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Pak nabs 20 terrorists for 26/11 terror attack

Pak nabs 20 terrorists for 26/11 terror attack

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency has claimed to have traced down 20 terrorists, who were wanted in connection with the November 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.The FIA's Special Investigation Group has booked all the wanted extremists, who allegedly provided logistical and monetary support to the ten terrorists. According to sources, the SIG had also gathered photographs of the attackers and several other important information from the arrested terrorists.

Pakistan approaches Interpol to nab Musharraf

Pakistan approaches Interpol to nab Musharraf

Rediff.com4 Mar 2012

The Interior Ministry has forwarded the request to the Interpol Secretariat through the global police organisation's representative in Pakistan, the Dawn newspaper reported on Sunday, quoted sources.

FIA to question Musharraf in Bhutto murder case

FIA to question Musharraf in Bhutto murder case

Rediff.com23 Nov 2010

A 32-point questionnaire on alleged lapses in security for former prime minister Benazir Bhutto will be sent to Pervez Musharraf following the government's decision to include the former military ruler in the probe into her assassination, Pakistani officials have said.

ED grills Azharuddin for hours in money laundering case

ED grills Azharuddin for hours in money laundering case

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday questioned former Indian cricket team captain and Congress leader Mohammed Azharuddin for over nine hours in a money laundering case linked to alleged financial irregularities in the Hyderabad Cricket Association, official sources said.

26/11 trial in Pak: 5 witnesses testify on terror training

26/11 trial in Pak: 5 witnesses testify on terror training

Rediff.com29 Sep 2012

Five prosecution witnesses on Saturday testified before a Pakistani anti-terrorism judge about the training of the terrorists who carried out the November 2008 assault on India's financial hub of Mumbai, official sources said.

'Won't hesitate to...': FBI's warning to Hamas

'Won't hesitate to...': FBI's warning to Hamas

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

The FBI said that its Legal Attache' office in Israel was actively working with partners on the ground to locate and identify US citizens afftected by the terror attacks.

Bhutto assassination: Musharraf sent to judicial custody

Bhutto assassination: Musharraf sent to judicial custody

Rediff.com30 Apr 2013

Former military ruler Pervez Musharraf was on Tuesday sent to judicial custody for a fortnight by a Pakistani anti-terrorism court in the Benazir Bhutto assassination case. The court in Rawalpindi had said that Musharraf should be produced for today's hearing but he was not presented before the judge for security reasons, said Chief Prosecutor Chaudhry Zulfiqar Ali of the Federal Investigation Agency.

ED quizzes YouTuber Elvish Yadav again for 7 hrs in snake venom case

ED quizzes YouTuber Elvish Yadav again for 7 hrs in snake venom case

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

The agency recorded the statement of the 26-year-old man at its zonal office located at Ashok Marg in Lucknow for about seven hours.

Pak court adjourns hearing in 26/11 case

Pak court adjourns hearing in 26/11 case

Rediff.com6 Mar 2010

A Pakistani anti-terror court on Saturday adjourned for a week the hearing in the Mumbai terror attack case, against Lashkar-e-Tayiba operations chief Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi and six other suspects, after recording the testimony of an investigator. Judge Malik Muhammad Akram Awan recorded the testimony of Federal Investigation Agency Inspector Nisar Ahmed Jadoon during proceedings held at the high-security Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi.

Pak completes formalities for Interpol notice against Musharraf

Pak completes formalities for Interpol notice against Musharraf

Rediff.com13 May 2012

Pakistani authorities have completed all legal formalities for issuance of a Red Corner Notice by Interpol for the arrest of former military ruler Pervez Musharraf in connection with the probe into former premier Benazir Bhutto's assassination.Interpol had earlier sent a questionnaire to the Federal Investigation Agency after receiving a request from Pakistan to issue a Red Corner Notice against Musharraf, currently living outside the country in self-exile.

Top court orders suspension of X in Brazil after tiff with Musk

Top court orders suspension of X in Brazil after tiff with Musk

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Notably, Moraes on August 29 had asked Elon Musk to appoint a legal representative for his social media platform X in Brazil within 24 hours or face the consequences of a nationwide suspension.

Another assassination attempt on Trump, suspect with AK-47 arrested

Another assassination attempt on Trump, suspect with AK-47 arrested

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Soon after the gunshots were heard at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, where Trump was golfing, the FBI said that it is "investigating what appears to be an attempted assassination of former President Trump".

26/11 case: 'Pink foam' presented before Pak court

26/11 case: 'Pink foam' presented before Pak court

Rediff.com9 Dec 2012

Photographs of Lashkar-e-Tayiba training camps in Sindh and motorboats used by the 10 terrorists who attacked Mumbai are among evidence presented to an anti-terrorism court conducting the trial of seven Pakistanis charged with involvement in the 2008 strikes.

Yasin Malik's wife included in Pak caretaker cabinet

Yasin Malik's wife included in Pak caretaker cabinet

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Pakistan's caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has included Mishaal Hussain Malik, wife of jailed terrorist and Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief Yasin Malik, in his cabinet.

26/11 attacks: Pak arrests suspect linked to LeT

26/11 attacks: Pak arrests suspect linked to LeT

Rediff.com6 Aug 2009

Sources in the FIA described Ahmed, a resident of Battagram in the unruly North West Frontier Province, as an "important suspect allegedly linked with" the Lashkar-e-Tayiba, the Daily Times newspaper reported.

NIA registers 'all-time high' 73 terror cases in 2022

NIA registers 'all-time high' 73 terror cases in 2022

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

On average, about 60 cases were filed by the agency in 2019 and 2020, officials said.

Bhutto murder case: FIA gets Musharraf's physical remand

Bhutto murder case: FIA gets Musharraf's physical remand

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

A Pakistani anti-terrorism court on Friday remanded Pervez Musharraf to the physical custody of the Federal Investigation Agency till April 30 in the assassination of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto in 2007.

Pak to ask India for 26/11 witnesses' cross-examination

Pak to ask India for 26/11 witnesses' cross-examination

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

The Pakistan government will write to its Indian counterpart to allow the cross-examination of key witnesses in the Mumbai attacks case following a court's rejection of the findings of a judicial commission that visited India to gather evidence, a prosecutor has said.

Joe Biden speaks to Donald Trump post assassination bid

Joe Biden speaks to Donald Trump post assassination bid

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

This evening, President Biden spoke to former President Trump. The President also spoke to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Butler Mayor Bob Dandoy, the White House said.

Denied HC relief on arrest, Kejriwal to move SC

Denied HC relief on arrest, Kejriwal to move SC

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

Failing to get any reprieve from the Delhi high court, the Aam Aadmi Party on Tuesday said Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will move the Supreme Court soon against his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate and maintained the excise policy case was the 'biggest political conspiracy of the country' to finish the party.

Warrant for Musharraf valid till arrest: Pak to Interpol

Warrant for Musharraf valid till arrest: Pak to Interpol

Rediff.com22 May 2012

An arrest warrant issued for former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf by an anti-terrorism court in connection with the Benazir Bhutto assassination case will remain valid till its compliance, the Interpol has been informed by authorities in Islamabad.

26/11: Pak prosecutors submit proof given by India

26/11: Pak prosecutors submit proof given by India

Rediff.com9 Jul 2011

Pakistani prosecutors on Saturday submitted documentary evidence provided by India, including confessional statement of Ajmal Kasab, in the anti-terrorism court conducting the trial of Lashkar-e-Tayiba's Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi and six others charged with involvement in Mumbai attacks, as a new judge began hearing the case.

Witnesses testify against LeT in Pak's 26/11 case

Witnesses testify against LeT in Pak's 26/11 case

Rediff.com9 Feb 2013

Details about the distribution of weapons to the Mumbai attacks' terrorists were among the "huge quantity" of incriminating items recovered during a raid on two Lashkar-e-Tayiba training camps in Sindh province, a court conducting the trial of seven men charged with involvement in 2008 attacks was told on Saturday.

26/11: Bail plea of Pak suspect rejected

26/11: Bail plea of Pak suspect rejected

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

A Pakistani court on Tuesday rejected the bail petition filed by Jamil Ahmad, one of the seven men charged by authorities with planning, financing and executing the Mumbai terror attacks four years ago.

Pak court resumes hearing two 26/11 petitions

Pak court resumes hearing two 26/11 petitions

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

A Pakistani court has resumed hearing two petitions filed by authorities to seek permission to obtain voice samples of seven suspects charged with involvement in the Mumbai terror attacks and to declare the Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative Ajmal Kasab a "proclaimed offender" or fugitive

ED arrests Jharkhand minister Alamgir Alam in Rs 35 cr cash haul

ED arrests Jharkhand minister Alamgir Alam in Rs 35 cr cash haul

Rediff.com15 May 2024

The agency had last week arrested Alam's personal secretary and state administrative service officer Sanjeev Kumar Lal (52) and the latter's domestic help Jahangir Alam (42) following the seizure of more than Rs 32 crore cash from a flat linked to them.

US shifts 5 drones from Shamsi airbase to Afghanistan

US shifts 5 drones from Shamsi airbase to Afghanistan

Rediff.com10 Dec 2011

The US has removed all its equipment from Shamsi airbase in Balochistan province, Geo News channel quoted its sources as saying.

'Stop' Mann from hoisting R-Day flag: Pannun to Punjab gangsters

'Stop' Mann from hoisting R-Day flag: Pannun to Punjab gangsters

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

In an email sent to some journalists and two videos accessed by PTI, Pannun compared Mann with former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh, who was assassinated in a bomb blast on August 31, 1995.

26/11 case: Pak court records FIA officer's statement

26/11 case: Pak court records FIA officer's statement

Rediff.com19 Nov 2011

Sardar Muhammad Azam, who was a Deputy Director of the Federal Investigation Agency when he registered the FIR, gave the court details of the procedure during proceedings held behind closed doors at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, sources told PTI.

Pak prosecutor handling 26/11 case shot dead

Pak prosecutor handling 26/11 case shot dead

Rediff.com3 May 2013

In a brazen attack, a top Pakistani prosecutor handling the 26/11 Mumbai attacks case and Benazir Bhutto assassination case was shot and killed near his home in Islamabad on Friday, leaving both high-profile cases in limbo.

Pak prosecutor handling 26/11, Bhutto cases shot dead

Pak prosecutor handling 26/11, Bhutto cases shot dead

Rediff.com3 May 2013

Gunmen riding a motorcycle fired at the car of Federal Investigation Agency prosecutor Chaudhry Zulfizar Ali in the busy commercial area of Karachi Company at 7.30 am.

Mush won't respond to questions on Bhutto murder

Mush won't respond to questions on Bhutto murder

Rediff.com24 Nov 2010

Pervez Musharraf will not respond to any questionnaire sent to him by Pakistani authorities regarding security lapses linked to former premier Benazir Bhutto's assassination, a close aide of the former Pakistan president has said.

Complete 26/11 probe by May 5: Pak court

Complete 26/11 probe by May 5: Pak court

Rediff.com29 Apr 2009

A Pakistani anti-terror court has directed authorities to complete their investigations against five suspects, including Lashker-e-Tayiba operative Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, accused in the Mumbai terror attacks by May 5.

Sprinter Hima exonerated by NADA over doping charges

Sprinter Hima exonerated by NADA over doping charges

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

The 24-year-old Hima was last year provisionally suspended by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) for three whereabout failures in a span of 12 months. She was, however, cleared by the Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel (ADDP) following a hearing in March.

Pakistan may stop probing Mumbai terror attack

Pakistan may stop probing Mumbai terror attack

Rediff.com7 Mar 2009

Pakistani investigators have informed the government that they may have to stop their probe into the Mumbai attacks due to lack of cooperation by authorities in India and several other countries. The Federal Investigation Agency, which is probing the Mumbai terror attacks, has informed the interior ministry in a letter that it would have custody of some suspects only for a few more days and it was thus imperative to get cooperation from the other countries.

India gives Pak fresh evidence against Hafiz Saeed

India gives Pak fresh evidence against Hafiz Saeed

Rediff.com28 May 2012

India has given to Pakistan fresh evidence against Lashkar-e-Tayiba founder Hafiz Saeed and asked Islamabad to act against the 26/11 mastermind.

71 members of banned groups detained: Pakistan

71 members of banned groups detained: Pakistan

Rediff.com15 Jan 2009

Pakistan on Thursday said it had detained 71 members of outlawed militant groups and put under surveillance 124 others, besides shutting down five "training camps" of Jamaat-ud-Dawah and banning its websites, in the wake of the Mumbai attacks.

Mahua Moitra skips 3rd ED summons, campaigns in Bengal

Mahua Moitra skips 3rd ED summons, campaigns in Bengal

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

The 49-year-old Trinamool Congress leader was called for questioning twice earlier by the central agency, but she did not depose citing official work and sought deferment of the notice.

Pak court declares PM Sharif's son proclaimed offender in money laundering case

Pak court declares PM Sharif's son proclaimed offender in money laundering case

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

The Lahore special court (central-I) declared Suleman and Tahir Naqvi proclaimed offenders after they failed to appear despite being summoned, the Dawn newspaper reported.

Pak orders probe into death of Indian in Lahore jail

Pak orders probe into death of Indian in Lahore jail

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

Pakistan's Interior Minister Rehman Malik on Monday said he had ordered an inquiry into the death of Indian national Chambail Singh, who died after he was allegedly assaulted by prison staff in Lahore in December. "I (have) ordered an enquiry by (the Federal Investigation Agency) today," Malik said in a message posted on Twitter on Monday morning.