News for 'Mohammed Sharif'

Gujarat riots victim narrates woes to panel

Gujarat riots victim narrates woes to panel

Rediff.com1 Oct 2003

Mohammed Sharif Mallik alleged that a man in his locality was stabbed, while his friend's house was torched on February 27 last year.

Pak arrests some Pathankot suspects; Sharif orders joint investigation team

Pak arrests some Pathankot suspects; Sharif orders joint investigation team

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has ordered formation of a high-profile joint investigation team to investigate the links of the Pathankot air base attackers with Pakistan, a media report said on Monday.

Pathan remanded to judicial custody

Pathan remanded to judicial custody

Rediff.com27 Feb 2003

The prime accused in the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts case was also sent to the city’s J J Hospital for a medical check-up after he complained of a neurological problem.

 Two VDC members among six killed in J&K

Two VDC members among six killed in J&K

Rediff.com21 Jan 2003

In a separate attack, militants fired two rockets, one of which hit a house close to a police station at Kotranka in Rajouri district killing its owner, Mohammed Sharif, and injuring his wife, two sons and another relative.

Modi and Sharif: From gifting shawls to trading barbs

Modi and Sharif: From gifting shawls to trading barbs

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

The bonhomie between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif seems to have also finally met its demise. Here's a look at their 'relationship'.

India's Neighbourhood First Policy Crumbling

India's Neighbourhood First Policy Crumbling

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The fundamental construct of India's neighbourhood policy still needs to be what Vajpayee postulated, Manmohan Singh embraced, and Modi energised. It's just that we need to junk domestic politics and excessive religiosity, while acquiring much humility and a renewed respectfulness towards our neighbours, recommends Shekhar Gupta.

'Want neighbourly ties with Pak but...': India on peace talks

'Want neighbourly ties with Pak but...': India on peace talks

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

The comments by external affairs ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi came when asked at a media briefing about Sharif's offer last week to hold talks between the two countries to resolve outstanding issues such as Kashmir.

Modi-Sharif summit in Washington likely on March 31

Modi-Sharif summit in Washington likely on March 31

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Pakistan is growing restive with the below the radar screen diplomacy. This is the issue Modi and Sharif will grapple with at their Washington meeting, says Rajeev Sharma.

Foreign Policy As A Poll Tool Can Be Harmful

Foreign Policy As A Poll Tool Can Be Harmful

Rediff.com29 May 2024

It is time the political leaderships in this country arrived at a common ground over issues of foreign and security policy concerns. There has to be a greater communication between the government and the Opposition leaderships for the nation to present a unified face against the rest of the world, advises N Sathiya Moorthy.

Better ties with Pak depends on this Sharif, not the other one

Better ties with Pak depends on this Sharif, not the other one

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

'We will have to wait till the snows melt in June/July 2016 before we can get a clearer idea of whether Pakistan intends to get serious about ending support for cross-border terrorism,' says G Parthasarathy, India's former high commissioner to Pakistan.

From Kargil To Peace Talks, Musharraf's Strange Legacy

From Kargil To Peace Talks, Musharraf's Strange Legacy

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Chastened by the Kargil conflict, Pervez Musharraf will be remembered for gradually lowering the profile of terrorism and seeking a realistically negotiated settlement to the issue of Jammu and Kashmir, notes Ambassador G Parthasarathy, who served as India's high commissioner to Pakistan when Musharraf seized power in a coup in October 1999.

India slams Pak for criticism over Prophet remarks

India slams Pak for criticism over Prophet remarks

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

'This is quite unlike Pakistan where fanatics are eulogized and monuments built in their honour'

Pak minister Bilawal Bhutto to visit India on May 4

Pak minister Bilawal Bhutto to visit India on May 4

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

It would be the highest level visit to India by any Pakistani leader in recent years and a possible opportunity to break the ice between the two nations.

Disastrous Decisions, Achievements: Pervez Musharraf's Mixed Legacy

Disastrous Decisions, Achievements: Pervez Musharraf's Mixed Legacy

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Learning perhaps from the Kargil debacle, Musharraf tried hard to evolve as a statesman in his dealings with India, recalls Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Amid strained ties, India invites Pak defence minister for SCO meeting: Report

Amid strained ties, India invites Pak defence minister for SCO meeting: Report

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

If the Pakistani foreign minister attends the meeting in person, it will be the first such visit from Islamabad to India since 2011.

Pakistan flood death toll crosses 1,000-mark; countries step in with aid

Pakistan flood death toll crosses 1,000-mark; countries step in with aid

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

Floods triggered by the torrential rain since June 14 have wreaked havoc, inundating a vast swathe of flat land in the south and southwest of the country.

Pakistan army chief shuffles generals

Pakistan army chief shuffles generals

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

It could be part of a deliberate strategy to heal divisions within and restore the Pakistan army's image, explains Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

'Pakistan army's anti-India policy will continue'

'Pakistan army's anti-India policy will continue'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

'All Pakistan army chiefs follow a consistent line as far as India is concerned.'

Lifer for 26/11 plotter Abu Jundal, 6 others in arms haul case

Lifer for 26/11 plotter Abu Jundal, 6 others in arms haul case

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

Five other convicts were also granted varying jail terms by a special MCOCA court.

Will change of govt in Islamabad help India, Pak to mend ties

Will change of govt in Islamabad help India, Pak to mend ties

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

The change of government in Pakistan after the exit of hawkish Imran Khan and his likely replacement by hard-core realist Shehbaz Sharif may provide a little window of opportunity for the leaders of India and Pakistan to reset their nearly frozen bilateral ties, according to experts.

The Perils Of Democracy In Pakistan

The Perils Of Democracy In Pakistan

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Pakistan still has to acquire the patience you need in a democracy. The patience to accept that even if I do not like the government I have, I must wait till the next election to change it, explains Shekhar Gupta.

'Unwarranted, narrow-minded comments': India slams OIC

'Unwarranted, narrow-minded comments': India slams OIC

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

India on Monday hit out at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation for its criticism of the country in the wake of the alleged derogatory remarks made against Prophet Mohammed by two Bharatiya Janata Party functionaries.

Padma awards for Jaitley, Sushma, Fernandes, Parrikar

Padma awards for Jaitley, Sushma, Fernandes, Parrikar

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

The Padma Vibhushan for this year has been awarded to a total of seven prominent personalities, while 16 have been given the Padma Bhushan, 118 have been given the Padma Shri on the 71st Republic Day this year, they said.

Indonesia, Saudi, UAE and Afghanistan condemn BJP leader's remarks on Prophet

Indonesia, Saudi, UAE and Afghanistan condemn BJP leader's remarks on Prophet

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its condemnation and denunciation of the statements made by the BJP spokesperson, saying it insulted Prophet Muhammad.

How Modi Restored Dignity Of Padma Awards

How Modi Restored Dignity Of Padma Awards

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

No longer, Virendra Kapoor points out, are these awards given on the recommendation of ministers, or the Delhi-based liaison men who had ruled the roast till 2014.

Can Afghan Warlords Stop the Taliban?

Can Afghan Warlords Stop the Taliban?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

Once Mazar-i-Sharif falls, some isolate pockets of resistance may remain, which the Taliban would tackle through political work or coercion, asserts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Pak mosque suicide attack toll rises to 100; probe looks into security lapses

Pak mosque suicide attack toll rises to 100; probe looks into security lapses

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Asim said 53 injured were currently being treated while seven had been admitted to the intensive care unit.

Imran Khan, anyone?

Imran Khan, anyone?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

'The generals couldn't care less about political corruption, being complicit themselves.' 'Coup d'etats are out of fashion.' 'Their only desire is backroom control,' says Sunil Sethi.

Can the Scots STUN Pakistan?

Can the Scots STUN Pakistan?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

Rajneesh Gupta lists the Scottish players's T20 Internationals records updated till their T20 World Cup game against India.

Pathankot attack: India has given fresh evidence in case, says Pak PM

Pathankot attack: India has given fresh evidence in case, says Pak PM

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said that Pakistan is verifying the facts to bring the perpetrators to justice.

CWG 2022: How India fared on Saturday, August 6

CWG 2022: How India fared on Saturday, August 6

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

Indian athletes' performance on Day 9 of the Commonwealth Games.

The general, the 'spy' and no talks with India

The general, the 'spy' and no talks with India

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

Nawaz Sharif may have permitted the trial of Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists for the Pathankot attack. But this fell apart because of General Raheel Shareef's keenness to make Kulbhushan Jadhav the centerpiece of global attention. Ambassador G Parthasarthy, a former Indian high commissioner to Pakistan, reveals the Pakistan army chief's gambit against India.

Trump sent Pakistan a message in Riyadh

Trump sent Pakistan a message in Riyadh

Rediff.com23 May 2017

'The Trump administration is on the same page as India that Pakistan is not the solution, but the problem itself,' says Rajeev Sharma.

India Must Stay in Kabul!

India Must Stay in Kabul!

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

A closure of the Indian mission in Kabul will be a Himalayan blunder at this historic juncture when the wheels of diplomacy and politics are set to accelerate in Afghanistan, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar

Islamic seminary issues fatwa against Hafiz Saeed; deems him an 'outcast'

Islamic seminary issues fatwa against Hafiz Saeed; deems him an 'outcast'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

The fatwa was issued against the Jamaat-ud-Dawah chief by Mufti Mohammed Saleem Barelvi, an Islamic seminary in Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh.

Time for India to talk directly to Pakistan army

Time for India to talk directly to Pakistan army

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

'The Modi government will be wasting its time talking to Nawaz Sharif.' 'It would be better if it were to open a direct channel with the Pakistan army,' says Rajeev Sharma.

'With Pak even a spark can set off something'

'With Pak even a spark can set off something'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

'After Uri, the current government took public ownership of surgical strikes.' 'The question they need to ask themselves is did this bring about a change in Pakistan's behaviour towards us? The answer is no.' 'If there had been a change, then Pulwama would not have happened.'

Musharraf is down but not finished

Musharraf is down but not finished

Rediff.com18 Aug 2008

Musharraf is out but not dead. The political forces created by him are around though out of power. His old friends in the US would not dislike the idea of keeping around a former trusted ally.

Jaish chief Masood Azhar is a terrorist, says Pervez Musharraf

Jaish chief Masood Azhar is a terrorist, says Pervez Musharraf

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

The former army chief was also quoted as saying that the Nawaz Sharif government lacks aggression.

The young diplomat who countered Pak PM at UNGA

The young diplomat who countered Pak PM at UNGA

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

First Secretary Sneha Dubey gave a blistering retort to Khan in the UN General Assembly as she delivered India's strong Right of Reply from the UNGA hall, carrying on with a tradition seen over the past few years of young Indian diplomats taking on Pakistani leaders and strongly responding to their rants over Kashmir and other internal matters of India.