News for 'Pakistani Punjab'

Pak's Punjab police ad published with Indian logo

Pak's Punjab police ad published with Indian logo

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

An advertisement issued in Pakistani newspapers by the police force in Punjab province on Friday featured the logo of its counterpart in India's Punjab state, triggering an outcry among the people.

Top Pakistani judge's kidnapped son found

Top Pakistani judge's kidnapped son found

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Awais Ali Shah, a lawyer himself, was abducted last month from Karachi. He was found in Tank.

JeM chief Masood Azhar 'alive', says Pakistani media

JeM chief Masood Azhar 'alive', says Pakistani media

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

The report came amid speculation on social media that JeM founder has died.

Convoy carrying 23 Chinese engineers attacked in Pak's Balochistan

Convoy carrying 23 Chinese engineers attacked in Pak's Balochistan

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

The attack occurred near the Gwadar police station in Balochistan when the convoy carrying 23 Chinese engineers was passing the police station and an IED blast took place.

World Cup 2023: India's the team to beat: Former Pakistan skipper

World Cup 2023: India's the team to beat: Former Pakistan skipper

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

Kuldeep Yadav is the best spinner going into the World Cup and will give India a distinct advantage in the middle overs through the course of the 50-over showpiece, reckons former Pakistan captain Intikhab Alam.

'Former Pakistani soldier planning terror attacks in Delhi on Holi'

'Former Pakistani soldier planning terror attacks in Delhi on Holi'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

The soldier crossed over to India along with six hardcore terrorists through the Indo-Pak border in Pathankot.

6 Pak nationals held with drugs worth Rs 200 cr off Gujarat coast

6 Pak nationals held with drugs worth Rs 200 cr off Gujarat coast

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

The fishing boat carrying drugs was intercepted mid-sea by a joint team of the Coast Guard and ATS near Jakhau harbour in Kutch district, the official said.

War memorial dedicated to 22 heroes of 1971 conflict in Jammu

War memorial dedicated to 22 heroes of 1971 conflict in Jammu

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

The bravehearts belonged to 16th Battalion of the Punjab Regiment - an illustrious 'Infantry Paltan' whose name is etched in the history due to their courage and fearlessness, the spokesman said.

WSH IMAGES: Prabhjot leads Punjab to win over Chennai

WSH IMAGES: Prabhjot leads Punjab to win over Chennai

Rediff.com2 Mar 2012

Images from the WSH matches being played on Thursday

WSH: Prabhjot stars as Sher-E-Punjab maul Cheetahs

WSH: Prabhjot stars as Sher-E-Punjab maul Cheetahs

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

The home crowd had plenty of reasons to celebrate as favourites Sher-E-Punjab launched their World Series Hockey (WSH) campaign with a convincing 5-2 win over Chennai Cheetahs.

PIX: Born without arms, Pakistani man masters snooker

PIX: Born without arms, Pakistani man masters snooker

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

In Samundri, a dusty, rural town in Punjab province, Muhammad Ikram has spent eight years pushing a cue ball around with his chin, and now he can take on anyone.

'Salaam Alaikum': Reply on thrashed Punjab police SP's phone

'Salaam Alaikum': Reply on thrashed Punjab police SP's phone

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

It was the last conversation which was made on the SP's phone, which is believed to be used by the terrorists to make calls to Pakistan.

Sarabjit will be given state funeral: Punjab CM

Sarabjit will be given state funeral: Punjab CM

Rediff.com2 May 2013

Describing Sarabjit Singh as a "national martyr", Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal on Thursday said that the Indian death row prisoner, who died in Pakistan, will be given a state funeral.

'I hate these Pakistanis'

'I hate these Pakistanis'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Glimpses of the final days of the 1965 War, as seen from the diary then defence minister Y B Chavan maintained during the war.

Kohli's Pakistani fan faces 10-yr jail for hoisting tri-colour

Kohli's Pakistani fan faces 10-yr jail for hoisting tri-colour

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

A Pakistani die-hard fan of Indian batsman Virat Kohli is facing up to 10 years imprisonment after being arrested for hoisting the Indian tri-colour atop his home in Punjab Province which he had done to show his love for the cricketer.

Punjab and its State-sponsored anarchy

Punjab and its State-sponsored anarchy

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Punjab politics has produced a dog's breakfast on the river waters issue. Except, you'd see even dogs eat better, says Shekhar Gupta.

Pakistan Army Chief Shuffles Generals

Pakistan Army Chief Shuffles Generals

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

But the ISI chief did not retire giving the impression that he has won General Asim Munir's trust, notes Rana Banerji who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

9 gunmen attack Pak air force base; 3 aircraft damaged

9 gunmen attack Pak air force base; 3 aircraft damaged

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

The army said that three terrorists were "neutralised while entering the base while the remaining three terrorists have been cornered/isolated due to timely and effective response by the troops".

ISI link? Amarinder shows photos of Pak friend with other leaders

ISI link? Amarinder shows photos of Pak friend with other leaders

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Asking that if all these leaders and actors accompanying the Pakistani journalists are Inter-Services Intelligence's contacts, Singh asserted that he would have invited her again had there been no visa restrictions between India and Pakistan.

PCA curator named Punjab coach

PCA curator named Punjab coach

Rediff.com6 Nov 2006

Cricketer-turned-curator Daljit Singh has been appointed coach of the Punjab cricket team.

Prosecutor in Punjab governor's murder case quits

Prosecutor in Punjab governor's murder case quits

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

Saiful Malook, the Pakistani prosecutor who was pursuing the case against the police guard who assassinated Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer, has withdrawn from the case, citing security concerns. Mumtaz Qadri shot dead Taseer on January 4 in the heart of the capital because he was angered by the governor's campaign to free a Christian woman sentenced to death under the draconian blasphemy law.

Hold fair, timely elections, US tells Pakistan

Hold fair, timely elections, US tells Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

The elections in the country should be held within the stipulated time of 90 days after the dissolution of the National Assembly.

Pak parties strike deal to form govt; Shehbaz Sharif to be PM, Zardari Prez

Pak parties strike deal to form govt; Shehbaz Sharif to be PM, Zardari Prez

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

In a breakthrough that could end the political uncertainty in Pakistan, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and the Pakistan Peoples Party have agreed on a power-sharing deal to form a new coalition government after intense negotiations following a fractured poll verdict.

'We have arrived in Punjab': Taliban warns Pakistan

'We have arrived in Punjab': Taliban warns Pakistan

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

The spokesman even taunted Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Twitter. "After the Lahore attack, Nawaz Sharif repeated old words to give himself false assurances," he wrote.

Pakistan govt hints at legal options to ban Imran Khan's PTI

Pakistan govt hints at legal options to ban Imran Khan's PTI

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

He however clarified that it is ultimately up to the courts to officially ban a political party.

BSF, Pak Rangers exchange fire along IB in Raj; no casualties on Indian side

BSF, Pak Rangers exchange fire along IB in Raj; no casualties on Indian side

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

No casualties were reported on the Indian side even as the BSF has decided to lodge a "protest" with their Pakistani counterparts and have sought a flag meeting on Saturday.

150 Sikhs and Hindu families move to Pak Punjab

150 Sikhs and Hindu families move to Pak Punjab

Rediff.com2 May 2009

Pakistani Hindu and Sikh families, who have been targetted by Taliban for failing to pay 'religious' tax, left their homes and moved to Punjab province to take shelter as the government in Islamabad on Saturday dismissed India's "verbal demarche" on the issue.

Two Pak intruders killed near Punjab border

Two Pak intruders killed near Punjab border

Rediff.com26 Mar 2010

Two Pakistani intruders were shot dead by the Border Security Force troops at a village near the border in Punjab and fake Indian currency with a face value of Rs 65 lakh was seized, officials said on Friday.

'We crossed over into Pakistan at 2 am'

'We crossed over into Pakistan at 2 am'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

'Imagine for a soldier -- first you conquer territory after fighting a fierce battle, suffer casualties and then you are ordered to come back to your side of the International Border in India.'

After another loss to India, Pakistani fans burn Afridi's effigies

After another loss to India, Pakistani fans burn Afridi's effigies

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

Pakistani cricket fans and former players have reacted with disappointment and anger to the national team's defeat against arch-rivals India in their Asia Cup Twenty20 match.

IAF group captain to be sacked for 2019 missile hit on Mi-17 chopper

IAF group captain to be sacked for 2019 missile hit on Mi-17 chopper

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

A general court martial (GCM) instituted by the Indian Air Force has ordered the sacking of a group captain for the crash of an Mi-17 V5 helicopter in Budgam in Jammu and Kashmir after it was hit by a missile on February 27, 2019, official sources said on Tuesday.

Former Punjab CM Beant Singh's assassin extradited to India

Former Punjab CM Beant Singh's assassin extradited to India

Rediff.com17 Jan 2015

Babbar Khalsa militant Jagtar Singh Tara, convicted for life in the then Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh's assassination, was brought in New Delhi on Friday night by a team of Punjab Police after being extradited from Bangkok.

'If Imran emerges more powerful in the battle...'

'If Imran emerges more powerful in the battle...'

Rediff.com15 May 2023

'...The more the Pakistan army becomes weaker, then there is every possibility that terrorist groups may create more anarchy in Pakistan.'

When 2 balloons put Punjab on high alert

When 2 balloons put Punjab on high alert

Rediff.com1 Oct 2016

The balloons were first seen by a villager near his house on Friday and when he found the note written in Urdu, he handed them over to the police.

Three killed, 15 hurt in attack on Pakistani churc

Three killed, 15 hurt in attack on Pakistani churc

Rediff.com26 Dec 2002

The grenade attack took place on a Protestant church in the town of Daska, about 70 km northwest of Lahore.

Is Rajasthan new hub for narco smugglers?

Is Rajasthan new hub for narco smugglers?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Did the ISI choose the Rajasthan border to smuggle narcotics after striking deals with Indian smugglers, who would send the money to various terrorist groups in Kashmir?

Four held in slain Punjab Guv's son's kidnapping case

Four held in slain Punjab Guv's son's kidnapping case

Rediff.com17 Sep 2011

Pakistani police have arrested four suspects in connection with the kidnapping of Shahbaz Taseer, son of slain Punjab governor Salmaan Taseer, police officials said on Saturday.

Pathankot probe: NIA summons Punjab Police SP Salvinder Singh

Pathankot probe: NIA summons Punjab Police SP Salvinder Singh

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

National Investigation Agency officials said that Salvinder Singh, his jeweller friend Rajesh Verma and cook Madan Gopal have been summoned for a routine questioning as the agency is preparing to receive a five-member Special Investigation Team from Pakistan on March 27.

Nawaz Sharif invites rival parties to form joint govt in Pakistan

Nawaz Sharif invites rival parties to form joint govt in Pakistan

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Sharif, the three-time former premier, said that there is a need for all the political parties to sit together and form a government to pull Pakistan out of its difficulties.

Punjab deploys SWAT team to hunt down suspected terrorists

Punjab deploys SWAT team to hunt down suspected terrorists

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Extensive search operations are underway near Pandher village in Gurdaspur district of Punjab for the third day on Friday after locals claimed that two men in army fatigues were moving in a suspicious manner.