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Super Eights: Latif says bowling will take Pak past India

Super Eights: Latif says bowling will take Pak past India

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

Former Pakistan Test captain Rashid Latif said he was expecting most of the Super Eights matches, commencing on Thursday, to be close affairs.

Latif resigns as PCB questions 'fixing' comments

Latif resigns as PCB questions 'fixing' comments

Rediff.com14 Sep 2010

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has resigned from a coaching position with the country's national body after being asked to explain comments he made about the current spot-fixing and betting scandal.

Pakistan put Latif and Manzoor on standby

Pakistan put Latif and Manzoor on standby

Rediff.com4 Nov 2008

Pakistan have placed young batsmen Khalid Latif and Khurrum Manzoor on standby for this month's one-day series against the West Indies.

Pathankot attack mastermind killed outside mosque in Pakistan

Pathankot attack mastermind killed outside mosque in Pakistan

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist Shahid Latif, the mastermind of the 2016 attack on the Indian Air Force base in Pathankot, and his brother were gunned down by unidentified assailants outside a mosque in Pakistan's Sialkot district on Wednesday, officials said.

Violence in UP town over construction on 'waqf land'

Violence in UP town over construction on 'waqf land'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

A violent clash broke out in Jalesar town in Etah, Uttar Pradesh, after a group of people opposed construction work on a plot of private land near a dargah, claiming it to be Waqf property. The incident on Sunday evening left several people injured and caused significant property damage. Two accused have been arrested and a case lodged against 16 named suspects and around 150 unidentified others.

Rashid Latif set to meet Indian stepbrother

Rashid Latif set to meet Indian stepbrother

Rediff.com20 Mar 2004

Rashid's brother Shahid, an Indian, resides in Kolkata and had recently expressed his wish to cross the border to watch the historic series.

'Partition Should Never Have Happened'

'Partition Should Never Have Happened'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

'We wouldn't have had to face all this had our national leaders taken care to select a place for Sindhis and sent us there, instead of sending us all over to settle in places where the locals didn't want us.' 'They could have partitioned Sindh and given us a Sindhi state from its two Hindu-majority districts.' 'Wasn't that the logic of Partition?'

Batting let us down in Sri Lanka: Latif

Batting let us down in Sri Lanka: Latif

Rediff.com25 May 2003

'If our top order batting starts clicking and Yousuf Youhana gets in his groove, Pakistan will be strong combination,' he said.

Pakistan blames 'rogue nation' for killing of Pathankot attack mastermind

Pakistan blames 'rogue nation' for killing of Pathankot attack mastermind

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Most of the suspects behind the killing of a key aide of Jaish e Mohammed terror group chief Masood Azhar and his two associates have been arrested, the police chief of Pakistan's Punjab province said on Friday, days after the trio were shot dead at a mosque in Sialkot city.

Former Pak players hail India's WC run: 'Their cricket is in a good place'

Former Pak players hail India's WC run: 'Their cricket is in a good place'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

The Pakistan cricket fraternity showered the Indian team with praise for their incredible run to the final of the ODI World Cup, with the legendary Wasim Akram saying their cricket "is in a good place" despite the loss to Australia in the title clash.

'If Kohli had continued as captain, India would've been ready for the World Cup'

'If Kohli had continued as captain, India would've been ready for the World Cup'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif believes that Asian teams including Pakistan and India will find it tough to match the power hitting skills of other teams in the upcoming ODI World Cup.

Kirti Chakra conferred to colonel killed in J-K op, 3 others

Kirti Chakra conferred to colonel killed in J-K op, 3 others

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Col Singh was a combat veteran and was awarded Sena Medal during his tenure as second-in-command of the 19 Rashtriya Rifles.

India AI mission to be key priority for telecom ministry

India AI mission to be key priority for telecom ministry

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Many who track the ministry and the technology sector closely believe that the space won't see much impact on the policymaking side, but the gestation time for regulations might get long, as now there could be a wider consensus-building exercise on policy matters under a coalition government.

PCB includes Imran but shoddy WC tribute video panned by fans

PCB includes Imran but shoddy WC tribute video panned by fans

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Pakistan's former captain Rashid Latif said the PCB explanation was hard to digest because the tribute video was modified after nearly 48 hours.

Nawaz Sharif to face law after return to Pak: PML-N

Nawaz Sharif to face law after return to Pak: PML-N

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Latif claimed that 72-year-old Nawaz will face the cases as per the law and the Constitution, reiterating that PML-N believes in court and will accept its verdict.

Misbah to head Pakistan's Cricket Technical Committee

Misbah to head Pakistan's Cricket Technical Committee

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday announced the formation of a Cricket Technical Committee (CTC) to be headed by former captain Misbah-ul-Haq.

'PCB needs to be blamed, why were Arthur and Sarfaraz removed?'

'PCB needs to be blamed, why were Arthur and Sarfaraz removed?'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Sarfaraz didn't deserve to be booted out.

Charges framed against Ashish Mishra, 12 others in Lakhimpur Kheri violence case

Charges framed against Ashish Mishra, 12 others in Lakhimpur Kheri violence case

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

A court in Lakhimpur Kheri on Tuesday framed charges against Ashish Mishra and 13 others in connection with the October 2021 violence in Lakhimpur Kheri's Tikunia in which four farmers were killed.

With arch-rival Nadeem out, Neeraj eyes unopposed javelin gold

With arch-rival Nadeem out, Neeraj eyes unopposed javelin gold

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

India's Neeraj Chopra would seek to defend his gold medal

Lakhimpur: SIT takes Ashish Mishra to crime scene

Lakhimpur: SIT takes Ashish Mishra to crime scene

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Amid tight security, the three accused were taken to the site of the incident on the Tikonia-Banbirpur road, around 60 km from district headquarters Lakhimpur city, police said.

'Matthew brought so much joy to the world'

'Matthew brought so much joy to the world'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Matthew Perry's family has expressed gratitude to fans and well-wishers for remembering the Friends star, who died at his Los Angeles home on October 28.

World Cup: 'Babar has failed to prove himself as captain'

World Cup: 'Babar has failed to prove himself as captain'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Former Pakistan players tore into captain Babar Azam and other players for their poor performance in World Cup 2023.

'Will I die without ever knowing love?'

'Will I die without ever knowing love?'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

'Love will always be a mystery.' 'The day it stops being a mystery it won't exist.'

Who is Abrar Ahmed, Pakistan's new mystery spinner?

Who is Abrar Ahmed, Pakistan's new mystery spinner?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

The 24-year-old took the wicket of all the top seven England batters, finishing with figures of 7/114.

Hafeez front-runner to don Pakistan's chief selector's cap

Hafeez front-runner to don Pakistan's chief selector's cap

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

Former Pakistan captain and all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez is a front-runner to become the national team's chief selector after the conclusion of the team's ongoing Sri Lanka tour.

'Pakistanis see Imran Khan as the saviour'

'Pakistanis see Imran Khan as the saviour'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

'Imran Khan's rule was dismal. Despite this, he has become a cult figure.' 'He sold the dream of a Naya Pakistan to the people of Pakistan, especially the youth, and branded all other politicians as corrupt.' 'Hence, his popularity.'

Holi celebration stopped in Pak varsity, 15 injured

Holi celebration stopped in Pak varsity, 15 injured

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

At least 15 students from Pakistan's minority Hindu community were injured on Monday after members of a radical Islamic student organisation allegedly stopped them from celebrating Holi at the Punjab University premises in Lahore.

No prediction about Misbah & Co. ahead of England tour

No prediction about Misbah & Co. ahead of England tour

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Rashid Latif said with no crowd pressure -- as the matches will be played without spectators -- it would be intriguing to see how both teams cope in the Test and T20 series.

17 Indians among 100 migrants held while illegally crossing into US

17 Indians among 100 migrants held while illegally crossing into US

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Seventeen Indian citizens were among a group of 100 migrants apprehended while illegally climbing over a fence into the United States at a border post in California, authorities said.

Controversy as betting companies sponsor PSL teams

Controversy as betting companies sponsor PSL teams

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

A huge controversy erupted after the Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchises flouted strict Islamic laws by promoting surrogate advertisements of off-shore online betting platforms.

Mixed emotions for Bavuma as SA skipper joins unwanted club

Mixed emotions for Bavuma as SA skipper joins unwanted club

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Despite winning his first Test as captain, Temba Bavuma will walk away with mixed emotions after registering an unwanted record against his name.

BJP worker among 4 arrested over Lakhimpur violence

BJP worker among 4 arrested over Lakhimpur violence

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

Union Minister Ajay Mishra's son Ashish Mishra along with others accused in the case were also sent into judicial custody from police custody on Monday, the officials said.

Lakhimpur: 1 more arrested, 2 want to surrender

Lakhimpur: 1 more arrested, 2 want to surrender

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Police Lakhimpur Kheri on Tuesday arrested one more person in connection with the Lakhimpur Kheri violence and produced him in a court, which sent him to 14-day judicial custody.

Centurion Test: Nortje's fifer gives Proteas big lead vs WI

Centurion Test: Nortje's fifer gives Proteas big lead vs WI

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

First innings centurion Aiden Markram (35 not out) and Heinrich Klaasen (0 not out) will resume on the third morning, hoping to build on what is already a sizeable advantage.

Afghan, Pakistan Fans Clash In Sharjah

Afghan, Pakistan Fans Clash In Sharjah

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

'You can't control the emotions of the crowd and such incidents happened in the world of cricket.'

Second Pakistan cricketer succumb to coronavirus

Second Pakistan cricketer succumb to coronavirus

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

Rashid Latif confirmed the news and asked everyone to pray for Riaz Sheikh's departed soul.

Shabana Azmi Reunites With Shekhar Kapur

Shabana Azmi Reunites With Shekhar Kapur

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Shabana Azmi -- who turns 72 on Sunday, September 18 -- made a splash at the Toronto International Film Festival as she walked the red carpet at the world premiere of her new film What's Love Got To Do With It.

Lakhimpur Kheri: SC order on Ashish Mishra's bail plea on Wednesday

Lakhimpur Kheri: SC order on Ashish Mishra's bail plea on Wednesday

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

The Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce on Wednesday its order on the bail plea of Union Minister Ajay Kumar Mishra's son Ashish Mishra, an accused in the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence case.

Nawaz Sharif to return to Pakistan after Eid: PML-N leader

Nawaz Sharif to return to Pakistan after Eid: PML-N leader

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Mian Javed Latif said a decision on PML-N supremo and the three-time prime minister Sharif's anticipated return will be discussed with the coalition partners.