News for 'Pakistan Tehreek'

Pak religious parties secure over 9% votes in polls

Pak religious parties secure over 9% votes in polls

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

Hafiz Saeed-backed Allah-o-Akbar Tehreek (AAT) had fielded 265 candidates -- including 13 women -- countrywide.

Imran Khan owns 4 goats worth Rs 200,000

Imran Khan owns 4 goats worth Rs 200,000

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's wife and former premier Imran Khan's wife have financial assets worth more than their husbands.

Pak minister claims plot to assassinate Imran Khan unearthed

Pak minister claims plot to assassinate Imran Khan unearthed

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

Pakistan's Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry on Friday claimed that a plot to assassinate Prime Minister Imran Khan has been reported by the country's security agencies, ahead of Sunday's no-trust motion against the premier.

Pak airstrikes inside Afghanistan kill 8 civilians; neighbours exchange words

Pak airstrikes inside Afghanistan kill 8 civilians; neighbours exchange words

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

A senior Afghan interim government official on Monday confirmed that strikes in the Afghanistan provinces of Paktika and Khost along the Pakistan border have taken place.

Imran's party claims 4 workers killed in police firing

Imran's party claims 4 workers killed in police firing

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Khan will be presented before the accountability court on Wednesday, a NAB source was quoted as saying by the Dawn newspaper.

In a veiled attack, Imran Khan blames Pak Army chief for his ouster

In a veiled attack, Imran Khan blames Pak Army chief for his ouster

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Khan, in the same breath, praised the Army, saying "Pakistan needs the Armed forces more than Imran Khan."

Nawaz Sharif re-elected as PML-N chief

Nawaz Sharif re-elected as PML-N chief

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

Sharif, 67, had to step down as the chief of the PML-N after he was disqualified as the prime minister by the Supreme Court on July 28 in the Panama Papers scandal.

Pak: Punjab govt gives Imran 24-hr ultimatum to 'hand over terrorists'

Pak: Punjab govt gives Imran 24-hr ultimatum to 'hand over terrorists'

Rediff.com17 May 2023

The interim government in Pakistan's Punjab province on Wednesday claimed that some '30 to 40' terrorists are hiding at the Lahore residence of former prime minister Imran Khan, giving him an ultimatum of 24 hours to hand them over or face stern action.

Would love to have TV debate with Modi to resolve differences: Imran

Would love to have TV debate with Modi to resolve differences: Imran

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Tuesday that he would like to have a TV debate with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi to resolve differences between the two neighbouring countries.

Pak crisis: After SC setback, Imran to address the nation today

Pak crisis: After SC setback, Imran to address the nation today

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

The SC has restored the National Assembly after it declared the government's decision to dissolve the assembly and NA Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri's ruling against the Constitution.

'Hope democracy takes deeper roots in Pak': PM Modi congratulates Imran Khan

'Hope democracy takes deeper roots in Pak': PM Modi congratulates Imran Khan

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

The prime minister also reiterated his vision of peace and development in the entire neighborhood.

Backdoor efforts underway to save Imran's PM chair

Backdoor efforts underway to save Imran's PM chair

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

With Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan virtually losing the majority in the 342-member National Assembly after the defection of two key allies, backdoor efforts are underway to reach a deal between the premier and the joint opposition to dissolve the lower house, according to a highly placed source.

New Pak govt won't indulge in 'politics of revenge': Shehbaz Sharif

New Pak govt won't indulge in 'politics of revenge': Shehbaz Sharif

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Shehbaz Sharif, the joint opposition's candidate for the post of prime minister, on Sunday vowed that the new government in Pakistan want to 'move forward' and not indulge in 'politics of revenge'.

'Desperate' Imran 'begged' military to save his govt: Maryam Nawaz

'Desperate' Imran 'begged' military to save his govt: Maryam Nawaz

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

Maryam told the charged workers that the days of trouble for Khan had begun.

Imran Khan weds TV anchor in a simple ceremony

Imran Khan weds TV anchor in a simple ceremony

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Pakistan's flamboyant cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan on Thursday tied the knot with former BBC weather girl Reham Khan in a low-key ceremony in Islamabad, ending days of speculation about his marriage.

Imran Khan supporters storm Pak army headquarters, corps commander's home

Imran Khan supporters storm Pak army headquarters, corps commander's home

Rediff.com9 May 2023

In unprecedented scenes, supporters of former prime minister Imran Khan on Tuesday stormed the Pakistan Army headquarters in the garrison city of Rawalpindi and the Corps Commander's residence in Lahore after his dramatic arrest in a corruption case.

Over 200 Hindu pilgrims pray at renovated Pak temple amid tight security

Over 200 Hindu pilgrims pray at renovated Pak temple amid tight security

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

As many as 200 Hindu pilgrims, most of them from India, were overwhelmed with emotions as they prayed at the 100-year-old renovated Maharaja Paramhans Ji temple in Pakistan on Sunday amidst tight security, a year after the temple was demolished by a mob belonging to a radical Islamist party.

133 killed, over 125 injured in twin election-related blasts in Pak

133 killed, over 125 injured in twin election-related blasts in Pak

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

The twin attacks came as former prime minister Nawaz Sharif along with his daughter Maryam returned to the country to face arrest in a corruption case.

What if Hafiz Saeed is part of Pakistan's next govt?

What if Hafiz Saeed is part of Pakistan's next govt?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

If the parliamentary representation of radical Islamic parties goes up dramatically in 2018, what will this do to Pakistan's army?

Ex-Pak legislator seeks asylum in India

Ex-Pak legislator seeks asylum in India

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

When asked why he left his country and came to India, Kumar said, "The whole world is watching what is the situation in Pakistan now."

Will Imran Khan wrest Pakistan on July 25?

Will Imran Khan wrest Pakistan on July 25?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

'The army has been open about its determination to keep the PML-Nawaz out of power at all costs.' 'Both the military and the higher judiciary have indicated a preference for Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehrik e Insaaf,' says Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan Desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan arrested outside Islamabad high court

Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan arrested outside Islamabad high court

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Khan was taken into custody by the Rangers when he appeared in court on anti-graft charges.

US drone fires two missiles in northwest Pak

US drone fires two missiles in northwest Pak

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

A United States drone fired two missiles in Pakistan's northwest tribal region on Thursday night amid anti-drone protests being staged in the country.

The match was fixed: Imran again blames US for his ouster

The match was fixed: Imran again blames US for his ouster

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan reiterated his allegations of a foreign conspiracy behind his ouster and said he knew that the 'match was fixed' when a no-confidence motion was moved against him.

Panama papers: Pakistan SC verdict on Nawaz Sharif on Friday

Panama papers: Pakistan SC verdict on Nawaz Sharif on Friday

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

The decision is keenly awaited as it would determine the course of Pakistan's polity and with it Sharif's. An adverse decision may result in Sharif's disqualification, or even snap elections.

Nawaz Sharif disqualified as PML-N chief

Nawaz Sharif disqualified as PML-N chief

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

Sharif, 68, was disqualified by the apex court in the Panama Papers case last year under Article 62 of the Constitution for failing to declare a receivable salary as an asset.

Cash-strapped Pak hikes defence spend by 15.5% to Rs 1.8 trillion

Cash-strapped Pak hikes defence spend by 15.5% to Rs 1.8 trillion

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, who presented the budget in the National Assembly, the lower house of parliament, said the government will target a growth rate of 3.5 per cent in the coming fiscal year.

Imran Khan's 3-year sentence suspended by Islamabad HC

Imran Khan's 3-year sentence suspended by Islamabad HC

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

The judges reserved the verdict on Monday after the rival lawyers concluded their arguments on the suspension of the three-year sentence handed down to the 70-year-old PTI chairman by Additional District and Session Judge, Islamabad, Humayun Dilawar on August 5.

Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif booked in murder case

Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif booked in murder case

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Lahore Police on Friday finally registered a murder case against Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, his brother Shahbaz, key cabinet members and senior officials for their role in the killing of 14 supporters of Tahir-ul Qadri in the city, meeting a major demand of the fiery cleric.

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.

Pakistani court declares Imran Khan and Tahirul Qadri as absconders

Pakistani court declares Imran Khan and Tahirul Qadri as absconders

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Opposition leader Imran Khan and cleric Tahirul Qadri were on Friday declared absconders by a Pakistani anti-terrorism court for their alleged involvement in attacking a senior police officer during anti-government protests at the state-run Pakistan Television headquarters.

Asia Bibi leaves Pakistan, reaches Canada: Lawyer

Asia Bibi leaves Pakistan, reaches Canada: Lawyer

Rediff.com8 May 2019

The 47-year-old mother of four was convicted in 2010 after being accused of insulting Islam in a row with her neighbours. She always maintained her innocence, but has spent most of the past eight years in solitary confinement.

Nawaz Sharif briefs President on political crisis

Nawaz Sharif briefs President on political crisis

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Thursday met President Mamnoon Hussain here and discussed the current political crisis caused due to anti-government protests spearheaded by opposition leader Imran Khan and cleric Tahirul Qadri, demanding the premier's resignation.

Imran Khan's party calls for nationwide shutdown, to challenge arrest

Imran Khan's party calls for nationwide shutdown, to challenge arrest

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Pakistan is bracing for another day of violence that broke out in many cities after the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan for alleged corruption with the leaders of his party announcing a countrywide strike on Wednesday to protest against the fascist government.

Won't allow any terror group to attack from Pakistani soil: Imran

Won't allow any terror group to attack from Pakistani soil: Imran

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Khan said Pakistan wants peace with India but will retaliate in case of any "aggression" by the neighbouring country.

Imran Khan divorces wife after 10 months of marriage

Imran Khan divorces wife after 10 months of marriage

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

The divorce comes amid reports that the cricketer-turned-politician did not approve of Reham meddling in political affairs.

Imran seeks better ties with US, retracts 'American plot behind ouster' claim

Imran seeks better ties with US, retracts 'American plot behind ouster' claim

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

In an interview with the Financial Times following an assassination attempt this month, Khan said he no longer 'blamed' the US and wants a 'dignified' relationship if re-elected.

Pak legend Imran Khan returns to cricket as mentor in PSL

Pak legend Imran Khan returns to cricket as mentor in PSL

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

World Cup-winning captain Imran Khan has been named mentor of Pakistan Super League franchise Peshawar Zalmi. The former pace ace, who is now chief of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, a political party, returns to cricket after a break of over two decades.

Panama Papers scandal: Pakistan SC orders probe against Sharif

Panama Papers scandal: Pakistan SC orders probe against Sharif

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

Pakistan's apex court said it was ready to appoint a probe commission headed by a judge and armed with powers of the Supreme Court.

Imran succumbs to hardliners, withdraws Ahmadi economist's nomination

Imran succumbs to hardliners, withdraws Ahmadi economist's nomination

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Ahmadis are designated non-Muslims in Pakistan's Constitution and their beliefs are considered blasphemous in most mainstream Islamic schools of thought.