News for 'Balochistan'

Insufficient evidence against Indian 'spy' Kulbhushan Jadhav: Pak

Insufficient evidence against Indian 'spy' Kulbhushan Jadhav: Pak

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

Jadhav, who was reportedly arrested in Balochistan after he entered from Iran, has been accused by Pakistan of planning "subversive activities" in the country.

Swaraj hits out at Sartaj Aziz over Pak visa for Kulbhushan Jadhav's mother

Swaraj hits out at Sartaj Aziz over Pak visa for Kulbhushan Jadhav's mother

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

"I wrote a personal letter to Mr Sartaj Aziz for the grant of her visa to Pakistan. However, Mr Aziz has not shown the courtesy even to acknowledge my letter," she tweeted.

Musharraf indicted for Baloch leader's murder

Musharraf indicted for Baloch leader's murder

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan has indicted former military ruler General Parvez Musharraf in the murder case of Baloch nationalist Nawab Akbar Bugti.

Pak yet to grant consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav

Pak yet to grant consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

One of the conditions put by Pakistan reportedly was the presence of a Pakistani official when the Indian prisoner is allowed to meet Indian officials as part of the consular access.

Pak behind Mumbai blasts: Baloch leaders

Pak behind Mumbai blasts: Baloch leaders

Rediff.com23 Jul 2006

'acts of terrorism are controlled and monitored by ISI' -- Baloch leaders.

Nine killed, 19 injured in suicide bombing in Pakistan

Nine killed, 19 injured in suicide bombing in Pakistan

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

At least nine people, including six Afghan security officials, were killed and 19 others injured on Friday when a suicide bomber blew himself up at a check post on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in the troubled Balochistan province.

Pak directs its HC in Delhi to issue visas to Jadhav's family

Pak directs its HC in Delhi to issue visas to Jadhav's family

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

The Foreign Office sources said that adequate security measures will be taken for complete safety of Jadhav's family.

Quetta: 'We were sleeping when terrorists attacked'

Quetta: 'We were sleeping when terrorists attacked'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

Cadets at a police training academy in Pakistan awoke to the horror of suicide bomb-wielding terrorists in an attack late Monday that killed 61 and injured 117.

ICJ verdict in Kulbhushan Jadhav case on July 17

ICJ verdict in Kulbhushan Jadhav case on July 17

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

India approached the ICJ in May 2017 against Pakistan for denying consular access to Jadhav.

Blast hits bus with Shia pilgrims in SW Pakistan; 23 killed

Blast hits bus with Shia pilgrims in SW Pakistan; 23 killed

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Twenty-three Shia pilgrims, including women, returning from Iran were killed on Tuesday when a powerful bomb blast hit a bus in the restive Balochistan province of southwest Pakistan.

COVID-19: Pak SC asks govt to sack top health advisor

COVID-19: Pak SC asks govt to sack top health advisor

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

During a hearing on a suo motu case on the coronavirus crisis in Pakistan, a five-member bench of the apex court observed that PM Khan's Cabinet has become ineffective in the fight against the pandemic. The bench questioned the integrity of Dr Mirza in tackling the COVID-19 crisis and the transparency of his work done.

Senior Indian diplomat meets Jadhav in Pakistan

Senior Indian diplomat meets Jadhav in Pakistan

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

Jadhav, a retired Indian Navy officer, was sentenced to death by a Pakistani military court on charges of espionage and terrorism in April 2017. Weeks later, India approached the ICJ against Pakistan for denial of consular access to Jadhav and to challenge the death sentence.

Respite for Kulbhushan Jadhav as ICJ stays his hanging

Respite for Kulbhushan Jadhav as ICJ stays his hanging

Rediff.com10 May 2017

India, in its appeal to the International Court of Justice, accused Pakistan of "egregious" violations of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations.

Why Shia Hazaras are fleeing Pakistan

Why Shia Hazaras are fleeing Pakistan

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

Civilian and military security forces deployed in Balochistan have done little to investigate attacks on Hazara or take steps to prevent the next attack, says a Human Rights Watch report.

'We have proof of Indian involvement in Baluch'

'We have proof of Indian involvement in Baluch'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2006

Musharraf had, in an interview to a news channel, claimed there was lot of evidence of Indian involvement in Balochistan but he would not like to comment on it.

Kashmir: 'An example of Nehru's failed political model'

Kashmir: 'An example of Nehru's failed political model'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

A day after Finance Minister Arun Jaitley criticised Nehruvian model of development, saying it had held the country back, Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday termed Jammu and Kashmir a glaring example of the "failure" of Nehru's political model.

Jadhav case: India seeks consular access for 14th time, demands copy of verdict from Pak

Jadhav case: India seeks consular access for 14th time, demands copy of verdict from Pak

Rediff.com14 Apr 2017

Indian High Commissioner in Islamabad Gautam Bambawale met Pakistan Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua in connection with the case of Jadhav, who has been given death sentence by a Pakistani military court for alleged spying.

Pak SC grants bail to Musharraf in Bugti murder case

Pak SC grants bail to Musharraf in Bugti murder case

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

Pakistan Supreme Court on Wednesday granted bail to embattled former military ruler Pervez Musharraf in the Nawab Akbar Bugti murder case.

Pakistan rejects India's request for consular access to Indian 'spy' Jadhav

Pakistan rejects India's request for consular access to Indian 'spy' Jadhav

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

India had sought consular access to Jadhav.

High time India, Pak set aside hostilities, says Sharif

High time India, Pak set aside hostilities, says Sharif

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

Sharif also thanked Modi for visiting Lahore last week.

Eco corridor will result in China controlling much of Pakistan

Eco corridor will result in China controlling much of Pakistan

Rediff.com16 May 2017

The master plan reveals a far more expansive project involving Chinese penetration into Pakistan's agriculture, industry, telecommunications, surveillance and intelligence networks and even leisure and popular culture.

Will our liberals support Madhu Kishwar?

Will our liberals support Madhu Kishwar?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Madhu Kishwar is a patriot whose freedom of expression needs to be supported by all, especially the liberals, says Sankrant Sanu.

5 militants killed, 16 security personnel hurt in Pak clash

5 militants killed, 16 security personnel hurt in Pak clash

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

Two militants blew themselves up during a clash with security forces in the restive Quetta city of southwest Pakistan on Thursday, officials said. The clash erupted when security personnel were conducting a search operation in Kharotabad area of Quetta, the capital of Balochistan province.

Pakistan: Militants target security personnel, 13 killed

Pakistan: Militants target security personnel, 13 killed

Rediff.com23 May 2013

At least 13 people, including 11 security personnel, were killed and more than 20 injured on Thursday when a powerful rickshaw bomb ripped through a bus carrying soldiers in the restive Quetta city of southwest Pakistan. The bomb containing nearly 100 kilos of explosives went off as the bus carrying Balochistan Constabulary personnel was passing through Bhosa Mandi area on the outskirts of the city on Thursday morning, police officials said.

Morning Wrap: And this was NEWS as well

Morning Wrap: And this was NEWS as well

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

A selection of some interesting stories from Wednesday that you possibly would not have read in your newspaper.

India is not engaged in proxy war in Afghanistan, Pak encouraging radicalism: Karzai

India is not engaged in proxy war in Afghanistan, Pak encouraging radicalism: Karzai

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai slams Pak, defends India's role in Afghanistan

5 NATO trucks torched in Pakistan

5 NATO trucks torched in Pakistan

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

The container trucks were set ablaze in Kambiri area of Bolan district by four masked militants on motorbikes, officials of the Levies militia told the media.

10 security personnel among 12 killed in Pak blast

10 security personnel among 12 killed in Pak blast

Rediff.com23 May 2013

A bomb blast ripped through a bus carrying security personnel in Quetta city of southwest Pakistan on Thursday, killing 12 people and injuring more than 20, police officials said.

Senior journalist shot dead in Pakistan

Senior journalist shot dead in Pakistan

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

A senior Pakistani journalist was shot dead on Friday by unidentified gunmen in the restive Balochistan province, becoming the second reporter to be killed in the country within a week.

In PHOTOS: Pakistan plunges into darkness

In PHOTOS: Pakistan plunges into darkness

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

Cities across Pakistan, including the capital, Karachi, Lahore and Peshawar, plunged into darkness on Sunday after a major breakdown in the national power grid, officials said.

Pak police arrest Musharraf over killing of Baloch leader

Pak police arrest Musharraf over killing of Baloch leader

Rediff.com2 May 2013

Beleaguered former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf faced fresh trouble on Thursday with the police arresting him over the killing of Baloch leader Akbar Bugti in a 2006 army operation, the third time he has been taken into custody within a fortnight in three separate cases.

Pak PM Sharif heads for China on maiden visit

Pak PM Sharif heads for China on maiden visit

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Sharif is accompanied by 11-member high-level delegation that includes senior ministers, Punjab and Balochistan Chief Ministers and top officials.

Sharif invites Kashmiri separatist Geelani to Pakistan

Sharif invites Kashmiri separatist Geelani to Pakistan

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

"Because of the political stature of Syed Ali Geelani, Prime Minister Sharif invited him to visit Pakistan and exchange views on the current situation in Kashmir," Foreign Office spokesman Qazi Khalilullah told reporters in Islamabad.

Pak may not accept ICJ's jurisdiction in Jadhav's case: Report

Pak may not accept ICJ's jurisdiction in Jadhav's case: Report

Rediff.com13 May 2017

In the briefing, it was stated that Pakistan does not accept the international court's jurisdiction to order the state of Pakistan on issues that involve its national stability.

Banned outfits in Pakistan operate openly on Facebook

Banned outfits in Pakistan operate openly on Facebook

Rediff.com30 May 2017

An examination of some user profiles linked to these banned outfits indicates open support of sectarian and extremist ideology. A few of these profiles have also publicly 'liked' pages and groups related to weapons use and training.

Pak army to deploy 50,000 troops to secure May 11 polls

Pak army to deploy 50,000 troops to secure May 11 polls

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

The Pakistan army will deploy about 50,000 troops across the country to secure the general election process on May 11, which is facing a 'massive terrorist threat' from the Taliban and other terrorist groups.

Gujarat battles worst locust attack

Gujarat battles worst locust attack

Rediff.com29 Dec 2019

Swarms in about 3,526 hectares of 5,000 hectares under control; farmers burn tyres or dry straw, play loud music and beat steel plates, and use large fans to destroy or drive away the pests, reports Vinay Umarji

Pro-Khalistan protestors arrested at Old Trafford stadium

Pro-Khalistan protestors arrested at Old Trafford stadium

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Greater Manchester Police said two of the men were arrested for causing disruption. They were later released.

Imran's PTI set to form govt in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa

Imran's PTI set to form govt in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa

Rediff.com14 May 2013

Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf is set to form government in the militancy-hit Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province with the backing of the Jamaat-e-Islami while the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and several smaller parties are expected to form a coalition in the restive Balochistan rovince.