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Shehbaz Sharif set to become next PM of Pakistan

Shehbaz Sharif set to become next PM of Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

With the Sharif family set to return to power in Pakistan amid the fast-deteriorating economic situations and political instability, it is to be seen if Shehbaz Sharif infuses fresh energy into the system, or the much-tainted family continues to resort to its old ways.

Money Is At The Heart Of Sharifs' Power

Money Is At The Heart Of Sharifs' Power

Rediff.com2 May 2022

The Shahbaz Sharif family (his two wives and their children) invested PkRs 277 crore in 13 companies without having known sources of income.

Four players called up to bolster beleaguered South Africa

Four players called up to bolster beleaguered South Africa

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Batsmen Temba Bavuma and Keegan Petersen, left-arm seam bowler Beuran Hendricks, and all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo will join the team in Johannesburg on Wednesday

The man India wants in its custody

The man India wants in its custody

Rediff.com4 Sep 2007

The IB says that Hamza was the man behind the murder of Gujarat Home Minister Haren Pandya in 2003.

3rd ODI: Can India avoid series whitewash vs SA?

3rd ODI: Can India avoid series whitewash vs SA?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

The Indian team's strategy is expected to undergo paradigm shift with some players getting a subtle yet stern message to lift their games as they face an embarrassing possibility of a clean sweep against South Africa in the third ODI, in Cape Town on Sunday.

Naseer performs in New York

Naseer performs in New York

Rediff.com9 Jun 2009

The veteran actor performs Dastangoi: The Adventures of Amir Hamza at the Asia Society New York on Monday.

PIX: Afghan cricketers resume training despite virus fears

PIX: Afghan cricketers resume training despite virus fears

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

None of the players attending the camp are being tested for COVID-19 but only those who haven't shown any symptoms like fever, have been allowed to join.

3rd Test: Pakistan lose late wickets after South Africa collapse

3rd Test: Pakistan lose late wickets after South Africa collapse

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

Vernon Philander took two wickets in as many balls to leave Pakistan on 17 for two wickets at the end of the first day of the third Test after they had rallied earlier on Friday and bowled hosts South Africa out for 262.

Shehbaz Sharif set to be elected new Pakistan PM today

Shehbaz Sharif set to be elected new Pakistan PM today

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president Sharif, 70, and Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) vice-chairman and former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Sunday filed their nomination papers for the post.

SA batsmen didn't know whether to go forward or backward against India pacers: Gavaskar

SA batsmen didn't know whether to go forward or backward against India pacers: Gavaskar

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

Zubayr Hamza, Temba Bavuma wee beaten by sheer pace and the length

Anshu Malik makes history, enters World wrestling final

Anshu Malik makes history, enters World wrestling final

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Anshu Malik created history on Wednesday, becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to reach the World Championships final. She outclassed junior European champion Solomiia Vynnyk, even as Sarita Mor lost her semi-final after shocking World champion Linda Morais of Canada earlier in the day.

Meet the next Benazir

Meet the next Benazir

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

Last year, Maryam Nawaz accompanied her father to Washington, but played a role beyond being the dutiful daughter. She was 'discovered' by the White House, and was hosted by Michelle Obama.

2nd ODI: What India needs to do to stay alive in series

2nd ODI: What India needs to do to stay alive in series

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

KL Rahul will have to show drastically improved leadership acumen when he leads India against a buoyant South African side in the second ODI on Thursday.

Doctors in Aligarh buy PPE after raising funds

Doctors in Aligarh buy PPE after raising funds

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

According to RDA president Hamza Malik, the availability of protective gear for doctors at the hospital had reached a critical point when they had threatened to boycott work if necessary gear was not made available immediately. The crisis was however defused on the intervention of the AMU Vice Chancellor Tariq Mansoor, who assured them that their concerns were being immediately addressed.

Terrorists were promised better life

Terrorists were promised better life

Rediff.com2 Jan 2009

Intelligence Bureau agents say Abu Hamza followed the Lashkar brief, promising the would-be terrorists escape and safety in Pakistan once their mission was completed.

Amir DROPPED from Pakistan squad for Australia Tests

Amir DROPPED from Pakistan squad for Australia Tests

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Pakistan have dropped out-of-sorts pace bowler Mohammad Amir from their 17-man squad for next month's two-Test series against Australia in the United Arab Emirates, with left-arm seamer Wahab Riaz earning a recall.

Race for new Pak PM: Shehbaz files nomination; PTI to withdraw lawmakers

Race for new Pak PM: Shehbaz files nomination; PTI to withdraw lawmakers

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

The move came hours after Khan was removed from office through a no-confidence vote held early Sunday morning, becoming the first premier in the country's history to be sent home after losing the trust of the House.

Cricket Buzz: Faf du Plessis ruled out of remainder of Sri Lanka tour

Cricket Buzz: Faf du Plessis ruled out of remainder of Sri Lanka tour

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis will miss the remainder of his side's limited overs tour to Sri Lanka after injuring his shoulder in Sunday's 78-run victory that clinched the one-day international series.

India, US and Saudi Arabia: The 'new' great game!

India, US and Saudi Arabia: The 'new' great game!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

Does the deportation of 26/11 prime accused Abu Jundal/Abu Hamza/Zabiuddin Ansari by Saudi Arabia signal a tectonic shift in India's Middle-East policy? Colonel (retd) Anil Athale tries to explain.

Eyes on Kohli the batter as India take on SA in ODIs

Eyes on Kohli the batter as India take on SA in ODIs

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Whether he is batting in the middle or fielding at the boundary line, Virat Kohli's every move will be tracked, though some of that attention will now be on skipper K L Rahul.

Islamic State confirms Baghdadi's death, names new Caliph

Islamic State confirms Baghdadi's death, names new Caliph

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

"Do not rejoice, America, in killing Sheikh al-Baghdadi," a spokesman said on the recording.

The Challenges Confronting Shahbaz Sharif

The Challenges Confronting Shahbaz Sharif

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

India will need to watch carefully and understand the new round of instability and uncertainty in Pakistan, while charting the course of its future diplomatic initiatives, points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Afghanistan make history, qualify for ICC World Cup 2015

Afghanistan make history, qualify for ICC World Cup 2015

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

Afghanistan beat Kenya by seven wickets, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, to earn automatic qualification to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015.

Former footballer dies of COVID-19 in Kerala

Former footballer dies of COVID-19 in Kerala

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

Former Santosh Trophy National Football Championship player, E Hamsakoya, who had tested positive for COVID-19, succumbed to the virus early Saturday at a hospital in Malappuram, taking the toll due to the infection in the state to 15. Native of nearby Parappanangadi, Hamsakoya (61) had settled in Mumbai. He and his family had come down to his hometown on May 21 and had been under quarantine.

Spotlight on Gill as dominant India 'A' play South Africa 'A'

Spotlight on Gill as dominant India 'A' play South Africa 'A'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

But the focus will be on 19-year-old Gill, who has broken into the Indian Test squad for the three-match series against the Proteas, starting on October 2 in Visakhapatnam.

South African cricketers return to training

South African cricketers return to training

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

Led by Quinton de Kock, South Africa's 44 cricketers, who are part of a men's high performance squad, have returned to training amid the COVID-19 pandemic after getting approval from the country's sports ministry. South Africa has reported more than 1,38,000 COVID-19 cases with over 2,400 deaths.

Pak-backed terror module busted; 2 terrorists among 6 held

Pak-backed terror module busted; 2 terrorists among 6 held

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Police said that Pakistan-based Anees Ibrahim, who is brother of Dawood Ibrahim, was connected with the underworld operatives to execute the terror plan.

What Kasab confessed before the court

What Kasab confessed before the court

Rediff.com20 Jul 2009

Ajmal Kasab, the lone terrorist arrested for the 26/11 attacks, on Monday named four Lashkar-e- Tayiba members, including its operations chief Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, who came to see the 10 accomplices off when they started from Karachi in a boat to reach the shores in Mumbai.

Pakistan: Top Al Qaeda leaders among 21 killed

Pakistan: Top Al Qaeda leaders among 21 killed

Rediff.com9 Sep 2008

Security officials were quoted by Dawn News channel late on Monday night as saying that Al Qaeda leaders Hamza Arabi, Qasim Hamza and Musa Arabi were among those killed in the attack on the seminary in Tanda Darpakhel, two km from Miranshah, the headquarters of North Waziristan.

How the ISI foments terror

How the ISI foments terror

Rediff.com15 Dec 2008

Sabahudin, a LeT operative arrested for the CRPF camp attack in UP, reveals how the ISI helps the Lashkar train terrorists.

Pune Test: Confident India aim to wrap up series; SA fight for survival

Pune Test: Confident India aim to wrap up series; SA fight for survival

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Virat Kohli's men ticked almost all the boxes during their 203-run win in the opening encounter in Visakhapatnam and they would like to maintain the same intensity in their bid to seal the series in Pune itself.

India 'A' inch closer to big win despite rain-hit day three

India 'A' inch closer to big win despite rain-hit day three

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

India captured four wickets to reduce South Africa 'A' to 179 for 9, who go into day four with a paltry lead of 40 runs in the second innings.

Sharif will return after Eid: Kin

Sharif will return after Eid: Kin

Rediff.com29 Sep 2007

The relative did not reveal the exact date of the ex-PM's return.

Indian athletes shine at BMC Gold race

Indian athletes shine at BMC Gold race

Rediff.com3 Jul 2008

Indian middle and long distance runners Chatholi Hamza, Sajeesh Joseph and Sinimol Paulose put up a good show at BMC Gold race competition, t at Watford, grabbing gold medals in their respective events.

PHOTOS: Rohit's century powers India on Day 1

PHOTOS: Rohit's century powers India on Day 1

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

Rohit Sharma continued his sensational run as the Test opener with his third hundred of the series, allowing India to regain control of the proceedings after a top-order collapse on Day 1 of the third and final Test against South Africa.

Taliban group claims responsibility for killing Indian author

Taliban group claims responsibility for killing Indian author

Rediff.com14 Sep 2013

In a new twist, a renegade Taliban militia, the Suicide Group of the Islamic Movement of Afghanistan, has taken responsibility for killing Indian author Sushmita Banerjee, claiming she was an "Indian spy".

Wolves held at home by Foxes after VAR rules out goal

Wolves held at home by Foxes after VAR rules out goal

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

Wolverhampton Wanderers had a goal controversially ruled out by VAR as they were held to a 0-0 draw at home to Leicester City, who finished with 10 men, in the Premier League on Friday.

Osama's secret treasure trove revealed!

Osama's secret treasure trove revealed!

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Here are the things we know about Osama and his terror group from the documents.

Cricket Buzz: Eng captain Morgan urges ODI stars to opt for Ashes over T20 leagues

Cricket Buzz: Eng captain Morgan urges ODI stars to opt for Ashes over T20 leagues

Rediff.com23 Sep 2017

In order to seal the place in the squad, the duo will have to cancel their league tours in South Africa and Bangladesh.