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U-19 WC: Pakistan, South Africa finish on a high

U-19 WC: Pakistan, South Africa finish on a high

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Pakistan and South Africa both signed off their Under-19 World Cup campaigns on a positive note with victories on Thursday.

Amarnath yatra attack mastermind Abu Ismail gunned down in Kashmir

Amarnath yatra attack mastermind Abu Ismail gunned down in Kashmir

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

The encounter took place at Aribagh in Nowgam area on the outskirts of Srinagar, the official said.

Hizb names successor to slain Kashmir 'operational commander'

Hizb names successor to slain Kashmir 'operational commander'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

Yattoo, who hailed from Budgam district of central Kashmir, had a long association with Hizbul Mujahideen and was responsible for keeping alive the prolonged unrest of 2016 following the killing of group's commander Burhan Wani in an encounter with security forces on July 8.

U-19 World Cup: England, Pakistan cruise to quarters

U-19 World Cup: England, Pakistan cruise to quarters

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Reigning champions Bangladesh bounce back against Canada.

Pak SC adjourns hearing on rejection of no-trust vote

Pak SC adjourns hearing on rejection of no-trust vote

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

A larger bench of the apex court -- comprising Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial, Justice Ijazul Ahsan, Justice Mazhar Alam Khan Miankhel, Justice Munib Akhtar and Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail -- took up the matter after Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri rejected the move to dislodge the prime minister by declaring the no-trust motion unmaintainable due to its link with a so-called foreign conspiracy.

Violence feared as Imran Khan faces no-trust vote today

Violence feared as Imran Khan faces no-trust vote today

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

There are reports that the government may try to physically prevent opposition members and nearly two dozen PTI dissidents from reaching the Parliament House through protestors.

Dean Jones favourite to become Pakistan's new coach

Dean Jones favourite to become Pakistan's new coach

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has made up its mind to appoint former Australia batsman Dean Jones as chief coach of the Pakistan cricket team.

President condoles death of former J&K CM

President condoles death of former J&K CM

Rediff.com14 Dec 2004

Te President said Syed Mir Qasim's role in the history of the state of Jammu and Kashmir will be remembered for long.

Miandad skips meeting to review Pak's early exit

Miandad skips meeting to review Pak's early exit

Rediff.com27 Mar 2016

Former Pakistan skipper Javed Miandad has refused to attend meetings of the fact-finding committee of the Cricket Board to probe into the national team's poor performance in the Asia Cup and World T20. "Every time we do badly in a big tournament, the board carries out this charade of appointing a probe committee," Miandad told PTI. "Why should I go running to attend their meetings on a call from a secretary. I have already said what I had to say in the media. First and foremost the top people in the board should step down," he added. Miandad, who has been extremely critical of the state of affairs in Pakistan cricket and the team's dismal show, said nothing comes out of such inquiries.

Modi attends Maldives President Solih's swearing-in ceremony

Modi attends Maldives President Solih's swearing-in ceremony

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

This is Modi's first visit to the Maldives as prime minister. The last visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the Indian Ocean island nation was by Manmohan Singh in 2011.

Hasan Sardar Pakistan's chief hockey selector

Hasan Sardar Pakistan's chief hockey selector

Rediff.com24 Oct 2008

In a fresh reshuffle in the Pakistan Hockey Federation, former Olympian Hasan Sardar was appointed selection committee chairman, while Brig (Retd) Manzoor Hussain Atif was named advisor to president Qasim Zia.

Pak parliament to vote on no-trust motion against Imran on March 31

Pak parliament to vote on no-trust motion against Imran on March 31

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

Pakistan's National Assembly resumed its crucial session on Monday after a two-day recess where Opposition is likely to formally table the no-trust motion against embattled Prime Minister Imran Khan amidst fluid political situation in the country.

Younis will be sent to Aus for ODIs: PCB

Younis will be sent to Aus for ODIs: PCB

Rediff.com6 Jan 2010

Younis Khan's return to the Pakistan team got prolonged after chief selector Iqbal Qasim made it clear that the former captain will not be send for the final Test against Australia starting January 14 instead he will be considered for the forthcoming ODI series Down Under.

Younis to join team in Australia

Younis to join team in Australia

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

Heeding to the SOS call by the Pakistan team, Younis Khan on Tuesday agreed to join the team-mates in Australia for the ongoing Test series but said he will never captain the side.

History, magic, science on Kasab's reading list

History, magic, science on Kasab's reading list

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

26/11 accused Ajmal Kasab is reading Urdu books on Islamic history and modern science.

No-trust vote against Imran likely to take place at 8.30 pm

No-trust vote against Imran likely to take place at 8.30 pm

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

The Opposition parties need 172 members in the 342-member house to orchestrate the downfall of Prime Minister Khan.

Imran's yorker: Parliament dissolved, polls in 90 days

Imran's yorker: Parliament dissolved, polls in 90 days

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Prime Minister Khan, who had effectively lost his majority in the 342-member National Assembly, made a brief address to the nation after a stormy parliament session was adjourned by Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri.

When Bishan Bedi cooked dinner for Pakistan cricketers!

When Bishan Bedi cooked dinner for Pakistan cricketers!

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

Bishan Singh Bedi once invited Pakistani cricketers Zaheer Abbas, Javed Miandad, Mudassar Nazar and others for dinner in Australia and cooked delectable food for the 25-odd guests, says a new book.

Pakistani pacer bowls 10 successive no-balls

Pakistani pacer bowls 10 successive no-balls

Rediff.com5 Dec 2008

A Pakistani fast bowler set a record of sorts in a Twenty20 domestic cricket tournament when he conceded 30 runs without bowling a single legal delivery. In a match of the Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Twenty20 memorial tournament earlier this week, Port Qasim pacer Zaid Mir had to be taken out of the attack after he failed to bowl a single legal delivery with his bowling figures reading 0-0-31-0 (10 NB).

Review: Pari wants to scare you...

Review: Pari wants to scare you...

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

...But ends up being oddly moving, says Sreehari Nair.

Shehbaz Sharif sworn-in as Pak PM

Shehbaz Sharif sworn-in as Pak PM

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Shehbaz, the younger brother of former three-time prime minister Nawaz Sharif, received 174 votes -- two more than the simple majority of 172.

'To beat a top side like India by 10 wickets in amazing'

'To beat a top side like India by 10 wickets in amazing'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Former Test pacer Aaqib Javed said that Shaheen Shah Afridi's burst of two wickets with the new ball and Hasan Ali's one wicket put India on the back foot and they never recovered after that.

Marketing lessons from the Alibaba IPO

Marketing lessons from the Alibaba IPO

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

The stock jumped significantly on listing.

U-19 WC: Australia down Pakistan to reach semis

U-19 WC: Australia down Pakistan to reach semis

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

Australia booked their place in the Under-19 World Cup 2022 Super League semi-finals with a 119-run win over Pakistan thanks to some fine top-order batting.

50 terrorists killed in J-K in 2020; 18 during lockdown

50 terrorists killed in J-K in 2020; 18 during lockdown

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

As many as 160 terrorists were killed and 102 arrested in Jammu and Kashmir in 2019.

U-19 WC: Pakistan beat Afghanistan, set up India SF

U-19 WC: Pakistan beat Afghanistan, set up India SF

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

Muhammad Huraira superb fifty on debut and a fine bowling performance powered Pakistan to a six-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the ICC Under-19 World Cup, in Benoni, on Friday, and set up an exciting semi-final against arch-rivals India.

Mufti held for fatwa against judge

Mufti held for fatwa against judge

Rediff.com17 Nov 2005

The mufti said since the judge was a non-Muslim, the judgment was not acceptable under the Islamic law.

Pak hockey keeper diagnosed with cancer

Pak hockey keeper diagnosed with cancer

Rediff.com4 Nov 2004

Muhammad Qasim had two surgeries to remove a clotting in the chest after being hit by a ball.

PCB sacks Aamir Sohail

PCB sacks Aamir Sohail

Rediff.com22 Jan 2004

Sohail was replaced by former Test captain Wasim Bari as Pakistan's selection committee chairman.\n\n

Lynching and Some Harsh Truths

Lynching and Some Harsh Truths

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

Would a Muslim or Christian or Dalit mob who lynched someone because their religious feelings were hurt be given State protection? asks Jyoti Punwani.

Mumbai gang-rape cases: All accused found guilty

Mumbai gang-rape cases: All accused found guilty

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

The sessions court in Mumbai on Thursday found all the accused in the Shakti Mills gangrape cases guilty. They will be sentenced by the court later today.

In PHOTOS: It's an odd, crazy world out there

In PHOTOS: It's an odd, crazy world out there

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

We bring for you a collection of some of the odd, crazy moments from around the world in recent weeks.

FATWA FACTORY: Now photography is un-Islamic

FATWA FACTORY: Now photography is un-Islamic

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

After blood donation, firecrackers and even starlet Veena Malik, India's very own fatwa factory, Darul Uloom in Deoband has issued a new decree that terms "photography as unlawful and a sin".

Umar Khalid's father claims threat call by gangster Ravi Pujari

Umar Khalid's father claims threat call by gangster Ravi Pujari

Rediff.com20 Feb 2016

Syed Qasim Rasool Ilyas, father of Umar Khalid, a PhD scholar at Jawaharlal Nehru University, has claimed that he received a "death threat call from underworld don Ravi Pujari".

HC grants bail to three convicts of Godhra train case

HC grants bail to three convicts of Godhra train case

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

The Gujarat high court on Tuesday granted bail to three people who were sentenced to life imprisonment in the 2002 Godhra train burning case which had triggered communal riots in the state.

Pakistan drop Afridi, Umar Akmal for Champions Trophy

Pakistan drop Afridi, Umar Akmal for Champions Trophy

Rediff.com30 Apr 2013

The national selection committee on Tuesday, as expected, axed experienced all-rounder Shahid Afridi and batsman Umar Akmal for the ICC Champions Trophy in England in June.

Blow to UP govt: Court refuses to drop terror cases

Blow to UP govt: Court refuses to drop terror cases

Rediff.com10 May 2013

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav's plan to woo Muslim voters has run into rough weather with a local trial court rejecting the Samajwadi Party government's decision to withdraw terror cases against two youths from the minority community, allegedly involved in blasts at three differ places in the state.

Al Qaeda recruitment module busted: Delhi Police

Al Qaeda recruitment module busted: Delhi Police

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Two suspected operatives of Al Qaeda have been arrested in New Delhi and Odisha and Delhi Police on Wednesday claimed to have busted a module of the terror group's Indian sub-continent wing operating out of the country.

PHF hope India visit Pak for bilateral series in March

PHF hope India visit Pak for bilateral series in March

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

PHF President Qasim Zia is hoping that the upcoming bilateral hockey series between India and Pakistan would not be affected despite fresh tension between the two countries.

PCB gives Afridi 'last shot' at international cricket

PCB gives Afridi 'last shot' at international cricket

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

Pakistan have given former captain Shahid Afridi a final opportunity in international cricket by including him in their team for One-day series in South Africa next month.