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Pakistan PM to appear in Supreme Court tomorrow

Pakistan PM to appear in Supreme Court tomorrow

Rediff.com17 Sep 2012

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf is expected to appear in Pakistan's Supreme Court on Tuesday to face a contempt charge but the government has no plans to reopen graft cases against the President, an aide to the premier said on Monday. "The prime minister is expected to go to the court on Tuesday. However, there is no change in the government's position -- that the cases against President Asif Ali Zardari will not be revived," the aide said.

Bhutto's body flown to ancestral village

Bhutto's body flown to ancestral village

Rediff.com28 Dec 2007

Bhutto's husband Asif Zardari and her three children, who arrived in Islamabad late on Thursday night, had a brief chance to see the body before the plane left for Sukkur near Lakarna.

The latest indication of deteriorating US-Pak ties

The latest indication of deteriorating US-Pak ties

Rediff.com28 May 2011

United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton received a cool welcome in Pakistan on her recent trip, mainstream American media reported on Saturday adding this is reflection of the low-ebb in relationship between the two countries.

Bhutto disallowed from flying out of Pak

Bhutto disallowed from flying out of Pak

Rediff.com7 Dec 2007

Bhutto, who was scheduled to go on a four-day trip to Dubai where her husband Asif Ali Zardari, her daughter and her mother currently live, was stopped at the international airport in Islamabad.

Pak army angry over Osama raid, Kayani tells Kerry

Pak army angry over Osama raid, Kayani tells Kerry

Rediff.com16 May 2011

United States Senator John Kerry, on a mission to Pakistan to ease tensions in the wake of the American raid that killed Osama bin Laden, has been told by Pakistan Army Chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani that the unilateral action had generated 'intense feelings' among his soldiers.

Pressure on Pak to address India's concerns

Pressure on Pak to address India's concerns

Rediff.com27 Sep 2009

As Indo-Pak Foreign Ministers are set to meet in New York, Pakistan appears to be under tremendous pressure from US and its allies to ensure that it convincingly addresses India's concerns on terrorism, including Mumbai attacks, and does nothing that derails all efforts to revive the bilateral peace process.

Benazir nevery indulged in nuke proliferation: Pak

Benazir nevery indulged in nuke proliferation: Pak

Rediff.com21 Sep 2009

As Pakistan remained mum on disgraced scientist A Q Khan disclosing the government and army hand in nuclear proliferation, its High Commissioner to UK said on former premier Benazir Bhutto never "indulged in that sort ofthing." Wajid Shamsul Hasan also said the publication of Khan's letter in this regard in a British daily was timed to "embarass" President Asif Ali Zardari who is visiting the US.

'Terrorism a by-product of Pak's past mistakes'

'Terrorism a by-product of Pak's past mistakes'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2009

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has revealed that extremism was a by-product of Pakistan's past mistakes and was deliberately created during the 1980s.

Obama to co-chair Friends of Pakistan forum meet

Obama to co-chair Friends of Pakistan forum meet

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

While the US continues to millions as financial aid to Pakistan to fight terror, it has also invited over 20 countries and five financial institutions to participate in the the Friends of Democratic Pakistan forum for the sake of Pakistan's better future.

100,000 signatures in a bid to save Sarabjit!

100,000 signatures in a bid to save Sarabjit!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2009

Over 100,000 Indians, including former test cricketers and chief justices, have signed a mercy petition addressed to Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari seeking clemency for Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh, who is on death row in a Pakistani prison.

Peace talks with Pak: Karzai's first priority

Peace talks with Pak: Karzai's first priority

Rediff.com24 Aug 2009

Hamid Karzai's first priority after getting re-elected as Afghanistan's president is to open peace talks with Pakistan in an attempt to end the Taliban insurgency raging across their shared border, one of his top aides has said.

Is UK trying to protect Musharraf?

Is UK trying to protect Musharraf?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

In what may be seen as a strategic move to protect former Pakistan president General Pervez Musharraf from charges of high treason, senior British diplomat Mark Lyall Grant met top political leaders in Islamabad.According to sources, during his meeting with Zardari, Grant also called for expediting the trial of the accused in the Mumbai terror attacks, and provide New Delhi with some 'face saving' gesture so that the peace talks could resume.

India scoring own goals against Pakistan

India scoring own goals against Pakistan

Rediff.com28 Jul 2009

What we need to understand is that when Pakistan feels cornered its leaders will seek assistance and sympathy and export mangoes; their purpose served, they will revert to form and export jihadis. The way to handle Pakistan is not through kind gestures and misplaced magnanimity; these are taken as signs of weakness and generally used to bargain for more.

No help will be extended to Musharraf, says Gilani

No help will be extended to Musharraf, says Gilani

Rediff.com26 Jul 2009

Pakistan Premier Yousuf Raza Gilani "gave his word" on Sunday to the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz that his government will not extend any help to former president Pervez Musharraf to defend himself in any court of law as they agreed to bridge the "trust deficit" between the parties.

'Pakistan hampering US operations against Taliban'

'Pakistan hampering US operations against Taliban'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2009

The top United States commander in Afghanistan has said that they are facing difficulties in their latest military campaign against the Taliban due to lack of cooperation from Pakistan.General Stanley McChrystal, the commander of the International Security Assistance Force and US Forces in Afghanistan, is believed to have pursued this line in his secret visit to Islamabad over the weekend, during which he met President Asif Ali Zardari and Army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani.

Pak Army still considers India a threat

Pak Army still considers India a threat

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

In an interview to CBS Face the Nation, Chairman of America's Joint Chief of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen said Pakistan Army chief Ashfaq Parvez Kayani is focused on both -- the threat from India and that from internal insurgency.

India has never been a threat to Pak: Gen. Kapoor

India has never been a threat to Pak: Gen. Kapoor

Rediff.com27 Jun 2009

Chief of Army Staff General Deepak Kapoor on Saturday sought to allay Pakistan's apprehensions over the positioning of troops along its border by asserting that India was never a threat to its neighbour.

Sarabjit Singh files fresh clemency appeal

Sarabjit Singh files fresh clemency appeal

Rediff.com29 May 2012

This is the fifth mercy petition from Sarabjit, who was sentenced to death for alleged involvement in a string of bombings in Punjab in 1990 that killed 14 people.

Resumption of Indo Pak dialogue is encouraging US

Resumption of Indo Pak dialogue is encouraging US

Rediff.com17 Jun 2009

Welcoming the meeting between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari in Russia, the United States on Tuesday said it is encouraged by the resumption of the Indo-Pak dialogue, which was stopped in the aftermath of the Mumbai terror attacks.

Gilani seeks resumption of Indo-Pak talks

Gilani seeks resumption of Indo-Pak talks

Rediff.com16 Jun 2009

As Prime Minister Manmohan Singh meets President Asif Ali Zardari in Russia, premier Yousuf Raza Gilani has sought early resumption of the stalled dialogue process between India and Pakistan to address long-standing issues like Kashmir.

PML-N for FIR against Musharraf

PML-N for FIR against Musharraf

Rediff.com3 Jun 2009

Pakistan's main opposition Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz has asked the government to put former President Pervez Musharraf on trial for allegedly being responsible for the assassination of ruling Pakistan Peoples Party leader Benazir Bhutto in 2007.

Pak governor Taseer assassinated by security guard

Pak governor Taseer assassinated by security guard

Rediff.com4 Jan 2011

Salmaan Taseer, governor of Pakistan's powerful Punjab province and a key aide of President Asif Ali Zardari, was on Tuesday assassinated in Islamabad by one of his security guards who was angered by his opposition to a controversial blasphemy law

Afghan, Pak leaders committed to crushing Taliban:

Afghan, Pak leaders committed to crushing Taliban:

Rediff.com7 May 2009

United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was obviously so impressed by her meetings with Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai and Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari that she ventured into the White House briefing room after sitting in on the meetings between President Barack Obama and the two leaders, to express her optimism that a solid alliance had been formed committed to crushing the Taliban and other extremist elements destabilising the region.

Zardari's security chief killed in Karachi blast

Zardari's security chief killed in Karachi blast

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

At least three people, including a chief security officer of President Asif Ali Zardari, were killed and about 12 others injured in Karachi on Wednesday when a powerful blast targeted a bulletproof vehicle in a congested area.

Osama still alive, suggests Obama

Osama still alive, suggests Obama

Rediff.com30 Apr 2009

Contradicting Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari's claims, United States President Barack Obama has suggested that Osama bin Laden is still alive and he is operating under the assumption that the Al Qaeda leader is not dead. Addressing a town hall meeting in the central state of Missouri, the US President also reiterated his administration's position that Al-Qaeda and the Taliban "are the single most direct threat to our national security interests."

Taliban vows to enforce Shariah across Pakistan

Taliban vows to enforce Shariah across Pakistan

Rediff.com20 Apr 2009

A resurgent Taliban in Pakistan's northwestern Swat valley on Monday vowed to enforce Islamic laws across the country while ruling out the possibility of laying down arms, following the implementation of Sharia in the region.The Sharia or Islamic law regime approved recently by President Asif Ali Zardari will not be confined to Malakand division, which includes Swat, and the Taliban wants the system to be enforced in other parts of Pakistan, Taliban spokesman said.

Pak has to show visible results in 26/11 probe: PM

Pak has to show visible results in 26/11 probe: PM

Rediff.com31 Mar 2009

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday made it clear that the composite dialogue with Pakistan would not be possible until Islamabad shows 'visible results' with regard to the investigation in the Mumbai terror attacks. The Prime Minister said that Islamabad should convince New Delhi about their 'sincerity and determination' to deal with the menace of terrorism.

Pakistan: On the brink again

Pakistan: On the brink again

Rediff.com30 Mar 2009

The international community, including India, must offer the Pakistan government all the help and encouragement that it needs to fight and root out the menace of radical extremism, or else the terrorists will spread their tentacles far and wide -- including, eventually, into India.

Miandad returns as PCB Director General

Miandad returns as PCB Director General

Rediff.com30 Mar 2009

Two months after resigning as Pakistan Cricket Board's Director-General, Javed Miandad on Monday returned to the post with more powers and the backing of PCB patron-in-chief and the country's President Asif Ali Zardari.

Impressive victory of people's power in Pakistan

Impressive victory of people's power in Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Mar 2009

The world public must applaud the people of Pakistan for fighting authoritarianism and taking a major step towards real democratisation through an independent judiciary.

Sharif is more acceptable to US: Report

Sharif is more acceptable to US: Report

Rediff.com17 Mar 2009

The deal between President Asif Ali Zardari and Opposition leader Nawaz Sharif does not herald a solution to the instability of the nuclear-armed Pakistan nor does it ensure the Obama administration's primary objective of tamping down the Taliban insurgency, a media report said today.

Pakistan PM's lawyer feels he would not get a fair trial

Pakistan PM's lawyer feels he would not get a fair trial

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

Pakistan prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's lawyer on Wednesday said he feared that would not get a fair trial in the contempt case and that the government could not act on the supreme Court's orders to revive graft cases against Asif Ali Zardari as long as he was the president.

Sharif on colision course with Pak govt

Sharif on colision course with Pak govt

Rediff.com10 Mar 2009

Political tensions in Pakistan rose on Monday with opposition leader Nawaz Sharif openly asking people to come to the streets and the government warning the former prime minister that his anti-government speeches amounted to sedition.

Expedite 26/11 prosecutions: Indian delegation

Expedite 26/11 prosecutions: Indian delegation

Rediff.com27 Feb 2009

An Indian peace delegation, during its visit to Pakistan after the Mumbai terror strikes, has tried to impress upon the Zardari government to expedite prosecution of the perpetrators of the carnage saying the people in India are "angered" by the ghastly incident.

Pak SC directs Gilani to write to Swiss authorities

Pak SC directs Gilani to write to Swiss authorities

Rediff.com8 Mar 2012

Pakistan's Supreme Court on Thursday directed Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani to ask Swiss authorities to revive graft cases against President Asif Ali Zardari and to submit a report on the issue on March 21.

Joe Biden to visit Pakistan

Joe Biden to visit Pakistan

Rediff.com5 Jan 2009

American Vice President-elect Joseph Biden will travel to Pakistan this week to defuse regional tensions in the wake of the Mumbai terror attacks, according to a media report.

Musharraf to launch his party in London on Oct 1

Musharraf to launch his party in London on Oct 1

Rediff.com14 Sep 2010

Former president Pervez Musharraf, who has announced his intentions to return to Pakistan before the 2013 general elections, will formally launch his new political party and unveil its programme in London on October 1.

India should not underestimate our might: Pakistan

India should not underestimate our might: Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Dec 2008

India should not underestimate Pakistan's military power because it is 'capable of thwarting any aggression from the east', President Asif Ali Zardari said at a meeting with Gen Tariq Majid, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, in Islamabad on Tuesday night.

Bilawal's party split on question of allying with Sharif to form govt

Bilawal's party split on question of allying with Sharif to form govt

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

The Bilawal Bhutto-led Pakistan Peoples Party which won the third largest number of seats in the National Assembly in the elections appears to be split on whether to join a coalition government or sit on Opposition benches.

Interpol seeks Pak help to hunt terrorists

Interpol seeks Pak help to hunt terrorists

Rediff.com23 Dec 2008

The delegation is scheduled to take up these matters with Interior Ministry chief Rehman Malik, a close aide of President Asif Ali Zardari, and other senior officials on Tuesday. The team is visiting Pakistan to seek the country's 'agreement to work through Interpol to help identify terrorists worldwide, including those behind the deadly November 26-29 terrorist bombings in Mumbai', said a statement from Interpol.