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Recuperating Afridi included in Pak World Cup squad

Recuperating Afridi included in Pak World Cup squad

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Fast bowler Mohammad Wasim also returned to the World Cup squad after recovering fully from a side strain he suffered during the Asia Cup.

Zardari, Sharif meet, fail to sort out differences

Zardari, Sharif meet, fail to sort out differences

Rediff.com20 Jun 2008

Pakistan Peoples Party chief Asif Ali Zardari and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader Nawaz Sharif on Friday failed to break the deadlock over modalities for impeaching Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf and reinstating deposed judges.

Pak PM's son named in drugs scam; Gilani cries foul

Pak PM's son named in drugs scam; Gilani cries foul

Rediff.com21 Apr 2012

Pakistan's Anti-Narcotics Force has named Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's son as an accused in a case of alleged irregularities in the import of controlled drugs, prompting the premier to say that he was being punished for backing President Asif Ali Zardari before the judiciary.

Baitullah's delegation to meet Zardari: report

Baitullah's delegation to meet Zardari: report

Rediff.com15 Feb 2008

Taliban militant leader Baitullah Mehsud, accused by the Pakistan government of being involved in the assassination of Benazir Bhutto, is set to dispatch a delegation to meet Pakistan People's Party co-chairperson Asif Ali Zardari to condole the death of the former premier, a news report has said. "The delegation, comprising prominent tribal elders and religious scholars from South Waziristan, will deliver a written condolence letter from Mehsud to Asif Zardari," it said.

Afghanistan cricket urges supporters to uphold 'Afghan Values'

Afghanistan cricket urges supporters to uphold 'Afghan Values'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

No place for hooliganism in cricket, says angry PCB chief

Separatists flay Zardari for Kashmir remarks

Separatists flay Zardari for Kashmir remarks

Rediff.com6 Oct 2008

Rejecting Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari's statement that Kashmiri militants are terrorists, separatist leaders in the Kashmir Valley said he was 'ignorant about the sub-continent's history'.

Zardari confirms ratification of Pak-India visa agreement

Zardari confirms ratification of Pak-India visa agreement

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday confirmed Pakistan's ratification of a landmark visa agreement signed with India in September that will benefit several categories of travellers, including businessmen and senior citizens.

5 Chinese nationals killed in suicide attack in Pak

5 Chinese nationals killed in suicide attack in Pak

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

At least five Chinese nationals were among the six persons killed on Tuesday when an explosive-packed vehicle rammed into their bus in Pakistan's troubled northwestern province of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, officials said.

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.

T20 World Cup 2021 Records To STARTLE You

T20 World Cup 2021 Records To STARTLE You

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Rajneesh Gupta lists interesting records from the first week of the Super 12 competition in the T20 World Cup in the UAE.

Pakistan include Sarfaraz, Haider in T20 World Cup squad

Pakistan include Sarfaraz, Haider in T20 World Cup squad

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Former spinner Saqlain Mushtaq was named interim head coach following the resignation of Misbah ul-Haq.

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.

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.

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

37 killed in 2 deadly attacks in Pakistan's Balochistan

37 killed in 2 deadly attacks in Pakistan's Balochistan

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The dead were identified as belonging to Punjab province. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.

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.

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.

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.

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'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.

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.

'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.

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.

Time For Pak Army Chief To Shuffle Generals

Time For Pak Army Chief To Shuffle Generals

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Two important Corps Commands at Multan and Bahawalpur, as also the posts of Adjutant General and Quartermaster General at General Headquarters now stand vacant, reveals Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

26/11: Pak sacks special public prosecutor

26/11: Pak sacks special public prosecutor

Rediff.com27 Feb 2009

After National Security Adviser Mahmud Ali Durrani, it was the turn of the Special Public Prosecutor in the Mumbai attacks case to be sacked by the Pakistan government for making controversial remarks on the lone captured terrorist Ajmal Kasab.

UK terror plot: One of 3 Indian docs released

UK terror plot: One of 3 Indian docs released

Rediff.com4 Jul 2007

Australian Federal Police Commissioner Mick Keelty on Wednesday said Mohammed Asif Ali was released without any charge after being questioned.

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.