News for 'Inter-Services'

ISI trying to revive Sikh militancy, says Shinde

ISI trying to revive Sikh militancy, says Shinde

Rediff.com5 Jun 2013

India on Wednesday blamed Pakistan for trying to revive Sikh militancy and said youth are being trained in Inter Services Intelligence facilities to carry out terror attacks in the country.

Lashkar's Saeed may run for political office in Pakistan

Lashkar's Saeed may run for political office in Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

'Many in Pakistan were thinking about taking Saeed from the Lashkar-e-Tayiba and making him the pole around which they would bring in and demilitarise militants and turn them into a political entity in Pakistan.'

'Kargil was a disaster, Musharraf tried to cover it up'

'Kargil was a disaster, Musharraf tried to cover it up'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2013

Debunking Pakistan's claims about the Kargil conflict, Lieutenant General (Retired) Shahid Aziz, then head of the Inter Services Intelligence's Analysis Wing, has said regular soldiers, not rebels fighting for Kashmir's independence, took part in the "meaningless" 1999 war. The former officer also accused the then Pakistan Army chief General Pervez Musharraf of a "cover-up".

'ISI is directing Taliban in Afghanistan'

'ISI is directing Taliban in Afghanistan'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

"US military commanders at several levels of the chain of command indicated that they believe Pakistan and its intelligence agency specifically, the ISI, is directing the Taliban insurgency in Afghanistan," California's Republican Congressman Duncan Hunter told the UTSanDiego.com.

ISI has links with Naxals: West Bengal DGP

ISI has links with Naxals: West Bengal DGP

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

Pakistani intelligence agency Inter-Services Intelligence is having close liaison with some pro-Naxal overground organisations through banned Students Islamic Movement of India in West Bengal and helping them to instigate people against the government, a top police officer of the state said on Thursday.

LoC ceasefire looks fragile

LoC ceasefire looks fragile

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

It would be realistic to see India's position on the DGMOs joint statement more as 'engagement, different from dialogue', where our subsequent options could be decided depending on the realities of the situation on the ground, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Pak, ISI helped convicts in 1993 Mumbai blasts: SC

Pak, ISI helped convicts in 1993 Mumbai blasts: SC

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

Pakistan and its spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence had played a vital role in imparting training to convicts to handle weapons and explosives, which materialised in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts, the Supreme Court held.

The Dawood-Haqqani-ISI nexus in Pakistan

The Dawood-Haqqani-ISI nexus in Pakistan

Rediff.com2 Oct 2012

Gretchen Peters, of the United States Military Academy at West Point's Combating Terrorism Center, who has since 2005, spent considerable time studying the link between organised crime and insurgencies in Afghanistan and Pakistan, has told US Congress of the nexus between the criminal enterprise Dawood Ibrahim company, the Haqqani Network and the Inter-Services Intelligence.

China-Pak air exercise; Cause for worry?

China-Pak air exercise; Cause for worry?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

'There is much to glean from such exercises. And make it known that we are ready to take them on together!', says Air Commodore Nition Sathe (retd).

Daniel Pearl murder: Qaeda leader's death commuted, 3 others set free

Daniel Pearl murder: Qaeda leader's death commuted, 3 others set free

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

Pearl, the 38-year-old South Asia bureau chief for The Wall Street Journal, was abducted and beheaded while he was in Pakistan investigating a story on the alleged links between the country's powerful spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence and Al Qaeda.

ISI HQ suicide bombing: FBI arrests Pak-origin man

ISI HQ suicide bombing: FBI arrests Pak-origin man

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

A Pakistani-American man has been arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation on charges of providing material support to terrorists involved in the 2009 suicide attack at the Inter-Services Intelligence headquarters in Lahore that killed 30 people and wounded more than 300 others.

31 ISI modules busted; 48 spies held in 3 yrs across India

31 ISI modules busted; 48 spies held in 3 yrs across India

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

More than 30 Inter-Services Intelligence-backed espionage modules have been neutralised by security agencies across the country in the last three years resulting in arrest of 48 spies, Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday.

Terrorists storm 5-star hotel in Pak's Gwadar, 1 killed

Terrorists storm 5-star hotel in Pak's Gwadar, 1 killed

Rediff.com11 May 2019

Three terrorists attempted a forced entry into the hotel. A guard at the entrance challenged them after which the terrorists opened fire and killed him, the army's media wing Inter-Services Public Relations said.

Handler of K'taka terror suspects in Saudi, ISI involved?

Handler of K'taka terror suspects in Saudi, ISI involved?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2012

The Bengaluru police investigating the terror plot in Karnataka may turn to the Interpol to probe conversations between the arrested youths and their handlers overseas. Vicky Nanjappa reports

India has neutralised 32 ISI-backed modules in 3 years

India has neutralised 32 ISI-backed modules in 3 years

Rediff.com6 May 2013

A total of 32 espionage modules backed by the Inter Services Intelligence have been neutralised in the country in the last three years and 50 people, including 40 Indians, were arrested in this regard, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday.

Did ISI orchestrate attack on Sarabjit Singh?

Did ISI orchestrate attack on Sarabjit Singh?

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

Senior officials in the Research and Analysis Wing and the Intelligence Bureau are convinced that the attack on Sarabjit Singh, the Indian death row prisoner in Pakistan, was planned by Pakistani intelligence agency Inter Services Intelligence.

How Pakistan sends infiltrators through Indian borders

How Pakistan sends infiltrators through Indian borders

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

The recent killing of two Indian Army jawans has exposed the manner in which the Inter-Services Intelligence, the Pakistan army and the Lashkar-e-Tayiba worked in tandem against India, says Vicky Nanjappa.

All you need to know about Wing Commander Pooja Thakur

All you need to know about Wing Commander Pooja Thakur

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

This is the first time a woman officer has led the Guard of Honour.

PHOTOS: Kartarpur all set to welcome Sikh pilgrims

PHOTOS: Kartarpur all set to welcome Sikh pilgrims

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

The corridor will connect the Dera Baba Nanak shrine in India's Punjab with Darbar Sahib at Kartarpur, just 4 kilometres from the International Border, located in Narowal district of Pakistan's Punjab province.

Can the disaster of 1996 repeat itself in Afghanistan?

Can the disaster of 1996 repeat itself in Afghanistan?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2013

While the Soviet troops left Najibullah all alone without any back-up support to counter the Afghan Mujahideen, the US is unlikely to leave Karzai and his successor's government all alone, says B Raman

Pak SC heat on two ex-generals for rigging 1990 poll

Pak SC heat on two ex-generals for rigging 1990 poll

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

Pakistan's Supreme Court on Friday ordered the government to take legal action against former army chief Gen Mirza Aslam Beg and former Inter Services Intelligence chief Asad Durrani for distributing millions of rupees among politicians to rig the 1990 general election

Kartarpur corridor: Sidhu seeks permission for visiting Pakistan

Kartarpur corridor: Sidhu seeks permission for visiting Pakistan

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

In a letter to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Sidhu said that he had been invited by the Pakistan government for opening ceremony of Kartarpur Sahib corridor on November 9.

Dawn leaks: Pak Army withdraws tweet that signalled rift with Sharif govt

Dawn leaks: Pak Army withdraws tweet that signalled rift with Sharif govt

Rediff.com10 May 2017

Pakistan Army on Wednesday withdrew a tweet that had rattled the civilian government over a media report about a rift between them over combating militancy in the country.

1993 blasts: SC upholds death for Yakub, 5-yr jail for Dutt

1993 blasts: SC upholds death for Yakub, 5-yr jail for Dutt

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

Actor Sanjay Dutt will have to undergo a jail term of more than three years, after the Supreme Court on Thursday upheld his conviction in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case, which, it said, was organised by underworld don Dawood Ibrahim and others with the involvement of Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence.

There is no political cell within ISI: Pak govt tells SC

There is no political cell within ISI: Pak govt tells SC

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

A military official representing the defence ministry told a three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry that no political cell was operating in the ISI.

Why Pakistan will never nail Hafiz Saeed

Why Pakistan will never nail Hafiz Saeed

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

Indian investigators say that for Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence the 26/11 mastermind is a friend who furthers their policy against India. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Confirmed! Maldives is a jihadi launchpad

Confirmed! Maldives is a jihadi launchpad

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

This island nation has become a launching pad for Jihadis, and this creates a lot of problems for the security agencies across the world. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Intel leak: IB discusses ways to counter fake calls

Intel leak: IB discusses ways to counter fake calls

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

The case of an NSG officer giving out vital information to the ISI has got the Intelligence Bureau thinking of reforms to avoid such embarrassing occurrences, reports Vicky Nanjappa

Gilani names new ISI chief; Pasha retires Mar 18

Gilani names new ISI chief; Pasha retires Mar 18

Rediff.com9 Mar 2012

Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Friday appointed Lt Gen Zahirul Islam as the new chief of spy agency Inter Services Intelligence, reports stated on Friday.

For ISI, US is a BIGGER enemy than India: Dr Afridi

For ISI, US is a BIGGER enemy than India: Dr Afridi

Rediff.com11 Sep 2012

Pakistan's powerful spy agency Inter Services Intelligence regards the United States as its "worst enemy" and Islamabad's claim that it is cooperating with Washington is a sham to extract billions of dollars in aid, jailed Pakistani doctor Shakeel Afridi who helped the CIA trace Osama bin Laden has said.

Ex-Pak PM Gilani seeks ISI help to trace kidnapped son

Ex-Pak PM Gilani seeks ISI help to trace kidnapped son

Rediff.com10 May 2013

With the Pakistani police yet to make any breakthrough in their efforts, former prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Friday sought the help of the Inter-Services Intelligence to locate his son Ali Haider, who was kidnapped by heavily-armed men in Multan.

Report says al-Zawahiri hiding in Karachi with ISI aid

Report says al-Zawahiri hiding in Karachi with ISI aid

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

This is for the first time in several years a news report has surfaced about the hiding location of the Al-Qaeda chief, who is Osama bin Laden's mentor and successor.

Did ISI use NATO-trained terrorists to spread NE panic?

Did ISI use NATO-trained terrorists to spread NE panic?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

While the Indian government has blamed Pakistan for morphing images and spreading them to create panic among the members of the northeastern community, the other side to this story is quite alarming. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

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."

Haqqani Network set to be branded foreign terror outfit

Haqqani Network set to be branded foreign terror outfit

Rediff.com2 Aug 2012

Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence-sponsored Haqqani Network, responsible for the killings of United States and coalition troops in Afghanistan and widely believed to have been responsible for the bombing of the Indian embassy in Kabul a few years ago, is on the verge of being designated a Foreign Terrorist Organisation.

Pak police registers case against top ISI, MI officials

Pak police registers case against top ISI, MI officials

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

Pakistani police have registered a case against the directors general and deputy directors of the Inter-Services Intelligence and Military Intelligence on the charge of kidnapping a member of a banned group, according to a media report on Tuesday.

'ISI, MI officials distributed Rs 140mn to politicians'

'ISI, MI officials distributed Rs 140mn to politicians'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

Former Inter-Services Intelligence chief Asad Durrani has acknowledged that he and military intelligence officials had distributed Rs 140 million among politicians to prevent the Pakistan People's Party coming to power in the 1990 general election.

Pak PM pledges transparent probe into 1990 poll rigging

Pak PM pledges transparent probe into 1990 poll rigging

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Friday pledged a transparent and impartial probe into the rigging of the 1990 general election by some politicians and military officers, in line with a Supreme Court order and to punish the guilty according to the law.

REVEALED: How ISI-Naxal ties were forged

REVEALED: How ISI-Naxal ties were forged

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

The statement by West Bengal Director General of police Naparajit Mukherjee, regarding a nexus between Naxals and the Inter-Services Intelligence is something that needs to be taken seriously, says Vicky Nanjappa.