News for 'Karachi'

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.

'Pakistan don't want to play at the Narendra Modi Stadium unless...'

'Pakistan don't want to play at the Narendra Modi Stadium unless...'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

PCB chairman Najam Sethi has informed ICC that Pakistan will not play at the Narendra Modi Stadium unless it's a WC knockout game.

Babar Azam returns to lead Pakistan

Babar Azam returns to lead Pakistan

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

Babar Azam is set to return as Pakistan skipper for their home series against New Zealand, starting April 14.

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.

PIX: India celebrates Festival of Lights

PIX: India celebrates Festival of Lights

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

Despite the national capital recording its best air quality on Diwali day in eight years, pollution levels may rise due to low night temperatures and sporadic burning of firecrackers though there is a ban on their manufacture, storage, sale and use within the city.

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.

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.

Babar, Rizwan power Pakistan to big win over England

Babar, Rizwan power Pakistan to big win over England

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

It was the highest run chase in men's T20 cricket without losing a wicket.

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.

Pak suicide blast toll rises to 54; police launch hunt to nab perpetrators

Pak suicide blast toll rises to 54; police launch hunt to nab perpetrators

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

The police also said that an initial probe has suggested that the banned terrorist group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria is behind the suicide attack that injured over 100 people in Khar, the capital of Bajaur tribal district.

At 7 days and 12 hrs, Biparjoy set to have longest lifespan in Arabian Sea

At 7 days and 12 hrs, Biparjoy set to have longest lifespan in Arabian Sea

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

It will also be the third cyclone to hit the western state in June since 1965, the meteorological office said.

China to build 1200 MW nuclear plant in Pakistan's Punjab

China to build 1200 MW nuclear plant in Pakistan's Punjab

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

China on Tuesday inked an agreement worth a whopping USD 4.8 billion with cash-strapped Pakistan to set up a 1,200-megawatt nuclear power plant as a sign of increasing strategic cooperation between the two all-weather allies.

Brook, Duckett star as England rout Pakistan in third T20I

Brook, Duckett star as England rout Pakistan in third T20I

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

England's Harry Brook and Ben Duckett combined for a brilliant partnership and the returning Mark Wood snared three wickets as the visitors beat Pakistan by 63 runs in the third Twenty20 in Karachi on Friday to take a 2-1 lead in the seven-match series.

Bhutto to Imran: Pak's history of jailing its former PMs

Bhutto to Imran: Pak's history of jailing its former PMs

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

The first on the list is Hussain Shaheed Suhrawardy, a Bengali politician from then East Pakistan who served as the fifth prime minister. He was arrested in January 1962 and put in jail on bogus charges of "anti-state activities". His actual crime was his refusal to support military ruler General Ayub Khan.

ICC CEO bats for Pakistan as Test cricket destination

ICC CEO bats for Pakistan as Test cricket destination

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

"Pakistan is one of the strongest cricketing countries in the ICC membership," Allardice said.

Why Akram will never coach Pakistan's cricket team

Why Akram will never coach Pakistan's cricket team

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Fast bowling legend Wasim Akram said he has never considered coaching the Pakistan cricket team because of the criticism, abuse and hate that are directed at coaches and captains in the country.

No proof if Seema Haider is a Pakistani spy: UP police

No proof if Seema Haider is a Pakistani spy: UP police

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Uttar Pradesh Special Director General of Police Prashant Kumar on Wednesday said it would not be appropriate to say if Pakistani citizen Seema Haider, who entered India illegally in May and is staying with her partner in Noida, is a spy "unless we have enough proof".

India's T20 explosive squad ready to crush West Indies

India's T20 explosive squad ready to crush West Indies

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

India again firm favourites, T20 series to provide ideal platform to youngsters

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.

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.

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.

Blood of Chinese can't be shed in vain: Beijing on Pak blast

Blood of Chinese can't be shed in vain: Beijing on Pak blast

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

China demanded that the Pakistan should apprehend and punish the perpetrators to the full extent of the law.

Unfair to deprive fans from seeing India-Pakistan matches: Misbah

Unfair to deprive fans from seeing India-Pakistan matches: Misbah

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

'Certainly, Pakistan should be playing in the World Cup, even in India.'

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.

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.

Terrorists attack Karachi airport, at least 11 killed in gun battle

Terrorists attack Karachi airport, at least 11 killed in gun battle

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

A gun battle was still continuing inside the old airport near the hangars and workshop as military and other security personnel tried to clear up the runaway and surrounding area from the terrorists.

Pakistan Navy Shows Off Its Skills

Pakistan Navy Shows Off Its Skills

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Glimpses of the Pakistan navy's Multinational Exercise AMAN-23 in the North Arabian Sea near Karachi.

IC-814 hijacker Jaish terrorist killed in Pakistan

IC-814 hijacker Jaish terrorist killed in Pakistan

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Unidentified gunmen have shot dead a 'businessman' in Karachi who Indian intelligence officials said was Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist Mistry Zahoor Ibrahim, involved in the 1999 hijacking of Indian Airlines plane IC-814 and fatal stabbing of passenger Rupin Katyal.

Late drama as Pakistan level T20 series against England

Late drama as Pakistan level T20 series against England

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Mohammad Rizwan scored a fluent 88 and Haris Rauf and Mohammed Nawaz took three wickets each as Pakistan edged England by three runs in a rollercoaster finish to the fourth Twenty20 in Karachi.

Containers seized at Mundra used for shipping fuel for nuclear plant: Pak

Containers seized at Mundra used for shipping fuel for nuclear plant: Pak

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

The Pakistan Foreign Office issued a statement in response to questions from the press about reports in the media on the 'seizure of possible radioactive material' by Indian authorities at Mundra Port on a cargo ship from Karachi Port to Shanghai in China.

Pak Navy buses bombed in Karachi; 3 dead, 30 hurt

Pak Navy buses bombed in Karachi; 3 dead, 30 hurt

Rediff.com26 Apr 2011

There was confusion about the nature of the blasts. While PTV described both blasts as suicide attacks, other news channels reported that one of the attacks was carried out using a bomb planted in a motorcycle.

Asia Cup moved out of Pakistan?

Asia Cup moved out of Pakistan?

Rediff.com8 May 2023

It will be interesting to see if Pakistan, after this snub, competes in the tournament, scheduled to be held from September 2-17.

'Dawood is in Karachi and you expect us to play cricket'

'Dawood is in Karachi and you expect us to play cricket'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

The Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Anurag Thakur made it clear that there will be no cricketing ties with Pakistan until they stop giving shelter to mafia Don Dawood Ibrahim and not make attempts to indulge in dialogue with separatist leaders.

Even Elephants Need A Dentist!

Even Elephants Need A Dentist!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

Vets and animal experts from FOUR PAWS International, a global animal welfare organisation, performed a dental procedure on Madhubala, a 16-year-old elephant, at the zoo in Karachi.

Sri Lanka agree to play Test in Karachi

Sri Lanka agree to play Test in Karachi

Rediff.com2 Sep 2004

Sri Lanka gave their approval after Pakistan assured them of the best security cover for their tour.

3rd Test: England dismiss Pakistan for 304 on Day 1

3rd Test: England dismiss Pakistan for 304 on Day 1

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

England were 7-1 at stumps with Ben Duckett (4) and Ollie Pope (3) batting together

Seema, Sachin faked names for Nepal hotel stay

Seema, Sachin faked names for Nepal hotel stay

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

The couple stayed in a Hotel in the month of March this year and booked the room under fake names, the owner of the hotel confirmed.

Police defuse bomb near US consulate in Karachi

Police defuse bomb near US consulate in Karachi

Rediff.com15 Mar 2004

In June 2002, a suicide bomber blew up a truck in front of the consulate, killing 12 persons.

We're bankrupt country, declares Pak defence minister

We're bankrupt country, declares Pak defence minister

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

'You must have heard that Pakistan is going bankrupt or that a default or meltdown is taking place. It (default) has already taken place. We are living in a bankrupt country,' Defence minister Khawaja Asif said.