News for 'Islamic Pakistan'

Aus Opener Khawaja in feud with Queensland Cricket

Aus Opener Khawaja in feud with Queensland Cricket

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Usman Khawaja told a press conference on Friday that he had been managing a hamstring strain and had logged the injury in an app used by Australia's professional cricketers.

Big blow for Bangladesh ahead of India tour

Big blow for Bangladesh ahead of India tour

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

The Bangladesh Cricket Board named a 16-member squad for the India tour, on Thursday.

Dawoodi Bohra head to be conferred Nishan-e-Pakistan award

Dawoodi Bohra head to be conferred Nishan-e-Pakistan award

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

The announcement of the award comes as an acknowledgement of Dr Saiduddin's services, according to a statement by Pakistan President Arif Alvi, who approved the conferment on Wednesday.

Maryam's Next Stop: Pakistan PM?

Maryam's Next Stop: Pakistan PM?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Clearly, her father hopes that a successful tenure in Lahore will give Maryam the ballast to be prime minister after the next general election.

For some...: Ex-CEC reacts to BJP MP's 'Muslim commissioner' attack

For some...: Ex-CEC reacts to BJP MP's 'Muslim commissioner' attack

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Quraishi asserted that India has, is and will always stand up and fight for its constitutional institutions and principles.

Govt names Narender Mann as prosecutor in Rana case

Govt names Narender Mann as prosecutor in Rana case

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

The central government has appointed advocate Narender Mann as special public prosecutor to conduct trials and other matters related to the National Investigation Agency case RC-04/2009/NIA/DLI against Tahawwur Hussain Rana and David Coleman Headley, who is in a US prison following a plea deal.

Fresh headache for India as ISIS seeks foothold in Pakistan

Fresh headache for India as ISIS seeks foothold in Pakistan

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Pakistan, which is witnessing an influx of Tehreek-i-Taliban terrorists in significant numbers in the restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's tribal districts, is also facing a threat from the Islamic State (ISIS) which is trying to establish a foothold in the country, the ministry of interior has said.

Afghanistan players in tricky situation over boycott calls, says coach

Afghanistan players in tricky situation over boycott calls, says coach

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

'I can see the world's concern. I am concerned. I have daughters who play cricket.'

What prompts Chinese workers to consider leaving Pakistan?

What prompts Chinese workers to consider leaving Pakistan?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

The recent incident has eroded trust and Chinese social media reflects growing anxiety, with calls for stricter security measures to protect Chinese lives.

Pakistan Poll Results Stun Army

Pakistan Poll Results Stun Army

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

The result is a big blow to the military establishment, revealing the limits of 'political engineering'. It reflected the anger of the electorate, especially its younger voters, who have spoken decisively against the persistent harassment and victimisation of Imran Khan's political party, asserts Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Why Do We Believe Israel, And Not Iran?

Why Do We Believe Israel, And Not Iran?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

At the end of the day, for many worldwide, the ongoing mutual attacks between Israel and Iran would seem a contest devoid of any moral high ground and only a bout between two ordinary adversaries, one that nevertheless risks spinning out of control into a larger conflagration, notes Shyam G Menon.

Are Pakistan's youth giving up Islam?

Are Pakistan's youth giving up Islam?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

A handful of Pakistani Muslim youths are beginning to question the existence of God and are in the process of giving up Islam to become atheists.

India's Anju returns from Pakistan to meet family

India's Anju returns from Pakistan to meet family

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Anju, an Indian mother of two children who travelled to Pakistan to marry her Facebook friend, returned to India through the Wagah-Attari border on Wednesday, officials said.

Married Pak Hindu girl abducted, raped for refusing to embrace Islam

Married Pak Hindu girl abducted, raped for refusing to embrace Islam

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

The victim said she returned home after managing to escape her abductors.

'Pahalgam Bleeds... And So Do We'

'Pahalgam Bleeds... And So Do We'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

'No words can heal the wounds of a mother who lost her child, or a friend who lost their companion. But we must speak, we must feel, and we must remember.'

Remembering The Aga Khan

Remembering The Aga Khan

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, the 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, passed away in Lisbon at the age of 88 on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

UP man enters Pak to marry FB friend, lands in jail

UP man enters Pak to marry FB friend, lands in jail

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

A young Indian man was arrested in Pakistan after illegally crossing the border to meet a Facebook friend he wanted to marry. However, the woman told police she was not interested in marrying him. The man, Badal Babu, was arrested in the Mandi Bahauddin district of Pakistan's Punjab province on December 28. He had crossed the border to meet his Facebook friend, Sana Rani. Rani, in her statement to police, said she had been friends with Babu for the past two-and-a-half years but was not interested in marrying him. Babu's family has appealed to the Indian government to intervene for his release.

Kashmiri terror suspect arrested in Bengal

Kashmiri terror suspect arrested in Bengal

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

Javed Munshi, suspected to be a member of the outlawed 'Tehreek e Mujahideen' outfit in Kashmir Valley, was picked up from near Canning Hospital by a joint team of Jammu and Kashmir Police and West Bengal Police's Special Task Force, the officer said.

'For Pakistan Army, Imran Is A No-Go'

'For Pakistan Army, Imran Is A No-Go'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

'Will Imran compromise with the army? We are all human beings. We all compromise.'

'Pakistan is failing because of Islamic terrorism'

'Pakistan is failing because of Islamic terrorism'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2008

'America should ask its ally, the Saudis, where the petro-dollars are going,' Dr Deepak Chopra said, adding that some of the dollars are going to the militants in Pakistan. 'Because of oil, America has been turning a blind eye to Saudi Arabia.'

AMU drops works of 2 Islamic scholars from syllabus for 'objectionable content'

AMU drops works of 2 Islamic scholars from syllabus for 'objectionable content'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

About 20 scholars had recently written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi complaining about the inclusion of the work of the two authors in the syllabus.

'Pakistan Will Want To Use Bangladesh Situation To Its Advantage'

'Pakistan Will Want To Use Bangladesh Situation To Its Advantage'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

'Religion and extremism is going to be a big force, a very important force, in Bangladesh's politics.'

Can Bangladesh Become A Secular Nation?

Can Bangladesh Become A Secular Nation?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Pakistan wanted to be constitutionally communal, India wanted to be secular but is communalising itself. All three nations share a penal code, but they have amended their laws to enable the State to specifically target minorities, points out Aakar Patel.

South Africa crush Bangladesh in second Test to sweep series

South Africa crush Bangladesh in second Test to sweep series

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

South Africa thrashed Bangladesh by an innings and 273 runs to secure a 2-0 series sweep after enforcing the follow on and dismissing the hosts for 143 on day three of the second Test

Fans Livid At Babar Azam's Duck

Fans Livid At Babar Azam's Duck

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

The dismissal marked a significant low point in Azam's otherwise illustrious career.

Govt bans Lebanon-based terror outfit Hizb-ut-Tahrir

Govt bans Lebanon-based terror outfit Hizb-ut-Tahrir

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

In a notification, the Union home ministry said the HuT is involved in radicalisation and motivation of gullible youth to join terrorist organisations, such as ISIS, and raising funds for terror activities.

26 killed as Lashkar offshoot targets tourists in J-K's Pahalgam

26 killed as Lashkar offshoot targets tourists in J-K's Pahalgam

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Terrorists opened fire at a popular tourist spot near Kashmir's Pahalgam town on Tuesday afternoon, killing 26 people, mostly holidayers from other states, in what is the deadliest attack in the Valley since the Pulwama strike in 2019.

How India can counter Pakistan's radical Islam

How India can counter Pakistan's radical Islam

Rediff.com15 Mar 2011

The menacing threat that radical self-styled defenders of Islam today pose to the Pakistani State is, undeniably, a logical culmination of the very ideological basis of that State, says Yogi Sikand

Indian national killed in mosque shooting in Muscat

Indian national killed in mosque shooting in Muscat

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

An Indian national was among six people killed in a rare shooting attack by Islamic State militant group near a Shia Muslim mosque in Oman's capital.

Rizwan, Shakeel dominate on Day 2 vs Bangladesh

Rizwan, Shakeel dominate on Day 2 vs Bangladesh

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel were on the verge of centuries as they steered the home team to 256 for four

'Saugat e Modi Is Not Muslim Appeasement'

'Saugat e Modi Is Not Muslim Appeasement'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

'During Eid Muslims get Eidi, but Opposition parties never gave that to them.' 'When PM Modi is giving Eidi to Muslims Opposition leaders are getting upset.'

In Pakistan, blasphemy is now terrorism

In Pakistan, blasphemy is now terrorism

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

Succumbing to the demands of a radical Islamist party, the Pakistan government has agreed to try blasphemy suspects under terrorism charges in addition to the other sections of the country's penal code.

Pakistan army failed to rein in Islamic radicals

Pakistan army failed to rein in Islamic radicals

Rediff.com24 Jul 2006

The tribal militants call themselves 'Pakistani Taliban,' or members of a newly-coined and loosely knit entity, the Islamic Emirate of Waziristan.

Nawaz Sharif invites rival parties to form joint govt in Pakistan

Nawaz Sharif invites rival parties to form joint govt in Pakistan

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Sharif, the three-time former premier, said that there is a need for all the political parties to sit together and form a government to pull Pakistan out of its difficulties.

Waqf panel okays govt's 14 clauses, junks Oppn changes

Waqf panel okays govt's 14 clauses, junks Oppn changes

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

The parliamentary committee scrutinising the Waqf bill is set to propose that existing 'Waqf by user' properties will remain so if not in dispute or are government facilities but they must be registered before the new law takes effect, providing little relief to Waqf bodies in their unverified title claims.

Pak top cleric declares violence over blasphemy as anti-Islam

Pak top cleric declares violence over blasphemy as anti-Islam

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

The Council of Islamic Ideology issued a statement after a meeting which was presided over by its chairperson, Dr Qibla Ayaz.

Will Pakistan survive in must-win clash vs Bangladesh?

Will Pakistan survive in must-win clash vs Bangladesh?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Pakistan expected to give all in must-win World Cup clash against Bangladesh

Bangladesh sniff series win in Rawalpindi

Bangladesh sniff series win in Rawalpindi

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Chasing 185 for victory, Bangaldesh were well-placed on 42 for no loss in seven overs before rain forced the players off the field in the post-tea session.

Nawaz Sharif on Kargil: Violated pact with Vajpayee, our fault

Nawaz Sharif on Kargil: Violated pact with Vajpayee, our fault

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Former Pakistan premier Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday admitted that Islamabad had "violated" an agreement with India signed by him and ex-prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 1999, in an apparent reference to the Kargil misadventure by Gen Pervez Musharraf.