News for 'Jan Nisar'

Court says can't stop Pragya from contesting polls

Court says can't stop Pragya from contesting polls

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

'This court has not granted bail...wrong forum has been chosen'

Amid reports of civilian-army rift, Sharif's aides meet Pak army chief

Amid reports of civilian-army rift, Sharif's aides meet Pak army chief

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Sharif's younger brother and Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan and Finance Minister Ishaq Dar met army chief on Thursday evening.

Pathankot: No formal info from Pak on visit of probe team

Pathankot: No formal info from Pak on visit of probe team

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

India is yet to receive a formal communication from Pakistan about a proposed visit by a team of investigators from that country to inspect the site of the Pathankot terror attack, a senior government official said today.

Fatwa ignored, another woman kills self in Kashmir

Fatwa ignored, another woman kills self in Kashmir

Rediff.com29 Nov 2007

Suicides, particularly by women, are on the rise in Kashmir despite a fatwa by the Muslim ulema declaring it 'unIslamic' and against the teachings of Prophet Mohammed.

J&K: Lashkar's blasts plan foiled, 4 held

J&K: Lashkar's blasts plan foiled, 4 held

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

Senior Superintendent of Police, Baramulla, Vijay Kumar said the police raided Sopore on specific information and arrested LeT militant Nisar Ahmad Dar alias Sajid.

Pakistan arrests US national blacklisted for 'spying'

Pakistan arrests US national blacklisted for 'spying'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2016

An American national, who was blacklisted and deported from Pakistan in 2011 after he was allegedly caught spying on sensitive installations, has been arrested after he arrived at the airport in Islamabad.

'I got more praise than the hero'

'I got more praise than the hero'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

An encounter with movie veteran Chandrashekhar.

Rajnath likely to visit Pakistan for SAARC meet

Rajnath likely to visit Pakistan for SAARC meet

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

During the visit, apart from attending the SAARC meet, Singh is likely to have bilateral meetings with his counterparts from other SAARC member-countries, including Pakistan's Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan.

Pak to review 'lenient' visa policy for Chinese citizens

Pak to review 'lenient' visa policy for Chinese citizens

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

The decision comes weeks after killing of two Chinese nationals who entered the country on business visa.

'Hindu extremist groups biggest hurdle to normalising Indo-Pak ties'

'Hindu extremist groups biggest hurdle to normalising Indo-Pak ties'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Pakistan's Interior Minister on Monday alleged that Hindu "extremist groups" like the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and the Shiv Sena are the "biggest hurdle" to normalisation of Indo-Pak ties as he asked External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj to name the "forces" which she said are against good bilateral relations.

Taliban name Mawlawi Haibatullah Akhundzada as new leader

Taliban name Mawlawi Haibatullah Akhundzada as new leader

Rediff.com25 May 2016

Acknowledging the killing of its leader Mullah Akhtar Mansour, the Afghan Taliban have announced Mawlawi Haibatullah Akhundzada as his successor.

Lataji: Khayyam was among my favourite composers

Lataji: Khayyam was among my favourite composers

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

'Among the many composing geniuses, who created beautiful tunes for me to sing, Khayyamsaab was the last to remain alive.'

US defends drone stroke against Pakistan Taliban chief

US defends drone stroke against Pakistan Taliban chief

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

Amid accusations by Pakistan that America deliberately sabotaged peace talks by killing Taliban chief Hakimullah Mehsud, the Unites States on Sunday said the militant group has a "symbiotic relationship" with the Al Qaeda and provided "safe haven" to terrorists.

Nat Geo's famous 'Afghan Girl' arrested for ID card fraud

Nat Geo's famous 'Afghan Girl' arrested for ID card fraud

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

An inquiry had been launched with officials under fire for issuing CNICs without legitimate documentation.

Pakistan launches probe into MQM's alleged ties with RAW

Pakistan launches probe into MQM's alleged ties with RAW

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

The FIA has been tasked with probing various allegations of funding by Research and Analysis Wing to MQM.

Hafiz Saeed under house arrest, brother-in-law Makki to lead JuD

Hafiz Saeed under house arrest, brother-in-law Makki to lead JuD

Rediff.com12 Mar 2017

Makki was the second in command of JuD and he took over the reins of the group soon after Saeed's detention

Pakistan team gets government clearance to travel to India for WT20

Pakistan team gets government clearance to travel to India for WT20

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

The uncertainty over Pakistan's participation in the World Twenty20 finally ended on Friday after the country's cricket team received government clearance to travel to India following assurances of security from the host nation.

Militants kill revenue officer and son in J&K

Militants kill revenue officer and son in J&K

Rediff.com26 Aug 2005

Militants also abducted four people.

Hafiz Saeed, 4 others challenge their house arrest

Hafiz Saeed, 4 others challenge their house arrest

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

In their petition, Saeed and four others said the government in light of Interior Ministry's order detained them for a period of 90 days (with effect from January 30) in exercise of powers under section 11-EEE(1) of Anti Terrorism Act 1997.

Sharif chairs high-level meeting, discusses Pathankot attack

Sharif chairs high-level meeting, discusses Pathankot attack

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

He directed officials to speed up work on the leads given by India, sources said.

Rajnath won't meet Pak leadership; won't mince words either

Rajnath won't meet Pak leadership; won't mince words either

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Singh is expected to bluntly ask Pakistan to stop sponsoring acts of terror in India and also raise the issue of slow pace of probe into the Pathankot airbase terror attack

Sharif meets top Pak officials ahead of talks with Swaraj

Sharif meets top Pak officials ahead of talks with Swaraj

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting of top security and civil officials ahead of holding talks with External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on the sidelines of a regional conference in Islamabad.

Pakistan snooped on 6,856 phone calls in May

Pakistan snooped on 6,856 phone calls in May

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

The spy agency had tapped 6,523 phone numbers in February, 6,819 in March, 6,742 in April

Advani, Mehta in knock-out round

Advani, Mehta in knock-out round

Rediff.com22 Jul 2003

Meanwhile, Sourav Kothari has won only two of his six matches and has very slim chances of advancing to the next stage.

Pak opposition holds own parliament session on road

Pak opposition holds own parliament session on road

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

The opposition lawmakers said they would discuss a 10-point agenda during their "session" outside parliament, including Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan's "attitude", a power tariff hike, inflation and the law and order situation in the financial hub of Karachi.

World T20: Pakistan team's departure to India put on hold

World T20: Pakistan team's departure to India put on hold

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

PCB Chairman Shaharyar Khan said the Interior Ministry will decide on Wednesday on the team's departure for India.

ISIS appoints former Taliban commander as its Af-Pak chief

ISIS appoints former Taliban commander as its Af-Pak chief

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Dreaded Islamic State militant group has appointed a breakaway Taliban commander as its chief in Khurasan, a historic name used by militants for an area covering Afghanistan, Pakistan and parts of India.

20 killed in Taliban-triggered blast at Pak vegetable market

20 killed in Taliban-triggered blast at Pak vegetable market

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

TTP chief said the blast was in retaliation for killing LeJ chief Chotu, along with three others in an encounter.

Militants beat girl to death in J&K

Militants beat girl to death in J&K

Rediff.com1 Aug 2003

The militants were irked at not finding the father of the girls at home.

Hafiz Saeed's house arrest extended for 90 days

Hafiz Saeed's house arrest extended for 90 days

Rediff.com30 Apr 2017

Saeed's three-month detention period was to expire on Sunday night.

Sharif: India can't just walk away from Indus treaty

Sharif: India can't just walk away from Indus treaty

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said that the Indus Water Treaty was a mutually agreed arrangement between his country and India brokered by the World Bank and no one country can unilaterally separate itself from the treaty.

Ex-Pak Prez Zardari arrested in fake bank accounts case

Ex-Pak Prez Zardari arrested in fake bank accounts case

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

TV footage showed Zardari coming out of his house and embracing his younger daughter Aseefa before getting into a black Landcruiser.

Despite protests and pleas, Pakistan executes 'teen' killer

Despite protests and pleas, Pakistan executes 'teen' killer

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Shafqat Hussain, whose case sparked international outcry, was executed in Karachi Central Prison in the wee hours.

Taliban suicide attack near Sharif's residence kills 10

Taliban suicide attack near Sharif's residence kills 10

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

Around 14 policemen are among 25 injured. The condition of four policemen is stated to be critical.

25 killed in IS-triggered blast targeting deputy chairman of Pak Senate

25 killed in IS-triggered blast targeting deputy chairman of Pak Senate

Rediff.com12 May 2017

The blast targeted Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri when he came out of a mosque after addressing a gathering.

Rajnath to attend SAARC meet in Islamabad despite threat by Hafiz Saeed

Rajnath to attend SAARC meet in Islamabad despite threat by Hafiz Saeed

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

The home minister will reach Islamabad on Wednesday and return to New Delhi the next day after attending the 7th meeting of SAARC.

Parrikar to Pak: Those who fear India's new posture are reacting

Parrikar to Pak: Those who fear India's new posture are reacting

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

A simple action against insurgents has changed the mindset of the full security scenario in the country," he said addressing a seminar.

Pak army chief warns India: Nobody should dare cast an evil eye on us

Pak army chief warns India: Nobody should dare cast an evil eye on us

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

In an apparent resspone to India's aggressive counter-insurgency rhetoric, Pakistan's Army Chief General Raheel Sharif has warned that no one should dare to cast an evil eye on his country.