News for 'Pakistani Punjab'

'I knew Gadar was going to be India's Titanic'

'I knew Gadar was going to be India's Titanic'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

'It reminded me of the Ramayana, a story that runs in every Indian's blood.'

Gandhi, Bombay, Jalandhar in Pak's election

Gandhi, Bombay, Jalandhar in Pak's election

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

The Pakistani election on July 25 has a strong Indian flavour and connection, says Vivek Shukla.

Pathankot attack: NIA team to visit Pakistan to continue probe

Pathankot attack: NIA team to visit Pakistan to continue probe

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

The Pakistani JIT concluded its six-day discussions with NIA on the probe into the Pathankot terror attack even as the visiting officials recorded statements of witnesses.

PIX: Veena Malik and her Self-Promoting Antics

PIX: Veena Malik and her Self-Promoting Antics

Rediff.com9 Apr 2013

The Pakistani starlet grabs every opportunity she gets to promote her self and her projects.

Pak men object to beardless PML-N leader's candidature

Pak men object to beardless PML-N leader's candidature

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

Two Pakistani men have formally objected to Pakistan Muslim League-N leader Shahbaz Sharif's candidature in the May 11 polls on the ground that he does not have a beard, which they contended is the mark of a good Muslim.

Our inward looking policy has cost us dearly

Our inward looking policy has cost us dearly

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

What India has failed to acknowledge is that sub-conventional war is the name of the game and irregular forces have emerged with greater strategic value over conventional and even nuclear forces, and reliance purely on conventional force and diplomacy is grossly inadequate, says Lt Gen Prakash Katoch (retired).

Pathankot attack: NIA court issues proclamation orders against Azhar

Pathankot attack: NIA court issues proclamation orders against Azhar

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

An National Investigation Agency court in Punjab on Tuesday issued proclamation notice against Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed's chief Maulana Masood Azhar and three others, asking them to appear before it on March nine in connection with last year's brazen attack on Pathankot IAF base.

Pak: Burney finds another 'Sarabjeet'

Pak: Burney finds another 'Sarabjeet'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2008

After Kashmir Singh, leading Pakistani rights activist Ansar Burney has found another Indian on death row, Karpal Singh, languishing in a jail in Punjab province since 1992.

Revenge may win you an election. But will it deter your enemy?

Revenge may win you an election. But will it deter your enemy?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

'The travesty of recent Indian strategic thought is it emerges not from our brains, but from whatever part of the anatomy that secretes the prickliest hormones,' says Shekhar Gupta.

PICS: Pakistan's only WAR-READY female fighter pilot

PICS: Pakistan's only WAR-READY female fighter pilot

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

Every day, Ayesha Farooq, a 26-year-old woman, dons her olive green scarf to cover her hair and puts on a combat helmet to cover her hair -- for she is the first female war-ready fighter pilot in the all-male Pakistani air force.

Pakistan soldiers refuse sweets from India on Eid

Pakistan soldiers refuse sweets from India on Eid

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

Amid the prevailing tension between India and Pakistan over ceasefire violations along their border, Pakistani Rangers refused to accept the sweets offered by the Border Security Force on the occasion of Eid.

After Taliban threat, Pak deploys force at nuke facility

After Taliban threat, Pak deploys force at nuke facility

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

The Pakistani authorities have deployed large contingents of soldiers and policemen at one of the country's largest nuclear facilities in Dera Ghazi Khan following 'serious' threats from the local Taliban, a media report said on Thursday.

Pak: Sufi shrine bomber sentenced to death

Pak: Sufi shrine bomber sentenced to death

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

An anti-terrorism court in Dera Ghazi Khan district, 400 km from Lahore, on Wednesday gave the death sentence on 52 counts to Behram alias Sufi Baba, who was convicted of masterminding the attack on Hazrat Sakhi Sarwar shrine.

Pak issues list of 109 'most wanted' terrorists

Pak issues list of 109 'most wanted' terrorists

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

Pakistani authorities on Friday issued a list of 109 "most wanted" terrorists, including Lashkar-e-Jhangvi member Mati-ur-Rehman who was accused of involvement in a suicide attack on former premier Shaukat Aziz.

26/11 attacks mastermind files petition in UN to drop terrorist tag

26/11 attacks mastermind files petition in UN to drop terrorist tag

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

The banned Jamaat-ud-Dawah head has hired Lahore-based law firm -- Mirza and Mirza Law Associates -- to file the petition.

IPL franchises looking for Pakistan players?

IPL franchises looking for Pakistan players?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

Some franchises of the Indian Premier League have reportedly begun search for signings from Pakistan ahead of the players auction of the tournament that is due to be held in January.

Pakistan detains Lashkar-e-Jhangvi founder Malik Ishaq

Pakistan detains Lashkar-e-Jhangvi founder Malik Ishaq

Rediff.com23 Feb 2013

Pakistani authorities have detained the founder and former head of militant group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi Malik Ishaq at his home in Punjab province.

Asian Kabaddi: India walk out in protest, Pakistan wins

Asian Kabaddi: India walk out in protest, Pakistan wins

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

Pakistan clinched the Asian Kabaddi Championship title after arch-rivals India walked out of the field in protest against the referee's decision to penalize their coach.

ICC expects India-Pakistan WC match to go through despite tensions

ICC expects India-Pakistan WC match to go through despite tensions

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

Amid speculation surrounding India-Pakistan World Cup clash owing to the Pulwama terror attack, the International Cricket Council said it does not foresee any change in the schedule of the mega event, starting on May 30.

3 Pak minors handed back with gifts after accidentally crossing border

3 Pak minors handed back with gifts after accidentally crossing border

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

Aamir, 15, Nomin Ali, 14, and Arshad, 12, were on their way to meet their relative on a motorcycle, when they crossed over to India on Friday and were caught by the guards on patrol duty.

2 soldiers killed after Pak violates ceasefire; India hits back strongly

2 soldiers killed after Pak violates ceasefire; India hits back strongly

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

The Indian army said that while the infiltration bids were foiled, it has also inflicted heavy damage to several Pakistani posts across the Line of Control in Poonch sector.

Investigation ordered into Chamel Singh's death: Bashir

Investigation ordered into Chamel Singh's death: Bashir

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

An investigation has been ordered into the death of Indian prisoner Chamel Singh, after he was allegedly assaulted by staff at a Pakistani jail, Pakistan High Commissioner Salman Bashir said on Thursday, maintaining that there should be 'no anxiety' over the issue.

Lashkar-e-Jhangvi chief granted bail in hate speech case

Lashkar-e-Jhangvi chief granted bail in hate speech case

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

A Pakistani court on Monday granted bail to Malik Ishaq, the chief of the banned Lashkar-e-Jhangvi, for making hate speeches against Shias.

Pak police kill man in 'fake' encounter: TV footage

Pak police kill man in 'fake' encounter: TV footage

Rediff.com9 Dec 2012

Pakistani news channels have beamed footage from closed-circuit TV cameras that purportedly show a young man being killed by police in a fake gun battle in Lahore.

BSF puts troops on alert following Kasab's hanging

BSF puts troops on alert following Kasab's hanging

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

The Border Security Force authorities in Punjab on Wednesday issued a general alert along the border with Pakistan after the execution of Ajmal Kasab this morning for his role in the 26/11 terror attack on Mumbai.

'If fighting stops in Afghanistan, Kashmir could become ground zero for terror groups'

'If fighting stops in Afghanistan, Kashmir could become ground zero for terror groups'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

'A resurgent Jaish could be a reflection of the Pakistani security establishment's view that with the region moving ever closer to a post-US Afghanistan, it is time to redirect attention to Kashmir.'

India's First Surgical Strike

India's First Surgical Strike

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

'Shastri told General Chaudhuri, 'I want to reach Lahore before they enter Kashmir'.' 'Today, many regard this initiative of Shastri as the first surgical strike.' A revealing excerpt from Dr Sandeep Shastri's Lal Bahadur Shastri: Politics And Beyond.

Like Kashmir, like Pakistan: Floods leave trail of death, destruction

Like Kashmir, like Pakistan: Floods leave trail of death, destruction

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Nearly 200 people have been killed in floods and rain-related incidents in Pakistan with four days of incessant showers, officials said on Monday.

A Q Khan wants to contest elections

A Q Khan wants to contest elections

Rediff.com3 May 2012

Disgraced Pakistani nuclear scientist A Q Khan has expressed his willingness to contest elections while suggesting the formation of a government of technocrats because politicians have failed to deliver good governance.

Pathankot attack: Pakistan seeks more evidence from India

Pathankot attack: Pakistan seeks more evidence from India

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

The Pakistani investigation team needs more evidence to take the investigation forward and hence, has written to the government to speak to India and apprise them of the situation.

Terrorism must be fought without discriminating between 'good/bad terrorists'

Terrorism must be fought without discriminating between 'good/bad terrorists'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

India must watch for signs after Peshawar that Pakistan is waking up to the dangers of Islamism, muses Ajai Shukla

Two arrested in Pak over US NGO worker's abduction

Two arrested in Pak over US NGO worker's abduction

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

Pakistani law enforcement agencies have arrested two members of the Taliban on charges of involvement in the kidnapping of American Non-Governmental-Organisation worker Warren Weinstein from the city in August last year.

Taliban gunmen attack Pak police camp in Lahore, kill 9

Taliban gunmen attack Pak police camp in Lahore, kill 9

Rediff.com12 Jul 2012

A group of heavily armed Taliban terrorists on Thursday gunned down nine policemen and injured as many in this eastern Pakistani city after storming a building where dozens of security personnel were living.

215 fishermen freed by Pakistan reach India

215 fishermen freed by Pakistan reach India

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

Of the 315 Indian fishermen released by Pakistan from a prison in Karachi, 215 reached in Attari in Punjab on Thursday, officials said.

6 newborns die in hospital fire in Pakistan

6 newborns die in hospital fire in Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

Six newborn babies died and several others were injured when a fire broke out in the nursery ward of a leading hospital in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore, officials said.

Pak's 26/11 trial: Judge changed for 5th time

Pak's 26/11 trial: Judge changed for 5th time

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

The judge conducting the trial of Lashkar-e-Tayiba commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi and six other Pakistani suspects charged with involvement in the Mumbai attacks was on Tuesday changed for the fifth time, raising questions about progress in the case.

4 JeM terrorists killed in 3-hr-long gunbattle in J-K

4 JeM terrorists killed in 3-hr-long gunbattle in J-K

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Central Reserve Police Force and police personnel moved to search the vehicle and came under fire of the terrorists hiding in the truck. They retaliated resulting in an encounter.

'Will planes disappear from radar when it rains?'

'Will planes disappear from radar when it rains?'

Rediff.com14 May 2019

Addressing election rallies in Neemuch, Ujjain and Khandwa in Madhya Pradesh, Rahul Gandhi said Modi insulted his family during the poll campaign but he will never ever speak ill of the prime minister's parents. "I will die, but will never insult Modiji's mother and father."

As Kashmir burns, Hafiz Saeed cries 'Jihad'

As Kashmir burns, Hafiz Saeed cries 'Jihad'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

Amid growing tensions in Jammu and Kashmir, Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed has pledged full support to the Kashmiris in their struggle for freedom and said he backed 'jihad' in the troubled state in concert with Pakistani government and the army.

After revoking MFN status, India mulls suspending trade with Pak

After revoking MFN status, India mulls suspending trade with Pak

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

While India does not figure in the top 10 export destinations for Pakistani goods, it serves as a crucial channel for select goods such as leather hides and cheaper variants of fertilisers that are generally procured by importers at short notice.