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Pak asks Switzerland to reopen Zardari's cases

Pak asks Switzerland to reopen Zardari's cases

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

Authorities had written letters to Swiss Attorney General and other officials to reopen the corruption cases that were closed under a controversial graft amnesty issued by ex-military ruler Pervez Musharraf, National Accountability Bureau Chairman Naveed Ahsan's lawyer Abid Zubairi informed a seven-member bench headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry.

Jayaram, Mamta in Kadha Thudarunnu

Jayaram, Mamta in Kadha Thudarunnu

Rediff.com30 Mar 2010

The two are teaming up for this latest Malayalam movie.

Pakistan tests nuclear-capable cruise missile

Pakistan tests nuclear-capable cruise missile

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

Pakistan on Friday test fired nuclear-capable Hatf-7 cruise missile with a range of 700 km that can hit targets in India. The test of the "indigenously developed multi-tube" cruise missile system was successful, said a statement issued by the military. The Hatf-7 or Babur missile has stealth capabilities and can carry nuclear and conventional warheads, the military said. The test was witnessed by Chairman Joint Chief of Staff Committee Khalid Shameem Wyne.

Zardari's powers may soon be 'massively clipped'

Zardari's powers may soon be 'massively clipped'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2010

A draft of the proposed constitutional package to be laid before Parliament later this month indicates that several powers of the President would be massively clipped, The News reported.

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.

Salman Bashir to be Pak's next envoy to India?

Salman Bashir to be Pak's next envoy to India?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2011

Pakistan may appoint Foreign Secretary Salman Bashir as its next High Commissioner to India to replace current incumbent Shahid Malik, whose term is set to end in June.

Pak: Governor's assassin guarded Zardari, Gilani

Pak: Governor's assassin guarded Zardari, Gilani

Rediff.com13 Jan 2011

The police guard who gunned down Punjab Governor Salman Taseer was assigned to protect key personalities, including Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani. Self-confessed killer Mumtaz Qadri was detailed on protection duties on as many as 509 occasions in the past three years, including for United States delegations, which are prime targets for terrorists.

Zardari, PPP back Gilani as Pak govt fights crisis

Zardari, PPP back Gilani as Pak govt fights crisis

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

Pakistan's beleaguered Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, facing calls to resign from former allies, received a boost on Monday as President Asif Ali Zardari and the ruling Pakistan People's Party threw their weight behind him. Zardari, who is camping in the southern city of Karachi, said he and the Pakistan Peoples Party have "full confidence" in Gilani and would "solidly stand behind him in foiling any attempt to destabilise the coalition government".

Huma Qureshi is Mammootty's heroine

Huma Qureshi is Mammootty's heroine

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

Get your low down on what's happening in the Malayalam film industry, right here!

First Look: UTV's Husbands in Goa

First Look: UTV's Husbands in Goa

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

The story is about hree husbands who take a break from their married life.

Karzai urged US to back 'threatened' Zardari

Karzai urged US to back 'threatened' Zardari

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai urged United States Senators to secure strong American support for Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari in his efforts to free his country from extremism, according to a classified US diplomatic cable released by whistleblower website Wikileaks.

Zardari stays Pakistan's first hanging in four years

Zardari stays Pakistan's first hanging in four years

Rediff.com17 May 2012

The stay order issued by the President was received by jail officials in the southern port city of Karachi on Thursday morning.

Talk sense, or we'll be jailed: Zardari to Sharif

Talk sense, or we'll be jailed: Zardari to Sharif

Rediff.com9 Sep 2011

In a thinly veiled reference to another military coup in Pakistan, President Asif Ali Zardari has warned former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to understand the gravity of the situation and act wisely, lest either of them has to visit the other in jail.

Pak military and politicians shaken by WikiLeaks

Pak military and politicians shaken by WikiLeaks

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

Pakistan's political and military elite have been shaken by damaging disclosures about the country's foreign policy and internal politics in hundreds of secret US diplomatic cables released by WikiLeaks, with the media screaming "WikiWreaks havoc" and "WikiLeaks bombs rock Islamabad".

WikiLeaks: Kayani plotted to topple Zardari

WikiLeaks: Kayani plotted to topple Zardari

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

The latest tranche of WikiLeaks published in the media has revealed that Zardari had made extensive preparations in case of his own assassination and instructed his son Bilawal to name his sister, Faryal Talpur, as president.

Anti-India activities in Pak must stop, PM told Zardari

Anti-India activities in Pak must stop, PM told Zardari

Rediff.com16 May 2012

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh conveyed to Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari that India's concerns on terrorism have to be addressed and anti-India activities have to be stopped there if the people of India were to support and sustain progress in bilateral relations with Islamabad.

Katju writes to Zardari, pleads for Sarabjit's release

Katju writes to Zardari, pleads for Sarabjit's release

Rediff.com15 May 2012

Days after the Supreme Court gave nod to Pakistani prisoner Khalil Chishti to visit his country, Press Council Chairperson Justice Markandey Katju has appealed to Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari to grant freedom to Sarabjit Singh, who is lodged in a jail there. In a letter addressed to Zardari, he said, "The Indian Supreme Court had recently allowed Chishti to go back to Pakistan. I, therefore, appeal to you in the name of humanity to release Sarabjit Singh," he wrote.

WikiLeaks cables: Pak President 'dirty', Sharif 'dangerous'

WikiLeaks cables: Pak President 'dirty', Sharif 'dangerous'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

According to the latest revelations made by whistleblower website WikiLeaks, the crown prince of Abu Dhabi described Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari as 'dirty but not dangerous' and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif as 'dangerous but not dirty'.

Saudi king thinks Zardari is 'rotten': WikiLeaks

Saudi king thinks Zardari is 'rotten': WikiLeaks

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia had called President Asif Ali Zardari the greatest obstacle to Pakistan's progress, according to a cache of confidential United States' diplomatic cables made public by WikiLeaks.The King called Zardari the greatest obstacle to Pakistan's progress, and added, "When the head is rotten, it affects the whole body."

Review: I Love Me is just passable

Review: I Love Me is just passable

Rediff.com26 Dec 2012

This experimental film with youngsters is isn't as good as director B Unnikrishnan's previous films.

Pak President Zardari on three-day visit to China

Pak President Zardari on three-day visit to China

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday left for China on a three-day visit which would include a tour of the restive Xinjiang region and a meeting with the country's emerging leaders like Li Kequang.

Pak Army all set to launch air strikes on Taliban

Pak Army all set to launch air strikes on Taliban

Rediff.com8 Jan 2010

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has allowed the country's military to carry out air strikes on the identified Taliban havens located in the intricate mountain terrains in Tribal Areas.

Pak discusses toning down US apology over NATO strike

Pak discusses toning down US apology over NATO strike

Rediff.com3 May 2012

The Pakistan government is considering the possibility of making compromises in its efforts to obtain an apology from the US for a cross-border NATO air strike that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers last year, according to a media report on Thursday.

Pak PM Gilani held GUILTY, spends 30 seconds in jail

Pak PM Gilani held GUILTY, spends 30 seconds in jail

Rediff.com26 Apr 2012

On Thursday morning, Gilani appeared before a seven-judge bench that is hearing a contempt of court case initiated against the premier for refusing to act on orders to reopen graft cases against President Asif Ali Zardari.

Pak top court scraps graft law, setback to Zardari

Pak top court scraps graft law, setback to Zardari

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

Pakistan was headed for a political crisis late Wednesday night with uncertainty surrounding Asif Ali Zardari continuing as president after the Supreme Court scrapped an Ordinance under which he and several other prominent politicians had been granted immunity from prosecution in corruption cases.

Zardari visits avalanche-hit area in Siachen

Zardari visits avalanche-hit area in Siachen

Rediff.com18 Apr 2012

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday conducted an aerial survey of the area in Siachen sector where Pakistani troops are involved in a frantic search for 138 people, mostly soldiers, buried under dozens of feet of snow following an avalanche that hit an army camp 11 days ago.

Zardari calls off visit to Siachen avalanche site

Zardari calls off visit to Siachen avalanche site

Rediff.com16 Apr 2012

Nine days after 138 people were buried by an avalanche at a Pakistani army camp in the Siachen sector, rescuers continued their search amidst harsh weather that forced President Asif Ali Zardari to call off a visit to the site on Monday.

Pak courts flooded with petitions challenging poll results

Pak courts flooded with petitions challenging poll results

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

The courts in Pakistan have been flooded with petitions as candidates, mostly backed by jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), challenged the results of Thursday's general elections, alleging rigging.

Togadia says welcome of Zardari matter of shame

Togadia says welcome of Zardari matter of shame

Rediff.com10 Apr 2012

Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Praveen Togadia on Tuesday said the welcome of Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari before the extradition of Mumbai terror attack accused Hafiz Saeed was a "matter of shame" and the Centre it seemed was taking it up only as a diplomatic issue.

Zardari got 'tame nudge' in India: Pak media

Zardari got 'tame nudge' in India: Pak media

Rediff.com9 Apr 2012

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari's "private spiritual journey" to India ended with "a tame nudge" from the hosts who asked him to "work more to win their love," the country's media said on Monday, noting that the visit should set the stage for the two sides to tackle contentious issues like the 26/11 probe.

Why Kashmir and terror shouldn't block Indo-Pak ties

Why Kashmir and terror shouldn't block Indo-Pak ties

Rediff.com9 Apr 2012

The visit of Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari was neither a success nor a failure if we look at it from the point of view of finding a solution to the contentious issues of Kashmir and Pak-sponsored terror, argues B Raman

Zardari's visit reflects maturity in Indo-Pak ties: Omar

Zardari's visit reflects maturity in Indo-Pak ties: Omar

Rediff.com8 Apr 2012

Voicing hope that President Asif Ali Zardari's visit would mark the start of a "sustained" process to resolve all issues between India and Pakistan, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said it would be a "forward movement" if the Pakistani leader comes to Jammu and Kashmir.

PM brings up Saeed with Zardari, asks Pak to act on terror

PM brings up Saeed with Zardari, asks Pak to act on terror

Rediff.com8 Apr 2012

Terrorism figured prominently during Singh's 40-minute one-on-one meeting with Zardari at the Prime Minister's Race Course road residence.

PM offers Pak help in Siachen avalanche relief

PM offers Pak help in Siachen avalanche relief

Rediff.com8 Apr 2012

Addressing media persons after their 40-minute one-on-one meeting, Zardari, in his short statement, said: "I am grateful to Dr Singh for inviting me for lunch even though I am on a private visit. We have had fruitful talks. During the meeting, we spoke on all issues possible. I hope to hold further talks soon with Dr Singh on Pakistani soil."

Zardari in Delhi, hopes to get PM to visit Pak this year

Zardari in Delhi, hopes to get PM to visit Pak this year

Rediff.com8 Apr 2012

Pakistani TV channels reported that Zardari's two daughters Asifa and Bakhtawar were also accompanying him, but there was no official word on it

Zardari meets army chief, Gilani ahead of India visit

Zardari meets army chief, Gilani ahead of India visit

Rediff.com8 Apr 2012

Official sources said the USD 10 million US bounty for Saeed necessitated the late night meeting of the top civil and military leadership at the Governor's House in Lahore

The Singh-Zardari Sunday lunch menu

The Singh-Zardari Sunday lunch menu

Rediff.com7 Apr 2012

From mouth-watering kebabs to delicious biryani, Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari will get a taste of India's diverse cuisine as he settles down for lunch with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday.

Khar invites PM to Pak; conveys Gilani's greetings

Khar invites PM to Pak; conveys Gilani's greetings

Rediff.com27 Jul 2011

Pakistan Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar on Wednesday underlined Pakistan's commitment for "friendly, cooperative and good" neighbourly relations with India as she met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi and handed over an invitation to him from Yousuf Raza Gilani.

Sarabjit's sister hopes to meet Zardari in Ajmer

Sarabjit's sister hopes to meet Zardari in Ajmer

Rediff.com7 Apr 2012

Dalbir Kaur, the sister of Sarabjit Singh, an Indian on death row in Pakistan following his conviction for alleged involvement in bomb attacks, has reached Jaipur in her endavour to meet visiting Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari.