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Taliban claims responsibility for Islamabad blast

Taliban claims responsibility for Islamabad blast

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

The Pakistani Taliban has claimed responsibility for the bloody suicide bombing of the United Nation food agency's heavily fortified office in Islamabad in which five people were killed, claiming that the world body was working for the United States' interest.

Yoga officially makes debut in Pakistan

Yoga officially makes debut in Pakistan

Rediff.com4 May 2024

Yoga is normally linked with India and there are not many formal institutions in Pakistan to teach yoga. Though privately people like the physical part of yoga exercises.

What was in red bag on IC-814 flight? Ex-envoy reveals in new book

What was in red bag on IC-814 flight? Ex-envoy reveals in new book

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

"The 'red bag' belonged to one of the hijackers, it contained explosives, and possibly, real passports, too.

Russia backs Pak bid to join BRICS; will India resist this move?

Russia backs Pak bid to join BRICS; will India resist this move?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Dar also said Pakistan views Russia as an important player in the West, South and Central Asia, and strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation with Russia remains an important priority for Pakistan's foreign policy.

India plans major revamp of Islamabad embassy

India plans major revamp of Islamabad embassy

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

According to sources, the Indian embassy has already acquired 10 acres of land in Islamabad's Diplomatic Enclave area to construct more offices and residences for the officials.

Pak terrorists behind J-K attack? Lashkar outfit claims responsibility

Pak terrorists behind J-K attack? Lashkar outfit claims responsibility

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

The assailants believed to be Pakistani terrorists, meticulously studied the site layout before executing their plan.

Turkey's Erdogan skips Kashmir in UN speech. Here's why

Turkey's Erdogan skips Kashmir in UN speech. Here's why

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Erdogan's skipping of the Kashmir reference is being seen as an apparent shift in Turkiye's stance and comes at a time when the country is trying to become a member of the BRICS grouping to forge alliances beyond the West.

'Unacceptable': India reacts as UK envoy visits PoK

'Unacceptable': India reacts as UK envoy visits PoK

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

India has registered a strong protest with the United Kingdom over the visit to Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) by its High Commissioner to Islamabad along with another British official.

'Baloch Believe Pakistan Will Break Up'

'Baloch Believe Pakistan Will Break Up'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

'The struggle of insurgents and pro-independence political activists is fuelled by a deep conviction that not only is a free Balochistan possible, but they also believe that Pakistan will inevitably break apart, leading to Balochistan's independence.'

When Kerry had Dunkin' Donuts breakfast in Islamabad!

When Kerry had Dunkin' Donuts breakfast in Islamabad!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

US Secretary of State John Kerry visited the Dunkin' Donuts store in Islamabad in the Pakistani capital today to a get a 'little slice' of the popular American breakfast snack, and was soon trolling on Twitter.

'Unacceptable': Chinese envoy on security lapses in Pakistan

'Unacceptable': Chinese envoy on security lapses in Pakistan

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong urged that the government should launch a crackdown against all anti-China terrorist groups after two deadly attacks took place in Pakistan within only six months, The Express Tribune reported.

Knee injury forces English pacer Finn to hangs up his boots

Knee injury forces English pacer Finn to hangs up his boots

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Finn also has decent numbers in the white-ball formats. While he claimed 102 wickets in 69 ODIs at 29.37 and an economy of 5.06, in T20Is, he has 27 from 21 at an economy rate of 3.55.

Hizb chief addresses rally in Islamabad

Hizb chief addresses rally in Islamabad

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin was among Kashmiri militant leaders who addressed a rally organised in the Pakistani capital Islamabad on Tuesday to protest alleged human rights abuses in Jammu and Kashmir.

Pakistan likely to pick extra pacers for B'desh Test

Pakistan likely to pick extra pacers for B'desh Test

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Keeping in mind the forecast for rain and overcast conditions, Pakistan team management is likely to field a pace-heavy bowling unit against Bangladesh in the first Test scheduled between August 21 and 25 at Rawalpindi.

Pak-US in fresh row over embassy expansion in Islamabad

Pak-US in fresh row over embassy expansion in Islamabad

Rediff.com28 May 2012

At a cost of $740 million, it would have been the biggest American mission overseas. Amir Mir reports from Islamabad on how the US embassy's expansion plans in Pakistan has run into trouble.

Islamabad summons US envoy over Biden's anti-Pak remark

Islamabad summons US envoy over Biden's anti-Pak remark

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

Rejecting Biden's comments, Pakistan foreign minister Bilawal at a press conference here said that Pakistan was following the global standards.

Pak Army Chief Will Now Stay Till Nov 2027

Pak Army Chief Will Now Stay Till Nov 2027

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Whenever tenures of army chiefs were extended in the recent past, prime ministers were subsequently eased out of office by the same army chief, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Have concussion with memory loss, but I'll be fine: Faf du Plessis

Have concussion with memory loss, but I'll be fine: Faf du Plessis

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

'I'm back at the hotel recovering'

'Qatal ki raat': Modi declined Imran Khan's midnight call after Balakot

'Qatal ki raat': Modi declined Imran Khan's midnight call after Balakot

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

'Nine missiles from India had been pointed towards Pakistan, to be launched any time that day'

Suicide attack in Islamabad leaves one dead

Suicide attack in Islamabad leaves one dead

Rediff.com6 Jun 2009

A suicide bomber tonight blew himself up at a police office in the heart of Pakistan's capital Islamabad, killing one policeman and injuring four others.

'England's decision to pull out of Pakistan tour made zero sense'

'England's decision to pull out of Pakistan tour made zero sense'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Acquainted with playing in Pakistan, English batter Alex Hales says the England and Wales Cricket Board's decision to pull out of the country's tour last year made 'zero sense' to him.

Pak continuously used terrorism to disrupt polls in J-K: India in UNGA

Pak continuously used terrorism to disrupt polls in J-K: India in UNGA

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

India stressed that it is even more extraordinary for a country with a history of rigged elections to talk about political choices, that too in a democracy.

COVID-hit Pakistan Super League to resume from June 1

COVID-hit Pakistan Super League to resume from June 1

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

Teams will begin a mandatory seven-day quarantine period from May 22 before Lahore Qalandars take on Islamabad United in the first match on June 1.

US Embassy in Islamabad suspends consular services

US Embassy in Islamabad suspends consular services

Rediff.com25 Sep 2008

In the wake of the deadly suicide attack on Marriott Hotel, the United States embassy in Islamabad on Thursday suspended its consular services and said American officials would no longer be permitted to stay in or frequent hotels in the eastern city of Lahore.A statement issued by the embassy said routine consular services, including visa services, would be temporarily suspended on September 25 and 26. All visa interviews would be rescheduled, it said.

'Pakistan Intelligence Have Killed Hundreds Of Baloch'

'Pakistan Intelligence Have Killed Hundreds Of Baloch'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

'If the government sincerely addressed the issue of missing persons, it would alleviate 80% of the grievances in Balochistan.' 'No matter how many development projects Islamabad announces for the region, the people will remain upset as long as their loved ones are missing.'

Nawaz Sharif set to return to Pak today after 4-yr exile

Nawaz Sharif set to return to Pak today after 4-yr exile

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Pakistan's former prime minister Nawaz Sharif is set to arrive in Islamabad on Saturday after a four-year self-imposed exile in the United Kingdom, months ahead of general elections.

ISIS flags near Islamabad trigger concern

ISIS flags near Islamabad trigger concern

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Four flags of the dreaded militant group Islamic State have been confiscated near a highly-sensitive ordnance unit close to Islamabad, setting the alarm bells ringing for the Pakistani security establishment.

US warns Pak of 'potential risk' over trade deal with Iran

US warns Pak of 'potential risk' over trade deal with Iran

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Early this week, the US imposed sanctions on suppliers to Pakistan's ballistic missile programme, including three companies from China.

''Baloch Are Humiliated As Indian Agents'

''Baloch Are Humiliated As Indian Agents'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

'It has been 14 years since I began living in exile and it's shocking that the situation in Balochistan has only worsened rather than improved.'

Chinese vice foreign minister in Islamabad to discuss Indo-Pak tensions

Chinese vice foreign minister in Islamabad to discuss Indo-Pak tensions

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

"China has been promoting peace and stability in this region. We hope that Pakistan and India will maintain friendly relations," he told a media briefing in Beijing.

'Trump Will Back India On Pakistan'

'Trump Will Back India On Pakistan'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'Trump will absolutely back New Delhi on its position that Pakistan must do more to crack down on terrorists that threaten India.'

Pakistan suspend Umar Akmal under anti-corruption code

Pakistan suspend Umar Akmal under anti-corruption code

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Umar Akmal was suspended hours before his PSL team Quetta Gladiators was to take on Islamabad in the opening match of the 2020 edition on Thursday.

Modi is good for Pakistan too: Pakistani American bizman

Modi is good for Pakistan too: Pakistani American bizman

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Pakistani-American businessman Sajid Tarar said like India, Pakistan also needs strong leadership to handle political instability and economic issues.

Afghanistan's star batter Gurbaz set to join Gujarat Titans

Afghanistan's star batter Gurbaz set to join Gujarat Titans

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Gujarat Titans are set to replace England's Jason Roy with Rahmamullah Gurbaz, the hard hitting Afghan opener, for the upcoming Indian Premier League.

Kargil@25: Lessons Learnt

Kargil@25: Lessons Learnt

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

India's tactical and operational response demonstrated its ability to prosecute tri-service operations, even without a formal tri-service doctrine or the higher command structure needed to coordinate it, points out Ajai Shukla.

Latif 'given bat grips by bookie' to indicate spot-fixing

Latif 'given bat grips by bookie' to indicate spot-fixing

Rediff.com20 May 2017

Confirming the news, PCB lawyer Taffazul Rizvi revealed that the bat grips that a bookmaker had given to Khalid were seized from his bag.

PSL to be completed in Abu Dhabi in June

PSL to be completed in Abu Dhabi in June

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

The sixth edition of the tournament was suspended in March after 14 games, after seven individuals, including six players, tested positive for COVID-19.

US embassy sounds red alert for Americans in Pak

US embassy sounds red alert for Americans in Pak

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

The United States embassy in Pakistan has warned about a possible terrorist attack against American citizens at the Marriott Hotel in Islamabad and prohibited American staff from visiting the five-star facility, an official statement said.

'Respect our sovereignty': India raises concerns over US envoy's trip to PoK

'Respect our sovereignty': India raises concerns over US envoy's trip to PoK

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

"Our position on the entire Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir being an integral part of India is well known. We would urge the international community to respect our sovereignty and territorial integrity," Bagchi said when asked about Blome's visit.