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ISI trained miliants from all over in jihad: Imran

ISI trained miliants from all over in jihad: Imran

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

Imran said the previous Pakistani governments "should not have pledged what they could not deliver."

Musharraf applies for bail in Pakistan court

Musharraf applies for bail in Pakistan court

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

Former President Pervez Musharraf, who is expected to return to Pakistan on March 24, has applied for bail in the Sindh high court to avoid arrest upon his arrival.

Pakistan suspends Poonch-Rawalakot bus service

Pakistan suspends Poonch-Rawalakot bus service

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

With tensions rising between India and Pakistan on the Line of Control, Pakistan has decided to suspend the bus service between Poonch and Rawalakot, without giving an official reason. Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff General Asfaq Pervez Kayani has also reportedly ordered the cancellation of leaves of all army personnel.

Love triangle not motive behind Shehla's murder: Father

Love triangle not motive behind Shehla's murder: Father

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

Right to Information activist Shehla Masood's father Sultan Masood has refuted claims that she was eliminated because of an alleged 'love triangle' involving her and hinted at a 'larger conspiracy' behind the crime.

Pak's glamorous minister faces challenge within party

Pak's glamorous minister faces challenge within party

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

Pakistan Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar is facing a challenge from within her party, with Pakistan People's Party leader and parliamentarian Jamshed Dasti saying he will contest the next general election from her constituency in Punjab.

Pakistan approaches Interpol to nab Musharraf

Pakistan approaches Interpol to nab Musharraf

Rediff.com4 Mar 2012

The Interior Ministry has forwarded the request to the Interpol Secretariat through the global police organisation's representative in Pakistan, the Dawn newspaper reported on Sunday, quoted sources.

Notice to Musharraf for allowing drone attacks

Notice to Musharraf for allowing drone attacks

Rediff.com24 Oct 2012

A Pakistani court on Wednesday issued a notice to former President Gen (Retd) Pervez Musharraf for allowing US drone attacks in country even as a fresh strike by the Central Intelligence Agency-operated spy plane killed at least five in the restive North Waziristan.

Pak PM pledges transparent probe into 1990 poll rigging

Pak PM pledges transparent probe into 1990 poll rigging

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Friday pledged a transparent and impartial probe into the rigging of the 1990 general election by some politicians and military officers, in line with a Supreme Court order and to punish the guilty according to the law.

Musharraf's planned homecoming a big-ticket event

Musharraf's planned homecoming a big-ticket event

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

Show me the moolah! Pakistan's former military ruler Pervez Musharraf's party has come out with a rate card for those wanting to join his entourage for his planned homecoming from self-exile -- just USD 2,500 or about Rs 2,50,000.

Pak completes formalities for Interpol notice against Musharraf

Pak completes formalities for Interpol notice against Musharraf

Rediff.com13 May 2012

Pakistani authorities have completed all legal formalities for issuance of a Red Corner Notice by Interpol for the arrest of former military ruler Pervez Musharraf in connection with the probe into former premier Benazir Bhutto's assassination.Interpol had earlier sent a questionnaire to the Federal Investigation Agency after receiving a request from Pakistan to issue a Red Corner Notice against Musharraf, currently living outside the country in self-exile.

Rajnath holds talks with Russian counterpart in Moscow

Rajnath holds talks with Russian counterpart in Moscow

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Singh, who arrived in Moscow on Wednesday on a three-day visit to attend a crucial meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), pressed for expediting supply of a number of weapons systems, ammunition and spares to India by Russia under contracts which were concluded earlier.

New PM seeks strong democracy in Pakistan

New PM seeks strong democracy in Pakistan

Rediff.com22 Jul 2012

Democracy in Pakistan is passing through an era of evolution and the days of usurping people's rights have passed, Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has said, expressing optimism that time will bring more stability to egalitarian forces.

Pak PM Ashraf in Afghanistan on peace agenda

Pak PM Ashraf in Afghanistan on peace agenda

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

Ashraf, who was accompanied by Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar, Interior Ministry chief Rehman Malik, said he would raise the issue of cross-border attacks from Afghanistan on Pakistan with the Afghan leadership

Pak to continue diplomatic, political support to Kashmiris

Pak to continue diplomatic, political support to Kashmiris

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

Pakistan will continue to give diplomatic, political and moral support to the Kashmiri people until the 'core issue' of Kashmir is resolved even as it pursues cordial relations with India, Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf said Wednesday.

Kish Air crash: Mother's last embrace

Kish Air crash: Mother's last embrace

Rediff.com13 Feb 2004

The mother of an 18-month-old baby girl from Karnataka is believed to have tried in vain to protect her by shielding the child with her body as the Iranian Kish Air plane crashed shortly before landing at the Sharjah airport killing 43 people.

Zardari graft cases: Pakistan SC warns PM Ashraf

Zardari graft cases: Pakistan SC warns PM Ashraf

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Pakistan Supreme Court on Wednesday warned that it would resume contempt proceedings against Premier Raja Pervez Ashraf if the government does not finalise by October 5 a letter to be sent to Swiss authorities for reopening graft cases against President Asif Ali Zardari.

Zardari graft cases: Pak govt submits to Swiss letter to SC

Zardari graft cases: Pak govt submits to Swiss letter to SC

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

The apex court, hearing a contempt case against Premier Raja Pervez Ashraf over reopening of graft cases against Zardari, adjourned the matter for a day after the government sought time to make changes to the draft.

Pak PM AGREES to reopen graft cases against Zardari

Pak PM AGREES to reopen graft cases against Zardari

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Tuesday informed Pakistan's supreme court that the government would revoke a former attorney general's letter to Swiss authorities for the closure of graft cases against President Asif Ali Zardari.

Pak power scam: PM could be summoned, says report

Pak power scam: PM could be summoned, says report

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

Pakistani authorities are still probing a multi-billion rupee scam involving private power projects and could summon Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf, who held the power portfolio when some of the projects were cleared, according to a media report.

Need to bury the hatchet: Musharraf on Indo-Pak ties

Need to bury the hatchet: Musharraf on Indo-Pak ties

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

Underlining that there is a need to "bury the hatchet", former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf on Saturday said the Kashmir issue, the "root cause which spawns war", needs to be resolved.

Musharraf hails LeT, JuD terrorists as 'patriotic'

Musharraf hails LeT, JuD terrorists as 'patriotic'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2017

The 74-year-old retired general had last month said that he was the biggest supporter of the LeT and its founder Hafiz Saeed

Pak army chief briefed about operation to kill Osama: Book

Pak army chief briefed about operation to kill Osama: Book

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

A colonel in the Pakistan's spy agency -- the Inter-Services Intelligence -- had provided vital help to the Central Investigation Agency in tracing Osama bin Laden, a new book has claimed.

Masood murder: Accused trio remanded to judicial custody

Masood murder: Accused trio remanded to judicial custody

Rediff.com13 Mar 2012

A special Central Bureau of Investigation court on Tuesday remanded three accused, including city-based interior designer Zahida Pervez, to judicial custody till March 26 in connection with the murder of RTI activist Shehla Masood.

Why the ISI now backs Masood Azhar

Why the ISI now backs Masood Azhar

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

'Jaish is known for its fidayeen activities.' 'This well trained human resource backed by military-based training makes the JeM an obvious choice over the LeT and HM.'

Pak court issues NBWs against Musharraf, others

Pak court issues NBWs against Musharraf, others

Rediff.com15 Aug 2012

A Pakistani anti-terrorism court on Wednesday issued non-bailable arrest warrants for several persons, including former President Pervez Musharraf, who have been accused of involvement in the 2006 killing of Baloch nationalist leader Akbar Bugti.

Masood murder: CBI to subject BJP MLA to polygraph test

Masood murder: CBI to subject BJP MLA to polygraph test

Rediff.com9 Mar 2012

In a significant development, the special court in Indore on Friday allowed the Central Bureau of Investigation to subject Bharatiya Janata Party MLA, Dhruv Narayan Singh, to a polygraph test in connection with RTI activist Shehla Masood murder case.

Former Pak PM Gilani issues veiled threat to judiciary

Former Pak PM Gilani issues veiled threat to judiciary

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

As a fresh confrontation appeared imminent between Pakistan People's Party government and the judiciary, former premier Yousuf Raza Gilani has warned that this time the ruling party will not take any "unconstitutional" move by the Supreme Court against his successor "lying down".

Warrant for Musharraf valid till arrest: Pak to Interpol

Warrant for Musharraf valid till arrest: Pak to Interpol

Rediff.com22 May 2012

An arrest warrant issued for former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf by an anti-terrorism court in connection with the Benazir Bhutto assassination case will remain valid till its compliance, the Interpol has been informed by authorities in Islamabad.

Musharraf considered using nukes against India in 2002: Report

Musharraf considered using nukes against India in 2002: Report

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

Musharraf also recalled that he had many sleepless nights, asking himself whether he would or could deploy nuclear weapons, the Japanese daily Mainichi Shimbun said.

Musharraf's visit to China creates controversy

Musharraf's visit to China creates controversy

Rediff.com15 May 2012

Former Pakistan president Gen Pervez Musharraf, a proclaimed offender against whom an arrest warrant is pending in the Benazir Bhutto assassination case, was extended "courtesies" by the Pakistani embassy in Beijing during his visit last week, stirring up a controversy back home.

Zardari knows who killed Bhutto, says Musharraf

Zardari knows who killed Bhutto, says Musharraf

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

Former military ruler Pervez Musharraf has denied allegations about his involvement in the assassination of ex-premier Benazir Bhutto, saying President Asif Ali Zardari knows who killed her. Reacting to remarks made by Interior Minister Rehman Malik on Wednesday during a briefing on the assassination in the Sindh Assembly, Musharraf told TV news channels that the security of political leaders was the responsibility of provincial governments and not the federal government.

Pak okays draft pact with US on NATO supply routes

Pak okays draft pact with US on NATO supply routes

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

The Pakistan government has approved a draft agreement with the United States on transportation of supplies to foreign forces in Afghanistan, weeks after it ended a seven-month blockade of the crucial routes.

Pakistan PM gets more time from court

Pakistan PM gets more time from court

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

Pakistan Premier Raja Pervez Ashraf on Wednesday got a temporary reprieve as the Supreme Court extended till August 8 the deadline for him to approach Swiss authorities to revive graft cases against President Asif Ali Zardari, a case that had cost his predecessor his job

Leaders desire strong democracy in Pakistan: Ashraf

Leaders desire strong democracy in Pakistan: Ashraf

Rediff.com21 Jul 2012

All stakeholders in Pakistan believe that the solutions to problems facing the people lie in strengthening democracy and not in depriving the people of their right of choice, Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf said on Saturday.

Gunmen kill doctor working with WHO in Pakistan

Gunmen kill doctor working with WHO in Pakistan

Rediff.com21 Jul 2012

Unidentified gunmen shot and killed a doctor working for the World Health Organisation in the Pakistani port city of Karachi on Friday, three days after a foreign consultant for the UN agency was injured in a shooting.

Pakistan may head to polls in November: Report

Pakistan may head to polls in November: Report

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf will announce on August 14 the roadmap for the next general elections that are likely to be held in the first week of November, months ahead of schedule.

Ramzan moon sighted, fasting begins from today

Ramzan moon sighted, fasting begins from today

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid Syed Ahmed Bukhari and Shahi Imam of Fatehpuri mosque Mufti Mukarram Ahmed also said the moon was sighted and the fasting will start from Saturday. They appealed to Muslims to perform all rituals and prayers at home during Ramzan while adhering to social distancing and lockdown norms.

Pak govt asked to respond to pleas against contempt law

Pak govt asked to respond to pleas against contempt law

Rediff.com14 Jul 2012

Pakistan Supreme Court has asked the government to respond by July 23 to several petitions challenging a new law aimed at shielding top leaders from contempt charges and preventing possible disqualification of new Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf.

Pak starlet Laila Khan, family killed over property

Pak starlet Laila Khan, family killed over property

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

The decision of Bollywood starlet Laila Khan's mother to make her second husband Asif Sheikh the caretaker of their sprawling Igatpuri farm house triggered the killing spree of the family members, accused Pervez Tak has told crime branch investigators probing the case.

Shehla murder case: HC denies bail to Zahida, Saba

Shehla murder case: HC denies bail to Zahida, Saba

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

The Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh high court on Tuesday rejected bail applications of Zahida Pervez and Saba Farooqui who are among the five accused in the RTI activist Shehla Masood murder case.