News for 'Pak Parliament'

Pak Parl panel briefed on India's 'terror role'

Pak Parl panel briefed on India's 'terror role'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2009

According to sources, Interior Minister Rehman Malik -- during a closed-door meeting with the committee members -- tabled evidence regarding New Delhi's involvement in terror activities in the country, especially in the North West Frontier Province and Balochistan.

Indian netas fudge taxes, Pak MPs simply don't pay them

Indian netas fudge taxes, Pak MPs simply don't pay them

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

A total of 138 members of Pakistan's new national assembly, including four federal ministers, have either paid no income tax in 2012 or do not figure in official records of taxpayers, according to a media report.

Zardari vows to clip Pak President's powers

Zardari vows to clip Pak President's powers

Rediff.com4 Sep 2008

'If I am elected president, one of my highest priorities will be to support the prime minister, the National assembly and the senate to amend the constitution to bring back into balance the powers of the presidency and thereby reduce its ability to bring down democratic governance,' Zardari said in an Op-Ed piece in The Washington Post.

Pak girl finally meets fiancee

Pak girl finally meets fiancee

Rediff.com31 Oct 2003

Tahira Zahoor's marriage to Maqbool, a 30-year-old journalist, had been postponed after the December 13, 2001 attack on Parliament.

Imran Khan, from World Cup winning cricketer to Pak's 22nd PM

Imran Khan, from World Cup winning cricketer to Pak's 22nd PM

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

Khan, who is believed to have the backing of the powerful military, has vowed to make a 'Naya Pakistan' which would be an Islamic welfare state.

Getting over the Pak obsession?

Getting over the Pak obsession?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2003

Pak in hurry to invite Krishna for talks

Pak in hurry to invite Krishna for talks

Rediff.com6 May 2010

Pakistan intends to invite External Affairs Minister S M Krishna to Islamabad where it will make "certain proposals" to bridge the "trust deficit" between the two countries.

Security in India is foolproof: Rajnath assures Pak T20 team

Security in India is foolproof: Rajnath assures Pak T20 team

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

"Whosoever will come to India will be secured," Singh told the media in New Delhi.

Hindus in Pak protest for law to register their marriages

Hindus in Pak protest for law to register their marriages

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

Pakistan's minority Hindu community has protested the prolonged delay in the approval of a law to register their marriages, saying the lack of legislation affected the inheritance rights of women.

Firebrand Pak lawyer out of house arrest

Firebrand Pak lawyer out of house arrest

Rediff.com3 Mar 2008

Soon after his release on Sunday night, the lawyer, who fought former chief justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry's case in the Apex Court against presidential reference, warned the incoming Parliament to restore the judges, failing which the lawyers and masses will take to the streets.

No plan to roll back nuclear programme: Pak

No plan to roll back nuclear programme: Pak

Rediff.com12 Jan 2010

The Pakistan government has no plans to roll back the country's atomic programme and is committed to maintaining a minimum nuclear deterrence, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Babar Awan said Tuesday. The Pakistan People's Party-led government will not compromise on the country's defence and sovereignty, he said in the National Assembly or lower house of Parliament.

Pak panel for special cell to probe Hindu women abduction

Pak panel for special cell to probe Hindu women abduction

Rediff.com17 Mar 2012

A Pakistani parliamentary panel on Friday directed police and other authorities in southern Sindh province to register cases on the kidnapping of Hindu women and to create a special cell to investigate such incidents.

Defiant Qadri sets a day's deadline for Pak govt to quit

Defiant Qadri sets a day's deadline for Pak govt to quit

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

Thousands of protesters led by Canada-returned cleric Tahir ul-Qadri, rallied in Islamabad for the third day in a row on Wednesday, giving the government time till tonight to quit and dissolve the national and provincial assemblies to pave the way for electoral reforms.

India welcomes ban on terrorist groups in Pak

India welcomes ban on terrorist groups in Pak

Rediff.com6 Aug 2009

Welcoming the ban on terrorist organisations in Pakistan, Union Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor on Thursday said India expects Islamabad to fulfill its commitment to take action against perpetrators of the Mumbai terror attacks, including Hafeez Saeed.

Pak seeks end to drone strikes, nuke deal with US

Pak seeks end to drone strikes, nuke deal with US

Rediff.com20 Mar 2012

The crucial joint session of Pakistan Parliament that will endorse new terms of engagement with the United States began in Islamabad on Tuesday, following a string of crises, including the November 26 strike by the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, which took relations to an all-time low. The joint session of the Senate and National Assembly, summoned by President Asif Ali Zardari, will debate the recommendations of the Parliamentary Committee.

Pak should abandon war on terror: JuD chief Saeed

Pak should abandon war on terror: JuD chief Saeed

Rediff.com30 Jan 2012

Jamaat-ud-Dawah chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed, blamed for the Mumbai terror attacks, has demanded that the Pakistan government should announce a date for parting ways with the United States and abandoning its war on terrorism.

Pak govt to prosecute Musharraf for high treason

Pak govt to prosecute Musharraf for high treason

Rediff.com6 Aug 2009

The Pakistan government will prosecute former military ruler Pervez Musharraf and his collaborators for "high treason" for violating the constitution by imposing emergency in 2007. The Parliament will pass a resolution to this effect soon, a minister has said.

China ready to attack, change your stand on Tibet: MSY to Centre

China ready to attack, change your stand on Tibet: MSY to Centre

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

"China is our enemy, not Pakistan. Pakistan can do us no damage," he said.

Sena opposition forces cancellation of Pak singer Atif Aslam's Pune concert

Sena opposition forces cancellation of Pak singer Atif Aslam's Pune concert

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Pakistani singer Atif Aslam's concert in Pune on April 25 has been cancelled after strong opposition from the Shiv Sena.

Bangladesh, Afghanistan come down heavily on Pak at UNGA

Bangladesh, Afghanistan come down heavily on Pak at UNGA

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

Afghanistan said Pak was diverting attention of the international community from its 'longstanding failure' to take effective action against terrorist groups.

Pak cleric asks SC to order parl to enforce Shariah

Pak cleric asks SC to order parl to enforce Shariah

Rediff.com28 Mar 2012

The chief cleric of the radical Lal Masjid in Islamabad has asked Pakistan's Supreme Court to invoke its suo moto powers and order parliament to enforce Shariah or Islamic law across the country.

Pak protesters break barriers; target PM's residence, PTV, secretariat

Pak protesters break barriers; target PM's residence, PTV, secretariat

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Fresh clashes erupted on Monday morning between police and hundreds of anti-government protesters who forcibly entered the heavily-guarded Pakistan Secretariat in Islamabad after breaking its gate, hours after the powerful military asked all parties to peacefully resolve the political crisis.

India to reshape ties with Pak only if...

India to reshape ties with Pak only if...

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

India on Wednesday said it will seek to 'reshape' ties with Pakistan depending on its sincerity in acting against terror groups operating from its soil. "My government will seek to reshape our relationship with Pakistan depending on the sincerity of Pakistan's actions to confront groups who launch terrorist attacks against India from its territory," President Pratibha Patil said in her address to the joint sitting of Parliament.

Sonia backs PM on Indo-Pak joint statement

Sonia backs PM on Indo-Pak joint statement

Rediff.com30 Jul 2009

Congress President Sonia Gandhi, who addressed party Members of Parliament on Thursday, backed Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on the joint statement signed between Pakistani PM Yusuf Raza Gilani and him in Sharm-el-Sheikh.

US decision to please Pak: BJP

US decision to please Pak: BJP

Rediff.com21 Mar 2005

Pak panel seeks ban on Indian TV channels

Pak panel seeks ban on Indian TV channels

Rediff.com10 Feb 2009

A Pakistani parliamentary panel on Monday urged the government to ban Indian television channels beamed by cable networks if restrictions on Pakistani channels are not eased in the neighbouring country. The panel reiterated an earlier recommendation for banning Indian channels if restrictions on Pakistani channels were not eased by the neighbouring country. Pakistani cable networks beam nearly all top Indian entertainment channels, which are very popular with viewers.

Pak govt flayed for neglecting Jinnah's descendant

Pak govt flayed for neglecting Jinnah's descendant

Rediff.com16 Aug 2007

A local TV channel recently revealed that Jinnah's granddaughter was living in abject poverty in Karachi.

Modi lists 'abuses' by Congress leaders; says Aiyar gave his 'supari' in Pak

Modi lists 'abuses' by Congress leaders; says Aiyar gave his 'supari' in Pak

Rediff.com9 Dec 2017

'He gave this 'gaali' (abuse) to me or you? Did he abuse me or Gujarat? Did he abuse the cultured society of India or me?' Modi asked the people at a rally in Banaskantha.

Pak: Massive campaign for Musharraf's re-election

Pak: Massive campaign for Musharraf's re-election

Rediff.com22 Sep 2007

Posters of General Musharraf will be put up in cities, towns and villages across the country. PML leaders will also organise seminars and public meetings to convince the public to vote for the president.

THINK before taking unilateral action in Pak: Kayani to US

THINK before taking unilateral action in Pak: Kayani to US

Rediff.com19 Oct 2011

Warning that Pakistan, a nuclear power, was not like Afghanistan or Iraq, the country's powerful army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani said United States would have to think "10 times" before launching an unilateral action in the restive North Waziristan.

Kashmir is a matter for India and Pak to sort out: British PM

Kashmir is a matter for India and Pak to sort out: British PM

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

The British PM clearly indicates that Kashmir was unlikely to be on the agenda during her bilateral meet with PM Modi when she visits India between November 6 and 8.

China-Pak joint patrol meant to provoke India

China-Pak joint patrol meant to provoke India

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

China's closer and enhanced relationship with Pakistan is putting considerable strain in India-China relations, says former RA&W officer Jayadeva Ranade.

Pak all set to lose another PM in clash with judiciary

Pak all set to lose another PM in clash with judiciary

Rediff.com13 Jul 2012

Political observers see in the continuing executive and parliament versus judiciary clash in Pakistan all the necessary conditions for a derailment of the democratic dispensation once again, reports Amir Mir from Islamabad

Pak must tender apology for 1971: Bangladesh

Pak must tender apology for 1971: Bangladesh

Rediff.com21 May 2007

Some civil society groups in Pakistan have demanded that Islamabad formally seek an apology for the atrocities committed by their troops against Bangladeshis in 1971.

After barb at Antony, Congress dubs Modi a 'traitor'

After barb at Antony, Congress dubs Modi a 'traitor'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

The Congress on Thursday hit back at Narendra Modi for calling Defence Minister A K Antony an "agent of Pakistan and enemy of India", saying such language can come only from a "traitor".

5 cases of Pak spying lodged in last 3 years: Govt

5 cases of Pak spying lodged in last 3 years: Govt

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

Five cases of spying by Pakistani intelligence agencies have been registered in last three years and a total 12 people, including eight service personnel, were arrested in this regard, government told Lok Sabha on Monday.

Pak has no objection to India-Afghan ties: Qureshi

Pak has no objection to India-Afghan ties: Qureshi

Rediff.com2 Apr 2010

Pakistan has no objection to India's relations with Afghanistan but these ties should not assume the dimension of encircling the country, Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said on Thursday.

Have proof of India's link to Baloch unrest: Pak

Have proof of India's link to Baloch unrest: Pak

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

Pakistan has 'solid evidence' of India's alleged involvement in fomenting unrest in Balochistan province and the government is taking up this matter diplomatically with its Indian counterpart, Interior Minister Rehman Malik claimed on Friday. "We are not leveling mere allegations against India but we have solid evidence of Indian involvement in Balochistan. The weapons recovered from various areas were Indian-made," he alleged.

Pak-China military links a worry for India

Pak-China military links a worry for India

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

"In case of a misadventure of Pakistan triggered by major terrorist attack or the attack like the one we had on Parliament, attack on our leader, a major city, public or hijacking an aircraft, any such action by them can obviously lead to a reaction from India, which could be a short intense war," Air Marshal K D Singh, Commander-in-Chief of South-Western Air Command said.

Pak leader calls for another Kargil

Pak leader calls for another Kargil

Rediff.com23 Jul 2004

Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA) President Qazi Hussain Ahmed recommends another Kargil to highlight the Kashmir cause.