News for 'Ahmed Sheikh'

Dubai to set up world's largest MRO centre

Dubai to set up world's largest MRO centre

Rediff.com12 Nov 2007

The Aviation City's strategic location within the Al Maktoum International Airport will give potential investors an advantage to reach regional and international clients alike. The Aviation City's strategic location within the Al Maktoum International Airport will give potential investors an advantage to reach regional and international clients alike.

Bhutto to reveal return plan today : Pak

Bhutto to reveal return plan today : Pak

Rediff.com16 Oct 2007

The Pakistan government has said that former prime minister Benazir Bhutto will convey her final plan of return to the country on Tuesday. The government has been asking the Pakistan People's Party chief, who is living in a self-imposed exile, to delay her return scheduled for October 18. A minister clarified that the government has no intention to block her on return as a better understanding already existed between the PPP and the government.

'Saw people drop dead in front of me: NZ witnesses recount horror

'Saw people drop dead in front of me: NZ witnesses recount horror

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

At least 49 people have been killed in terror attacks at two New Zealand mosques on Friday. The shootings at Linwood Masjid Mosque and Al Noor mosque in central Christchurch took place during Friday prayers. Describing the horrific attacks, eyewitnesses said that they saw blood and bodies everywhere.

Taliban spokesman held in Pak

Taliban spokesman held in Pak

Rediff.com4 Oct 2005

US could have defeated the Taliban...

US could have defeated the Taliban...

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

The US military efforts in Afghanistan were akin to filling a bucket that had gaping holes, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Omar, Mehbooba booked under PSA on last day of their detention

Omar, Mehbooba booked under PSA on last day of their detention

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

National Conference general secretary and former minister Ali Mohammed Sagar, who wields a support base in downtown city, was served with a PSA notice public order by the authorities.

No substantial headway in Burdwan blast probe

No substantial headway in Burdwan blast probe

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

Exactly a month after the Burdwan blast in which two suspected terrorists were killed, the National Investigation Agency appears to have made no substantial headway.

2006 Malegaon blasts: 9 accused set to walk free

2006 Malegaon blasts: 9 accused set to walk free

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

The National Investigation Agency on Thursday told a Mumbai court it has found no evidence to link nine Muslims arrested in the 2006 Malegaon blasts case to the terror attack, a move that could see them walk free.

US pressure boosted J&K peace process:NC

US pressure boosted J&K peace process:NC

Rediff.com26 Sep 2005

The NC has said that the present state government cannot claim credit for these improvements.

Is General Bajwa ready to take over Pakistan?

Is General Bajwa ready to take over Pakistan?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

'What we are today witnessing is the final act of the Pakistani army trying to retain its turf,' argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Pak: Time report on Khan 'incorrect'

Pak: Time report on Khan 'incorrect'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2005

Pakistan on Monday termed as 'incorrect' and 'unrealistic' a report in the Time magazine that the US is investigating whether the disgraced scientist Dr Abdul Qadar Khan sold nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries.

Musharraf's health report shows no illness: Prosecutor

Musharraf's health report shows no illness: Prosecutor

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

Former Pakistani military ruler Pervez Musharraf's medical report did not show any illness that justified his skipping hearings in his treason trial, the government prosecutor said today.

Pak court postpones Daniel Pearl case hearing

Pak court postpones Daniel Pearl case hearing

Rediff.com13 Dec 2006

The court adjourned the case indefinitely after the public prosecutor said the appeal needed to be heard by a full Bench instead of the existing two-man bench of the high court.

Rathore will win the gold: Al-Maktoum

Rathore will win the gold: Al-Maktoum

Rediff.com4 Dec 2006

Olympic gold medalist Sheikh Ahmed al-Maktoum is confident that the Indian will win doubles trap gold at the Asian Games.

'Global terrorist' Masood Azhar, a blue-eyed boy of Pak's ISI

'Global terrorist' Masood Azhar, a blue-eyed boy of Pak's ISI

Rediff.com1 May 2019

For two decades after his release in exchange for passengers of a hijacked Indian Airlines plane in 1999, Azhar has since been the darling of Pakistan's external snooping agency Inter-Services Intelligence.

Pakistan foils major Al Qaeda plot

Pakistan foils major Al Qaeda plot

Rediff.com22 Aug 2004

Al-Qaeda operative arrested

Al-Qaeda operative arrested

Rediff.com8 Aug 2004

Qari Saifullah Akhtar, described as the 'Operational head of Al-Qaeda', was caught in Dubai on Friday after he was tracked down by Pakistani intelligences officials.

Top Al Qaeda leader captured in Pak

Top Al Qaeda leader captured in Pak

Rediff.com4 May 2005

Wanted in connection with the two attempts on the life of President Pervez Musharraf, Abu Faraj al-Libbi is said to be number three in Al Qaeda heiarchy after Osama Bin Laden and Egyptian Ayman al-Zawahri.

6 months in lockdown, Kashmiris stare at uncertain future

6 months in lockdown, Kashmiris stare at uncertain future

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Many political detainees have been released but former chief ministers Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, who were whisked into custody in the early hours of August 5, 2019, are still in preventive detention.

America kills UN resolution on Yassin

America kills UN resolution on Yassin

Rediff.com26 Mar 2004

The resolution got 11 votes with three abstentions in the 15-member council. But the negative vote by the US killed the resolution.

One on death row, the other at large

One on death row, the other at large

Rediff.com28 Dec 2004

Missile test not to affect peace process: Pak Mini

Missile test not to affect peace process: Pak Mini

Rediff.com12 Aug 2005

Pakistan has said the test-firing of a cruise missile by it would not affect the peace process with India. \n\n

Delhi T20I: Team India to battle it out against Bangladesh in toxic air

Delhi T20I: Team India to battle it out against Bangladesh in toxic air

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

The teams are ready to battle it out and with no established name figuring in India's bowling department

Musharraf escapes assassination bid

Musharraf escapes assassination bid

Rediff.com15 Dec 2003

1st Test: Patel scythes down Pakistan as Kiwis seal four-run win

1st Test: Patel scythes down Pakistan as Kiwis seal four-run win

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

Debutant spinner Ajaz Patel claimed five wickets in the second innings as New Zealand beat Pakistan by four runs on a dramatic fourth day of the opening Test in Abu Dhabi on Monday.

Dawood not in Pak: Information minister

Dawood not in Pak: Information minister

Rediff.com18 Oct 2003

"Dawood is neither a Pakistani citizen, nor does he live in Karachi," Pakistan Information Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed told reporters in Islamabad.

Aziz, not Hussain will be Pak PM

Aziz, not Hussain will be Pak PM

Rediff.com27 Jun 2004

Chaudhary Shaujat Hussain will serve as prime minister till Aziz is elected to the national assembly.

Boeing bags $9.7 bn deal from Emirates Airline

Boeing bags $9.7 bn deal from Emirates Airline

Rediff.com21 Nov 2005

In the largest such order, UAE's flagship Emirates Airline on Monday announced an order of 42 Boeing 777 aircraft, to be powered by GE90 jet engines, in a deal worth $9.7 billion.

When the IAF trained Pakistani pilots!

When the IAF trained Pakistani pilots!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Air Commodore Nitin Sathe discovers how the IAF trained Pakistani air force pilots, during the 1971 War, which led to the birth of the Bangladesh air force.

Ranji: Shorey's ton in vain as Jharkhand oust Delhi

Ranji: Shorey's ton in vain as Jharkhand oust Delhi

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

A round-up of the fourth and final day's play in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country.

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'.

Canadian Muslim clerics denied entry at Florida

Canadian Muslim clerics denied entry at Florida

Rediff.com13 Sep 2003

Ahmed Kutty (59) and Sheikh Abdul Hamid (37) were on Thursday booked on a flight back to Toronto by authorities after being detained for 16 hours at the airport.

Top opposition leaders arrested as shutdown drags on in B'desh

Top opposition leaders arrested as shutdown drags on in B'desh

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

Seven top leaders of Bangladesh's main opposition party Bangladesh Nationalist Party were arrested today during raids, prompting it to extend a 48-hour nationwide strike by one more day, defying premier Sheikh Hasina's appeal to shun violence.