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Imran Khan vows to shut down Pakistan on Dec 16

Imran Khan vows to shut down Pakistan on Dec 16

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf chief Imran Khan announced his plans to bring major cities in the country to a standstill, while pressing for Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's resignation.

Pakistan beat India, tie football series

Pakistan beat India, tie football series

Rediff.com19 Jun 2005

India went down 0-3 in the concluding match in Lahore.

Pakistan in Jr Asia Cup hockey semis

Pakistan in Jr Asia Cup hockey semis

Rediff.com24 Apr 2004

They beat Japan 7-1 for their third straight victory in the tournament.

Indo-Pak foreign secys to meet, discuss NIA visit

Indo-Pak foreign secys to meet, discuss NIA visit

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Chaudhry will hold bilateral talks with his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar to review the status of bilateral ties and Comprehensive Bilateral Dialogue, which is stagnant.

Pakistan vows to respond 'at the time and place of its choosing'

Pakistan vows to respond 'at the time and place of its choosing'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

The country's top security body "concluded that India has committed uncalled for aggression to which Pakistan shall respond at the time and place of its choosing," it added.

Blast hits bus with Shia pilgrims in SW Pakistan; 23 killed

Blast hits bus with Shia pilgrims in SW Pakistan; 23 killed

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Twenty-three Shia pilgrims, including women, returning from Iran were killed on Tuesday when a powerful bomb blast hit a bus in the restive Balochistan province of southwest Pakistan.

8 killed, 40 injured in stampede at Imran Khan's rally in Multan

8 killed, 40 injured in stampede at Imran Khan's rally in Multan

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

At least eight people, including a child, were killed and 40 injured in a stampede at a public rally by opposition leader Imran Khan in central Pakistan on Friday.

The movie that made Kishore Kumar famous

The movie that made Kishore Kumar famous

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

Kishore Kumar didn't become a legend overnight. And even when he did, he had many unfulfilled dreams.

China welcomes thaw in Indo-Pak ties

China welcomes thaw in Indo-Pak ties

Rediff.com9 May 2003

'China hopes the two sides seize this opportunity and continue guiding the situation toward dialogue,' Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing told his Pakistani counterpart Khurshid Mahmood Kasuri.

Qadri's supporters hold Islamabad's 'red zone' under siege

Qadri's supporters hold Islamabad's 'red zone' under siege

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

About 25,000 protesters on Sunday, a month after Qadri was hanged for shooting Taseer, prayed for him in Rawalpindi, and then marched towards Islamabad's Red Zone, breaking barriers that had been erected.

Alok Kumar wins Asian Snooker Championship

Alok Kumar wins Asian Snooker Championship

Rediff.com11 Jun 2004

The National Snooker champion beat compatriot Pankaj Advani 6-3 to win the Asian Snooker Championship.

The Nuclear Security Summit ignored Pakistan's threat

The Nuclear Security Summit ignored Pakistan's threat

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

'Pakistan has been successful in convincing the rest of the world that the Pakistani nuclear terrorists are meant to target only India. This is myopia at its worst,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Inzamam hopeful of saving Test

Inzamam hopeful of saving Test

Rediff.com15 Apr 2004

'I'm backing myself to show the lead to the other batsmen,' the Pakistan captain said.

Modi, Madni, the media and Muslims

Modi, Madni, the media and Muslims

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

There is a churning going on among Muslims, and Mehmood Madni should be credited for breaking the silence. He has initiated a debate on the options before Muslims to look beyond the Congress yoke and fear of the BJP, says Ehtasham Khan

Cricket Rage! Umpire beaten up

Cricket Rage! Umpire beaten up

Rediff.com12 Mar 2004

Mahmood Akhtar, who attacked the umpire with a baseball bat, has been jailed for three years.

Pak want Shoaib for Bangladesh series

Pak want Shoaib for Bangladesh series

Rediff.com1 Aug 2003

The PCB has written to Durham to release the fast bowler from his contract.

India, China home to 320 million young Internet users: UN report

India, China home to 320 million young Internet users: UN report

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Mobile broadband subscriptions have grown more than 20 per cent annually in the last five years and are expected to reach 4.3 billion globally by the end of 2017.

Don't allow triple talaq to be politicised, PM Modi reiterates

Don't allow triple talaq to be politicised, PM Modi reiterates

Rediff.com9 May 2017

The PM said that democracy's greatest strength is harmony and amity.

Sehwag's poor run continues

Sehwag's poor run continues

Rediff.com15 May 2003

The dashing Indian batsan scored just two runs for Leicestershire in a 3-day county match against Surrey.\n\n

Indian reaction a 'step forward': Pakistan

Indian reaction a 'step forward': Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Nov 2003

Pakistan Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmood Kasuri said his country has done all it could to stop cross-border terrorism.

Indian colts go down to Pakistan

Indian colts go down to Pakistan

Rediff.com29 Feb 2004

India were dumped out of the Under-19 World Cup by Pakistan who beat them by five wickets in the semi-final.

LS passes triple talaq bill, Oppn stages walkout

LS passes triple talaq bill, Oppn stages walkout

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

The Opposition, which had been demanding that the bill be referred to a 'joint select committee', staged a walkout when its demand was rejected by the government.

Modi, Shah walk with sea of mourners to bid adieu to Vajpayee

Modi, Shah walk with sea of mourners to bid adieu to Vajpayee

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

Thousands of mourners jostled and some clambered on trees to capture the moment on their phones as former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's cortege left the Bharatiya Janata Party's headquarters for Rashtriya Smriti Sthal.

Pakistan appoints new general to handle nuclear arsenal

Pakistan appoints new general to handle nuclear arsenal

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

Pakistan military has appointed Lt Gen Zubair Mahmood Hayat as the new chief of the Strategic Plans Division, which manages and secures the country's nuclear arsenal.

Know your IPL Team: Kings XI Punjab

Know your IPL Team: Kings XI Punjab

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Rajneesh Gupta presents statistical summary of Kings XI Punjab and much more.

British police to probe new claims of football match-fixing

British police to probe new claims of football match-fixing

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

The British police have opened a second investigation into allegations of match-fixing after claims emerged that a player rigged a Championship game for cash.

Myanmar proposes to take back Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh

Myanmar proposes to take back Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

The two sides agreed on forming a joint working group to oversee the repatriation process but its composition would be decided later by both the countries.

De-escalation: Beware the Saudis!

De-escalation: Beware the Saudis!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

'No matter what Modi may boast about 'new India', the geopolitical reality is that India's stature diminishes when it needs a small country like Saudi Arabia under an autocratic ruler to help out with what is arguably one of the most critical templates of its diplomacy,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'We are not a threat to anyone, don't treat us as terrorists'

'We are not a threat to anyone, don't treat us as terrorists'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Rohingyas hoping desperately that the Indian government does not deport them.

India calls off meeting with Pakistan in New York

India calls off meeting with Pakistan in New York

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

In a statement, the MEA said, "The latest brutal killings of our security personnel by Pakistan-based entities and the recent release of a series of 20 postage stamps by Pakistan glorifying a terrorist and terrorism confirm that Pakistan will not mend its ways."

Need of the Hour: Statesmanship!

Need of the Hour: Statesmanship!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

'A good opportunity has thus been provided for both countries to back away from the brink without loss of dignity.' 'There is every reason why they should strain every nerve, and grab every chance, shedding all thought of belligerence and showing who's the boss, to establish, maintain and preserve all it takes to lift themselves by their bootstraps,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

Bangladesh's Taskin Ahmed, Arafat Sunny reported for suspect action

Bangladesh's Taskin Ahmed, Arafat Sunny reported for suspect action

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Bangladesh's World T20 campaign has plunged into a spot of bother with the bowling actions of pacer Taskin Ahmed and spinner Arafat Sunny coming under the scanner. According to reports, right-arm pacer Taskin Ahmed and left-arm spinner Arafat Sunny were both reported during the ICC T20 World Cup 2016 match between Bangladesh and Netherlands. Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurasinghe, did not seem too pleased with the timing of the decision. In a press conference, he was asked if the timing of the decision to question the bowling action was a cause of concern. "No I haven't spoken to them (ICC) but that's a concern," he said. "If they have a concern about my bowlers, I have a concern about their actions as well. I don't see anything wrong.

2 Pak nationals among 3 Jaish terrorists killed in Kulgam encounter

2 Pak nationals among 3 Jaish terrorists killed in Kulgam encounter

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

The terrorists have been identified as Raqib Ahmad Sheikh, a resident of Shiganpora in Kulgam, and Pakistani nationals Waleed and Numan, a police spokesman said.

As Viv Richards bid fails, PCB eyes Sangakkara

As Viv Richards bid fails, PCB eyes Sangakkara

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan told the media that negotiations with Richards were wrapped up as the two parties could not agree on financial details and the West Indian legend also had prior commitments.

How India have dominated Pakistan in World Cups

How India have dominated Pakistan in World Cups

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

India have won all their six games against Pakistan in the World Cup.

Muzaffarnagar riots: Muslim groups demand dismissal of SP govt

Muzaffarnagar riots: Muslim groups demand dismissal of SP govt

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

Several Muslim organisations on Wednesday demanded dismissal of Samajwadi Party government in Uttar Pradesh and imposition of President's rule in the state, saying Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has failed to contain communal violence in Muzaffarnagar and surrounding areas.

Dawood Ibrahim is not here: Pakistan

Dawood Ibrahim is not here: Pakistan

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

Pakistan has said that fugitive underworld don Dawood Ibrahim is not present in the country, a day after India asserted that its most wanted terrorist was living in the neighbouring country.

We know Dawood is in Pakistan, we will nab him: Shinde

We know Dawood is in Pakistan, we will nab him: Shinde

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

India's most wanted terrorist Dawood Ibrahim is in Pakistan and joint efforts with the United States were being made to nab him, Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said on Friday.