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Pakistan batsman Latif handed five-year fixing ban

Pakistan batsman Latif handed five-year fixing ban

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

Batsman Khalid Latif has been handed a five-year ban for his role in a spot-fixing scandal during this year's Pakistan Super League (PSL), the country's cricket board said.

LeT, JeM on US list of Pak-based terror groups given to Islamabad

LeT, JeM on US list of Pak-based terror groups given to Islamabad

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

The United States identified LeT as one of the largest and most active terrorist organisations in South Asia.

We support dialogue, but...: US on India-Pak relations

We support dialogue, but...: US on India-Pak relations

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

The United States supports a constructive dialogue and meaningful conversation between India and Pakistan, the Biden administration said Thursday reiterating that it's for New Delhi and Islamabad to decide on the nature of that dialogue.

Pakistan batsman Asif Ali's daughter loses battle with cancer

Pakistan batsman Asif Ali's daughter loses battle with cancer

Rediff.com20 May 2019

Ali is currently on tour with the Pakistan national team in England and played in the 54-run defeat by the hosts in their final one-day international of the series on Sunday. Ali is currently on tour with the Pakistan national team in England and played in the 54-run defeat by the hosts in their final one-day international of the series on Sunday.

Yodha Review: Sturdy Sidharth Malhotra To The Rescue

Yodha Review: Sturdy Sidharth Malhotra To The Rescue

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

It's on the lead character's charm and rugged shoulders that Yodha shamelessly rests, giving Arun perfectly good reason to gloat, 'Is picture ka hero main hoon,' observes Sukanya Verma.

Pakistan duo caught red-handed while spot-fixing in PSL, says PCB

Pakistan duo caught red-handed while spot-fixing in PSL, says PCB

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

A top official of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) confirmed that Pakistani players Sharjeel Khan and Khalid Latif were sent home from the league only after the Pakistan Cricket Board's Anti-Corruption Unit caught them red-handed after the duo had made commitments to the spot-fixers.

Never closed doors to Pak, but...: Jaishankar

Never closed doors to Pak, but...: Jaishankar

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

'but the terrorism issue should be fair, square at the centre of the conversation. It is the major issue ... I am not saying there are no other issues. But I am not going to duck that issue for the sake of talking'

Won't waste time in replying to mischievous remarks: India slams Pak at UN

Won't waste time in replying to mischievous remarks: India slams Pak at UN

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Kamboj's stern response to Pakistan came in her remarks at the UN Security Council open debate on "Maintenance of international peace and security: Effective multilateralism through the defence of the principles of the Charter of the United Nations" chaired by Russia, President of the Council for the month of April.

Pakistan to join BRICS? Foreign Office replies

Pakistan to join BRICS? Foreign Office replies

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

"We will examine the latest developments and make a determination about our future engagement with BRICS," Baloch said.

Can the ISI keep the Taliban United?

Can the ISI keep the Taliban United?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Despite dependence on the ISI for years of sustenance, Taliban leaders may harbour resentment over the ISI's excessive control, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing.

US approves $450mn F-16 sustainment programme to Pak

US approves $450mn F-16 sustainment programme to Pak

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

The Biden administration has approved a $450 million F-16 fighter jet fleet sustainment programme to Pakistan to help it meet current and future counterterrorism threats, in Washington's first major security assistance to Islamabad in four years.

Imran Khan's party calls for nationwide shutdown, to challenge arrest

Imran Khan's party calls for nationwide shutdown, to challenge arrest

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Pakistan is bracing for another day of violence that broke out in many cities after the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan for alleged corruption with the leaders of his party announcing a countrywide strike on Wednesday to protest against the fascist government.

Stalemate continues in formation of new Pakistan govt

Stalemate continues in formation of new Pakistan govt

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

There was no progress in the formation of a new coalition government in Pakistan on Tuesday as top leaders of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) failed to agree on a power-sharing deal in their latest round of talks, indicating deepening fissures in the country's political landscape.

Everyone knows where Pak uses your F-16s: Jaishankar tells US

Everyone knows where Pak uses your F-16s: Jaishankar tells US

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

America's relationship with Pakistan has 'not served' either of the two countries, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Sunday raising questions on the Biden administration's approval of a $450-million sustenance package for F-16 fleet.

Shehbaz Sharif set to become next Pakistan PM

Shehbaz Sharif set to become next Pakistan PM

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Shehbaz Sharif, the younger brother of former premier Nawaz Sharif, is expected to become Pakistan's new prime minister as the coalition of leading political parties led by them is set to comfortably cross the simple majority mark to form the next government after elections produced a split mandate.

China blocks India-US move to blacklist 26/11 terrorist

China blocks India-US move to blacklist 26/11 terrorist

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Beijing blocked the proposal that had been moved by the US and co-designated by India to blacklist Mir under the 1267 Al Qaeda Sanctions Committee of the UN Security Council as a global terrorist and subject him to assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo.

Imran Khan, 70

Imran Khan, 70

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

How many cricket legends have been elected prime ministers of their countries?

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.

United Jihad Council slams Pakistan

United Jihad Council slams Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Feb 2009

In a statement, the UJC which is a conglomerate of various militant groups, headed by Hizbul Mujaheedin supreme commander, Syed Salah-ud-Din condemned the lodging of an FIR against Zaki-ur-Rahman Lakhwi and five others in the Mumbai attacks.

At UN, China objects India's proposal to blacklist JeM terrorist

At UN, China objects India's proposal to blacklist JeM terrorist

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Rauf Azhar, born in 1974 in Pakistan, had been sanctioned by the United States in December 2010.

Onus for Indo-Pak peace is on Islamabad, says US

Onus for Indo-Pak peace is on Islamabad, says US

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

Pakistan needs to take practical steps to demonstrate that it is countering terrorist financing and extremists.

'Beijing, Moscow will be keenly watching Modi's visit'

'Beijing, Moscow will be keenly watching Modi's visit'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Research Fellow and Director at Initiative on the Future of India and South Asia Aparna Pande, said that Beijing and Moscow will be keenly watching Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United States.

Pakistan decides to REVISE ties with United States

Pakistan decides to REVISE ties with United States

Rediff.com15 Dec 2011

As Pakistan-United States relations have hit an all-time low in the wake of the November 26 NATO air strike which killed 24 Pakistani soldiers, the decision-makers in Islamabad and Rawalpindi have decided to revamp the country's foreign policy by revising ties with Uncle Sam, reports Amir Mir.

Pakistan bowler Irfan suspended for year over spot-fixing

Pakistan bowler Irfan suspended for year over spot-fixing

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Irfan has been suspended for a year and fined 1 million rupees ($9,500,00) after failing to disclose two approaches made by bookmakers during this year's Pakistan Super League (PSL), the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Wednesday.

Pakistan expels Iran's envoy after airstrike, recalls man in Teheran

Pakistan expels Iran's envoy after airstrike, recalls man in Teheran

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Pakistan's ministry of foreign affairs said that the violation of Pakistan's sovereignty is "completely unacceptable" and warned of serious consequences.

Pak summons Indian diplomat over terrorist's death in J-K

Pak summons Indian diplomat over terrorist's death in J-K

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

The Foreign Office on Monday summoned the Indian Charge d'Affaires (Cd'A) in Islamabad to lodge a protest over the alleged killing of a Pakistani citizen, who had infiltrated into Jammu and Kashmir to attack an army post.

Pak parties strike deal to form govt; Shehbaz Sharif to be PM, Zardari Prez

Pak parties strike deal to form govt; Shehbaz Sharif to be PM, Zardari Prez

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

In a breakthrough that could end the political uncertainty in Pakistan, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and the Pakistan Peoples Party have agreed on a power-sharing deal to form a new coalition government after intense negotiations following a fractured poll verdict.

China boosting Pakistan's air defence capabilities

China boosting Pakistan's air defence capabilities

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

Last week, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) held a ceremony marking the induction of the Chinese-made fighters into its arsenal.

Why Pakistan Government Spared Mani Shankar Aiyar

Why Pakistan Government Spared Mani Shankar Aiyar

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

It was only a matter of hours before I would be declared persona non grata; all my work would turn to ashes, and I would be revealed as a typical untrustworthy Indian. I steeled myself for the axe to fall.

Pakistan cricketer Sharjeel gets five-year ban for spot-fixing

Pakistan cricketer Sharjeel gets five-year ban for spot-fixing

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

Batsman Sharjeel Khan has been banned for five years by his country's cricket board (PCB) for his involvement in a spot-fixing scandal in the Pakistan Super League, local media reported on Wednesday.

Amid India's concerns, US to provide F-16 package to Pak

Amid India's concerns, US to provide F-16 package to Pak

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who was on a visit to the US last month, said that America's relationship with Pakistan has "not served" either of the two countries and raised questions on the Biden administration's approval of a USD 450-million sustenance package for the F-16 fleet.

Conflict between India, Pak, China likely: US intel

Conflict between India, Pak, China likely: US intel

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

It also noted that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is more likely than in the past to respond with military force to Pakistani provocations.

India raises objection to US envoy's visit to PoK

India raises objection to US envoy's visit to PoK

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

India also objected to the ambassador holding some meetings there.

44 people killed, 100 hurt in suicide attack at Pak political party's meeting

44 people killed, 100 hurt in suicide attack at Pak political party's meeting

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

The explosion took place at 4 pm at the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl workers' convention in Khar, the capital of Bajaur tribal district.

Dean Jones rubbishes claims of deportation from Pakistan

Dean Jones rubbishes claims of deportation from Pakistan

Rediff.com20 Dec 2015

Airport authorities in Islamabad, on Sunday, claimed to have deported Dean Jones because of an expired visa, but the former Australian batsman insisted that he had to return home because of incomplete documents.

Hurriyat moots United States of Kashmir

Hurriyat moots United States of Kashmir

Rediff.com11 Jun 2005

Chairman of the moderate Hurriyat faction, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, has proposed a new concept for resolving the Kashmir issue, United States of Kashmir, in which people would be able to move freely.

India-US statement on cross-border terror riles Pakistan

India-US statement on cross-border terror riles Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Pakistan has formally lodged a protest with the US over its joint statement with India against the country's involvement in cross-border terrorism.

At least 61 killed, 150 injured in suicide blast at Pak mosque

At least 61 killed, 150 injured in suicide blast at Pak mosque

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

The blast occurred in the mosque in the Police Lines area around 1.40 pm when a suicide bomber present in the front row during the Zuhr (afternoon) prayers blew himself up, security officials said.

India, Pak came close to a nuclear war post-Balakot: Pompeo

India, Pak came close to a nuclear war post-Balakot: Pompeo

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

'As one might expect, he believed the Indians were preparing their nuclear weapons for deployment. It took us a few hours - and remarkably good work by our teams on the ground in New Delhi and Islamabad - to convince each side that the other was not preparing for nuclear war'