News for 'Pakistani High Court'

Pak media welcomes regime change with a sigh of relief

Pak media welcomes regime change with a sigh of relief

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Khan was ousted from power after losing a no-confidence vote in his leadership following days of high drama.

Saeed asks HC to stop Pak from taking action against him

Saeed asks HC to stop Pak from taking action against him

Rediff.com18 Apr 2012

Lashkar-e-Tayiba founder Hafiz Saeed has moved the high court in Lahore, asking it to stop Pakistani authorities from taking any "adverse action" against him under pressure from the United States and provide security to him as his life was "not safe" and any "mishap" could happen.

Can Indian tennis continue its medal-winning spree at Asiad?

Can Indian tennis continue its medal-winning spree at Asiad?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

'To win a medal, the players will have to play a couple of tough rounds. The draws are fine, and balanced and give us the opportunity to go deep.'

'Imran has morphed into Frankenstein's monster for Pak army'

'Imran has morphed into Frankenstein's monster for Pak army'

Rediff.com12 May 2023

'The senior army leadership has no interest in reconciling with Imran Khan, and no interest in seeing him return to power.'

Kasab case: Nikam to remain public prosecutor

Kasab case: Nikam to remain public prosecutor

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

Maharashtra government has decided to continue with Ujjwal Nikam as the special public prosecutor in 26/11 terrorist Ajmal Kasab's case which would soon come up before the Bombay high court for confirmation of the Pakistani national's death sentence.

India fumes over Lakhvi's release; summons Pak envoy

India fumes over Lakhvi's release; summons Pak envoy

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

India on Friday blamed Pakistan for an Islamabad court ordering release of Mumbai terror attack mastermind Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, saying Islamabad did not produce the evidence against him despite having enough of it.

HC refuses to intervene in Jadhav's case, says Centre taking steps to secure his release

HC refuses to intervene in Jadhav's case, says Centre taking steps to secure his release

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

A bench of Acting Chief Justice Gita Mittal and Justice Anu Malhotra said the government was best placed to take a decision and safeguard the life and liberty of its citizens.

'I'm being called a Pakistani whore'

'I'm being called a Pakistani whore'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

'If this is the India you're talking about, where there is no space for minorities, where you have hate, where people can enter universities and beat students up, let me be anti-national.' 'I'll carry that as a badge of honour.'

Ishrat case: Absconding cop arrives in court on stretcher

Ishrat case: Absconding cop arrives in court on stretcher

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

Absconding senior Gujarat IPS officer P P Pandey, an accused in the Ishrat Jahan encounter case, on Monday made a dramatic appearance on a stretcher in a CBI court, which granted him anticipatory bail till July 31.

Pakistan court adjourns 26/11 trial again

Pakistan court adjourns 26/11 trial again

Rediff.com26 Sep 2009

A Pakistani anti-terrorism court hearing the case against seven suspects, including Lashkar-e-Tayiba operations commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, who were arrested for their involvement in the Mumbai attacks, was on Saturday postponed till October 3 as the judge conducting the trial was on leave. Judge Baqir Ali Rana of the anti-terrorism court No 2 is conducting the trial of the seven suspects within high-security Adiala Jail in the garrison city of Rawalpindi.

Several Pak agencies using Israel's intrusive cyber tech since 2012: Report

Several Pak agencies using Israel's intrusive cyber tech since 2012: Report

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Unlike Israeli company NSO, whose sale of Pegasus cyber tech grabbed worldwide attention, and other manufacturers of offensive-cyber products, Cellebrite operates in a grey area between security exports and civilian ones.

Sushma Swaraj meets family of Mumbai engineer lodged in Pak jail

Sushma Swaraj meets family of Mumbai engineer lodged in Pak jail

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Thursday met the family of Indian prisoner Hamid Nehal Ansari, who was attacked at least thrice by inmates in a Peshawar jail, and assured them of all possible help.

Pak wants to restrict A Q Khan's movements

Pak wants to restrict A Q Khan's movements

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

The Pakistani government has informed the Lahore high court here that it wants to restrict the movements of disgraced nuclear scientist A Q Khan as he is facing "threats to his life".

Kasab assaulted jail staff, says Maharashtra govt

Kasab assaulted jail staff, says Maharashtra govt

Rediff.com28 Sep 2010

The Maharashtra government has submitted a CD of CCTV footage showing Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab assaulting jail staff to the Bombay High Court.

'Lakhvi's charges to be challenged in Lahore HC'

'Lakhvi's charges to be challenged in Lahore HC'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2009

The indictment of Lashkar-e-Tayiba leader Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi and six other suspects by a Pakistani anti-terror court for planning and helping execute the Mumbai attacks will be challenged in the Lahore high court, as authorities have no solid evidence against them, the militant commander's lawyer said on Sunday.

Complaint filed in court against Ved Pratap Vaidik

Complaint filed in court against Ved Pratap Vaidik

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

A complaint was filed on Wednesday in a local court by two Congress leaders against journalist Ved Pratap Vaidik for his controversial meeting with 26/11 Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Mohammad Saeed in Pakistan and also for his alleged statement on the issue of "freedom" for Kashmir.

Sharjeel Imam to Disha Ravi: Cases impacted by SC sedition order

Sharjeel Imam to Disha Ravi: Cases impacted by SC sedition order

Rediff.com11 May 2022

According to a National Crime Records Bureau report, a total of 356 cases of sedition -- as defined under section 124A of the IPC -- were registered and 548 people arrested between 2015 and 2020, out of which only six were convicted.

Ailing Nawaz Sharif granted bail on medical grounds

Ailing Nawaz Sharif granted bail on medical grounds

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

According to the short order, Sharif will have to submit two surety bonds worth Rs 10 million each for his release in the case.

Money Is At The Heart Of Sharifs' Power

Money Is At The Heart Of Sharifs' Power

Rediff.com2 May 2022

The Shahbaz Sharif family (his two wives and their children) invested PkRs 277 crore in 13 companies without having known sources of income.

Kasab to plead against death penalty next week

Kasab to plead against death penalty next week

Rediff.com19 Sep 2010

"The appeal has been drafted and is in final stages of preparation...We are giving finishing touches," advocate Amin Solkar, appointed by the Maharashtra Legal Aid Committee on a directive of the High Court to defend Kasab, told PTI.

HC to pronounce judgement in Kasab case on Feb 21

HC to pronounce judgement in Kasab case on Feb 21

Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

The Bombay high court on Monday said it would deliver its verdict on February 21 on confirmation of death sentence awarded to Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab for his role in the 26/11 terror attacks and also on his appeal against his conviction.

Pak court resumes hearing against 26/11 accused

Pak court resumes hearing against 26/11 accused

Rediff.com29 Aug 2009

A Pakistani anti-terror court on Saturday resumed the hearing into the case against five Lashkr-e-Tayiba operatives, including its operations chief Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, in connection with the Mumbai attacks.

Pak court adjourns hearing in 26/11 case

Pak court adjourns hearing in 26/11 case

Rediff.com6 Mar 2010

A Pakistani anti-terror court on Saturday adjourned for a week the hearing in the Mumbai terror attack case, against Lashkar-e-Tayiba operations chief Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi and six other suspects, after recording the testimony of an investigator. Judge Malik Muhammad Akram Awan recorded the testimony of Federal Investigation Agency Inspector Nisar Ahmed Jadoon during proceedings held at the high-security Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi.

26/11: Hearing adjourned after Pak judge leaves for 'judicial course'

26/11: Hearing adjourned after Pak judge leaves for 'judicial course'

Rediff.com27 May 2015

A Pakistani court, holding the trial of seven Mumbai attack case accused, on Wednesday adjourned the hearing till June 3 as the judge was on a "judicial course".

Musharraf skips hearing, angers anti-terror court

Musharraf skips hearing, angers anti-terror court

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Musharraf, 69, has been named as one of the main accused in assassination of Bhutto by the Federal Investigative Agency last month.

Pak authorities restore land for first Hindu temple in Islamabad

Pak authorities restore land for first Hindu temple in Islamabad

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

According to the report, four kanals (0.5 acres) of land at H-9/2 in Islamabad was allotted to the community in 2016 for the construction of the first ever Hindu temple, cremation and community centre.

Pak didn't grant 'unimpeded' access to Jadhav: MEA

Pak didn't grant 'unimpeded' access to Jadhav: MEA

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

Pakistan claimed that Jadhav had refused to file a review plea on the Pakistani court military court's judgment which awarded the death penalty to the former naval officer on charges of espionage. India said that he had been coerced into doing that.

How the Ayodhya verdict plays out in Pakistan

How the Ayodhya verdict plays out in Pakistan

Rediff.com1 Oct 2010

Pakistani peacenik Hamid Mir's singular idea to ensure extremists in his country do not retaliate over the Ayodhya verdict.

SC stays death sentence of Red Fort attack convict

SC stays death sentence of Red Fort attack convict

Rediff.com3 Dec 2007

Mohammad Afshaq had challenged the Delhi High Court judgement which upheld the death sentence awarded to him by a trial court.

Pakistan is a 'well of death', says Uzma after returning to India

Pakistan is a 'well of death', says Uzma after returning to India

Rediff.com25 May 2017

Uzma, accompanied by Indian mission officials, crossed the Wagah Border near Amritsar.

India assures Pak to allow questioning of 26/11 witnesses

India assures Pak to allow questioning of 26/11 witnesses

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

India has given a written assurance to Pakistan that a legal panel of that country will be allowed to cross examine four witnesses in the 26/11 attacks case when it visits Mumbai for the second time.

Pak court rejects Indian lawyer's petition for Geeta's custody

Pak court rejects Indian lawyer's petition for Geeta's custody

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

A Pakistani court on Thursday dismissed a petition filed by an Indian lawyer and social worker seeking custody of a deaf and mute Indian girl stuck in Pakistan for over a decade, refusing to issue orders for her "forced repatriation".

Indian missile lands in Pak 'accidentally', probe ordered

Indian missile lands in Pak 'accidentally', probe ordered

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

The defence ministry on Friday said a technical malfunction in the course of a routine maintenance led to the accidental firing of a missile on March 9.

Pak court adjourns trial of 26/11 accused

Pak court adjourns trial of 26/11 accused

Rediff.com25 Jul 2009

A Pakistani anti-terror court adjourned till August 29 the trial of five Lashkar-e-Tayiba operatives, including its operations commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, accused of involvement in the Mumbai attacks.

Renowned Pakistani activist Asma Jahangir no more

Renowned Pakistani activist Asma Jahangir no more

Rediff.com11 Feb 2018

Known for her outspoken nature and unrelenting pursuit for human rights, Asma, 66, was the first woman to serve as the President of Supreme Court Bar Association of Pakistan.

Jaish chief living in posh Pak locality as state guest: News channel

Jaish chief living in posh Pak locality as state guest: News channel

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

According to Times Now Navbharat channel, it has 'accessed undeniable visual evidence' that confirms Pakistan's 'deep state is still providing a safe haven to terror masterminds' including Masood Azhar, who heads Jaish-e- Mohammed terror group.

Pak fails to challenge 26/11 conspirator Lakhvi's bail order

Pak fails to challenge 26/11 conspirator Lakhvi's bail order

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

The Pakistan government on Monday failed to file a plea challenging the bail to Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi even as the key planner of 2008 Mumbai attack filed a petition in the high court in Islamabad against a court's decision to make a judicial panel's record a part of evidence in the 26/11 case.

SC stays Red Fort attack convict's death sentence

SC stays Red Fort attack convict's death sentence

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the execution of death sentence of Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorist Mohd Arif alias Ashfaq in the 2000 Red Fort attack case in which three people, including two army jawans, were killed.

All set for 26/11 verdict; security all-time high

All set for 26/11 verdict; security all-time high

Rediff.com2 May 2010

Amid a general alert across Mumbai, a thick security blanket has been thrown in and around Arthur Road Jail where a special court will pronounce its verdict in the Mumbai terror attacks case tomorrow.

More than 360 booked in Maha over violence during Maratha quota stir

More than 360 booked in Maha over violence during Maratha quota stir

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

The protesters, led by Manoj Jarange, had been staging a hunger strike demanding reservation for the Maratha community at the village since Tuesday.