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Asia Cup 2023: India vs Pakistan matches to be held in...

Asia Cup 2023: India vs Pakistan matches to be held in...

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

The Asian Cricket Council could accept PCB chairman Najam Sethi's proposed Hybrid Model for conducting four non-India Asia Cup games in Pakistan.

26/11 terrorists had come from Karachi: FBI

26/11 terrorists had come from Karachi: FBI

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

In a crucial testimony, the Federal Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday told a special court trying the Mumbai terror attack case that Global Positioning System devices used by terrorists had indicated that they had come from Karachi.

Terrorists strike Karachi; 22 killed in two blasts

Terrorists strike Karachi; 22 killed in two blasts

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

Terrorists on Friday targeted a bus carrying a group of people to a Shia religious procession as well as a hospital in Karachi, killing at least 22 people and injuring over 50, in the latest in a wave of attacks across the country.The explosion targeting the bus occurred on Shahrah-e-Quaideen, a key thoroughfare in the city, at 3.05 pm local time.Provincial Health Minister Sagheer Ahmed said 12 people were killed and 50 injured in the attack.

Karachi blast kills US diplomat, 3 others

Karachi blast kills US diplomat, 3 others

Rediff.com2 Mar 2006

Seventeen others were injured in the car bomb explosion.

20 killed, several injured in stampede in Karachi

20 killed, several injured in stampede in Karachi

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

At least 20 people, most of them women and children, were killed and several others injured in a stampede in Karachi on Monday when a trader was distributing free ration.

ISI still working on 'Karachi Project' to attack India

ISI still working on 'Karachi Project' to attack India

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

Ever since Headley was arrested in US, there has been a lot of talk regarding the Karachi Project, considered to be one of the most ambitious projects staged by the ISI where it plans to combine Pakistani forces and home-grown terrorists to launch a spate of terror attacks on India, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

Pakistan unveil Test venues for England series in December

Pakistan unveil Test venues for England series in December

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Multan hosts the second match from December 9 and the last Test begins in Karachi on December 17.

Pak human rights activist, friend gunned down in Karachi

Pak human rights activist, friend gunned down in Karachi

Rediff.com8 May 2016

No one has taken responsibility for the attack.

Senior leader of Imran Khan's party shot dead in Karachi

Senior leader of Imran Khan's party shot dead in Karachi

Rediff.com19 May 2013

A founder member of Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf party was shot dead by unidentified gunmen outside her residence in Karachi, hours before partial re-polling for the national assembly seat in the area.

Terrorists were in touch with Karachi via satphone

Terrorists were in touch with Karachi via satphone

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

The initial interrogation of terrorists captured in Mumbai has yielded some basic information. According to sources, for some time the directions kept coming "live" to the terrorists in Mumbai via satellite phones

Bracewell replaces injured Henry for India ODIs

Bracewell replaces injured Henry for India ODIs

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

New Zealand pacer Doug Bracewell has been called in as a replacement for the injured Matt Henry in the ODI squads for India and Pakistan.

Fakhar's ton again fires Pakistan past New Zealand

Fakhar's ton again fires Pakistan past New Zealand

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

Daryl Mitchell's 129 and a 98 from skipper Tom Latham helped the Black Caps to an imposing 336-5 but Fakhar's fluent 180 from 144 balls and half centuries from Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan got Pakistan across the line with 10 balls to spare.

10 terrorists among 23 killed as Karachi airport siege ends

10 terrorists among 23 killed as Karachi airport siege ends

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

"All 10 terrorists have been killed, the airport secured and they were unable to damage any aircraft or installations," a spokesman of the Inter Services Pubic Relations said.

Osama's revenge: Karachi attack the tip of terror iceberg?

Osama's revenge: Karachi attack the tip of terror iceberg?

Rediff.com23 May 2011

Suspecting that the Pakistan government and the Inter-Services Intelligence have backed United States in its operation against Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden, extremist organisations have decided to avenge the killing. There's no stopping the Taliban and more attacks similar to the one at the Karachi naval base are expected, fears the Pakistan media. Tahir Ali reports.

Kasab, others trained in Karachi for 45 days

Kasab, others trained in Karachi for 45 days

Rediff.com21 Jul 2009

Mohammad Ajmal Kasab, the captured terrorist in the 26/11 attacks, has revealed that he and the nine other terrorists were confined to a house in Karachi for 45 days, where Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative Abu Hamza taught them how to navigate a boat.

Karachi track should break high-scoring deadlock

Karachi track should break high-scoring deadlock

Rediff.com28 Jan 2006

It's hard and it's green and the Pakistan Cricket Board is hoping it will produce a result.

Biparjoy to recurve towards Kutch, slightly weakened

Biparjoy to recurve towards Kutch, slightly weakened

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Since its formation on June 6 in the southeast Arabian Sea, Biparjoy had maintained a northward track, gathering strength and becoming an extremely severe cyclonic storm on June 11, packing wind speed of more than 160 kmph, and then losing intensity a day later.

No peace in Karachi; 16 more killed in shootings

No peace in Karachi; 16 more killed in shootings

Rediff.com25 Jul 2011

The Sindh Home Department late Sunday night imposed an indefinite ban on pillion riding in the city just a week after lifting it.

How Pakistan, England are preparing for T20 World Cup

How Pakistan, England are preparing for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

England and Pakistan to use T20 series to gauge World Cup readiness

Pak want England to play in Karachi

Pak want England to play in Karachi

Rediff.com15 Nov 2005

Pakistan would like England play an ODI in Karachi next month despite the bomb blast in the city on Tuesday

Riyaz Bhatkal's chat ID cracked, shows him in Karachi

Riyaz Bhatkal's chat ID cracked, shows him in Karachi

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

The IM mastermind's account was created in 2012. Details will be sent to Pakistan to seek his extradition.

Phillips fires New Zealand to ODI series win over Pakistan

Phillips fires New Zealand to ODI series win over Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

Glenn Phillips smashed a quickfire half century to guide New Zealand to a two-wicket victory over Pakistan in the third one-day international in Karachi.

Hindus Celebrate DIWALI In Pakistan

Hindus Celebrate DIWALI In Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Glimpses of Diwali being celebrated by Hindus in Karachi, Pakistan.

7 killed in twin blasts outside shopping mall in Karachi

7 killed in twin blasts outside shopping mall in Karachi

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

At least seven persons were killed and 15 more injured when two improvised explosive devices went off in a crowded commercial area in Pakistan's financial hub Karachi on Tuesday evening, officials and witnesses said. The explosions took place near a shopping mall just outside the bustling Hyderi market.

Review: The Welcome To Karachi album is average

Review: The Welcome To Karachi album is average

Rediff.com10 May 2015

The pick of the four songs are Lalla Lalla Lori and Boat Ma Kukdookoo, which at least go well with the fun flavour of the film

Act now, India tells Pak as tapes trace Dawood to Karachi

Act now, India tells Pak as tapes trace Dawood to Karachi

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

India asked Pakistan to hand over underworld don Dawood Ibrahim saying enough evidence have been given to it on the prime accused in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts.

Pak FM Bilawal describes his India visit as a 'success'

Pak FM Bilawal describes his India visit as a 'success'

Rediff.com6 May 2023

Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Friday said his visit to Goa was a 'success' as he advocated his country's case on the soil of India.

Dawood aide arrested, claims don is in Karachi

Dawood aide arrested, claims don is in Karachi

Rediff.com21 Aug 2008

A Dawood Ibrahim aide, who is a key accused in the 1993 serial blasts and absconding for the past 15 years, was on Thursday arrested from neighbouring Thane and he claimed that the underwold don continued to live in Karachi.

PCB head Ramiz Raza sacked via a tweet

PCB head Ramiz Raza sacked via a tweet

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Raja's exit was only a matter of time after former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, who had appointed him last year, was ousted in April after losing a confidence vote in parliament.

PCB boss says govt will decide if Pak plays ODI WC in India

PCB boss says govt will decide if Pak plays ODI WC in India

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

The approval of the Asia Cup's schedule also meant that Pakistan would travel to India for the ODI World Cup in October-November. The arch-rivals are expected to face off at the world's largest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad on October 15.

Karachi hit again by violence: 13 killed in 24 hours

Karachi hit again by violence: 13 killed in 24 hours

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

A fresh bout of target killings hit Pakistan's biggest city again, leaving 13 people including four brothers, dead over the last 24 hours.

Sarfaraz hits century as 2nd Test ends in draw

Sarfaraz hits century as 2nd Test ends in draw

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

The opening Test, also played in Karachi, ended in a draw as well.

Inside the 26/11 control room in Karachi with Jundal

Inside the 26/11 control room in Karachi with Jundal

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal has been spilling the beans about how the entire 26/11 operation was executed from Karachi with the blessings of Lashkar-e-Tayiba founder Hafiz Mohammad Saeed. Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa gives details of his ongoing interrogation

Seema case fallout: Hindu areas attacked with rocket launchers in Pak

Seema case fallout: Hindu areas attacked with rocket launchers in Pak

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

The assailants fired indiscriminately at the temple built by the local Hindu community on Sunday, prompting a police unit led by Kashmore-Kandhkot SSP Irfan Sammo to reach the scene.

Mullah Omar is alive and well in Karachi, says Afghan spy chief

Mullah Omar is alive and well in Karachi, says Afghan spy chief

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Taliban's reclusive leader Mullah Muhammad Omar is alive and hiding in the Pakistani city of Karachi, a top Afghan intelligence official has said, echoing a similar assessment by Western intelligence officials.

Karachi target killings claim 55 lives in 5 days

Karachi target killings claim 55 lives in 5 days

Rediff.com20 Oct 2010

Political violence has rocked Karachi once again after motorcycle-borne gunmen opened fire in a busy market shooting down 12 people and injuring many others. The attack in the city's biggest junk market for car spare parts occurred on Tuesday night, taking the toll of target killings in the last five days to 55.

Karachi fire toll put at 259; murder case against managers

Karachi fire toll put at 259; murder case against managers

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

Pakistan put the death toll from its worst industrial disaster to 259 as the government registered a case of murder against the owner and the manager of the Karachi factory that was gutted in a horrific blaze.

Four killed in two blasts in Karachi

Four killed in two blasts in Karachi

Rediff.com21 Jul 2013

At least four people have been killed and eight others injured in two separate explosions in Pakistan's commercial capital Karachi, officials said.

Pakistan win Karachi ODI, sweep series 5-0

Pakistan win Karachi ODI, sweep series 5-0

Rediff.com19 Apr 2008

Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 150 runs in the fifth and final one-day international to complete a 5-0 series win at National Stadium, Karachi on Saturday.

Mumbai to play Karachi from Sep 8-11

Mumbai to play Karachi from Sep 8-11

Rediff.com18 Aug 2007

The first match for the Mohammad Nissar trophy was played last year in Dharmasala and the Uttar Pradesh team convincingly beat Sialkot by 316 runs.