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Pakistan's economy in trouble; CAD increases to 4-year high of $17.4 bn in FY22

Pakistan's economy in trouble; CAD increases to 4-year high of $17.4 bn in FY22

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Pakistan's current account deficit (CAD) increased to a 4-year high of $17.4 billion in the fiscal year of 2021-22, indicating more troubles for the ailing economy of the cash-strapped country. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday reported that the country recorded a CAD of $17.406 billion in FY22 compared to a gap of just $2.82 billion in FY21. According to Dawn newspaper, the massive CAD speaks a lot about the severe problem of the balance of payments.

Pak police arrest 100 people in Sri Lankan national's lynching case

Pak police arrest 100 people in Sri Lankan national's lynching case

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

About 100 people have been arrested in Sialkot after a mob of factory workers and others killed a Sri Lankan export manager of a factory and burnt his body.

What's Will Smith Doing With A Sadhu In Mumbai?

What's Will Smith Doing With A Sadhu In Mumbai?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

It is believed to be Smith's first public appearance since his Oscars controversy.

Why Ban Only Sedition Law?

Why Ban Only Sedition Law?

Rediff.com18 May 2022

There are laws that are as out of time and place today as the Rowlatt Act was a century ago, explains Aakar Patel.

Plea in Islamabad HC to put Imran on exit control list

Plea in Islamabad HC to put Imran on exit control list

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Islamabad high court will hear the petition seeking to include the former Pakistan Minister Imran Khan in the exit control list (ECL) on Monday.

Cong holds satyagraha for Rahul; won't remain silent anymore, says Priyanka

Cong holds satyagraha for Rahul; won't remain silent anymore, says Priyanka

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, senior leaders K C Venugopal, P Chidambaram and Salman Khurshid were among the party's top brass taking part in the satyagraha at Rajghat.

Eastern Ladakh gets bridge in DBO, 2 helipads among 75 border infra projects

Eastern Ladakh gets bridge in DBO, 2 helipads among 75 border infra projects

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

Lack of infrastructure development in Jammu and Kashmir for decades post Independence was one of the reasons behind the rise of terrorism in the Union territory, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday after unveiling 75 new projects including bridges, roads and helipads in border areas.

10 Classic Malayalam Films On OTT

10 Classic Malayalam Films On OTT

Rediff.com4 May 2023

These films, even at their saddest, darkest and grossest, retain their sense of humour, their sense of proportion, which again is something you associate with a Malayali.

'The year when we laughed hard, cried quietly'

'The year when we laughed hard, cried quietly'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Stars pens down their thoughts, moods and resolutions for the New Year.

BJP's presidential candidate Murmu sweeps temple floor before leaving for Delhi

BJP's presidential candidate Murmu sweeps temple floor before leaving for Delhi

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

The National Democratic Alliance's presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu swept the floor of a Shiva temple in her locality in Rairangpur, in this nondescript, tribal-dominated town in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district at the crack of dawn on Wednesday, ahead of her journey to Delhi.

Knew day before there was a plot to kill me: Imran Khan

Knew day before there was a plot to kill me: Imran Khan

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Khan said he was hit by four bullets on his right leg during the assassination attempt.

21 tourists, including 9 children, freeze to death at Pak's popular hill station Murree

21 tourists, including 9 children, freeze to death at Pak's popular hill station Murree

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

Pakistan's popular hill station Murree was declared a calamity-hit area on Saturday after at least 21 people, including nine children, froze to death in their vehicles due to unprecedented snowfall and rush of tourists to the picturesque town in Punjab province.

Imran Khan owns 4 goats worth Rs 200,000

Imran Khan owns 4 goats worth Rs 200,000

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's wife and former premier Imran Khan's wife have financial assets worth more than their husbands.

ISI yet again comes to rescue of 26/11 masterminds after arrest of 7 LeT men

ISI yet again comes to rescue of 26/11 masterminds after arrest of 7 LeT men

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Key plotters of the 26/11 have once again escaped arrest upon the advice of Pakistan's intelligence agency, Inter-Service Intelligence officers.

China, Not Pakistan, Is India's Enemy No 1

China, Not Pakistan, Is India's Enemy No 1

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

16 Indian Army divisions face China, 20 face Pakistan and two divisions are reserves. This powerful signal can hardly be missed in China or Pakistan, notes Ajai Shukla.

Pak minister claims plot to assassinate Imran Khan unearthed

Pak minister claims plot to assassinate Imran Khan unearthed

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

Pakistan's Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry on Friday claimed that a plot to assassinate Prime Minister Imran Khan has been reported by the country's security agencies, ahead of Sunday's no-trust motion against the premier.

Of Loving, Losing and Living...

Of Loving, Losing and Living...

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

We actually have no control on what the future holds. All we have is the moment. The now. And we must learn to live in it.

Pakistan arrests news channel head, books CEO, anchor

Pakistan arrests news channel head, books CEO, anchor

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

Pakistan's ARY news channel on Wednesday reported that the police in Karachi arrested its head and registered an FIR against the CEO and others in connection with some controversial remarks made by opposition party leader Shahbaz Gill during a news programme.

Senior Pak journalist assaulted for calling army generals property dealers

Senior Pak journalist assaulted for calling army generals property dealers

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

The attackers then manhandled him and also tortured his driver before fleeing from the scene.

Pak wants vegetables, other edible items from India

Pak wants vegetables, other edible items from India

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Pakistan's Finance Minister Miftah Ismail on Monday said the government can consider importing vegetables and other edible items from India following the destruction of standing crops due to massive floods, three years after Islamabad downgraded trade ties with New Delhi over the Kashmir issue.

Putham Pudhu Kaalai Vidiyaadha Review

Putham Pudhu Kaalai Vidiyaadha Review

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

For all of us who have been through the different challenges of the pandemic, each of the stories will evoke your senses in its own way, notes Divya Nair.

The Funniest Animals!

The Funniest Animals!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Have a look at these funniest animal photos taken from the incredible world we live in.

Continue ops to wipe out terrorism in J-K: Amit Shah to security forces

Continue ops to wipe out terrorism in J-K: Amit Shah to security forces

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday reviewed the situation prevailing in Jammu and Kashmir, including the security arrangements along the border with Pakistan, officials said.

Kerala Guv begins day-long fast against dowry

Kerala Guv begins day-long fast against dowry

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

It may be for the first time in the history of the southern state that any Governor was fasting for such a social cause.

Imran Khan hints at early polls on surviving no-trust vote

Imran Khan hints at early polls on surviving no-trust vote

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

Hence, "it will be better for Pakistan if we hold elections again," he was quoted as saying by the Dawn newspaper.

Mutual Funds' Rs 100 Trillion Opportunity

Mutual Funds' Rs 100 Trillion Opportunity

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Despite strong AUM growth, MFs lag behind other popular investment avenues. MFs received only 6 per cent of total household savings in 2021-2022.

TCS to become title partner of London Marathon

TCS to become title partner of London Marathon

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) announced on Tuesday that it will become the title partner of the London Marathon from 2022, following this year's race on October 3. TCS said it has signed a six--year partnership with the mass sporting event.

Will India pick Gill or Iyer for 1st Test?

Will India pick Gill or Iyer for 1st Test?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Who do you should be part of India's playing XI for the first Test against Sri Lanka?

What India Needs For Complete Success

What India Needs For Complete Success

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

The next quarter-century could mark India's rise as a nation to be more whole-heartedly admired if it addresses its institutional and policy failures, and focuses on reducing its inequalities and addressing its iniquities, asserts T N Ninan.

Construction of new Parliament building to start on Jan 15

Construction of new Parliament building to start on Jan 15

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

"The Central Public Works Department has asked Tata Projects Ltd to start the construction work of the new parliament building on January 15 as it is considered auspicious to commence such a project on the day of first dawn after 'Makar Sankranti'," the official sources said.

The Birthday Emraan Hashmi Wants To Forget

The Birthday Emraan Hashmi Wants To Forget

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

'I remember how my grandmother was scared for me when I joined the industry because she was aware of the hurdles and pitfalls.' 'It's a harsh place.' 'When the going is good, it's great, but you really have to have the spirit to deal with the situation when the chips are down.'

Will You Find Love In 2023?

Will You Find Love In 2023?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Chirag Daruwalla, who is following in the footsteps of his famed astrologer father, the late Bejan Daruwalla, tells you.

Guptas used former Prez Zuma against people of S Africa: Probe panel

Guptas used former Prez Zuma against people of S Africa: Probe panel

Rediff.com1 May 2022

The report said Zuma 'would do anything that the Guptas wanted him to do for them,' including firing competent ministers and senior officials at parastatal institutions, so that Gupta lackeys could be appointed to those positions.

Deputy speaker's decision violates constitution, observes Pak chief justice

Deputy speaker's decision violates constitution, observes Pak chief justice

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Pakistan's Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial on Thursday noted that National Assembly deputy speaker Qasim Suri's move to dismiss a no-confidence motion against embattled Prime Minister Imran Khan through a controversial ruling is, prima facie, a violation of article 95 of the constitution as the apex court heard the high-profile case for the fourth day.

Shinde lets cat out of bag, credits 'kalakar' Fadnavis for coup

Shinde lets cat out of bag, credits 'kalakar' Fadnavis for coup

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

'Our numbers were less (than BJP's) but PM Narendra Modi blessed us. Modi Saheb told me before the swearing-in that he will extend all possible help to me. Amit Shah Saheb said he will stand behind us like a rock,' Shinde said. 'But the biggest kalakar (artist) is this one,' Shinde said, pointing to Fadnavis sitting to his right on the treasury benches.

How These Sisters Made Puja Flowers A Business

How These Sisters Made Puja Flowers A Business

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

'Today, we have 150,000 orders a month. And a monthly sale of Rs 1 crore.'

3rd world war will be nuclear, devastating, warns Russian foreign minister

3rd world war will be nuclear, devastating, warns Russian foreign minister

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Wednesday warned that a third World War, should it break out, will be "nuclear and devastating", amid spiralling tensions with the West over Moscow's ongoing massive military operation against Ukraine.

Hindu Rashtra Is Here!

Hindu Rashtra Is Here!

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

In a mistaken zeal to bolster the BJP's electoral base, the party - or at least its rabid followers - appear to have convinced themselves that the Hindu rashtra is already here. It's grave mistake, warns Amulya Ganguli.

50 yrs since first India-Pak direct encounter in 1971 war

50 yrs since first India-Pak direct encounter in 1971 war

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Reports say, Indian army had destroyed 13 M24 Chaffee light tanks and two F-86 Sabres (fighter jet) along with capturing of two Pakistani air officials by Muktibahini, reported Bangladesh Live News.