News for 'Karachi'

Karachi felicitates Tendulkar

Karachi felicitates Tendulkar

Rediff.com29 Jan 2006

A memento was presented to him in the form of a crystal shield.

Terror attack on Chinese consulate in Karachi foiled; 7 killed

Terror attack on Chinese consulate in Karachi foiled; 7 killed

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

The attack was claimed by the outlawed Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) which said it would not tolerate 'any Chinese military expansionist endeavours on Baloch soil'.

Welcome 2 Karachi? Erm, no thanks

Welcome 2 Karachi? Erm, no thanks

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Welcome 2 Karachi is a sad excuse for screen space, says Paloma Sharma.

Shaheen Shah Afridi Is Bowled!

Shaheen Shah Afridi Is Bowled!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

On Tuesday, the 6' 6" Pakistan fast bowlers was bowled over yet again by Ansha Afridi, whose dad Shahid played some cricket in his day :)

Karachi Test: Five-star Shaheen shines on Day 2

Karachi Test: Five-star Shaheen shines on Day 2

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Sri Lanka took an 80-run lead despite Shaheen Shah's five-star effort on Day 2 of the 2nd Test in Karachi.

Taliban make Karachi their new home

Taliban make Karachi their new home

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

Tahir Ali reports on the growing presence and activities of Taliban militants in Pakistan's largest city Karachi

'Consequence of...': India reacts to violent protests in PoK

'Consequence of...': India reacts to violent protests in PoK

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Two days ago, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar asserted that Pakistan-occupied Kashmir was, is and will always be part of India.

Pak polls: Independents backed by Imran Khan lead in final tally

Pak polls: Independents backed by Imran Khan lead in final tally

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

Pakistan's election commission on Sunday declared the final result of Thursday's general elections in which independent candidates backed by jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's party got the biggest piece of the cake by winning 101 seats.

Former Pakistan players question Imad Wasim's omission

Former Pakistan players question Imad Wasim's omission

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Imad Wasim's omission has been questioned by former players after the all-rounder was left out of Pakistan team for the first T20I against New Zealand, having come out of retirement to play international cricket again.

Pak woman Seema Haider's first husband moves court for kids' custody

Pak woman Seema Haider's first husband moves court for kids' custody

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Ansar Burney, a top Pakistani lawyer and human rights activist, said that Ghulam Haider, Seema's Pakistani husband, had approached him for help in getting custody of his four children.

REVEALED: Dawood's address in posh Karachi neighbourhood

REVEALED: Dawood's address in posh Karachi neighbourhood

Rediff.com12 May 2016

News channel CNN-NEWS18 released video evidence of Dawood Ibrahim's presence at D 13, Block 4, Clifton, Karachi in Pakistan, a claim that Islamabad has denied for 23 long years.

97 dead as Pak plane crashes in Karachi residential area

97 dead as Pak plane crashes in Karachi residential area

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Flight PK-303 from Lahore was about to land in Karachi when it crashed at the Jinnah Garden area near Model Colony in Malir, just a minute before its landing, officials said.

In India, Kejriwal got bail: Imran Khan tells Pak SC

In India, Kejriwal got bail: Imran Khan tells Pak SC

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has invoked the case of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal getting bail to campaign ahead of India's general elections, as he complained before the Supreme Court about the mistreatment meted to him in jail.

India eyes superpower status as we beg to avoid bankruptcy: Pak Oppn leader

India eyes superpower status as we beg to avoid bankruptcy: Pak Oppn leader

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

He attributed the nation's predicament to unseen forces orchestrating decisions from behind the scenes, reducing elected officials to mere puppets.

'US Will Never Let Pakistan Down'

'US Will Never Let Pakistan Down'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

'Pakistan is a nuclear country.' 'With the kind of situation that is there in Pakistan today, America will help Pakistan stay afloat.'

Karachi tense after troops raid MQM headquarters

Karachi tense after troops raid MQM headquarters

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Colonel Tahir of the Rangers said that the intelligence-based raid was launched after reports that people involved in crimes were hiding there.

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.

Williamson's double ton puts Kiwis in command in Karachi

Williamson's double ton puts Kiwis in command in Karachi

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Pakistan bowlers had to break their back for the occasional success on a flat track at the National Stadium and more toil awaited them after New Zealand resumed on 440-6.

'Karachi attack was to target Pak's economy and China'

'Karachi attack was to target Pak's economy and China'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

Chinese companies have large interests and investments in the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Karachi burns, India gains

Karachi burns, India gains

Rediff.com22 May 2007

The Karachi carnage was far worse than the demolition of the Babri Masjid and the Gujarat carnage.

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.

Give him time: Afridi comes out in defence of Shaheen

Give him time: Afridi comes out in defence of Shaheen

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi has come out in defence of his son-in-law Shaheen Shah Afridi following speculation that the tall pace bowler was going to be removed as the national T20 captain.

Karachi a hub of anti-India terror outfits: Report

Karachi a hub of anti-India terror outfits: Report

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

The International Crisis Group said that security forces were allowing 'anti-India outfits... to operate madrasas and charity fronts'.

India approves Karachi Test

India approves Karachi Test

Rediff.com20 Dec 2005

India has conditionally cleared the team to play a Test in Karachi during the Pakistan tour

England fear Karachi fans

England fear Karachi fans

Rediff.com7 Jul 2005

Karachi has long been a volatile city with a spate of militant violence since the September 11, 2001, attacks on the United States.

PIA suspends Mumbai-Karachi flight, no reasons given

PIA suspends Mumbai-Karachi flight, no reasons given

Rediff.com5 May 2017

"Apart from the current situation (prevailing tension between India-Pakistan), the suspension of the service might be due to commercial reasons as well," an official said.

England reject Karachi ODI

England reject Karachi ODI

Rediff.com22 Jul 2005

England have rejected a proposal by Pakistan to play an additional one-day international in Karchi

When Dhoni's hometown Ranchi was confused with Karachi

When Dhoni's hometown Ranchi was confused with Karachi

Rediff.com21 Jun 2014

Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Saturday reflected how times have changed from his debut years when some cricketers confused Ranchi with Karachi and now the Jharkhand capital is on the cricketing map.

Protect our CPEC workers from terror attacks, China tells Pak

Protect our CPEC workers from terror attacks, China tells Pak

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Pakistan's deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, who is in China on a four-day visit, and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi co-chaired the fifth round of the foreign minister-level China-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue.

ISI sheltering Afghan Taliban in Karachi: Report

ISI sheltering Afghan Taliban in Karachi: Report

Rediff.com20 Jan 2011

Most of the Afghan Taliban frontier leadership had reportedly been sheltered in Karachi under a Pakistani security establishment's secret programme -- the New Karachi Project -- according to a newspaper report.

Why Watson turned down Pakistan head coach job!

Why Watson turned down Pakistan head coach job!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

Shane Watson turned down after the Pakistan head coach job after details of the contract were leaked to the media.

Suicide bomber kills four in Karachi

Suicide bomber kills four in Karachi

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

A suicide bomber on Thursday targetted the motorcade of a senior police officer in the southern Pakistani port city of Karachi, killing four persons and injuring 14 others, officials said.

When Pakistani Boat Enters Indian Waters

When Pakistani Boat Enters Indian Waters

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

The Coast Guard intercepted a Pakistani fishing trawler with 13 crew members onboard on Wednesday, November 22, 2023.

Karachi, Dhaka bourses set to beat BSE again

Karachi, Dhaka bourses set to beat BSE again

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

Equity markets in Pakistan and Bangladesh are tiny compared to the market capitalisation of the Indian equity market.

Karachi Test: Abid, Shaan hundreds flatten Sri Lanka on Day 3

Karachi Test: Abid, Shaan hundreds flatten Sri Lanka on Day 3

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Abid hit 174 for his second hundred in as many Tests -- becoming the first Pakistani and ninth batsmen overall to score two centuries in his first two Tests.

12 killed in Karachi, Peshawar attacks

12 killed in Karachi, Peshawar attacks

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

At least 12 people, including two women and a child, were killed in a Taliban suicide car bombing in Karachi targeting a senior Pakistani counter-terrorism official and an explosion at a music shop in Peshawar, the capital of restive Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province.

Here's Afridi's game-changing advice for PCB

Here's Afridi's game-changing advice for PCB

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Afridi added that players in The T20 squad should be given a long run ahead of the World Cup later this year.

7 killed in Karachi riots

7 killed in Karachi riots

Rediff.com9 Apr 2008

The MQM lawyers were holding a protest against the manhandling of former Federal minister Sher Afgan by lawyers in Lahore on Tuesday night. Eyewitnesses and police said lawyers at the civil court attacked the rally and badly injured around nine lawyers including a female lawyer.

Karachi violence: Pak SC slams govt

Karachi violence: Pak SC slams govt

Rediff.com25 Aug 2011

Pakistan's Supreme Court on Thursday came down heavily on the country's government over its failure to check violence and bloodshed in Karachi where more than 100 people have been killed this month.

Benazir Bhutto back in Karachi

Benazir Bhutto back in Karachi

Rediff.com4 Nov 2007

She left Karachi airport for home after being made to sit in the plane for several hours after flying in from Dubai. On her arrival in Karachi, she was not allowed to de-board. Some supporters of her Pakistan People Party gathered at the airport to greet her.