News for 'Karachi'

England refuse to play Test in Karachi

England refuse to play Test in Karachi

Rediff.com5 Jul 2005

The PCB said security concerns are the main reason for their rejection of the venue.

Indian security team in Karachi

Indian security team in Karachi

Rediff.com27 Dec 2005

The delegation after reviewing arrangements will hold final talks with Pakistani officials in Lahore.

Senior Pakistan journalist Hamid Mir shot at in Karachi

Senior Pakistan journalist Hamid Mir shot at in Karachi

Rediff.com19 Apr 2014

Senior Pakistani TV journalist Hamid Mir, who faced threats from Taliban and other terror groups, was on Saturday shot at in Karachi by 4 unidentified motorcycle-borne gunmen near a bridge on way to his office.

Suicide blast in Karachi kills 3 terrorists, 2 policemen

Suicide blast in Karachi kills 3 terrorists, 2 policemen

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

Three suicide bombers blew up their explosives-laden van when they were challenged by police on the seafront of Karachi in southern Pakistan on Wednesday night, killing two policemen.

Political violence hits Karachi, journalist killed

Political violence hits Karachi, journalist killed

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

A reporter of Geo television channel was gunned down by unidentified persons in Karachi on Friday. Wali Babar was returning home from work when he was intercepted by some people in a car and gunned down from close range in the Liaquatabad area of the city.Pehlwan Goth has been in the grip of violence for the past three days after three people with political affiliations were killed, stirring unrest in the area. Firing continued in the area on Friday.

Watch: Lauren Gottlieb, Jackky Bhagnani's 'Titanic trip' to Karachi

Watch: Lauren Gottlieb, Jackky Bhagnani's 'Titanic trip' to Karachi

Rediff.com16 May 2015

Welcome 2 Karachi will release on May 28.

Jingle Bells! Jingle Bells! Santa's Come

Jingle Bells! Jingle Bells! Santa's Come

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

'Tis that time of the year...

Pak military gives details of strikes inside Iran

Pak military gives details of strikes inside Iran

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Pakistan military Thursday said it used multiple weapons, including killer drones, to carry out effective strikes against hideouts inside Iran used by militants of two leading Baloch terrorist groups responsible for recent attacks in the country.

3 held in Karachi for links with Kasab

3 held in Karachi for links with Kasab

Rediff.com9 Feb 2009

'The intelligence agencies have taken the three men into custody from different parts of Karachi because of their alleged affiliation with Kasab,' the Daily Times newspaper quoted a source as saying. The men were 'reportedly taken to Islamabad and an investigation was in progress', the newspaper reported. There was no official word on the development.

'Karachi burned for seven days'

'Karachi burned for seven days'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2007

An exclusive interview with Admiral S M Nanda, who led the Indian Navy during the 1971 war.

Blast in Karachi leaves over 30 injured

Blast in Karachi leaves over 30 injured

Rediff.com1 Jan 2013

A powerful bomb went off at a busy intersection in the southern Pakistani city of Karachi on Tuesday, injuring over 30 people, witnesses and police officials said.

Taliban attack Karachi ASF camp, fail to penetrate cordon

Taliban attack Karachi ASF camp, fail to penetrate cordon

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

Taliban militants on Tuesday attacked a training camp of the Airport Security Force near Karachi international airport in Karachi, but fled after Pakistani forces repulsed the assault, a day after an all-night siege at the facility left nearly 40 people dead.

Karachi: Gunmen attack police station, cop killed

Karachi: Gunmen attack police station, cop killed

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

Gunmen on motorcycles attacked a police station in the Pakistani port city of Karachi on Tuesday to free an inmate, killing a policeman and wounding two others, officials said.

Terror strikes Shia gatherings in Karachi

Terror strikes Shia gatherings in Karachi

Rediff.com27 Dec 2009

Two terrorist strikes targeted Shia religious gatherings in southern port city of Karachi and Muzaffarabad, the capital of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on Sunday, injuring nearly 25 people.

PIA jet with 160 on board fired upon in Karachi

PIA jet with 160 on board fired upon in Karachi

Rediff.com5 Dec 2010

According to officials, a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight from Multan to Karachi, was cruising in to land at the Karachi airport on Saturday night when it was fired upon while passing over the Malir area which is close to the airport.

Suspected bomber arrested at Karachi airport

Suspected bomber arrested at Karachi airport

Rediff.com10 May 2010

A suspected bomber was arrested at the Jinnah International Airport in Karachi when batteries and electrical circuits were found concealed in his shoes after a thorough check-up following a scanner alarm.The man identified as Faiz Mohammad, 30, was scheduled to board a Thai International Airlines flight for Muscat. Confirming the arrest, an airport security force official said Mohammed, who holds a diploma in civil engineering, was apprehended while he was being scanned.

Sarfaraz Nawaz inspects Karachi pitch

Sarfaraz Nawaz inspects Karachi pitch

Rediff.com25 Jan 2006

The pitch has occupied the centrestage in the contest between the arch-rivals so far.

India wants short stay in Karachi, Peshawar

India wants short stay in Karachi, Peshawar

Rediff.com16 Feb 2004

The BCCI delegation wants the team's stay in the two cities curtailed.

Taliban claims responsibility for Karachi attacks

Taliban claims responsibility for Karachi attacks

Rediff.com30 Dec 2009

The Taliban on Wednesday claimed responsibility for the suicide attack on a Muharram procession of Pakistani Shia Muslims here that killed 43 people and threatened to carry out more such strikes within 10 days.

'Taliban's Sindh unit attacked Karachi dockyard'

'Taliban's Sindh unit attacked Karachi dockyard'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Pakistani Taliban's Sindh unit, which had penetrated into various departments of the provincial government, was involved in a foiled terror attack at a Naval dockyard in Karachi in the country's financial capital.

Top Taliban commander captured in Karachi

Top Taliban commander captured in Karachi

Rediff.com6 Nov 2009

An operational head of the Tehreek-e -Taliban Pakistan, who is on the most wanted list of terrorists in the country, was captured from the outskirts of Karacghi, police said on Thursday. Acting on a tip-off from other arrested TTP men, police arrested Irfan Khan from his hideout in Sohrab Goth near Karachi.

State of affair in Pakistan cricket is really sad: Miandad

State of affair in Pakistan cricket is really sad: Miandad

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Pakistan team has recently lost the three-Test series against Australia 0-3, before going down 1-4 in the five-match T20 series against New Zealand.

Pak forces foil terror attack on Karachi naval dockyard

Pak forces foil terror attack on Karachi naval dockyard

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

A major terrorist attack on the Pakistan naval dockyard in Karachi was foiled by security forces who killed two militants and captured four others, a top naval official said on Monday.

Can Karachi get a new start?

Can Karachi get a new start?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

Karachi is not reputed as a sub-continental beauty spot. Jihadist battles, gang wars and gunfire are familiar street sights and sounds, drug trafficking in its vast slums, kidnappings and political violence between Sindhi nationalists and MQM, the muhajir party of immigrants from UP and Bihar, are the stuff of everyday life.

American Qaeda operative arrested in Karachi

American Qaeda operative arrested in Karachi

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

An American national said to be a member of Al Qaeda was captured in a raid in Karachi, but Pakistani officials later changed their version that the man picked up was the terror outfit's US-born spokesman.

10 killed in fresh violence in Karachi

10 killed in fresh violence in Karachi

Rediff.com31 May 2012

Sixteen people including political activists and a senior police official have been killed in the city since Monday, while unidentified gunmen wounded a civil judge on Wednesday.

'He's a class player against all types of bowling'

'He's a class player against all types of bowling'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Babar was also one of the few bright spots from Pakistan's previous tour to Australia in 2019-2020, where he scored 97 and 101.

9 killed in violence in Karachi, Quetta

9 killed in violence in Karachi, Quetta

Rediff.com16 May 2012

The law and order situation in the capital cities of Pakistan's Sindh and Balochistan provinces continued to deteriorate today with nine people killed and several injured in both cities.

India against playing in Test in Karachi

India against playing in Test in Karachi

Rediff.com18 Feb 2004

India want to play one-day internationals in Karachi and Peshawar instead of Test matches.

Bilawal's party split on question of allying with Sharif to form govt

Bilawal's party split on question of allying with Sharif to form govt

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

The Bilawal Bhutto-led Pakistan Peoples Party which won the third largest number of seats in the National Assembly in the elections appears to be split on whether to join a coalition government or sit on Opposition benches.

Why Pakistan's cricketers are feeling 'restless'

Why Pakistan's cricketers are feeling 'restless'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

Pakistan cricket team's director Mohammed Hafeez is reportedly making a lot of players in the side "restless" and the major reason behind the simmering disquiet is his tendency to hold "long meetings and lectures".

5 killed in fresh violence in Karachi

5 killed in fresh violence in Karachi

Rediff.com17 May 2012

At least five people were shot dead on Wednesday in different incidents of target killings in Pakistan's financial capital Karachi.

Karachi ODI tickets sold out

Karachi ODI tickets sold out

Rediff.com8 Mar 2004

Tickets for the first one-day international between Pakistan and India sold out within hours of sales being resumed.

Pak PM bans New Year celebrations, here's why

Pak PM bans New Year celebrations, here's why

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Pakistan caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Thursday announced a ban on the New Year celebration in the country to express solidarity with the People in Gaza.

PCB chairman Naqvi wants BCCI's 'assurance' for next year's Champions Trophy in Pakistan

PCB chairman Naqvi wants BCCI's 'assurance' for next year's Champions Trophy in Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Newly appointed PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi would be eyeing an assurance from BCCI secretary Jay Shah on India's participation in next year's Champions Trophy in Pakistan during next week's ICC Meeting in Dubai but is unlikely to make headway as of now.

One killed in Karachi blasts

One killed in Karachi blasts

Rediff.com26 May 2004

Dawood in Karachi, admits Pakistan

Dawood in Karachi, admits Pakistan

Rediff.com21 Sep 2003

The admission came after a bomb blast at a Karachi business centre, the Kawish Crown Plaza, which police said was ostensibly owned by Ahmed Jamal but actually belonged to Dawood Ibrahim'.

Karachi continues to burn; toll reaches 82

Karachi continues to burn; toll reaches 82

Rediff.com5 Aug 2010

At least 24 more people were killed and over 200 injured as violence continued in Karachi, taking the total death toll to 82.

Anupam Kher denied visa for Karachi literary fest

Anupam Kher denied visa for Karachi literary fest

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Kher was one of the 18 Indians invited to the four-day festival by the organisers but he is the only one whose visa has not been cleared. The other 17 Indian participants have been given visas.