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Hafiz Saeed mocks India, says can't prove role in 26/11 attacks

Hafiz Saeed mocks India, says can't prove role in 26/11 attacks

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

He also slammed Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif for holding a meeting with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi in Paris, saying it has hurt the sentiments of 'Kashmiri Muslims'.

Amid China and Covid-19 let's not forget the migrants

Amid China and Covid-19 let's not forget the migrants

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

If solutions are not found, adequately and in good time, things could simply slip out of everyone's hands, warns N Sathiya Moorthy.

Lahore mosque attack toll rises to 95

Lahore mosque attack toll rises to 95

Rediff.com29 May 2010

The death toll in the terror attacks on two Ahmedi mosques in Lahore rose to 95 on Saturday. After receiving complete reports of the number of bodies recovered from the two mosques at Model Town and Garhi Shahu that were attacked by heavily armed terrorists on Friday, officials put the death toll at 95. Over 100 people were injured in the attacks in this eastern Pakistani city. The Jamaat-e-Ahamdiyya Pakista, which represents the sect, said the government was 'going soft'.

Bangladesh HC rejects plea challenging Islam as state religion

Bangladesh HC rejects plea challenging Islam as state religion

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

After the passage of the Eighth Amendment Bill on June 7, 1988, 15 noted personalities had filed a public interest litigation challenging the state religion provision. Many of them are now dead.

India disappointed over Saeed verdict

India disappointed over Saeed verdict

Rediff.com25 May 2010

India has said that it is disappointed with the verdict passed by the Pakistan Supreme Court on 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed.

IB redflags entry of Wahhabi preachers into India

IB redflags entry of Wahhabi preachers into India

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

An IB report says some 25,000 preachers of the extreme Wahhabi form of Islam came to India last year as visitors, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

India invites Pak for talks on power project

India invites Pak for talks on power project

Rediff.com15 Oct 2009

Indus Water Commissioner G Ranganathan has written a letter to his Pakistani counterpart Syed Jamaat Ali Shah inviting him for discussing the issue

Why anti-India jihadis met openly in PoK

Why anti-India jihadis met openly in PoK

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

IB sources have told rediff.com that although the meeting was held under the guise of observing the Kashmir solidarity day, it was focussed at regrouping forces.

Centre bans Yasin Malik-led Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front

Centre bans Yasin Malik-led Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

Gauba said the JKLF spearheaded the separatist ideology in Kashmir Valley and the action was taken following the 'zero tolerance' policy of the central government against terrorism.

JuD claims to have received donations from UK

JuD claims to have received donations from UK

Rediff.com22 Aug 2010

Amid global concerns that terrorists may take advantage of the devastating floods in Pakistan, the Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD), blamed by India for the Mumbai attacks, has claimed that it has received donations for the deluge-hit people from "hundreds" of British-Muslims. The JuD, which acts as a front for the Lashkar-e-Tayiba that carried out the 2008 strikes in Mumbai leaving 166 people dead, is said to have significant support in the UK, The Sunday Times reported.

Amid applause, Lahore court frees Lashkar chief

Amid applause, Lahore court frees Lashkar chief

Rediff.com2 Jun 2009

A Pakistani court has freed outlawed Jamaat-ud-Dawah chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed and his close aide Nazir Ahmed nearly six months after they were detained following the Mumbai terror attacks.

'Lockdown prevented US or Europe-like situation but...'

'Lockdown prevented US or Europe-like situation but...'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

'Lifting of lockdown should be very gradual. Some facilities should remain closed through the month of May like schools, colleges, malls, cinema halls, religious places and markets'

Saeed not under house arrest, says Pak police

Saeed not under house arrest, says Pak police

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

Pakistan's claims about placing Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief and alleged mastermind of the terror attack on Mumbai Hafiz Mohammad Saeed in custody might be yet another false claim, as a senior police official has clarified that the authorities have only 'restricted' his movement.Punjab Inspector General of Police Tariq Saleem Dogar said Saeed has neither been arrested nor put under house arrest, rather the police is providing an extra security cover to the Lashkar-e-Tayiba's founder

India has no proof of Pak role in 26/11: JuD

India has no proof of Pak role in 26/11: JuD

Rediff.com3 May 2010

The Jamaat-ud-Dawah on Monday claimed the acquittal by an Indian court of two suspects linked to the Mumbai attacks had shown that Indian authorities had 'no proof of Pakistan's involvement' in the 26/11 terrorist carnage.

JuD chief Hafiz Saeed under house arrest

JuD chief Hafiz Saeed under house arrest

Rediff.com21 Sep 2009

Police have imposed restrictions on the movement of banned Jamaat-ud-Dawah chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed and barred him from leading Eid prayers at the Gaddafi Stadium.

Cases filed against Hafiz Saeed are very weak'

Cases filed against Hafiz Saeed are very weak'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2009

Pakistan may have filed two anti-terrorism cases Jamad-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed, the alleged mastermind behind the Mumbai terror attacks, but his lawyer has disclosed that the case filed against his client are "very weak".

Pak parties offer blood money to Taseer family to pardon killer

Pak parties offer blood money to Taseer family to pardon killer

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Pakistani religious parties have offered blood money to the family of slain Punjab governor Salman Taseer to pardon his killer.

Biography row: Syed Geelani may face JeI expulsion

Biography row: Syed Geelani may face JeI expulsion

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

Hardliner separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani is caught in a piquant situation of being expelled from the Jamaat-e-Islami in Jammu and Kashmir, of which he has been a founding member and its leading light.

Pak clerics who issued anti-Taliban poisoned

Pak clerics who issued anti-Taliban poisoned

Rediff.com18 Dec 2009

Nine leading Pakistani clerics, who had gathered for a meeting that declared suicide attacks as un-Islamic, fell seriously ill after eating 'halwa' served to them, prompting the police to investigate whether an attempt was made to murder them.

Pak: Activists ransack MNC venue promoting razors

Pak: Activists ransack MNC venue promoting razors

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

Jamaat-ud-Dawah activists have prevented the holding of a promotion event organised by a leading multinational company for its shaving razors by ransacking the venue in the Pakistani port city of Karachi.

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