News for 'Omar Nadeem'

Asim Munir Gives ISI Chief 1 Year Extension

Asim Munir Gives ISI Chief 1 Year Extension

Rediff.com4 Oct 2026

The promotions and reshuffle in the army show that Asim Munir remains firmly in charge, points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at R&AW.

Pakistan Army Chief's Headaches

Pakistan Army Chief's Headaches

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Managing the senior generals has proven to be quite a headache for General Asim Munir, even as he and his team of loyal henchmen labour hard to dispel the sense of unhappiness among the public about the army's overbearing presence and interference in matters 'civilian', notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Kevin Pietersen to end cricket career after PSL?

Kevin Pietersen to end cricket career after PSL?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

England's Kevin Pietersen is most likely to end his professional cricket career after the Pakistan Super League's third edition, which begins in Dubai on Thursday.

Is Imran Khan's Exit Imminent?

Is Imran Khan's Exit Imminent?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

No prime minister in Pakistan's recent history has survived long in office after appointing an ISI chief who did not have the army chief's confidence. Imran may be no exception, observes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing.

West Indian batting legend Viv Richards wants to coach Pakistan

West Indian batting legend Viv Richards wants to coach Pakistan

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

West Indian batting legend Vivian Richards is open to the idea of coaching Pakistan national cricket team though he feels that the current coach Waqar Younis is doing a 'great job'.

Who Benefits From Imran Khan Attack?

Who Benefits From Imran Khan Attack?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

The rather amateurish, even ham-handed, attack would lend some credence to a 'false flag' theory, of the PTI leadership staging this incident, to provide new impetus to a flagging agitation, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RAW, India's external intelligence agency.

Pak, FBI arrest doctor for suspected Al Qaeda link

Pak, FBI arrest doctor for suspected Al Qaeda link

Rediff.com20 Dec 2002

Ahmed Javed Khwaja is the second Pakistani doctor to be arrested on suspicion of having links with the banned outfit.

Pulls, pressures and the Pakistan Army

Pulls, pressures and the Pakistan Army

Rediff.com13 May 2015

The recent postings and promotions of three-star generals in the Pakistan Army have propelled some of former chief Ashfaq Parvez Kayani's favourites to traditionally important positions

Buzz: Watson slams BBL's rule changes

Buzz: Watson slams BBL's rule changes

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Munaf Patel joins Kandy Tuskers in LPL; Sarfaraz pulls out, Malinga unsure

Why did the Pakistan army warn R&AW?

Why did the Pakistan army warn R&AW?

Rediff.com8 May 2015

'After General Raheel Sharif took on the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, some sections of the military establishment may have felt unease as to whether the crackdown could be extended against friendlier 'non-State' actors like the Lashkar-e-Tayiba.'

Delhi, Jharkhand, Vidarbha seal knockout spots in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Delhi, Jharkhand, Vidarbha seal knockout spots in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Rediff.com10 Jan 2016

Results from final league games of Syed Mushtaq Ali Twenty20 tournament

Hazare Trophy: Shreyas Gopal stars as Karnataka dismiss Kerala for 49

Hazare Trophy: Shreyas Gopal stars as Karnataka dismiss Kerala for 49

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

A summary of the day's play in the Vijay Hazare One-day tournament.