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Imran Khan faces revolt from his ruling party ahead of no-trust vote

Imran Khan faces revolt from his ruling party ahead of no-trust vote

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

The National Assembly session for the move is expected to be convened on March 21 and the voting is likely to be held on March 28.

Can't predict when Biden will call Imran, says White House

Can't predict when Biden will call Imran, says White House

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

A senior White House official has said that she cannot 'predict' when President Joe Biden would make a call to Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan though there has been high-level engagements between the two countries.

Why is Imran delaying ISI chief's appointment?

Why is Imran delaying ISI chief's appointment?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

If Imran Khan delays his assent to General Bajwa's recommendations any further, it could imply he is taking stock of possible serious dissent within Pakistan's top army echelons, says Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan Desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Imran Khan becomes 1st Pak PM to lose no-trust vote

Imran Khan becomes 1st Pak PM to lose no-trust vote

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

While in power, Khan repeatedly talked about making Pakistan an Islamic welfare state. However, he failed to fix the economy and the basic problem of keeping the prices of commodities in control.

Imran Khan weds Avantika Malik

Imran Khan weds Avantika Malik

Rediff.com11 Jan 2011

The actor finally bid goodbye to bachelorhood on Monday.

Imran Khan secretly marries former TV presenter

Imran Khan secretly marries former TV presenter

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

Pakistan's cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan has married a former BBC anchor Reham Khan in a hush hush wedding, according to media reports.

Babar Azam WANTS to adopt Imran Khan's style of captaincy

Babar Azam WANTS to adopt Imran Khan's style of captaincy

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Babar Azam was named as Pakistan ODI captain by the Cricket Board. The right-handed Azam, who has been one of the world's leading batsmen across formats over the last year, replaced Sarfaraz Ahmed

15 of 78 Muslim candidates win Lok Sabha seats

15 of 78 Muslim candidates win Lok Sabha seats

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

A total of 78 Muslims were in the fray in the Lok Sabha elections this year, a significant drop from the last polls when 115 Muslim candidates were fielded by various parties.

Suspense over Narsinghanand's whereabouts as more cases filed

Suspense over Narsinghanand's whereabouts as more cases filed

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

As controversy raged over Yati Narsinghanand's objectionable remarks against Prophet Muhammad, his supporters on Sunday alleged that the Dasna temple head priest is being illegally kept in detention by police, which denied the claim.

Imran Khan divorces wife after 10 months of marriage

Imran Khan divorces wife after 10 months of marriage

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

The divorce comes amid reports that the cricketer-turned-politician did not approve of Reham meddling in political affairs.

'On India, generals likely to enforce a thin red line on Imran'

'On India, generals likely to enforce a thin red line on Imran'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

'Imran Khan might actually get some initial leeway from the generals to pursue better ties with India -- but not beyond a point.'

Imran Khan meets Putin amid Ukraine attack; talks developments in S Asia

Imran Khan meets Putin amid Ukraine attack; talks developments in S Asia

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

The leaders of the two countries "discussed the main aspects of bilateral cooperation and exchanged views on current regional topics, including developments in South Asia," said a brief statement issued by the Russian President's office - Kremlin.

Will take government's advice: Gavaskar on attending Imran's swearing-in

Will take government's advice: Gavaskar on attending Imran's swearing-in

Rediff.com5 Aug 2018

'I would like to take our government's OK, take their view'

Siddique murder: Total collapse of law and order in Maha, alleges Oppn

Siddique murder: Total collapse of law and order in Maha, alleges Oppn

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

The Congress on Sunday demanded a thorough probe into Siddique's murder and said Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his deputy Devendra Fadnavis, who holds home portfolio, should take moral responsibility for law and order "failure" and resign.

Imran Khan's ex wife spills the beans on divorce

Imran Khan's ex wife spills the beans on divorce

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

Two weeks after cricket star Imran Khan's second marriage ended in a divorce, his wife Reham Khan, former BBC presenter revealed some details.

Pak crisis: After SC setback, Imran to address the nation today

Pak crisis: After SC setback, Imran to address the nation today

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

The SC has restored the National Assembly after it declared the government's decision to dissolve the assembly and NA Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri's ruling against the Constitution.

No-trust vote: Imran faces risk of being run out as allies desert

No-trust vote: Imran faces risk of being run out as allies desert

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

Two of his allied parties also withdrew their support and joined the ranks of the rejuvenated Opposition.

CM-designate Atishi's swearing-in on Sept 21; Kejriwal to give up security

CM-designate Atishi's swearing-in on Sept 21; Kejriwal to give up security

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

A search is on for suitable accommodation for Arvind Kejriwal and his family, Singh had said.

Bumrah Ignites Captaincy Debate

Bumrah Ignites Captaincy Debate

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

'Bowlers are the smart people because you know, they have to get the batsman out and we are obviously always fighting the odds because the grounds are shorter, the bats are better.'

30,000-40,000 terrorists still present in Pak: Imran Khan

30,000-40,000 terrorists still present in Pak: Imran Khan

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

'We are the first government that has started disarming militant groups. This is the first time it's happening. We've taken over their institutes, their seminaries. We have administrators there'

Spotted: Imran Khan in London

Spotted: Imran Khan in London

Rediff.com30 Aug 2015

Reader Aryan Mishra has sent us a photograph.

Covering of Imran's pictures highly regrettable, PCB tells BCCI

Covering of Imran's pictures highly regrettable, PCB tells BCCI

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

The Pakistan Cricket Board has said it will take up with the Board of Control for Cricket in India the 'regrettable' removal of pictures of its former players at a couple of venues in India, owing to the Pulwama terror attack.

When A Queen Came To Watch Tennis

When A Queen Came To Watch Tennis

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Wimbledon attracts celebrities the way the US Open, the French Open and the Australian Open can't.

Opposed to 'unilateral actions' on Kashmir: China after Xi-Imran meet

Opposed to 'unilateral actions' on Kashmir: China after Xi-Imran meet

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

In the past, India strongly rejected references made to Jammu and Kashmir in a previous joint statement by Pakistan and China.

Imran Khan won't save Pakistan

Imran Khan won't save Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

'What is required is to make Pakistan less war-like and more modest in its ambitions. To normalise with India and to reduce the State's fondness for religion.' 'It is pragmatism and not charisma that it required and it is by being boring and not heroic that this can be achieved.' 'This is the moment of realisation which brings the Pakistani leader into conflict with the army.' 'Imran Khan will learn the lesson in time,' says Aakar Patel.

Imran Khan, the kidnapper?

Imran Khan, the kidnapper?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2008

Promos of the Jaane Na Ya Jaane Tu actor from his latest film -- Kidnap -- will be screened during the premiere of Singh is Kinng. A reliable source informs us that this is the first time we will be seeing Aamir Khan's nephew in a movie after the success of his debut film.

Pakistan: Court bars Imran Khan's Islamabad lockdown plan

Pakistan: Court bars Imran Khan's Islamabad lockdown plan

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

The Islamabad high court on Monday barred cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan's planned lockdown of the capital this week and ordered it to hold a sit-in at the designated place in the Pakistani capital instead, as authorities arrested at least 1,500 party activists in a crackdown.

PM Modi writes to Imran, greets people on Pakistan Day

PM Modi writes to Imran, greets people on Pakistan Day

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

India desires cordial relations with Pakistan but an atmosphere of trust, devoid of terror and hostility, is 'imperative' for it, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a letter to his Pakistani counterpart Imran Khan.

When ISI Alerted India About Terror Plot!

When ISI Alerted India About Terror Plot!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

The ISI was taking no chances and wanted no repeat of Pulwama; it wanted to make it clear at a political level it was not involved with the revenge attack being planned, but was only giving India a friendly tip-off. A stunning excerpt from Ambassador Ajay Bisaria's Anger Management: The Troubled Diplomatic Relationship between India and Pakistan.

Imran Khan must do more about Kashmir: Afridi

Imran Khan must do more about Kashmir: Afridi

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

'So much resources go into guarding this territory. So much goes into policing the Line of Control. So many mouths can get fed, so many minds can be nourished, if India and Pakistan resolve the Kashmir issue through a Kashmiri-owned, Kashmiri-led peace process'

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara To Get Sequel?

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara To Get Sequel?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Zoya Akhtar's popular film Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara turned 13 on July 15, and that sent its cast -- Katrina Kaif, Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar and Abhay Deol -- down memory lane.

India delivers blunt message on Xi-Imran Kashmir talks

India delivers blunt message on Xi-Imran Kashmir talks

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

'China is well aware of our position. It is not for other countries to comment on the internal affairs of India'

Saudi Prince Muhammad bin Salman defers Pakistan visit

Saudi Prince Muhammad bin Salman defers Pakistan visit

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman's much-anticipated visit to Pakistan has been deferred for unspecified reasons, a report said on Saturday.

Pakistan has other 'options', Imran Khan's aide tells US

Pakistan has other 'options', Imran Khan's aide tells US

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

"We've been told every time that... (the phone call) will happen, it's technical reasons or whatever. But frankly, people don't believe it," he said. "If a phone call is a concession, if a security relationship is a concession, Pakistan has options," he added, refusing to elaborate.

Go to India if you like it so much: Maryam to Imran

Go to India if you like it so much: Maryam to Imran

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

The remarks of Maryam came after Khan called India a "nation with a great sense of honour".

Why Modi didn't want Imran at his swearing in

Why Modi didn't want Imran at his swearing in

Rediff.com29 May 2019

'The ceremony on May 30 is all about Modi and there is the great risk that Imran Khan who is a rockstar among Indians might end up stealing the show,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Pakistan to allow India to send wheat to Afghanistan: Imran

Pakistan to allow India to send wheat to Afghanistan: Imran

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan announced on Monday that his government will allow India to send a humanitarian shipment of 50,000 metric tonnes of wheat to neighbouring Afghanistan through its territory after finalisation of the transit modalities.

Musharraf should step down: Imran

Musharraf should step down: Imran

Rediff.com28 Dec 2007

Pakistani cricketer turned politician Imran Khan said President Pervez Musharraf had failed in his war on terrorism and it was high time he steps down. Speaking at a hurriedly organised press conference at a Mumbai suburb, Imran said, "Musharraf is a part of problem of terrorism and sooner he leaves power the better it would be for Pakistan." Imran's party Teherek-e-Insaaf has boycotted the general elections sechduled to be held on January 8.

Pak EC panel probe into poll rigging allegations over

Pak EC panel probe into poll rigging allegations over

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

On Sunday, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) formed the committee to probe the explosive allegations levelled by former Rawalpindi Commissioner Liaquat Ali Chattha that widespread rigging aided by the judiciary and the top election body took place against jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's party in the garrison city of Rawalpindi.

Has Imran Khan damaged Pakistan cricket?

Has Imran Khan damaged Pakistan cricket?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

In the aftermath of the crushing defeat to India, former skipper Aamir Sohail has launched a scathing attack on one of Pakistan's greatest cricketers, Imran Khan, saying the World Cup-winning captain is responsible for the current state of sport in the country.