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China, Pakistan ink trade, border agreements

China, Pakistan ink trade, border agreements

Rediff.com22 May 2013

Pakistan and China on Wednesday inked several agreements and memoranda of understanding, including a pact on a system to manage the border between the Xinjiang autonomous region and Gilgit-Baltistan area. President Asif Ali Zardari and visiting Chinese Premier Li Keqiang witnessed the signing of the agreements by representatives of the two countries during a ceremony at the presidency.

China-Pak ties will flourish come what may: Li

China-Pak ties will flourish come what may: Li

Rediff.com22 May 2013

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang was accorded a red carpet welcome as he arrived in Islamabad on Wednesday on a two-day maiden visit to "iron brother" Pakistan for talks on bilateral and regional issues focusing economic cooperation.

Hung verdict in Pak, Sharif bids to form govt with Army backing

Hung verdict in Pak, Sharif bids to form govt with Army backing

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

The three main political parties in Pakistan on Sunday intensified their efforts for the formation of a coalition government after it became clear that the coup-prone country faced a hung Parliament after general elections marred by allegations of rigging.

Pakistan minister quits to plead Bhutto retrial

Pakistan minister quits to plead Bhutto retrial

Rediff.com13 Apr 2011

Pakistan's Law minister Babar Awan resigned on Wednesday to appear as the government's counsel in a case in the Supreme Court seeking a review of the death sentence awarded to former premier Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto. President Asif Ali Zardari, who also heads the ruling Pakistan People's Party, recently asked the apex court to review the death sentence awarded to Bhutto in 1979.

T20 WC Final: History favours Pakistan, form is with England

T20 WC Final: History favours Pakistan, form is with England

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

But just like everyone wants a slice of '92 from Babar's team, the core of this current English team also has a date with history

Zardari calls PM, discusses terror attacks

Zardari calls PM, discusses terror attacks

Rediff.com28 Nov 2008

On the heels of External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee blaming some 'elements in Pakistan' for the audacious terror attacks on Mumbai, Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh received a phone call from Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari

Zardari's Rs 10,500 dinner outing with daughter

Zardari's Rs 10,500 dinner outing with daughter

Rediff.com10 Apr 2013

Shunning his tight security cover, Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari made a rare public appearance when he dined out with his daughter Aseefa at a Chinese restaurant in the southern port city of Karachi.

Pakistan's caretaker PM allocates portfolios to ministers

Pakistan's caretaker PM allocates portfolios to ministers

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

Portfolios were on Wednesday allocated to the 14 members of Pakistan's interim administration, with caretaker Prime Minister Mir Hazar Khan Khoso retaining the key foreign and defence ministries.

'We Will Bring The Oscar'

'We Will Bring The Oscar'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

'Ours is a disaster movie with no big stars, songs or commercial ingredients.' 'Yet, it is Malayalam cinema's highest grosser.'

Ahead of polls, Bilawal leaves Pak after tiff with Zardari

Ahead of polls, Bilawal leaves Pak after tiff with Zardari

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has left for Dubai after a tiff with his father, President Asif Ali Zardari, over the affairs of the Pakistan People's Party, leaving it without its star campaigner for Pakistan's general election.

Review: Mosayile Kuthirameenukal is worth a watch

Review: Mosayile Kuthirameenukal is worth a watch

Rediff.com5 May 2014

Mosayile Kuthirameenukal is visually enchanting, so watch it in spite of some flaws.

Pak-Iran pipeline inauguration; Zardari leaves for Iran

Pak-Iran pipeline inauguration; Zardari leaves for Iran

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

President Asif Ali Zardari will leave on a day-long visit to Iran on Monday to formally inaugurate work on the Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline despite the US threat of possible sanctions over Tehran's nuclear programme.

Pak's finance minister resigns ahead of polls

Pak's finance minister resigns ahead of polls

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

Abdul Hafeez Shaikh on Tuesday resigned as Pakistan's Finance Minister amid mounting speculation that he would play a key role in the caretaker administration that is expected to oversee the next general election scheduled for mid-May.

Pak signs deal to handover Gwadar port to Chinese firm

Pak signs deal to handover Gwadar port to Chinese firm

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

Pakistan and China on Monday signed an agreement to hand over control of the strategic Gwadar deep sea port to a Chinese company, with President Asif Ali Zardari saying the move would give new impetus to bilateral relations and economic cooperation.

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.

'Pak committed to finding solution to Kashmir row'

'Pak committed to finding solution to Kashmir row'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

Pakistan's top leadership has re-affirmed its support for the people of Kashmir, saying confidence-building measures initiated with India should lead to the resolution of the dragging dispute over the region. In messages issued on the occasion of Kashmir Solidarity Day that is observed on February 5 every year, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf reiterated Pakistan's political, moral and diplomatic support to the Kashmiri people.

Pak wants 'productive, result-oriented' talks with India

Pak wants 'productive, result-oriented' talks with India

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

Pakistan wants a "constructive, sustained and result-oriented" engagement with India and is committed to peacefully resolving all outstanding bilateral issues, President Asif Ali Zardari said on Wednesday. Zardari made the remarks during a meeting with Pakistan's High Commissioner-designate to India and former foreign secretary Salman Bashir.

Zardari seeks report on Pak temple's degradation

Zardari seeks report on Pak temple's degradation

Rediff.com7 May 2012

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday expressed concern at damage to the centuries-old Katasraj temple in Punjab province due to environmental degradation caused by industrial complexes and sought a report from authorities.

Pak for permanent solution of Kashmir issue: Zardari

Pak for permanent solution of Kashmir issue: Zardari

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

Pakistan wants a 'sustained and result-oriented' engagement with India to find a permanent solution to the Kashmir issue that could usher in peace and stability in the region, President Asif Ali Zardari told a visiting Hurriyat delegation on Thursday.

PICS: Zardari offers prayers at Ajmer; donates $1 million

PICS: Zardari offers prayers at Ajmer; donates $1 million

Rediff.com8 Apr 2012

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday offered prayers at the historic 13th century dargah of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti in this pilgrim town after which a $1 million donation for the shrine was announced.

Ready for pragmatic solutions to issues with Pak: PM

Ready for pragmatic solutions to issues with Pak: PM

Rediff.com8 Apr 2012

Signalling a positive outcome, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday said that the two countries are willing to find "practical, pragmatic" solutions to a "number of issues" affecting the bilateral relationship.

Plea filed against Zardari for addressing political rally

Plea filed against Zardari for addressing political rally

Rediff.com18 Nov 2012

A man has filed an application in a Pakistani court against President Asif Ali Zardari for addressing a political gathering in Punjab province in alleged violation of a Supreme Court order.

Pak invites India to anti-narcotics conference

Pak invites India to anti-narcotics conference

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

India is among the 12 countries invited by Pakistan to participate in a regional ministerial conference on countering narcotics trafficking that is being hosted by Islamabad next week.

Indian Parliamentary delegation in Pak for SAARC meet

Indian Parliamentary delegation in Pak for SAARC meet

Rediff.com4 Nov 2012

Pakistan on Sunday sought the support of SAARC countries in fighting the menace of illegal drugs, that were being used as a "weapon of war", as parliamentary delegations from India and other members gathered for a meeting of the regional grouping.

First Look: Prithviraj's Saptamasri Taskaraha

First Look: Prithviraj's Saptamasri Taskaraha

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

The film is an entertainer based on the lives of seven gentlemen thieves.

Zardari, a good partner in war against terrorism: US

Zardari, a good partner in war against terrorism: US

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said that Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari is a good partner in war against terrorism, even as Pakistan military or the Inter-Services Intelligence, according to her, have maintained relationship with terrorist groups for decades.

Zardari knows who killed Bhutto, says Musharraf

Zardari knows who killed Bhutto, says Musharraf

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

Former military ruler Pervez Musharraf has denied allegations about his involvement in the assassination of ex-premier Benazir Bhutto, saying President Asif Ali Zardari knows who killed her. Reacting to remarks made by Interior Minister Rehman Malik on Wednesday during a briefing on the assassination in the Sindh Assembly, Musharraf told TV news channels that the security of political leaders was the responsibility of provincial governments and not the federal government.

Independents backed by Imran's party take lead in Pak poll

Independents backed by Imran's party take lead in Pak poll

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Jailed ex-Pakistan premier Imran Khan's party-backed independent candidates on Friday sprang a surprise by winning 86 seats out of the 201 results declared following unusual delays and allegations of rigging, as the country appeared heading towards a hung assembly.

Prithviraj takes on Mammootty this weekend

Prithviraj takes on Mammootty this weekend

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

Kannan's Jawan of Vellimala and Ayalum Njanum Thammil will release this week.

Watched These Brilliant Malayalam Films?

Watched These Brilliant Malayalam Films?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Divya Nair lists 2023's Malayalam movies that can be enjoyed by all ages.

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.

India, Pak jointly commemorate Gandhi Jayanti at UN

India, Pak jointly commemorate Gandhi Jayanti at UN

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

Pakistan's ambassador to the UN Abdullah Hussain Haroon pointed out the greatness of Gandhi in having ensured that at the time of partition Pakistan was promptly returned its financial dues. "Pakistan owes a debt of gratitude to a person who put himself even further at risk in ensuring that the right thing is done. That is what embodies the entire life of the Mahatma. We must never forget that it is from one base that we have all risen. We can have minor differences," he said

Bilawal Bhutto to join politics before 2013 polls

Bilawal Bhutto to join politics before 2013 polls

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

Bilawal Bhutto, chairman of the ruling Pakistan People's Party, will take up "some political responsibility" in September, his father and Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has said.

Time for India, Pak to show greater understanding: Zardari

Time for India, Pak to show greater understanding: Zardari

Rediff.com8 Sep 2012

President Asif Ali Zardari has said the time has come for India and Pakistan to show greater understanding of each other's concerns and sensitivities and to "move beyond reiteration of their positions to more substantive results" in the peace process.

Meet Pakistan's T20 World Cup squad

Meet Pakistan's T20 World Cup squad

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Rajneesh Gupta lists the Pakistan players at the T20I World Cup and their T20 Internationals records.

Contempt case against Zardari: HC forms larger bench

Contempt case against Zardari: HC forms larger bench

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

Amid controversy over Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari's dual office, a Pakistani court has constituted a larger five-judge bench to hear a contempt petition against him on September 5 for not relinquishing his political post of co-chairman of the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party.

Pakistan-US ties are on an upward trajectory: Rehman

Pakistan-US ties are on an upward trajectory: Rehman

Rediff.com12 Apr 2013

Contrary to the contention of leading policy wonks in the United States and Pakistan and intelligence officials, Pakistan's Ambassador to the US Sherry Rehman has asserted that the democratic civilian government led by the Asif Ali Zardari government, not the military, calls the shots in her country.

Kasab verdict boosts India's case ahead of PM-Zardari meet

Kasab verdict boosts India's case ahead of PM-Zardari meet

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

With the Supreme Court upholding the death sentence on the Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab, India's case for action against others involved in the Mumbai terror attacks got strengthened ahead of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's meeting with President Asif Ali Zardari in Teheran on Tuesday.

Nawaz Sharif demands early polls in Pakistan

Nawaz Sharif demands early polls in Pakistan

Rediff.com21 Dec 2011

Pakistan's main opposition Pakistan Muslim Lea-Nawaz chief Nawaz Sharif has demanded early elections, amidst speculation about the future of beleaguered President Asif Ali Zardari and the Pakistan Peoples Party-led government that has been rocked by string of crises.