News for 'Inter-Services Intelligence'

Conspiracy to kill saffron leaders in Gujarat

Conspiracy to kill saffron leaders in Gujarat

Rediff.com12 Dec 2003

Police have arrested five people in this regard.

Terror nexus busted; eight arrested

Terror nexus busted; eight arrested

Rediff.com7 Oct 2003

Crime Branch sleuths in Ahmedabad said the nexus was between ISI, Lashkar-e-Tayiba and the Dawood Ibrahim gang.

Badal's nephew charged with ISI links

Badal's nephew charged with ISI links

Rediff.com5 Jul 2003

Narottam Singh Dhillon alleged links came to light during interrogation of two drug smugglers, who were arrested four days back, Superintendent of Police, Muktsar, Surinder Pal Singh said.

Assam: ISI agent escapes custody

Assam: ISI agent escapes custody

Rediff.com10 Oct 2006

Armitage met ISI chief before leaving for S Asia

Armitage met ISI chief before leaving for S Asia

Rediff.com6 May 2003

US officials sought a full briefing on militancy in Jammu and Kashmir, a Pakistani daily reported.

ISI sets up Sikh training camps in Muscat, Iran

ISI sets up Sikh training camps in Muscat, Iran

Rediff.com29 Apr 2003

The annual report of home ministry for the year 2002 and 2003 said the ISI has established training centres in Dubai and Thailand too with the aim of reviving militancy in Punjab.

'Geelani attacked for ISI money'

'Geelani attacked for ISI money'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2005

No material to suggest Navlakha conspired to commit terrorist act: HC

No material to suggest Navlakha conspired to commit terrorist act: HC

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

The Bombay high court in its judgment granting bail to activist Gautam Navlakha, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, has noted that there was no material on record to infer prima facie that he conspired to or committed any terrorist act.

Pak's ISI trained Kabul hotel attacker: Top Afghan envoy

Pak's ISI trained Kabul hotel attacker: Top Afghan envoy

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

On January 20, Taliban men armed with Kalashnikovs and suicide vests attacked the landmark Intercontinental Hotel and killed around 25 people, going from room to room searching for foreigners during the more than 12-hour ordeal.

Pakistan's new Army chief oversaw attack on CRPF convoy in Pulwama

Pakistan's new Army chief oversaw attack on CRPF convoy in Pulwama

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Munir was among those in Pakistan who oversaw the 2019 Pulwama terror attack, according to Tilak Devasher, a member of the National Security Advisory Board (NSAB) and who retired as Special Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat.

NIA most wanted among 3 terrorists arrested in Delhi

NIA most wanted among 3 terrorists arrested in Delhi

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

Delhi Police on Monday arrested one of National Investigation Agency's (NIA) most wanted terrorists Mohammad Shahnawaz Alam and his two associates who were part of an Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)-sponsored module 'disguised' as an Islamic State (IS) module and seized incriminating material, including those suspected to be used in an improvised explosive device (IED) fabrication, officials said.

'Pakistan army's anti-India policy will continue'

'Pakistan army's anti-India policy will continue'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

'All Pakistan army chiefs follow a consistent line as far as India is concerned.'

Army exposes ISI's plot to involve women, juveniles in terror network

Army exposes ISI's plot to involve women, juveniles in terror network

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

As part of the deradicalisation strategy, the army, with the cooperation of the Union Territory administration, has undertaken a series of initiatives.

LeT to use unmanned planes for terror

LeT to use unmanned planes for terror

Rediff.com3 Feb 2003

The ISI has give these plane, which can be operated through a remote control and are capable of carrying 10-15 kg of RDX to terrorists.

ISI trying to revive Sikh militancy: Govt

ISI trying to revive Sikh militancy: Govt

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

Pakistani intelligence agency Inter-Services Intelligence is trying to revive Sikh militancy in the country, Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday.

Suspected ISI agent detained in Jaisalmer

Suspected ISI agent detained in Jaisalmer

Rediff.com20 May 2017

Hazi Khan has visited Pakistan three times and is suspected to have connections with the ISI.

Visakhapatnam espionage case: NIA arrests key ISI aide

Visakhapatnam espionage case: NIA arrests key ISI aide

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

The case relates to an international espionage racket in which Pakistan-based spies recruited agents in India for collecting sensitive and classified information regarding locations/movements of Indian naval ships and submarines, and other defence establishments.

Shenanigans Surface In Pakistan Military

Shenanigans Surface In Pakistan Military

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Recent disclosures allege large scale corruption, nepotism and kickbacks by Pakistan air chief Air Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhuin housing land deals in Islamabad and in buying of new aircraft, points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Pakistan army chief promotes 6 generals

Pakistan army chief promotes 6 generals

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

How Pakistan army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa deals with the ensuing reshuffle of lieutenant generals would be interesting to watch, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Meet the new boss of Pakistan's powerful ISI

Meet the new boss of Pakistan's powerful ISI

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Lt Gen Rizwan Akhtar, considered a close confidante of army chief Gen Raheel Sharif, was appointed on Monday as the new head of Pakistan's powerful spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence.

Pak military gives details of strikes inside Iran

Pak military gives details of strikes inside Iran

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Pakistan military Thursday said it used multiple weapons, including killer drones, to carry out effective strikes against hideouts inside Iran used by militants of two leading Baloch terrorist groups responsible for recent attacks in the country.

Defence ministry warned of ISI-operated 'spy ring'

Defence ministry warned of ISI-operated 'spy ring'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

The Union home ministry has alerted the defence ministry about an alleged spy ring being run by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence, which is trying to use ex-servicemen in the garb of providing job opportunities and financial aid.

Pak ISI chief holds first ever media meet, says Army chief given 'lucrative offer'

Pak ISI chief holds first ever media meet, says Army chief given 'lucrative offer'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Pakistan's ISI chief Lt Gen Nadeem Ahmed Anjum said on Thursday that Army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa was given a "lucrative offer" in March by the then government amidst the political turmoil, as the powerful top spy launched a veiled attack on ousted premier Imran Khan at an unprecedented press conference.

Sena taunts centre over Pak JIT team's visit to Pathankot

Sena taunts centre over Pak JIT team's visit to Pathankot

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

With the five-member Joint Investigation Team from Pakistan having reached Pathankot to begin probe into the terror attack on the Indian Air Force Base, the Shiv Sena on Tuesday slammed the centre for 'welcoming' the team which also has a member from the Inter-Services Intelligence, saying that Lashkar-e-Tayiba chief Hafiz Saeed could also be a part of the team and no one would know.

The man who could succeed Pak army chief

The man who could succeed Pak army chief

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

Lieutenant General Sahir Shamshad Mirza is the Pakistan army's new chief of general staff, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

ISI sheltered Taliban leader Mullah Omar, says Clinton email

ISI sheltered Taliban leader Mullah Omar, says Clinton email

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

Top Taliban leader Mullah Omar was sheltered by Pakistan's powerful spy agency Inter-Services intelligence after the outfit's leadership fled from Afghanistan in 2001, according to an email received by former secretary of state Hillary Clinton during her tenure.

Meet Mr Haqqani

Meet Mr Haqqani

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

One of the most dreaded terrorists in the world is now a member of the Taliban cabinet.

'Global terrorist' Masood Azhar, a blue-eyed boy of Pak's ISI

'Global terrorist' Masood Azhar, a blue-eyed boy of Pak's ISI

Rediff.com1 May 2019

For two decades after his release in exchange for passengers of a hijacked Indian Airlines plane in 1999, Azhar has since been the darling of Pakistan's external snooping agency Inter-Services Intelligence.

23 death sentences to 3 Taliban militants: Pak court

23 death sentences to 3 Taliban militants: Pak court

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

An anti-terrorism court on Friday handed down '23 times' death sentence to three militants of outlawed Pakistani Taliban for the 2009 attack on the country's spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence's headquarters here that killed 35 people.

Pathankot attack: Pak's joint probe team to seek DNA of terrorists

Pathankot attack: Pak's joint probe team to seek DNA of terrorists

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

The team set up by Pakistan to probe the Pathankot attack on Friday decided to seek from India the DNA reports and finger prints of the slain terrorists.

India denies permission to 5 Pak diplomats for Kolkata T20

India denies permission to 5 Pak diplomats for Kolkata T20

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Indian sources said "while two of the diplomats will be given clearance to travel to Kolkata for the Pakistan-Bangladesh cricket match, five will not be given the permission as they have ISI and defence links."

Imran May Be Jailed For A Long Time

Imran May Be Jailed For A Long Time

Rediff.com10 May 2023

His disqualification to participate in future elections may follow, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W, India's external intelligence agency.

Why's Pak Army Chief Shuffling Generals?

Why's Pak Army Chief Shuffling Generals?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Significantly, these 12 officers would form a major part of the team that the new army chief will inherit, observes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W, India's external intelligence agency.

ISI chief dashes to Kabul to help Taliban form Afghan govt

ISI chief dashes to Kabul to help Taliban form Afghan govt

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

In a surprise move, Pakistan's powerful intelligence chief Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed on Saturday dashed to Kabul, amidst the Taliban struggling to finalise and install an inclusive government in Afghanistan that would be acceptable to the international community.

Teenage Pak terrorist caught in Uri wants to 'go back to his mother'

Teenage Pak terrorist caught in Uri wants to 'go back to his mother'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

'I appeal to the Lashkar-e-Tayiba (LeT) area commander, the ISI (Inter-Services Intelligence) and the Pakistan Army to take me back to my mother just like they sent me here (India),' Ali Babar Patra, the teenage terrorist from Pakistan, said in a video message released by the Army in Srinagar on Wednesday.

'Foreign conspiracy' to topple Pak govt failed, claims Imran

'Foreign conspiracy' to topple Pak govt failed, claims Imran

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

With the National Assembly Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri rejecting the no-confidence motion moved by the Opposition, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday said that the conspiracy hatched by a foreign country to topple the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government in the country has failed.