News for 'Karachi'

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.

Free Elections: Democracy's Best Response

Free Elections: Democracy's Best Response

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

The long term trends on violence in Kashmir are positive and India must secure these gains further, asserts Aakar Patel.

Give proof of govt's denial of permission: PCB tells BCCI

Give proof of govt's denial of permission: PCB tells BCCI

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

The Pakistan Cricket Board wants the BCCI to provide written proof of the Indian government's denial of permission in case the team refuses to come here for next year's ICC Champions Trophy.

Champions Trophy won't be shifted out of Pakistan: PCB

Champions Trophy won't be shifted out of Pakistan: PCB

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi says he is not even considering the possibility of next year's ICC Champions Trophy being moved out of Pakistan despite the speculation surrounding India's participation in the event.

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

'Pakistan Intelligence Have Killed Hundreds Of Baloch'

'Pakistan Intelligence Have Killed Hundreds Of Baloch'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

'If the government sincerely addressed the issue of missing persons, it would alleviate 80% of the grievances in Balochistan.' 'No matter how many development projects Islamabad announces for the region, the people will remain upset as long as their loved ones are missing.'

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.

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'.

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

'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.

Pakistani fisherman sells rare fish for Rs 70 million!

Pakistani fisherman sells rare fish for Rs 70 million!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

A fisherman in Pakistan's Karachi city became a millionaire overnight after auctioning a haul of rare fish which has many medicinal properties.

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.

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.

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.

Balochistan cut-off due to protests over poll 'rigging'

Balochistan cut-off due to protests over poll 'rigging'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Pakistan's restive Balochistan province has come to a standstill and has been facing unrest with several political and nationalist parties launching an indefinite blockade of all national highways from Wednesday against alleged rigging of the election results.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cargo meant for Pak nuclear programme held in Mumbai

Cargo meant for Pak nuclear programme held in Mumbai

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

The customs officials, based on an intelligence input, halted a Malta-flagged merchant ship -- CMA CGM Attila -- at the port en route to Karachi on January 23 and inspected the consignment, which included a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine, originally manufactured by an Italian company.

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 :)

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.

Terror outfit Lashkar-i-Jhangvi's Karachi chief arrested

Terror outfit Lashkar-i-Jhangvi's Karachi chief arrested

Rediff.com7 May 2013

In a major breakthrough, former police constable and chief of the Karachi chapter of the banned Lashkar-i-Jhangvi was on Tuesday arrested by the Pakistani police in Karachi.

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.

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.

Pak-bound ship from China of banned chemicals seized at TN port

Pak-bound ship from China of banned chemicals seized at TN port

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Pakistan is allegedly working on an offensive chemical and biological warfare program with the help of its 'all-weather friend' China.

Security forces kill 13 militants in Karachi

Security forces kill 13 militants in Karachi

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

At least 13 militants affiliated to Al Qaeda and Pakistani Taliban were killed in a heavy exchange of fire with security forces in the country's financial capital on Monday. The terrorists, in police and rangers' uniforms, were killled in the notorious Al-Asif square of Karachi, said senior superintendent police of Malir district, Rao Anwar.

3 Pakistani Rangers dead in Karachi blast

3 Pakistani Rangers dead in Karachi blast

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

Three security personnel were killed and eight persons injured when a powerful explosion ripped through a security forces vehicle in the Pakistani port city of Karachi on Wednesday.

55 killed in Karachi blast

55 killed in Karachi blast

Rediff.com11 Apr 2006

Zardari's security chief killed in Karachi blast

Zardari's security chief killed in Karachi blast

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

At least three people, including a chief security officer of President Asif Ali Zardari, were killed and about 12 others injured in Karachi on Wednesday when a powerful blast targeted a bulletproof vehicle in a congested area.

PML-N leader's killing sparks tension in Karachi

PML-N leader's killing sparks tension in Karachi

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

Taimur is the second politician in a week to become the victim of a targeted killing in Karachi, raising fears of violence as the country moves closer to general elections.

Can Root Overtake Tendulkar?

Can Root Overtake Tendulkar?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

From January 1, 2021 to September 9, 2024 -- during which Joe Root hit 17 centuries, Kane Williamson has hit, Steve Smith has made six tons but Virat Kohli has managed just two centuries.

Pollard Gives PSL Game A Miss For...

Pollard Gives PSL Game A Miss For...

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

He was in Jamnagar for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's pre-wedding celebrations.

ISI protecting Riyaz Bhatkal in Karachi

ISI protecting Riyaz Bhatkal in Karachi

Rediff.com23 Feb 2010

The attempts by the Pune police probing the February 13 German Bakery blast to hunt down Riyaz Bhatkal may prove futile, since there is confirmation now that the founder of the Indian Mujahideen is safely tucked in at Karachi.

Pakistan: Karachi court releases 3 'R&AW agents'

Pakistan: Karachi court releases 3 'R&AW agents'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

Three Pakistani men, alleged to be 'spies' of India's external intelligence agency Research and Analysis Wing, have been acquitted by an anti-terrorism court in Karachi citing lack of evidence in five cases relating to carrying explosives and illegal weapons, media reported on Sunday.

Rahul, Priyanka leave for Karachi

Rahul, Priyanka leave for Karachi

Rediff.com12 Mar 2004

Robert Vadra and Rajiv Shukla were also with them.

Indian woman, son released from Pak jail, handed over to BSF

Indian woman, son released from Pak jail, handed over to BSF

Rediff.com30 May 2024

According to federal government officials, Wahida, a resident of Nagaon district in Assam, was arrested along with her son while illegally entering Pakistan from Afghanistan via the Chaman border last year.

England agree to Karachi ODI

England agree to Karachi ODI

Rediff.com28 Jul 2005

England's tour of Pakistan from October 25 has been finalised with one match in Karachi, on December 15.

Indian team reaches Karachi

Indian team reaches Karachi

Rediff.com23 Jun 2008

The Indian cricket team reached Karachi late on Sunday night amidst tight security to play the Asia Cup tournament. The Indian team plays its first match on Wednesday against Hong Kong.