News for 'Karachi'

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'.

Indian heart donor gives new lease of life to Pak girl

Indian heart donor gives new lease of life to Pak girl

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

The 19-year-old girl from Karachi successfully underwent a heart transplant surgery and was discharged recently, doctors who performed the surgery at a Chennai hospital said.

Bangladesh to arrive in Pakistan early after unrest at home

Bangladesh to arrive in Pakistan early after unrest at home

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

The Bangladesh senior cricket team will arrive in Pakistan on August 13 following the political unrest at home.

Jay Shah's rise: What it means for Pakistan cricket

Jay Shah's rise: What it means for Pakistan cricket

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Mohsin Naqvi stated that there are no concerns about BCCI secretary Jay Shah becoming the International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman.

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.

Pakistan's ex-military ruler Musharraf dies in Dubai; to be buried in Karachi

Pakistan's ex-military ruler Musharraf dies in Dubai; to be buried in Karachi

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

Musharraf, 79, was suffering from amyloidosis, a rare disease caused by a build-up of an abnormal protein called amyloid in organs and tissues throughout the body, The Express Tribune reported.

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.

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.

'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.

India-Pakistan won't face-off in Champions Trophy?

India-Pakistan won't face-off in Champions Trophy?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

So, will the members discuss the possibility of placing India and Pakistan in different groups in the league stage of the tournament to avoid Men in Blue's travel to the neighbouring country?

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.

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.

'My Father Fought In The 1971 War'

'My Father Fought In The 1971 War'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

To share your Father's Day story (Father's Day will be celebrated on Sunday, June 16), just mail us at getahead@rediff.co.in (subject: Father's Day) along with your name, the place where you live, your father's name and picture and your message about him.

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.

Gag order for Pakistan cricket officials on India!

Gag order for Pakistan cricket officials on India!

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has advised his office and fellow colleagues to not issue any statements related to India

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 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.

Jaiswal outdoes Sehwag, creates Test history

Jaiswal outdoes Sehwag, creates Test history

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal stole the show with a blistering half-century, surpassing the legendary Virender Sehwag's record for the fastest Test fifty by an Indian batter.

Unrest in Bangladesh casts shadow on Pakistan tour

Unrest in Bangladesh casts shadow on Pakistan tour

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Reports about homes of some senior players being attacked by mobs have also deepened the crisis

England's Pakistan tour hanging in balance

England's Pakistan tour hanging in balance

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

'The Chairman has made it clear that relocating the series would damage the image of the PCB, and Rawalpindi and Multan should be used as the venues for the three-match series.'

No reason to believe that Champions Trophy will not be held in Pakistan: PCB

No reason to believe that Champions Trophy will not be held in Pakistan: PCB

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is optimistic that it will be able to host Champions Trophy next year as a delegation of the International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to reach the country on Monday to inspect the ongoing preparations for the prestigious tournament.

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.

55 killed in Karachi blast

55 killed in Karachi blast

Rediff.com11 Apr 2006

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.

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.

No Hybrid Model? PCB names venues for Champions Trophy

No Hybrid Model? PCB names venues for Champions Trophy

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

PCB continued to insist that the tournament will stay in Pakistan despite speculation of a 'hybrid model' being under consideration to ensure India's participation.

Imran Khan Loses His Bat

Imran Khan Loses His Bat

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

The Election Commission of Pakistan stripped Imran Khan's party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, of its electoral symbol -- a cricket bat -- on technical grounds on Sunday January 14, 2024.

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.

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.

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.

Rahul, Priyanka leave for Karachi

Rahul, Priyanka leave for Karachi

Rediff.com12 Mar 2004

Robert Vadra and Rajiv Shukla were also with them.

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.

The New Lady in Prabhas' Life!

The New Lady in Prabhas' Life!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Iman Esmail aka Imanvi, who is a content creator and a dancer, will be making her acting debut opposite Prabhas.

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.

Latif launches Karachi T20 tourney

Latif launches Karachi T20 tourney

Rediff.com14 Feb 2010

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has launched a Twenty20 tournament in Karachi, claiming that it could soon pave the way for an Indian Premier League-style national event.

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.

Time Services Acted On Modi Diktat!

Time Services Acted On Modi Diktat!

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Almost five years later, the three services have still not fully understood that joint/theatre commands are not a discussion point; they are the prime minister's diktat on a military reform measure that is in line with what armed forces around the world have implemented, points out Ajai Shukla.

''Baloch Are Humiliated As Indian Agents'

''Baloch Are Humiliated As Indian Agents'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

'It has been 14 years since I began living in exile and it's shocking that the situation in Balochistan has only worsened rather than improved.'