News for 'Balochistan'

Pak denies consular access for Kulbhushan Jadhav again

Pak denies consular access for Kulbhushan Jadhav again

Rediff.com2 Jul 2017

Pakistan FO said that it was "travesty of logic" to link the case of Jadhav with civilian prisoners

Pak prepares to file plea in ICJ in Jadhav case

Pak prepares to file plea in ICJ in Jadhav case

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

The ICJ had asked Pakistan to submit its written response or memorial by December 13 before the court could start further proceedings.

How Pakistan treats its rape victims

How Pakistan treats its rape victims

Rediff.com16 May 2006

5 killed, 21 injured in Pakistan blast

5 killed, 21 injured in Pakistan blast

Rediff.com8 Sep 2006

No one has claimed responsibility for the attack. But authorities blame such attacks on tribesmen who oppose the military's campaign to build new garrisons, which the government says are needed to bolster security.

Rocket attack on Pakistan's Gwadar port

Rocket attack on Pakistan's Gwadar port

Rediff.com3 Feb 2007

Baloch nationalists have targetted Gwadar port in the past as they look upon the Chinese-financed port as a gateway to facilitate the exploitation of the gas resources of the province.

Surgical strikes changed the game for India

Surgical strikes changed the game for India

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

'The Pakistani denial was the greatest triumph of this strategy.' 'From now onwards Pakistan will always have to factor in the Indian reaction when it decides to back non-State actors like LeT,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Plea in Pak SC seeks immediate execution of Jadhav

Plea in Pak SC seeks immediate execution of Jadhav

Rediff.com28 May 2017

The petitioner argued that the people of Pakistan had a right of retribution.

Let us get down to brass tacks on our counter-terror mission

Let us get down to brass tacks on our counter-terror mission

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

India cannot aspire for great power status unless our leaders truly understand the meaning of national security. Cricket can wait and so can people to people contacts, book launches and Bollywood camaraderie. Let us get down to brass tacks on our counter-terror mission, says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).

Questions over  Pak arrests

Questions over Pak arrests

Rediff.com16 Jun 2004

Pakistan allows Jadhav to meet wife, mother on Christmas day

Pakistan allows Jadhav to meet wife, mother on Christmas day

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Jadhav was sentenced to death by a Pakistani military court in April on charges of espionage and terrorism.

The man who is giving Musharraf nightmares

The man who is giving Musharraf nightmares

Rediff.com22 Jun 2006

Meet Balochistan's 80-year-old conspirator in chief against Pak President Musharraf.

No breach of pact by not giving access to Jadhav: Basit

No breach of pact by not giving access to Jadhav: Basit

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

Rejecting India's stand that Jadhav was kidnapped from Iran, Basit said he was caught in Balochistan and tried for 'espionage and sabotage'.

Pak: 28 killed in landmine blast

Pak: 28 killed in landmine blast

Rediff.com10 Mar 2006

Defiant Pakistan rules out consular access to Jadhav

Defiant Pakistan rules out consular access to Jadhav

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

"Under the law we cannot give consular access to Khubhushan who was involved in spying," Pakistan Military spokesman Major General Asif Ghafoor told reporters.

Pak: 4 killed in grenade blast

Pak: 4 killed in grenade blast

Rediff.com1 Jan 2006

A hand grenade, thought to be a toy bomb, exploded in the hands of two children, killing them along with a woman and a man in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province Sunday, a local official said.

Gang rape victim 'forced' to flee Pakistan

Gang rape victim 'forced' to flee Pakistan

Rediff.com4 Jul 2005

Dr Shazia, an employee of the Pakistan Petroleum Ltd, was allegedly gang-raped by some security personnel in January.

Pakistan army chief makes veiled attack on India

Pakistan army chief makes veiled attack on India

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

In a veiled attack on India, Pakistan army chief General Raheel Sharif on Saturday accused it of "creating instability" through ceasefire violations and supporting militancy in different areas of the country.

Pakistan executes 8 including 3 PIA Fokker hijackers

Pakistan executes 8 including 3 PIA Fokker hijackers

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Three men who hijacked a Pakistan International Airline plane in 1998 and tried to fly it to India were among eight prisoners who were hanged on Thursday in different jails in Pakistan.

'Trump's outburst on Pak may push it closer to China'

'Trump's outburst on Pak may push it closer to China'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

Trump had accused Pakistan of providing safe havens to terrorists.

China, Iran cosy up: India is the loser

China, Iran cosy up: India is the loser

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Iran's decision to keep India out and welcome China to the scene is a huge strategic setback for India, observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

Will take oath as Pak PM on August 11: Imran Khan

Will take oath as Pak PM on August 11: Imran Khan

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

He said alleviation of poverty from interior Sindh will be among top priorities of his government.

Afghan Taliban chief 'injured' after shootout in Pak

Afghan Taliban chief 'injured' after shootout in Pak

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

A militant commander said five people were killed in the firefight and several were injured "including Mullah Mansoor."

Kulbhushan Jadhav files mercy petition to Pak army chief

Kulbhushan Jadhav files mercy petition to Pak army chief

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

The ISPR has claimed that Jadhav has admitted to his involvement in espionage, terrorist and subversive activities in Pakistan

What Modi told Xi in Ahmedabad

What Modi told Xi in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

'Xi Jinping got a dose of Modi's medicine inside the tent where he was being hosted on the banks of the Sabarmati river.' 'Modi reportedly told him, looking deep into his eyes: "This was not expected of your country. Can you tell me when the troops are withdrawing?".'

Imran Khan's party leading as Pakistan counts the votes

Imran Khan's party leading as Pakistan counts the votes

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Counting has begun for the election which will be the second democratic transition of power in the nation's 70-year history.

6 die in Quetta blast

6 die in Quetta blast

Rediff.com10 Dec 2004

Police said the the casualties included soldiers and civilians, and that no one has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.

Obama confirms Taliban chief's death in drone strike

Obama confirms Taliban chief's death in drone strike

Rediff.com23 May 2016

"We have removed the leader of an organisation that has continued to plot against and unleash attacks on American and coalition forces, to wage war against the Afghan people, and align itself with extremist groups like Al-Qaeda," the US president said in a statement.

'Delay will damage the peace process'

'Delay will damage the peace process'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2005

'The faster we move forward, the greater the benefit,' says Chaudhary Shujaat Hussain.

50 dead, 700 missing in flash flood in Pak

50 dead, 700 missing in flash flood in Pak

Rediff.com11 Feb 2005

The flash flood was triggered by the bursting of the Shadi Kor dam in Pasni Tehsil burst on Thursday following heavy rains.

ICJ to decide Kulbhushan Jadhav's fate today

ICJ to decide Kulbhushan Jadhav's fate today

Rediff.com18 May 2017

According to government sources, the international court will give its verdict around 3.30 pm on Thursday.

Despite chill in relations, India, Pak exchange list of nuclear installations

Despite chill in relations, India, Pak exchange list of nuclear installations

Rediff.com1 Jan 2017

The agreement, which was signed on December 31, 1988 and entered into force on January 27, 1991, says that the two countries will inform each other of nuclear installations and facilities to be covered under the agreement on January 1 of every calendar year.

Pakistan goes dark after nationwide power breakdown

Pakistan goes dark after nationwide power breakdown

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

A massive power failure hit Pakistan after midnight as authorities struggled on Sunday to restore electricity supply in the country which has been plagued by a crippling energy crisis.

Pak to give fresh 'evidence' against Jadhav to UN

Pak to give fresh 'evidence' against Jadhav to UN

Rediff.com15 Apr 2017

The attested report of Court Martial General will also be included in the dossier.

Pak confiscates seminaries, assets of JuD, FIF

Pak confiscates seminaries, assets of JuD, FIF

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

The confiscation of properties of JuD and FIF comes after Pakistan formally placed them in the list of banned organisations on Tuesday.

India believes in faith equality, not in faith supremacy: M J Akbar

India believes in faith equality, not in faith supremacy: M J Akbar

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

In the city to lead India's 70th Independence Day celebrations, M J Akbar called terrorism a major threat to human rights.

Explained: What ails India China relationship

Explained: What ails India China relationship

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'A lack of strategic trust and the 'persistent security dilemma' prevails between India and China,' points out Dr Rup Narayan Das.

'There is no Kashmir problem': MoS Jitendra Singh says

'There is no Kashmir problem': MoS Jitendra Singh says

Rediff.com16 Jul 2016

"Pakistan has always been fishing in the troubled waters of Jehlum," he added.

Pak army kills 67 militants near the Pak-Afghan border

Pak army kills 67 militants near the Pak-Afghan border

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Stepping up the campaign against terrorists, Pakistani security forces killed at least 67 militants in a countrywide swoop on Friday, taking the number of insurgents killed to 124 after the brutal Peshawar school massacre that left 148 people dead.