News for 'Pakistan High Commission'

26/11 attacks trial in Pakistan postponed again

26/11 attacks trial in Pakistan postponed again

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

A Pakistani anti-terrorism court conducting the Mumbai attacks trial on Thursday issued summons to four witnesses including the seller of a boat that was used by 10 Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorists to reach India, even as it postponed the hearing of the case by two weeks.

Bangladesh says extra security for Pakistan in Asia Cup

Bangladesh says extra security for Pakistan in Asia Cup

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Bangladesh promised enhanced security for the Pakistan cricket team during next month's Asia Cup, after political unrest in Dhaka endangered their participation in the regional event.

India sets free eight Pakistani nationals

India sets free eight Pakistani nationals

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

The Indian government in a goodwill gesture repatriated eight Pakistani prisoners through the land transit route of Indo-Pak border in Attari on Tuesday.

Pakistan court issues non-bailable warrant against Imran Khan

Pakistan court issues non-bailable warrant against Imran Khan

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

A Pakistani court on Tuesday issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against former prime minister Imran Khan in the Toshakhana case but he was granted bail in three other cases, amid high drama outside the court premises where thousands of his supporters converged to support their leader.

Hasina's continued stay in India may further strain ties, warns BNP

Hasina's continued stay in India may further strain ties, warns BNP

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Alamgir said that even after the fall of the Hasina government following a people's uprising, the 'Indian establishment is yet to reach out to BNP, even though China, the US, the UK, and Pakistan have already done so.'

India slams 'abuse' hurled at Modi during Kashmir debate by UK MPs

India slams 'abuse' hurled at Modi during Kashmir debate by UK MPs

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

The Indian government expressed its dismay at some of the language used by participating MPs in the Backbench Debate, specifically Pakistani-origin Labour MP Naz Shah.

Poll victory of Nawaz Sharif, daughter challenged amid rigging charges

Poll victory of Nawaz Sharif, daughter challenged amid rigging charges

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

A large number of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf candidates had contested as independents after the ECP had snatched the former prime minister Imran Khan-led party of its iconic cricket bat symbol.

My tweets were misinterpreted; have not offered to resign: VK Singh

My tweets were misinterpreted; have not offered to resign: VK Singh

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Minister of State for External Affairs General VK Singh on Tuesday said his 'disgust' and 'duty' tweets have been 'misinterpreted' and attending the Pakistan Day celebrations on Monday night was a 'protocol'.

Pakistan's IB is back in action

Pakistan's IB is back in action

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

The Madhuri Gupta episode shows Pakistan's Intelligence Bureau is back from a relatively long hibernation, writes security expert B Raman

What Pakistan Army Reshuffle Means

What Pakistan Army Reshuffle Means

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

The timing of these transfers, while being projected as routine, is significant in both strategic and political terms, asserts Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Pak courts flooded with petitions challenging poll results

Pak courts flooded with petitions challenging poll results

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

The courts in Pakistan have been flooded with petitions as candidates, mostly backed by jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), challenged the results of Thursday's general elections, alleging rigging.

Pakistan expels Indian diplomat

Pakistan expels Indian diplomat

Rediff.com5 Aug 2006

Pakistan on Saturday expelled a senior Indian diplomat after holding him under detention and ordered him to leave the country within 48 hours.

Forensic experts probe BlackBerry sets of Haqqani, Ijaz

Forensic experts probe BlackBerry sets of Haqqani, Ijaz

Rediff.com10 May 2012

BlackBerry handsets of Husain Haqqani and Mansoor Ijaz, the central characters of the memo scandal, are being examined by forensic experts at the Pakistan High Commission in London to probe their role in the case.

Hindu-Muslim clashes in UK: India condemns attack on temple

Hindu-Muslim clashes in UK: India condemns attack on temple

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

India on Monday strongly condemned violence against the Indian community and vandalisation of Hindu premises in the eastern England city of Leicester as it sought immediate action against those involved in these attacks.

India summons Pak envoy after top diplomat denied meeting with pilgrims

India summons Pak envoy after top diplomat denied meeting with pilgrims

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

India today summoned Pakistan's deputy high commissioner in New Delhi and lodged a strong protest over the denial of access to its envoy in Islamabad and consular officials to visit Gurdwara Panja Sahib and meet visiting Indian pilgrims.

Pakistan EC disqualifies former PM Imran Khan for 5 years

Pakistan EC disqualifies former PM Imran Khan for 5 years

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Pakistan's Election Commission on Friday disqualified former prime minister Imran Khan for five years in the Toshakhana case for hiding proceeds from the sale of gifts he received from foreign leaders.

Pakistan leaves it up to India to cancel talks

Pakistan leaves it up to India to cancel talks

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

Pakistan NSA Sartaj Aziz says he is ready to travel to India but without any pre-conditions

Chargesheet filed against Pak spy caught with army secrets

Chargesheet filed against Pak spy caught with army secrets

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

Zubair Khan, an alleged spy arrested in New Delhi on charges of supplying army secrets to an 'agent' in the Pakistan High Commission, also used to pass information about government officials, journalists and others visiting Pakistan, the Delhi police has said in its chargesheet.

Pakistan proposes new roadmap for resuming dialogue with India

Pakistan proposes new roadmap for resuming dialogue with India

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

Pakistan has handed over to India a "new set of proposals" aimed at resuming the stalled bilateral dialogue and gradually addressing all longstanding issues, a media report said on Saturday.

Sri Lanka confirm Pakistan tour despite terror threat

Sri Lanka confirm Pakistan tour despite terror threat

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Pakistan government pledged the same level of security to Sri Lankan cricketers as is provided to visiting heads of state.

India, Pakistan trade charges over LoC firing

India, Pakistan trade charges over LoC firing

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

India on Tuesday protested to Pakistan over the unprovoked firing from across the border to give cover to infiltrators when its Deputy High Commissioner was summoned for the fourth time in just over a week over alleged "unprovoked ceasefire violations".

We don't want to be lectured by India, Pak FS

We don't want to be lectured by India, Pak FS

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

Pakistan Foreign Secretary Salman Bashir who spoke to the media at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi on Thursday after meeting his Indian counterpart Nirupama Rao said his country desired better ties with India but said Pakistan did not wants talks in which it is lectured to by India.

India denies permission to 5 Pak diplomats for Kolkata T20

India denies permission to 5 Pak diplomats for Kolkata T20

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Indian sources said "while two of the diplomats will be given clearance to travel to Kolkata for the Pakistan-Bangladesh cricket match, five will not be given the permission as they have ISI and defence links."

Ex-diplomat gets 3 years in jail for spying for Pakistan

Ex-diplomat gets 3 years in jail for spying for Pakistan

Rediff.com19 May 2018

Madhuri Gupta, who had served at the Indian high commission in Islamabad, was convicted under Sections 3 and 5 of the Official Secrets Act which attract a maximum sentence of three years and fine or both.

Kashmir unrest: India snubs Pakistan's 'absurd' aid proposal

Kashmir unrest: India snubs Pakistan's 'absurd' aid proposal

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

The MEA spokesperson said that New Delhi already received enough of trademark exports like 'international terrorism, cross-border infiltrators, weapons, narcotics and fake currency'.

Benazir's son vows jihad against Taseer's killers

Benazir's son vows jihad against Taseer's killers

Rediff.com11 Jan 2011

Bilawal Bhutto, son of the former Pakistan prime minister Benazir Bhutto, has blasted those who have come out in support of the killer of Punjab Governor Salman Taseer and vowed to wage a "jihad" against fundamentalists.

Enough evidence against Saeed: Chidambaram

Enough evidence against Saeed: Chidambaram

Rediff.com1 Aug 2009

India on Saturday said there was "enough evidence" to continue investigation against Jamaat-ud Dawah chief Hafiz Saeed in connection with the Mumbai attacks even as it finalised response to the latest set of questions sent by Pakistan.

Man arrested in Mumbai not an ISI agent: Police

Man arrested in Mumbai not an ISI agent: Police

Rediff.com15 Dec 2010

Refuting reports about the arrest of a suspected Inter-Services Intelligence agent in Mumbai, the city police on Wednesday said Javed Abdul Gafoor Mozawala, is an Indian national who has been held for allegedly indulging in anti-national activities.

Crew gives final touches to IAC Vikrant ahead of commissioning by Modi

Crew gives final touches to IAC Vikrant ahead of commissioning by Modi

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

The 1,600-member crew and a slew of civilian workers were working like busy bees on Friday preparing the majestic warship IAC Vikrant for its commissioning on September 2.

Kashmir separatist leader Shabir Shah detained in Delhi

Kashmir separatist leader Shabir Shah detained in Delhi

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

In a new twist ahead of Indo-Pak National Security Advisor-level talks, Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Shah, was detained on arrival at the Delhi airport and will not be allowed to meet Pakistan's Sartaj Aziz on Sunday.

Pakistan shooters granted visas for New Delhi World Cup

Pakistan shooters granted visas for New Delhi World Cup

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

NRAI said Indian government had given clearance for the applications, but that was before last Thursday's dastardly attack

We have been denied Indian visa for World Junior Squash in Chennai, claims Pakistan

We have been denied Indian visa for World Junior Squash in Chennai, claims Pakistan

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

The Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) sought world body's intervention after it failed to secure visas for its team which is set to take part in the World Junior Squash Championship to be held in India next month.

PCB preparing strong defence for tainted trio

PCB preparing strong defence for tainted trio

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Pakistan High Commission (PHC) in UK is reportedly working with a team of legal experts to prepare a strong defence for the 'tainted' players embroiled in the 'spot-fixing' scandal.

Terror plot on US and Israeli missions: NIA takes over case

Terror plot on US and Israeli missions: NIA takes over case

Rediff.com29 Jun 2014

The National Investigation Agency has taken over the probe into the case of alleged hatching of a plot by Pakistan-based terror group to carry out suicide attacks on the US and Israeli consulates in South India.

Pak will respond to Kasab's letter by tomorro

Pak will respond to Kasab's letter by tomorro

Rediff.com23 Dec 2008

Pakistan, which is yet to admit that Ajmal Amir Kasab is its national, said it will respond by Wednesday to a letter written by the lone terrorist captured during the Mumbai attacks in which he has sought legal assistance from it.

Violent clashes at Kashmir protest in UK, 2 arrested

Violent clashes at Kashmir protest in UK, 2 arrested

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

London Mayor Sadiq Khan branded the clashes as unacceptable behaviour and called on the police to take action against the perpetrators.

Don't be in denial on terror; take visible action:India to Pak

Don't be in denial on terror; take visible action:India to Pak

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar and his Pakistani counterpart Aizaz Ahmed Chaudhry met for nearly 90 minutes, during which sticky issues -- including probe into Pathankot terror attack, 26/11 trial and Samjhauta Express blast investigations -- figured.

Pakistan's ex-military ruler Musharraf dies in Dubai; to be buried in Karachi

Pakistan's ex-military ruler Musharraf dies in Dubai; to be buried in Karachi

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

Musharraf, 79, was suffering from amyloidosis, a rare disease caused by a build-up of an abnormal protein called amyloid in organs and tissues throughout the body, The Express Tribune reported.

India, Pakistan agree to grant visas to diplomats

India, Pakistan agree to grant visas to diplomats

Rediff.com17 Feb 2003

T C A Raghavan will be the Indian deputy high commissioner in Pakistan, while Munawar Saeed Bhatti will be his counterpart in India.