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9 Chinese engineers killed in blast on bus in Pakistan

9 Chinese engineers killed in blast on bus in Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Nine Chinese engineers were among 13 people killed on Wednesday when a bus carrying construction workers in northwest Pakistan's mountainous region was "attacked", according to officials and eyewitnesses.

7 detained by police in connection with Pulwama attack

7 detained by police in connection with Pulwama attack

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

The youths were detained from Pulwama and Awantipora during the night on suspicion of links with the planning of the suicide attack.

On this day in 2011: India defeated Pak to enter WC final

On this day in 2011: India defeated Pak to enter WC final

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

India went on to maintain its 100 per cent winning rate against Pakistan in the 2011 World Cup after defeating them by 29 runs in the semi-final clash at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali.

F1: Verstappen snatches pole for Abu Dhabi finale; Hamilton 3rd

F1: Verstappen snatches pole for Abu Dhabi finale; Hamilton 3rd

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

World champion Lewis Hamilton, back in the car after his COVID-19-enforced absence at last week's Sakhir Grand Prix, was third but only 0.086 seconds off the pace.

Younis Khan, Akmal guide Pakistan to victory

Younis Khan, Akmal guide Pakistan to victory

Rediff.com22 Jan 2007

Pakistan won the second Test against South Africa by five wickets to level the series 1-1.

PIX: Perez goes from last to first in astonishing Sakhir GP

PIX: Perez goes from last to first in astonishing Sakhir GP

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Perez, who vaulted to fourth in the overall standings after Sunday's race, is the first Mexican driver to win a race since Pedro Rodriguez took victory in the 1970 Belgian Grand Prix.

PCB calls on Akmal to explain match-fixing comments

PCB calls on Akmal to explain match-fixing comments

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is to seek an explanation from wicketkeeper Umar Akmal after he said in a television interview that he had been approached to fix matches.

The strange case of Umar Akmal's gloves!

The strange case of Umar Akmal's gloves!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Akmal wore blue coloured gloves in Pakistan's opening game against India and then changed them to maroon, which matched the West Indies kit in the second game.

Pulwama attack: NIA arrests 1 more accused

Pulwama attack: NIA arrests 1 more accused

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Mohammad Iqbal Rather, 25, a resident of Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam, had allegedly facilitated the movement of Muhammad Umar Farooq -- a member of the Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed and the key conspirator in the case -- after he infiltrated into the Indian territory in the Jammu region in April 2018, a spokesperson of the NIA said.

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.

10 vital World T20 stats you must know!

10 vital World T20 stats you must know!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

The World T20 Championships has seen a plethora of records created since its inception in 2007. Rediff.com gives you a glance of all the interesting statistics from the tournament!

The Empire review

The Empire review

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Kunal Kapoor's bland portrayal cannot bring out Babur's fascinating persona or self-deprecating temperament, feels Sukanya Verma.

Cement and Tin Tell Stories of What's Up in Kashmir

Cement and Tin Tell Stories of What's Up in Kashmir

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

The transformative improvement promised in Jammu-Kashmir remains largely a mirage, observes David Devadas on the second anniversary of the Constitutional changes in the former state.

Anti-graft official committed suicide: Cops tells SC

Anti-graft official committed suicide: Cops tells SC

Rediff.com26 Jan 2013

Pakistani police on Saturday informed the supreme court that anti-graft investigator Kamran Faisal, found dead in mysterious circumstances while probing corruption charges against the Prime Minister, had apparently committed suicide.

Akmal refuses to reveal details of meetings with bookies

Akmal refuses to reveal details of meetings with bookies

Rediff.com10 May 2020

Akmal was provisionally suspended on the eve of the Pakistan Super League. He was charged with two breaches of Article 2.4.4 of the PCB Anti-Corruption Code in two unrelated incidents on March 17.

Akmal didn't show remorse for failing to report fixing: PCB disciplinary panel

Akmal didn't show remorse for failing to report fixing: PCB disciplinary panel

Rediff.com8 May 2020

Umar Akmal was provisionally suspended on the eve of the Pakistan Super League. He did not seem prepared to show remorse nor did he seek an apology for failing to report corrupt approaches.

These numbers don't lie! Dhoni excellent at No 4

These numbers don't lie! Dhoni excellent at No 4

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

Check out the statistical highlights of the Cuttack T20I.

Pak investigator probing PM graft case found dead

Pak investigator probing PM graft case found dead

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

A senior Pakistani investigator probing graft charges involving Premier Raja Pervez Ashraf was found dead in mysterious circumstances at his official accommodation in Islamabad on Friday, police said, amid reports that he was "under pressure" due to the high-profile case.

'Government should get out of agriculture'

'Government should get out of agriculture'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

'Government intervention in agricultural trade is a problem for farmers.'

Pakistan include suspended spinner Ajmal in World Cup squad

Pakistan include suspended spinner Ajmal in World Cup squad

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

A PCB official said the suspended off-spinner has been named in the preliminary squad as he was in the process of correcting his action and would soon appear for an ICC biomechanics test.

Bio-bubbles could affect mental health, warns Waqar Younis

Bio-bubbles could affect mental health, warns Waqar Younis

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Waqar Younis said that he is worried that players in Pakistan might face mental health issues if cricket continued to be played for more time in the COVID-19 situation.

Imran Khan is a Pak 'military puppet': Dissidents

Imran Khan is a Pak 'military puppet': Dissidents

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

'The narrative of patriotism has been framed around the army and competing worldviews about Pakistan and those who do not fit the army's parameters are ostracised as rebellious, treasonous, and even blasphemous'

Pak forensic experts exhume anti-graft investigator's body

Pak forensic experts exhume anti-graft investigator's body

Rediff.com3 Feb 2013

The body of a Pakistani anti-graft investigator who died in mysterious circumstances last month while probing corruption charges against Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf and other politicians has been exhumed and reburied after forensic experts examined it.

Pak SC forms bench to inquire death of officer probing PM

Pak SC forms bench to inquire death of officer probing PM

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

Pakistan's supreme court on Wednesday formed a bench to inquire into the "shocking" death of an officer who was probing corruption allegations against Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf and other senior political figures.

Bench formed to hear Pak anti-graft official's death case

Bench formed to hear Pak anti-graft official's death case

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

Pakistan's top judge on Wednesday formed a bench to hear a case pertaining to the mysterious death of an official who was probing corruption allegations against Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf and other senior political figures.

Pakistan recall Afridi for WI tour; drop Akmal, Malik

Pakistan recall Afridi for WI tour; drop Akmal, Malik

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Pakistan have recalled former captain Shahid Afridi for a one-day series in West Indies but senior players Imran Farhat, Shoaib Malik and Kamran Akmal have been dropped for poor displays in last month's Champions Trophy.

Now, Gambhir offers to take Afridi to psychiatrist!

Now, Gambhir offers to take Afridi to psychiatrist!

Rediff.com4 May 2019

Gautam Gambhir hit back at Shahid Afridi, offering to take him to a session with "a psychiatrist" after the former Pakistan captain wrote a few uncharitable things about the Indian opener.

Kashmiri separatists issue weekly protest calendar

Kashmiri separatists issue weekly protest calendar

Rediff.com3 Mar 2013

The Majlis Mashawarat, an amalgamation of several separatist groups, on Sunday issued the weekly protest calendar in support of their demand for handing over of mortal remains of Mohammad Afzal Guru and Mohammad Maqbool Bhat to their families.

NIA arrests father-daughter in Pulwama terror attack case

NIA arrests father-daughter in Pulwama terror attack case

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

The NIA arrested Tariq Ahmed Shah and his daughter Insha Jan after investigation led to their house at Hakripora in Pulwama district of south Kashmir, where a video was filmed by Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist Adil Ahmed Dar, who rammed an explosive-ridden car into the CRPF convoy. The video was released from Pakistan after the attack.

Selectors to ignore Afridi for Champions Trophy

Selectors to ignore Afridi for Champions Trophy

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

Flamboyant all-rounder Shahid Afridi will not be included in the 15-member national squad for the ICC Champions Trophy, to be held in England in June, sources claimed in Karachi on Friday.

NIA arrests JeM operative involved in Pulwama attack

NIA arrests JeM operative involved in Pulwama attack

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Officials said that 22-year-old Shakir Bashir Magrey, a furniture shop owner and resident of Hajibal, Kakapora in Pulwama, had provided shelter and other logistical assistance to suicide-bomber Adil Ahmad Dar.

PCB selectors under pressure to include Adnan Akmal

PCB selectors under pressure to include Adnan Akmal

Rediff.com13 Jan 2013

Pakistani selectors are under pressure from skipper Misbah ul Haq to include glovesman Adnan Akmal and an extra pacer in the touring squad for the Test series in South Africa.

Malik, Akmal dropped from WI tour probables

Malik, Akmal dropped from WI tour probables

Rediff.com22 Jun 2013

The Pakistan selectors decided to drop the senior trio of Shoib Malik, Kamran Akmal and Imran Farhat from the probables list in the wake of team's failure in the Champions Trophy but at the same time recalled veterans Shahid Afridi and Younis Khan for West Indies tour.

PCB to impose stiff penalties on Haider

PCB to impose stiff penalties on Haider

Rediff.com4 Sep 2012

Pakistan's discarded wicketkeeper-batsman, Zulqarnain Haider faces stiff penalties under the anti-corruption code as he failed to respond to the Pakistan Cricket Board's notice after he made allegations against the national team keeper, Kamran Akmal and others.

Tributes pour in for Dilip Kumar from Pak; PM recalls his generosity

Tributes pour in for Dilip Kumar from Pak; PM recalls his generosity

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday condoled the death of Indian cinema icon Dilip Kumar, saying he can never forget his generosity in helping to raise funds for a trust to set up cancer hospitals in his mother's memory.

Protest march hits normal life in Kashmir valley

Protest march hits normal life in Kashmir valley

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

Normal life was hit for the second consecutive day on Tuesday due to a march called by a group of separatists to the residence of a Kashmiri student, who was found hanging in his hostel room in Hyderabad.

Pakistan axe Akmal brothers for South Africa tour

Pakistan axe Akmal brothers for South Africa tour

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

Wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal and his brothers Adnan and Umar have been axed from the Pakistan squad for the three-Test tour of South Africa beginning next month.

Will rebuild vandalised Hindu temple: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa CM

Will rebuild vandalised Hindu temple: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa CM

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

Addressing a health card distribution ceremony in Peshawar, Chief Minister Khan said the government has issued orders to rebuild the temple. The attack on the temple in Terri village in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's (KP) Karak district on Wednesday drew strong condemnation from human rights activists and the minority Hindu community leaders.

Pakistan's first practice session devoted to fielding

Pakistan's first practice session devoted to fielding

Rediff.com23 Dec 2012

Having not played since last October's semifinal match against Sri Lanka in the Twenty20 World Cup, the Mohammad Hafeez-led Pakistan side on Sunday underwent a one-hour practice session to get into the groove ahead of the first T20 match against India in Bangalore.