News for 'Karachi'

2nd Test: Saud hits maiden ton but Pakistan trail NZ

2nd Test: Saud hits maiden ton but Pakistan trail NZ

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Saud, who forged a 150-run partnership with Sarfaraz Ahmed for the fifth wicket, was unbeaten on 124, which included 17 fours.

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.

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

China calls back Mandarin teachers from Pakistan as attacks spike

China calls back Mandarin teachers from Pakistan as attacks spike

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Chinese nationals teaching Mandarin in different parts of Pakistan have left for home after being called back by Beijing following the recent deadly attacks targeting them, an official of the Karachi University said on Monday.

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.

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.

Blasts hit two mosques in Pakistan, 58 killed

Blasts hit two mosques in Pakistan, 58 killed

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

A powerful suicide blast ripped through a mosque in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province on Friday, killing at least 52 people and injuring over 50 others gathered to celebrate Prophet Muhammad's birthday, authorities said.

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

PIX: England first team to whitewash Pakistan at home

PIX: England first team to whitewash Pakistan at home

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

England became the first Test team to complete a 3-0 whitewash in Pakistan after they won the third and final match by eight wickets in Karachi on Tuesday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Vistara flight grounded after hydraulic failure, DGCA orders probe

Vistara flight grounded after hydraulic failure, DGCA orders probe

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

A senior DGCA official said that the flight has been grounded and a detailed probe has been ordered into the matter. All the passengers are safe.

Infant used to bomb Bhutto's rally in Karachi?

Infant used to bomb Bhutto's rally in Karachi?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2007

Bhutto says she can recognise the man who was carrying the infant and has asked television channels channels to provide her with footage of the rally.

Centurion Conway guides Kiwis to big win in 2nd ODI

Centurion Conway guides Kiwis to big win in 2nd ODI

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

Pakistan lost two early wickets before captain Babar Azam steadied the ship with an innings of 79.

Reports of bird flu at Karachi poultry farm

Reports of bird flu at Karachi poultry farm

Rediff.com1 Feb 2008

Some 5,500 birds had died in the farm, following which samples were sent for tests at a laboratory in Islamabad. The tests confirmed the presence of bird flu, officials said.

IA ready to fly to Kabul, Karachi

IA ready to fly to Kabul, Karachi

Rediff.com14 May 2003

Indian Airlines is ready to operate flights from Delhi to Kabul and from Mumbai to Karachi subject to necessary clearances from the Indian government.

Late wickets boost New Zealand's victory hopes

Late wickets boost New Zealand's victory hopes

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

New Zealand set Pakistan a tricky target of 319 and then landed two late blows to boost their hopes of a series-clinching victory in the second Test on Thursday.

Imran Khan's party calls for nationwide shutdown, to challenge arrest

Imran Khan's party calls for nationwide shutdown, to challenge arrest

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Pakistan is bracing for another day of violence that broke out in many cities after the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan for alleged corruption with the leaders of his party announcing a countrywide strike on Wednesday to protest against the fascist government.

9 killed in attack outside Karachi mosque

9 killed in attack outside Karachi mosque

Rediff.com23 Feb 2003

The incident occurred on Saturday outside the Imam Bargha Mehdi mosque just after the call for evening prayers.

Candidate shot dead in Karachi on the eve of Pak polls

Candidate shot dead in Karachi on the eve of Pak polls

Rediff.com11 May 2013

An independent candidate was on Friday shot dead, while a Pakistan People's Party nominee went missing in the port city of Karachi.

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.

Shenanigans Surface In Pakistan Military

Shenanigans Surface In Pakistan Military

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Recent disclosures allege large scale corruption, nepotism and kickbacks by Pakistan air chief Air Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhuin housing land deals in Islamabad and in buying of new aircraft, points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

South Africa shatters gender pay gap in cricket

South Africa shatters gender pay gap in cricket

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

This was the first time in the history of SA cricket a senior team had reached the final of a World Cup.

Hindus Celebrate DIWALI In Pakistan

Hindus Celebrate DIWALI In Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

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

Pakistan's Punjab calls in army as violent protests continue over Imran arrest

Pakistan's Punjab calls in army as violent protests continue over Imran arrest

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Pakistan Army troops were deployed in Punjab on Wednesday to maintain law and order in the most populous province after violent protests in several cities and attacks on military installations following the dramatic arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan in a corruption case.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dawood finds grass greener in Karachi than Mumbai

Dawood finds grass greener in Karachi than Mumbai

Rediff.com31 Jan 2006

The official said that intelligence reports indicated that Dawood had reportedly invested crores of rupees to construct a mall in Clifton area of Karachi, one of the elite areas of the port town.

Ready to act in Karachi if govt asks: Pak army

Ready to act in Karachi if govt asks: Pak army

Rediff.com21 Aug 2011

Amidst calls for the military's deployment in Karachi to end a wave of ethnic and political violence there, Pakistan's powerful army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has said his force is ready to restore peace in the financial hub if asked to do so by the government.

Tight security for Pakistan vs England in Karachi

Tight security for Pakistan vs England in Karachi

Rediff.com14 Dec 2005

About 3,000 police and paramilitary forces will guard the National stadium and the teams' hotel.

Akram unhurt after car attacked by gunmen in Karachi

Akram unhurt after car attacked by gunmen in Karachi

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram had a close shave after unidentified men opened fire at his car near the National Stadium in Karachi on Wednesday.

Riyaz and Iqbal stay in Karachi under ISI shelter: Yasin

Riyaz and Iqbal stay in Karachi under ISI shelter: Yasin

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

One of the key questions that the Intelligence Bureau officials asked Yasin Bhatkal was about the whereabouts of his neighbours and friends -- Riyaz and Iqbal Bhatkal -- the founders of the Indian Mujahideen.