet again, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Pakistan claims it got 'proposal' to swap Kulbhushan Jadav for terrorist

Pakistan claims it got 'proposal' to swap Kulbhushan Jadav for terrorist

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

Foreign Minister Khwaja Muhammad Asif claimed that he received received a proposal to swap Indian national Kulbhushan Jadhav for a terrorist who carried out the horrific 2014 Peshawar school attack and is now jailed in Afghanistan.

Proposal made to swap Kulbhushan Jadav for terrorist, claims Pak foreign minister

Proposal made to swap Kulbhushan Jadav for terrorist, claims Pak foreign minister

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Pakistan received a proposal to swap Indian national Kulbhushan Jadhav for a terrorist who carried out the horrific 2014 Peshawar school attack and is now jailed in Afghanistan, Foreign Minister Khwaja Muhammad Asif has claimed.

Sikh trader kidnapped in Pakistan: Report

Sikh trader kidnapped in Pakistan: Report

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

A member of the minority Sikh community was kidnapped from an area on the outskirts of Peshawar city in northwest Pakistan, according to media reports.

Afridi ruled out of PSL 6 due to back injury

Afridi ruled out of PSL 6 due to back injury

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Nortje, Markram among players nominated for CSA top awards.

PSL 6 could be postponed: PCB

PSL 6 could be postponed: PCB

Rediff.com19 May 2021

'Some of the conditions put forth by the UAE authorities make it next to impossible for the PCB to host the matches in UAE.'

Flash floods kill at least 50 people in Pakistan

Flash floods kill at least 50 people in Pakistan

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

The flooding in the northwest Khyber Pakhtunwa province was prompted by torrential rain that began Saturday night, disaster-management official Latif ur Rehman was quoted as saying.

Why the Hindutva Project Will FAIL

Why the Hindutva Project Will FAIL

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

The modern world will not accommodate bigotry of the sort India is showing the world today, argues Aakar Patel.

West Indies batsman Samuels retires from all forms of cricket

West Indies batsman Samuels retires from all forms of cricket

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

West Indian batsman Marlon Samuels, who top-scored in both of the team's T20 World Cup final wins during a career that also had its share of controversies including a two-year ban for corruption, has retired from all forms of cricket.

Imran Khan's Naya Pakistan is KAPUT

Imran Khan's Naya Pakistan is KAPUT

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

The Pakistani military may shortly give Imran Khan the boot, substituting him with another puppet, predicts Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd).