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Ready to face trial in Ephedrine scam: Pak PM's son

Ready to face trial in Ephedrine scam: Pak PM's son

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

Pakistan Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani's son Ali Musa has said he is ready to face trial in a case of alleged irregularities in the import of a large amount of the controlled drug Ephedrine. Ali Musa cut short his honeymoon in South Africa and returned to Pakistan on Saturday after being named as an accused in the case by the Anti-Narcotics Force.

BJP envisages its own 'MY' equation in UP for 2024 polls

BJP envisages its own 'MY' equation in UP for 2024 polls

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and former state BJP president Keshav Prasad Maurya had also dropped a hint in a recent tweet, saying Yaduvanshi (Yadavs), Ravidasiyo (Jatavs) and Pasmanda Muslims will be brought closer to the BJP so that the lotus 'blossoms' in every booth in UP.

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.

UK: Indian hotelier found guilty of trafficking

UK: Indian hotelier found guilty of trafficking

Rediff.com30 Mar 2010

Chef Shahnawaz Ali Khan, once lauded in press reviews for his skills, his brother Raza Ali Khan and their mother Parveen Khan were found guilty of trafficking up to nine members of staff, following a three month trial at Leeds Crown Court.

Zardari blames 'international forces' for poll debacle

Zardari blames 'international forces' for poll debacle

Rediff.com21 May 2013

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari Monday blamed national and international forces for his Pakistan Peoples Party defeat in the May 11 polls while the party's losing candidates held former premiers Yousuf Raza Gilani and Raja Pervez Ashraf responsible for the debacle.

I was authorised to speak on Kasab: sacked NSA

I was authorised to speak on Kasab: sacked NSA

Rediff.com13 Jan 2009

Former National Security Adviser of Pakistan Mahmud Ali Durrani, who was sacked after disclosing to media the Pakistani nationality of Mumbai attacker Ajmal Kasab, has said he had written authorisation from the prime minister to speak on the evolving situation in the wake of the 26/11 strikes.

Khoso sworn in as Pakistan's caretaker prime minister

Khoso sworn in as Pakistan's caretaker prime minister

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

Mir Hazar Khan Khoso was on Monday sworn in as Pakistan's caretaker Prime Minister by President Asif Ali Zardari during a ceremony held at the presidency.

Disastrous Decisions, Achievements: Pervez Musharraf's Mixed Legacy

Disastrous Decisions, Achievements: Pervez Musharraf's Mixed Legacy

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Learning perhaps from the Kargil debacle, Musharraf tried hard to evolve as a statesman in his dealings with India, recalls Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Former Pakistan PM Gilani's kidnapped son recovered from Afghanistan

Former Pakistan PM Gilani's kidnapped son recovered from Afghanistan

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Ali Haider Gilani, son of ex-premier Gilani, has been recovered from Afghanistan's Ghazni province, Pakistan's Foreign Office said in a statement.

Zardari's decree protecting Gilani's decisions challenged

Zardari's decree protecting Gilani's decisions challenged

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari's ordinance giving constitutional protection to all decisions made by former premier Yousuf Raza Gilani during the period he was disqualified, was on Tuesday challenged in the supreme court.

Zardari nominates Makhdoom Shahabuddin for PM

Zardari nominates Makhdoom Shahabuddin for PM

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

Leader of ruling Pakistan Peoples Party Asif Ali Zardari has chosen veteran politician Makhdoom Shahabuddin as the replacement for ousted Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, state-run media reported on Thursday.

Sri Lanka man lynched in Pak: Autopsy tells tale of brutality

Sri Lanka man lynched in Pak: Autopsy tells tale of brutality

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

Angry supporters of the hardline Islamist party Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) attacked a garment factory on Friday and lynched its general manager Diyawadana, who was in his 40s, before setting his body on fire over allegations of blasphemy.

Zardari visits Gilani, assures former PM of support

Zardari visits Gilani, assures former PM of support

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari visited former premier Yusuf Raza Gilani in his hometown of Multan on Friday to allay his concerns about being abandoned by the ruling Pakistan People's Party in the face of several challenges. Zardari visited Gilani a day after the former premier's sons complained in the National Assembly or lower house of Parliament that the federal government was not reining in Federal Investigation Agency officials.

Pakistan judiciary vs executive: What comes next?

Pakistan judiciary vs executive: What comes next?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

The confrontation between the two will continue in other forms and other arenas, but to describe the recent judgement disqualifying Gilani as a judicial coup would be overstating its significance and implications, says B Raman.

Non-bailable arrest warrant issued for PPP's PM nominee

Non-bailable arrest warrant issued for PPP's PM nominee

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

A Pakistani court on Thursday issued a non-bailable arrest warrant for Pakistan Peoples Party prime ministerial candidate Makhdoom Shahabuddin in connection with alleged irregularities in the import of a large amount of the controlled drug Ephedrine during his tenure as health minister.

Zardari cancels Russia visit after Pak SC ousts Gilani

Zardari cancels Russia visit after Pak SC ousts Gilani

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday called off a planned visit to Russia to attend a summit after the Supreme Court's disqualification of Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani plunged Pakistan into a political crisis.

Rewind: BEST images in the last 24 hours

Rewind: BEST images in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com30 Nov 2011

Presenting some of the most scintillating pictures from around the globe in the last 24 hours

IPL Auction: Best buy for Chennai, MI look at future

IPL Auction: Best buy for Chennai, MI look at future

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Take a look at top picks of all 10 IPL teams

Pak SC summons Cabinet sec; adjourns contempt case till Mar 7

Pak SC summons Cabinet sec; adjourns contempt case till Mar 7

Rediff.com28 Feb 2012

Pakistan's Supreme Court on Tuesday summoned Cabinet Secretary Nargis Sethi as a witness in contempt proceedings against Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and adjourned the high-profile case till March 7.

Jemimah to play for Northern Superchargers in The Hundred

Jemimah to play for Northern Superchargers in The Hundred

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Rodrigues, Kaur, Mandhana and Sharma were also a part of the now-defunct Kia Super League (KSL) in 2019, the ECB's domestic T20 tournament that made way for the Women's Hundred.

Pakistan: SC, govt set for another showdown

Pakistan: SC, govt set for another showdown

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

With apex court shows no sign of backing down and the government planning to clip the wings of the judiciary another clash between the two is inevitable, says Amir Mir.

Zardari has abysmal low approval rating in Pak: Survey

Zardari has abysmal low approval rating in Pak: Survey

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari's popularity has dipped to an abysmally low, lower than his predecessor Pervez Musharraf, while cricketer-turned politician Imran Khan has the highest popularity ratings in the country.

None is above law, Pakistan SC tells Gilani

None is above law, Pakistan SC tells Gilani

Rediff.com9 Feb 2012

Pakistan's Supreme Court on Thursday insisted that Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani should write to Swiss authorities to reopen graft cases against President Asif Ali Zardari, saying no one is above the law.

No more packing up of the parliament: Zardari

No more packing up of the parliament: Zardari

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

The people of Pakistan will never permit the undermining of legislature on different pretexts, President Asif Ali Zardari has said, contending that the era of 'packing the parliament through back door' was over.

SC breather for Pak PM in contempt case, next hearing on Feb 1

SC breather for Pak PM in contempt case, next hearing on Feb 1

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

Pakistan's embattled Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Thursday appeared before the Supreme Court to face a contempt notice for not reopening graft cases against Asif Ali Zardari, saying he was unable to act as the president enjoyed complete immunity under the Constitution.

Gilani won't be disqualified: Pak parliament speaker

Gilani won't be disqualified: Pak parliament speaker

Rediff.com24 May 2012

In a reprieve for Premier Yousuf Raza Gilani, Pakistan parliament's speaker on Thursday ruled out his disqualification in the wake of his conviction for contempt by the supreme court for refusing to revive graft cases against President Asif Ali Zardari.

Pak court admits petitions against President Zardari

Pak court admits petitions against President Zardari

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

The same bench of the Lahore High court will hear petitions seeking the disqualification of Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on charges of committing treason by allegedly defying court orders and subverting the Constitution.

Diana explores a new culture, Varun-Aditya work out

Diana explores a new culture, Varun-Aditya work out

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

Bollywood's mid-week was far from blue.

Oppn can't stop me from entering parliament: Gilani

Oppn can't stop me from entering parliament: Gilani

Rediff.com28 Apr 2012

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Saturday said he did not need permission from the Leader of Opposition to enter parliament following his conviction of contempt by the Supreme Court because he is a unanimously elected premier and a lawmaker.

Pak opposition seeks Gilani's resignation

Pak opposition seeks Gilani's resignation

Rediff.com26 Apr 2012

Pakistan's opposition parties on Thursday sought the immediate resignation of Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani following his conviction by the supreme court for contempt on the issue of pursuing graft cases against President Asif Ali Zardari.

No Indian in top 10, a worrying factor for Men in Blue?

No Indian in top 10, a worrying factor for Men in Blue?

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Shakib Al Hasan jumped to the top of the latest MRF Tyres ICC ODI rankings for all-rounders, which doesn't feature a single Indian in the top-10 chart.

Khar may lose portfolio for contradicting Zardari

Khar may lose portfolio for contradicting Zardari

Rediff.com10 Apr 2012

Days after Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar contradicted President Asif Ali Zardari during a meeting with a visiting United States diplomat, speculation is rife that her portfolio may be changed.

President Zardari visiting India only to touch base with Dr Singh

President Zardari visiting India only to touch base with Dr Singh

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

Dr Manmohan Singh is the woolly-headed idealist ready to make any sacrifice to woo Pakistan quite unmindful of its inimical mindset vis a vis India, feels former Deputy National Security Adviser Satish Chandra.

Zardari meets Kayani, discusses Pak's security situation

Zardari meets Kayani, discusses Pak's security situation

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has met powerful army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani for the second time in as many days, amid reports of tensions between the military and civilian government over secret communications with the Obama administration.

Burney asks Pak govt to free three Indian prisoners

Burney asks Pak govt to free three Indian prisoners

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

Leading rights activist Ansar Burney has asked the Pakistan government to immediately free three Indian prisoners who have either completed their jail terms or whose release has been ordered by the court. Indian national Surjeet Singh alias Makhan Singh had completed his prison term on October 30, 2010 but he continues to be held in prison, Burney said in letters sent to President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani.

ISI's future boss could have STOPPED 26/11, but didn't

ISI's future boss could have STOPPED 26/11, but didn't

Rediff.com10 Mar 2012

Zahir-ul-Islam's appointment as the chief of the intelligence agency was the outcome of a consensus between the political and military leadership of Pakistan, says B Raman

Pak court asks for foreign asset details from Zardari, Gilani

Pak court asks for foreign asset details from Zardari, Gilani

Rediff.com12 Oct 2011

A Pakistani court has issued notices to President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gillani, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz chief Nawaz Sharif, cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan and many other politicians in response to a petition seeking the disclosure of their assets abroad.

APC declaration offers full support to Pak's armed forces

APC declaration offers full support to Pak's armed forces

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

The APC declaration rejected the recent assertions and allegations made against Pakistan and its spy agency- ISI. It said the Pakistani nation affirms its full solidarity and support for the armed forces of Pakistan in defeating any threat to national security. Tahir Ali reports.

Pak PM under SC pressure to revive cases against Zardari

Pak PM under SC pressure to revive cases against Zardari

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

A three-judge bench headed by Justice Nasir-ul-Mulk reminded Attorney General Irfan Qadir that former Premier Yousuf Raza Gilani had been convicted for contempt and sentenced for refusing to act on the apex court's orders to revive the corruption cases.

Pakistan's latest political conundrum: Will Gilani go to jail?

Pakistan's latest political conundrum: Will Gilani go to jail?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

B Raman chalks out three possible outcomes if the trial against Pakistan Prime Minister Yusuf Raza, on the charge of contempt of court, goes ahead as expected