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Pakistan's ISI chief leaves for US to revive ties

Pakistan's ISI chief leaves for US to revive ties

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

Inter-Services Intelligence chief Lieutenant General Ahmed Shuja Pasha on Tuesday left for the United States in a bid to revive security ties affected by recent events, including the suspension of USD 800 million of military aid to Pakistan.

'ISI chief offers to resign after severe drubbing'

'ISI chief offers to resign after severe drubbing'

Rediff.com14 May 2011

Pakistan's powerful Inter Services Inteligence chief Lt Gen Ahmed Shuja Pasha on Friday offered to resign after admitting failure over the United States raid that led to the killing of Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad.

Thanks to Raymond Davis, ISI chief gets extension

Thanks to Raymond Davis, ISI chief gets extension

Rediff.com15 Mar 2011

Pakistan Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has approved an extension to lieutenant general ahmad shuja Pasha as director general of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence for a period of one year.The decision to retain general Pasha in uniform and as ISI DG was taken because of his commendable role in the ongoing war against terrorism, The News quoted a well-placed defence source, as saying.

ISI chief warns India against strikes inside Pak

ISI chief warns India against strikes inside Pak

Rediff.com15 May 2011

Inter Services Intelligence's powerful chief Ahmed Shuja Pasha has warned India that any Abbottabad-like attack by it would invite a befitting response from Pakistan. Pasha's warning came as he addressed the in-camera joint session of the Senate and National Assembly held behind closed doors on Friday. Pasha is facing fire over the inability of the ISI to track down Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in Pakistan, where he was living.

NIA takes over probe into Bengaluru violence over FB post

NIA takes over probe into Bengaluru violence over FB post

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

The central agency has re-registered two separate first information reports under the UAPA and IPC sections related to arson, violence and destruction of public property. The case was earlier being probed by the Bengaluru Police, they said.

NIA questions 2 Congress MLAs over Bengaluru violence

NIA questions 2 Congress MLAs over Bengaluru violence

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Three people were killed after police opened fire on the night of August 11 to quell a mob that went on a rampage in a city locality, irked over a social media post allegedly put out by a Congress legislator's relative.

Ex-Cong mayor named accused in B'luru violence case

Ex-Cong mayor named accused in B'luru violence case

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

The Central Crime Branch probing the August 11 violence in Bengaluru over an alleged inflammatory social media post, has filed a preliminary chargesheet in a local court, naming former Congress mayor R Sampath Raj as an accused.

'My mission was to kill journalists, Hindu leaders'

'My mission was to kill journalists, Hindu leaders'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Mohammad Akram Pasha is an educated youngster from Nanded in Maharshtra, who was in Bangalore as part of an operation to assassinate, reports Vicky Nanjappa

NIA arrests key conspirator of Bengaluru violence

NIA arrests key conspirator of Bengaluru violence

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

A 44-year old resident of Bengaluru, Ali was allegedly involved in the attack on KG Halli Police Station that resulted in the destruction of public and government property, including damage to the police station building and vehicles parked in the police station premises and nearby areas.

'Dhoni was not fan of DRS, Kohli quite the opposite'

'Dhoni was not fan of DRS, Kohli quite the opposite'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

Akash Chopra explained why India were reluctant to accept the use of DRS technology initially.

ISI and Pakistan Air Force get new chiefs

ISI and Pakistan Air Force get new chiefs

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

The new chiefs of the Inter Services Intelligence and Pakistan Air Force on Monday assumed office, a day ahead of a crucial parliamentary session that will determine the contours of future relations with the United States. Lieutenant General Zahir-ul-Islam went to the ISI headquarters at Aabpara Islamabad to take charge as the new director general of the powerful spy agency.

'Major surprises' expected in talks with Taliban: ISI

'Major surprises' expected in talks with Taliban: ISI

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

The revelation was made by ISI officials during a three-hour briefing behind closed doors for the Senate Standing Committee on Defence and Defence Production on Thursday.

Looking forward to work with new ISI chief: Pentagon

Looking forward to work with new ISI chief: Pentagon

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

The United States is looking forward to work with the new head of Inter-Services Intelligence of Pakistan, Pentagon said, noting the US-Pak relationship is critical for the region and Afghanistan.

No extension to be given to ISI chief: Report

No extension to be given to ISI chief: Report

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

The Pakistan government will not grant any further extension to Inter-Services Intelligence chief Lt Gen Ahmed Shuja Pasha, whose current term ends in March, and is considering the names of three generals to replace him, according to a media report on Thursday.

ISI chief in a sticky situation over memogate scam

ISI chief in a sticky situation over memogate scam

Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

Accused of conspiring against President Zardari, Lt Gen Ahmed Shuja Pasha is now in a fix. If he refutes the allegation by naming whistleblower Mansoor Ijaz, it would put a huge question mark over the credibility of his own statement in the scam. Amir Mir reports from Islamabad.

ISI chief in Saudi to discuss worsening US-Pak ties

ISI chief in Saudi to discuss worsening US-Pak ties

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

Chief of Pakistani intelligence agency Inter Services Intelligence Lt Gen Ahmad Shuja Pasha on Monday rushed to Saudi Arabia after holding talks with Saudi intelligence officials in Islamabad who had come on King Abdullah's direction to cool down growing tensions between Pakistan and the United States, media reports said.

IISC terror strike: 6 men found guilty, one let off

IISC terror strike: 6 men found guilty, one let off

Rediff.com17 Dec 2011

A Bangalore court has found six people guilty of abetting the attack on the Indian Institute of Science in 2005, in which one person was killed. The court, while convicting six of the accused, acquitted one. Mohammad Raza Ul Rehman, Afzal Pasha, Mehboob Ibrahim,Mirudin Khan, Nizamuddin and Munna have been convicted while Chand Pasha has been acquitted. The police had identified 11 people who helped stage the IISC attack. Four of them were gunned down in an encounter.

ISI chief secretly met Musharraf in Dubai: Report

ISI chief secretly met Musharraf in Dubai: Report

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

Pakistan's ISI chief Lt Gen Ahmed Shuja Pasha held a secret meeting with former military ruler Pervez Musharraf in Dubai and advised him not to return to the country, according to a media report on Monday.

What is the ISI chief doing in Beijing?

What is the ISI chief doing in Beijing?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2011

Inter-Services Intelligence chief Lt Gen Ahmed Shuja Pasha has embarked on a secret visit to China that is being seen as part of Pakistan's efforts to reduce its dependence on the United States in the wake of strained military and intelligence ties.

Pakistan's ISI chief among Time's 100 most influential people

Pakistan's ISI chief among Time's 100 most influential people

Rediff.com22 Apr 2011

Pakistan's ISI chief Lt Gen Ahmed Shuja Pasha has made it to the list of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world along with dignitaries like United States President Barrack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

I did not meet the ISI chief in Europe: Mirwaiz

I did not meet the ISI chief in Europe: Mirwaiz

Rediff.com23 May 2011

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, chairman of All Parties Hurriyet Conference, has denied newspaper reports that he met Inter-Services Intelligence chief Lt General Shuja Pasha during his Europe visit.

Pakistan likely to extend term of ISI chief

Pakistan likely to extend term of ISI chief

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

Inter-Services Intelligence head Lieutenant General Ahmed Shuja Pasha, a close aide of Pakistan Army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, is heading for a likely rare second term.

Why this Muslim leader quit Owaisi to join Mamata

Why this Muslim leader quit Owaisi to join Mamata

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

'I will not say that the AIMIM is a 'B' team of the BJP. But due to the AIMIM, the BJP benefits for sure'

'Indian hand in Baloch': ISI gives 'proof' to CIA

'Indian hand in Baloch': ISI gives 'proof' to CIA

Rediff.com21 Nov 2009

Inter-Services Intelligence chief Ahmed Shuja Pasha, during his meeting with Central Intelligence Agency Director Leon Panetta, has reportedly presented evidence regarding India's hand in fanning terrorism in Balochistan and Waziristan.

Headley deposition ends; says Lashkar knew Pak would take only 'superficial' action post 26/11

Headley deposition ends; says Lashkar knew Pak would take only 'superficial' action post 26/11

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

Lashkar-e-Tayiba and the Al Qaeda were convinced that 26/11 attack masterminds Hafiz Saeed and Zakiur Rehman would face only "superficial" action from the Pakistani authorities and within months plans were afoot for another terror strike in India, Pakistani-American terrorist David Coleman Headley said on Saturday.

ISI chief cancels UK visit over Cameron's warning

ISI chief cancels UK visit over Cameron's warning

Rediff.com31 Jul 2010

Inter State Intelligence chief Lt Gen Shuja Pasha has cancelled a scheduled visit to Britain in protest against Prime Minister David Cameron's remarks that Pakistan must stop promoting "export of terror," though President Asif Ali Zardari will go ahead with a planned trip to London next week.

Ex-Pak Major's indictment vindcates India's stance

Ex-Pak Major's indictment vindcates India's stance

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

The interesting link that has emerged is that of the retired Pakistan Major Abdur Rehman Hashim Syed also known as Pasha. The Pasha link to the case vindicates India's stand that several persons from within the Pakistan establishment were involved in the horrific Mumbai attack. Apart from helping David Headley with his mission, Pasha is the man responsible for bridging the Inter-Services-Intelligence Ilyas Kashmiri gap in a bid to launch a global jihad.

ISI chief denies nexus with Taliban

ISI chief denies nexus with Taliban

Rediff.com2 Oct 2009

Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence agency has categorically denied any links with the Taliban.The Daily Times quoted ISI Director General Lieutenant General Ahmad Shuja Pasha as saying that the ISI is a professional agency and does not have links with any militant outfit, including the Taliban. Pasha's remarks came during a meeting with Central Intelligence Agency chief Leon Panetta, National Security Adviser Lieutenant General James Jones and other officials.

Duplicitous a gentler way to describe ISI: Ex-CIA chief

Duplicitous a gentler way to describe ISI: Ex-CIA chief

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Voicing his frustration over the double game played by the Inter-Services Intelligence in the war against terror after 9/11, a former central intelligence agency chief has said that "duplicitous" is a gentler way to describe the notorious Pakistani spy agency, which has close links with terror groups.

Hopes soar: ISI chief attends Indian envoy's iftar

Hopes soar: ISI chief attends Indian envoy's iftar

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

High Commissioner Sabharwal and the ISI DG were tight-lipped about the developments. When this scribe told Lt Gen Pasha that Pakistan was doing a lot to improve relations with India but the response from India was not very encouraging, he said, "Let's hope for the best, things will definitely improve."

Pakistan extends ISI chief's tenure

Pakistan extends ISI chief's tenure

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

Insiders say that General Kayani's decision to extend Pasha's service has been made to ensure the continuity of the army's offensive against extremists in the troubled tribal regions of the country.

The orphans of 26/11

The orphans of 26/11

Rediff.com26 Nov 2009

Two families struggle to make ends meet and face a harsh life after losing their breadwinners.

ISI chief will come to India to share info

ISI chief will come to India to share info

Rediff.com28 Nov 2008

Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Friday accepted a request from his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh to send the ISI chief to India for sharing of information related to the terrorist attack in Mumbai.

Pakistan's ISI gets a new chief

Pakistan's ISI gets a new chief

Rediff.com30 Sep 2008

Amid intense US pressure to deliver on the war on terror, the chief of Pakistan's powerful Inter Services Intelligence has been shunted out of Islamabad and replaced by Lieutenant General Ahmad Shuja Pasha, considered close to the reform-minded Army Chief Ashfaq Parvez Kayani.

There will be no war with India, says ISI chief

There will be no war with India, says ISI chief

Rediff.com7 Jan 2009

About the perception that the ISI was a rogue agency that was out of the civilian government's control and indulged in its own agenda, Pasha said, "I report regularly to the president and take orders from him." Many may think in a different direction, and everyone is allowed to think differently, but no one can dare disobey a command or even do something that was not ordered, he added

Bangalore rape: 2 more arrested, skating coach's involvement ruled out

Bangalore rape: 2 more arrested, skating coach's involvement ruled out

Rediff.com29 Jul 2014

In a fresh twist to rape of a 6-year-old in Bangalore, the police has decided to let off Mustafa, the skating instructor, but have picked up two gymnastics teachers -- Lal Giri and Wasim Pasha.

What happens when Manish Malhotra throws a party

What happens when Manish Malhotra throws a party

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Priyanka and her ring stole the show, we guess.

'ISI controlled Osama's Abbottabad compound'

'ISI controlled Osama's Abbottabad compound'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Investigative journalist Seymour Hersh claims that ISI got hold of bin Laden in 2006 after paying bribes to some of the tribal leaders

Jalauiddin Haqqani was invited to White House: Ex-ISI chief

Jalauiddin Haqqani was invited to White House: Ex-ISI chief

Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

Former Inter-Services Intelligence chief Ahmed Shuja Pasha has admitted that the deadly Haqqani network was created by it and America's Central Intelligence Agency and claimed that the insurgent group's chief Jalaluddin Haqqani had "in fact been invited to the White House by President (Ronald) Reagan".

'Former Pakistani ISI chief admitted to their role in Mumbai attack'

'Former Pakistani ISI chief admitted to their role in Mumbai attack'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

In his latest book 'Playing to the Edge', Michael Hayden, the former CIA director said that Pasha had conceded that some of the powerful spy agency's retired members were engaged in training those involved in the heinous crime but refused to take action.