News for 'Pakistani Supreme Court'

'US unilaterally conducted raid to kill Osama'

'US unilaterally conducted raid to kill Osama'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2011

The judicial commission probing the killing of Osama bin Laden has recorded the statements of Inter-Services Intelligence officials, who reiterated claims that the US unilaterally conducted the raid against the Al Qaeda leader without the consent of Pakistani authorities.

'Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan supports Kashmiri jihad'

'Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan supports Kashmiri jihad'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan has showed its solidarity with the militants of Indian Kashmir and has said that the Taliban are struggling for implementing Islamic Shariah not only in Pakistan but also in the region including Kashmir.

Senior Pak journalist assaulted for calling army generals property dealers

Senior Pak journalist assaulted for calling army generals property dealers

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

The attackers then manhandled him and also tortured his driver before fleeing from the scene.

The root cause of a riot

The root cause of a riot

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Delhi was just one riot. Add Bengal, Assam, Uttar Pradesh and you can count a few scores dead. It could, regrettably, be just the beginning of a very long, dark phase for India, notes Shekhar Gupta.

Pak panel for special cell to probe Hindu women abduction

Pak panel for special cell to probe Hindu women abduction

Rediff.com17 Mar 2012

A Pakistani parliamentary panel on Friday directed police and other authorities in southern Sindh province to register cases on the kidnapping of Hindu women and to create a special cell to investigate such incidents.

Ijaz submits his BlackBerry and 'other evidences'

Ijaz submits his BlackBerry and 'other evidences'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

Controversial Pakistani-American businessman Mansoor Ijaz on Wednesday submitted his BlackBerry phone and "other evidences" to a Pakistan judicial commission probing the memo scandal that shook the country's powerful military as well as political establishments.

Pak memo probe panel sets deadline for Ijaz to depose

Pak memo probe panel sets deadline for Ijaz to depose

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

The Pakistani judicial panel probing the memo scandal on Tuesday gave the controversial American businessman Mansoor Ijaz a final opportunity to depose before it on February 9 after the star witness failed to appear for the second time citing security concerns.

Turmoil in Islamabad: Where will the buck stop?

Turmoil in Islamabad: Where will the buck stop?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

Strategic analyst B Raman's take on the latest developments in Islamabad that have further cornered the Pakistani government.

Mansoor Ijaz skips memogate hearing

Mansoor Ijaz skips memogate hearing

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

Controversial Pakistani-American businessman Mansoor Ijaz, a key figure in the raging memo row, on Monday sought time till January 25 to come before a judicial commission investigating the scandal, citing security threats.

Husain Haqqani DISLOYAL to country: Pak SC

Husain Haqqani DISLOYAL to country: Pak SC

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

A Pakistani judicial commission has concluded that the country's former Ambassador to the United States, Husain Haqqani, was behind a mysterious memo that sought US help to stave off a feared coup and said he was "not loyal" to the country while serving as an envoy.

Pak panel rejects Haqqani's plea seeking Pasha as witness

Pak panel rejects Haqqani's plea seeking Pasha as witness

Rediff.com4 May 2012

A Pakistani judicial panel probing a mysterious memo sent to the United States has rejected Husain Haqqani's plea that ex-ISI chief Ahmed Shuja Pasha appear as a witness, amid claims by the former envoy that the commission has been "converted into a virtual prosecution" against him.

Deport Pak prisoners who completed jail term, SC asks govt

Deport Pak prisoners who completed jail term, SC asks govt

Rediff.com3 May 2012

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Centre to put in place a proper mechanism to ensure that the Pakistani prisoners are deported back to their country in a time-bound manner after completing their sentences.

26/11 terror attack: SC reserves order on Kasab's plea

26/11 terror attack: SC reserves order on Kasab's plea

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved its order on Pakistani terrorist Mohammed Ajmal Amir Kasab's plea challenging his conviction and death sentence in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.

Jamaat leader executed in Bangladesh for 1971 war crimes

Jamaat leader executed in Bangladesh for 1971 war crimes

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

Abdul Quader Mollah, a senior leader of the fundamentalist Jamaat-e-Islami party, was executed on Thursday for genocide during Bangladesh's 1971 liberation war, hours after the Supreme Court rejected his review petition.

ISI 'funding' politicians: Probe reports can't be traced

ISI 'funding' politicians: Probe reports can't be traced

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

Pakistani authorities were unable to trace the reports of two commissions that investigated the funding of politicians by the Inter-Services Intelligence in 1990, the government's top law officer informed the Supreme Court on Friday.

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.

Brij Bhushan says will contest from Kaisarganj again; mum on wrestlers' stir

Brij Bhushan says will contest from Kaisarganj again; mum on wrestlers' stir

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

Addressing a rally in the Balpur area in Gonda in Uttar Pradesh on the completion of nine years of the Narendra Modi government, Singh skipped any direct reference to the wrestlers' protest for his arrest and chose to target the Congress over the Emergency, Ram temple, the 1984 anti-Sikhs riots and other issues.

Congress, BJP demand quick execution of Kasab

Congress, BJP demand quick execution of Kasab

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

The Congress on Wednesday welcomed the Supreme Court verdict upholding the death sentence of Ajmal Kasab in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks case and demanded his "quick" execution.

26/11 diary reveals how the attack was 'premeditated'

26/11 diary reveals how the attack was 'premeditated'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2012

Evidence in 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case involving Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab and nine slain terrorists clearly showed it to be a "pre-meditated" assault on the country's commercial capital by Pakistani terrorists, guided by their handlers from across the border, the Supreme Court was told on Thursday.

From attack to sentencing: chronology of 26/11 case

From attack to sentencing: chronology of 26/11 case

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

Following is the chronology of events in 26/11 terror attack case in which the Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the death sentence of lone Pakistani terrorist Mohammed Ajmal Amir Kasab:

SC pulls up Centre for prolonged custody of Pak prisoners

SC pulls up Centre for prolonged custody of Pak prisoners

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

The Supreme Court on Tuesday pulled up the Union government for "total inaction" in dealing with prolonged incarceration of several foreign nationals, mostly Pakistanis, in Indian jails despite having completed their sentences and directed their repatriation within a month.

Pak scribe murder: No one named in panel's report

Pak scribe murder: No one named in panel's report

Rediff.com11 Jan 2012

The Pakistani judicial commission that probed the abduction and murder of journalist Syed Saleem Shahzad has not held any institution or individual responsible for the crime, according to media reports on Wednesday.

Memogate scandal: Pak commission issues notice to Zardari

Memogate scandal: Pak commission issues notice to Zardari

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

The Pakistani judicial commission investigating the memogate scandal on Wednesday issued a notice to President Asif Ali Zardari to present his views on the issue at the next hearing on January 9.

ISI chief stepped beyond his jurisdiction: Pak govt

ISI chief stepped beyond his jurisdiction: Pak govt

Rediff.com26 Dec 2011

Embattled Pakistani government on Monday said Inter-Services Intelligence chief Lt Gen Ahmed Shuja Pasha had stepped beyond his jurisdiction when he briefed Army Chief Gen Ashfaq Pervez Kayani about his meeting with memo scandal whistle-blower Mansoor Ijaz in London.

Pak EC announces by-poll schedule of seat held by Gilani

Pak EC announces by-poll schedule of seat held by Gilani

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

Pakistani authorities on Friday announced the schedule for the bye-election to the parliamentary seat that was held by former premier Yousuf Raza Gilani before his disqualification by the supreme court.

Firebrand Pak lawyer out of house arrest

Firebrand Pak lawyer out of house arrest

Rediff.com3 Mar 2008

Soon after his release on Sunday night, the lawyer, who fought former chief justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry's case in the Apex Court against presidential reference, warned the incoming Parliament to restore the judges, failing which the lawyers and masses will take to the streets.

Public road can't be blocked indefinitely: SC on Shaheen Bagh

Public road can't be blocked indefinitely: SC on Shaheen Bagh

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

The apex court issued notices to the Centre, the Delhi government and the police on pleas seeking removal of protesters from Shaheen Bagh.

Pak doc 'who helped US find Osama' faces death

Pak doc 'who helped US find Osama' faces death

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

A Pakistani judicial commission probing the death of Osama bin Laden has directed that a case of "high treason" be slapped on a doctor detained on charges of working for the American Central Intelligence Agency to obtain DNA samples of people living in the Al Qaeda leader's compound in Abbottabad.

'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.

Send back Pak prisoners who have served jail terms: SC

Send back Pak prisoners who have served jail terms: SC

Rediff.com10 Apr 2012

Voicing deep concern over mentally unsound Pakistani nationals languishing in Indian jails even after completion of their sentences, the Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the government why they should not be repatriated, saying such detention "pains us".

Notice to appear in SC pasted at Musharraf's house

Notice to appear in SC pasted at Musharraf's house

Rediff.com6 Mar 2012

Pakistani authorities on Tuesday pasted a summons at ex-President Pervez Musharraf's farmhouse that directed him to return from self-exile and appear in Supreme Court on March 22 in connection with the assassination of Benazir Bhutto, days after the government sought an Interpol Red Corner notice for his arrest.

The year of living dangerously in Karachi

The year of living dangerously in Karachi

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

'Rawalpindi must downsize its quest for 'strategic depth' in Afghanistan and Kashmir,' suggests Matein Khalid.

Panama Papers: JIT report 'bundle of baseless allegations', says Nawaz Sharif

Panama Papers: JIT report 'bundle of baseless allegations', says Nawaz Sharif

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

Sharif said his family business has been targeted for over six decades but "there is no single sentence.

Memogate: Ijaz to record testimony from London

Memogate: Ijaz to record testimony from London

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

The panel, which has been set up by the Supreme Court to investigate the scandal that has shaken Pakistan's politics, has permitted the Pakistan-American businessman to depose from the UK after his lawyer said his client was prepared to record his statement at the Pakistani mission in London.

Shahzad murder: Pak commission summons 16 scribes

Shahzad murder: Pak commission summons 16 scribes

Rediff.com7 Jul 2011

The Pakistani commission investigating the murder of journalist Syed Saleem Shahzad on Thursday summoned 16 reporters to appear before it on July 9 to record their statements.

Shahzad murder: 'Charges on ISI of general nature'

Shahzad murder: 'Charges on ISI of general nature'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2011

An initial probe into the murder of Pakistani journalist Syed Saleem Shahzad has concluded that allegations against the Inter-Services Intelligence on his abduction and killing are of a 'general nature' and based on a 'perceived sequence of events' that allegedly culminated in his death.

See if Pak prisoner can be pardoned: PM to PC

See if Pak prisoner can be pardoned: PM to PC

Rediff.com20 Jun 2011

Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh has asked Union Home Minister P Chidambaram to examine if the request of a Supreme Court judge for pardon to Pakistani prisoner Khalil Chishty could be considered on "humanitarian" grounds.

Memogate: Ijaz to depose before Pak SC, vows to expose Haqqani

Memogate: Ijaz to depose before Pak SC, vows to expose Haqqani

Rediff.com14 Jan 2012

Controversial Pakistan-origin American businessman Mansoor Ijaz on Saturday announced that he would be travelling to Pakistan to depose before the Supreme Court on the "memo scandal" to tell the truth.

Indian accused of Spying: Pakistan mum

Indian accused of Spying: Pakistan mum

Rediff.com23 Aug 2005

Manjeet Singh alias Surjeet Singh has been accused of spying for India, but his family claims that it is a case of mistaken identity.

Trouble brewing in Pak's Osama probe commission

Trouble brewing in Pak's Osama probe commission

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

A Pakistani commission to probe how Osama bin Laden lived undetected in the garrison city of Abbottabad has run into rough weather days after its formation, with one member refusing to join the panel and the opposition Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz criticising the manner of its formation.