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Don't expect much from Indo-Pak talks in January: Sartaj Aziz

Don't expect much from Indo-Pak talks in January: Sartaj Aziz

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

Aziz said the comprehensive dialogue in January between Pakistan and India will focus on all outstanding issues, including Kashmir.

Hussey blasts post-World Cup T20s as cricket overkill

Hussey blasts post-World Cup T20s as cricket overkill

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Hussey felt this certainly was not the best side competing against the hosts.

Pakistan nicks Nickelodeon for airing Indian content

Pakistan nicks Nickelodeon for airing Indian content

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

Pakistan's electronic media regulator has suspended the licence of US-based Nickelodeon channel for airing cartoons dubbed in Hindi, days after it decided to enforce a complete ban on Indian TV and radio contents amid Indo-Pak tensions.

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

'Don't think anyone has the right to choose farewell Tests'

'Don't think anyone has the right to choose farewell Tests'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Former Australian cricketer Simon O'Donnell is not in favour of opening batter David Warner getting a farewell Test, saying no one should have the right to pick and choose the venue and date of his choice.

Maxwell's ambition: Can the T20 ace shine in whites?

Maxwell's ambition: Can the T20 ace shine in whites?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Maxwell eyes off shock red-ball return for World Test Championship series

Meeting with Manmohan 'productive': Sharif

Meeting with Manmohan 'productive': Sharif

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

"Dialogue is the only way forward in normalising situation between the two neighbourly countries," Sharif said on his arrival at the Heathrow airport in London on his return from the US after attending the UN General Assembly.

Pak claims 2 killed in shelling by Indian Army

Pak claims 2 killed in shelling by Indian Army

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

Pakistani authorities on Sunday claimed that two women were killed and seven other persons were injured in "unprovoked" shelling by the Indian Army across the LoC.

Davey's been an absolute champion: Maxwell reacts to Johnson's column

Davey's been an absolute champion: Maxwell reacts to Johnson's column

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has refused to get drawn into the discussion over Mitchell Johnson's explosive column on opener David Warner and instead opted to provide a shining endorsement for his fellow World Cup winner.

Woman to search Pak jails for husband

Woman to search Pak jails for husband

Rediff.com30 May 2007

She said one Manohar Lal from Ranbir Singh Pura, who was released from a Pakistani prison in 1988, had sought her out and told her husband was languishing in the jail.

Imran discusses Kashmir with Trump over phone

Imran discusses Kashmir with Trump over phone

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

The foreign minister said the conversation between the two leaders was held in a 'cordial environment'.

Sharif to skip nuclear security summit in US due to Lahore attack

Sharif to skip nuclear security summit in US due to Lahore attack

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday cancelled his upcoming visit to the United States where he was scheduled to attend the Nuclear Security Summit.

Pak PM Sharif for good ties with India amid war of words

Pak PM Sharif for good ties with India amid war of words

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Amidst exchange of barbs, Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday struck a conciliatory note saying he wants to establish good relations with India.

Ponting backs Cameron Bancroft to succeed David Warner

Ponting backs Cameron Bancroft to succeed David Warner

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

ICC Hall of Famer and former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting feels that batter Cameron Bancroft is leading the race to succeed David Warner and Usman Khawaja at the top of Australia's Test batting.

Armed forces fully capable and prepared to respond to threats: Sharif

Armed forces fully capable and prepared to respond to threats: Sharif

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif today said that the nation wants good relations with all countries, particularly its neighbours, a day after a military court's order to execute Indian national Kulbhushan Jadhav spiked Indo-Pak tensions.

My days as a prisoner of war in Pakistan

My days as a prisoner of war in Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

During a war, there are just four possibilities a soldier faces. One: Victorious and safe. Two: Wounded. Three: Killed in action. Four: Prisoner of War. It was my fate to face the fourth, says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd) on the year spent as a prisoner of war in Pakistan during the 1971 War.

'We are ready for short or long war': Pak Defence Minister

'We are ready for short or long war': Pak Defence Minister

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

Pakistan is ready for a short or long conflict and will inflict heavy losses on India in case "war hysteria" overcomes Indian leadership, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said.

'We could make mincemeat of the Pakistanis'

'We could make mincemeat of the Pakistanis'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

'My adrenalin kicked in and the happiness returned! It was time to go in for the kill again.' IAF Veterans Group Captain Dilip Kumar Dass tells Air Commodore Nitin Sathe about how the IAF decimated tanks in the famous Battle of Longewala.

My father did drop bombs, but...: Pilot slams BJP leader

My father did drop bombs, but...: Pilot slams BJP leader

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

The Congress last week hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his criticism of then PM Indira Gandhi's decision to use the Indian Air Force in Mizoram in 1966, saying he "twisted decisions" taken by his predecessors out of their political and historical context to score "petty debating points".

Imran Khan meets Putin amid Ukraine attack; talks developments in S Asia

Imran Khan meets Putin amid Ukraine attack; talks developments in S Asia

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

The leaders of the two countries "discussed the main aspects of bilateral cooperation and exchanged views on current regional topics, including developments in South Asia," said a brief statement issued by the Russian President's office - Kremlin.

The Legend Of Squadron Leader Tubby Devayya

The Legend Of Squadron Leader Tubby Devayya

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Today, he lies in an unknown grave in a corner of a farmer's field in Pakistan, having given his all for his country. A riveting excerpt from Ian Cardozo's Beyond Fear: True Stories on Life in the Indian Armed Forces.

No terror group will be allowed to derail talks: Pak defence minister

No terror group will be allowed to derail talks: Pak defence minister

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

"No terrorist organisation will be allowed to derail the dialogue process between Pakistan and India," Pakistan's Defence Minister Khwaja Muhammad Asif was quoted as saying by the Radio Pakistan on Saturday.

Nawaz Sharif warns India over 'ceasefire violations'

Nawaz Sharif warns India over 'ceasefire violations'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Thursday warned India that if "ceasefire violations" continue they will not go unpunished, according to a media report.

Why Mohammad Rafi Will Always Be Missed

Why Mohammad Rafi Will Always Be Missed

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

Mohammad Rafi had a powerful range that could accommodate anything from the sublime O duniya ke rakhwale for Bharat Bhushan in Baiju Bawra to the eccentric Badan pe sitare lapete huye for Shammi Kapoor in Prince.

Several Pak agencies using Israel's intrusive cyber tech since 2012: Report

Several Pak agencies using Israel's intrusive cyber tech since 2012: Report

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Unlike Israeli company NSO, whose sale of Pegasus cyber tech grabbed worldwide attention, and other manufacturers of offensive-cyber products, Cellebrite operates in a grey area between security exports and civilian ones.

22 militants, 6 soldiers killed in Pak clashes

22 militants, 6 soldiers killed in Pak clashes

Rediff.com20 Jul 2013

The fighting started last night when army and paramilitary forces launched an operation in Zao Kharamtang area of Khyber Agency, one of seven tribal districts where Al Qaeda-linked terrorists are active.

Kashmir not an integral part of India: Pak Parliament

Kashmir not an integral part of India: Pak Parliament

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

The resolution expressed concerns over the detention of Hurriyat leaders and human rights activists and urged the Indian government to release them.

Drone equipped with radars to help BSF detect tunnels along India-Pak border

Drone equipped with radars to help BSF detect tunnels along India-Pak border

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

The BSF has unearthed at least five under-ground tunnels in the about 192 km of the Jammu front (of the India-Pakistan IB) in the last three years.

'I struck the winning run and became a hero that day'

'I struck the winning run and became a hero that day'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

'We used to get Rs 250 for a Test match, and if the match was over in 4 days, 50 rupees were cut.'

Pak warns of action if India breaches Indus Water Treaty

Pak warns of action if India breaches Indus Water Treaty

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Pak warned of "appropriate action" if India violates the Indus Water Treaty and said it is closely monitoring the situation, amid reports that New Delhi may revisit the key water sharing accord.

IAF intercepts Georgian aircraft coming from Pakistan

IAF intercepts Georgian aircraft coming from Pakistan

Rediff.com10 May 2019

The aircraft was forced to land at Jaipur airfield by air defence aircraft of the IAF, they said.

When Kerry had Dunkin' Donuts breakfast in Islamabad!

When Kerry had Dunkin' Donuts breakfast in Islamabad!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

US Secretary of State John Kerry visited the Dunkin' Donuts store in Islamabad in the Pakistani capital today to a get a 'little slice' of the popular American breakfast snack, and was soon trolling on Twitter.

Imran Khan supporters storm Pak army headquarters, corps commander's home

Imran Khan supporters storm Pak army headquarters, corps commander's home

Rediff.com9 May 2023

In unprecedented scenes, supporters of former prime minister Imran Khan on Tuesday stormed the Pakistan Army headquarters in the garrison city of Rawalpindi and the Corps Commander's residence in Lahore after his dramatic arrest in a corruption case.

'Is David Warner's time up?'

'Is David Warner's time up?'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Australia could promote Travis Head to open in Warner's place to make room for Green's inclusion along with Marsh.

Pak opposition stands with Sharif against 'aggressor' India

Pak opposition stands with Sharif against 'aggressor' India

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif riefs Opposition on LoC after India's surgical strikes

Pathankot attack: Pak team to complete probe this week

Pathankot attack: Pak team to complete probe this week

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

The Pakistani team investigating the Pathankot terror attack will complete its probe this week, a top official said on Monday, days after three suspects in the high-profile case were remanded to police custody.

Musharraf amends Pakistan's constitution

Musharraf amends Pakistan's constitution

Rediff.com15 Dec 2007

According to a statement issued by the law ministry, an amendment was made to article 41 to allow the election of the President before the completion of his tenure of five years. Article 44 was amended to change the grounds for the disqualification of the President.

Imran Khan's party wins violence-marred PoK polls

Imran Khan's party wins violence-marred PoK polls

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party has won 23 seats while the Pakistan Peoples Party was second with eight seats and the incumbent Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz secured just six seats, the state-run Radio Pakistan reported.

Nawaz Sharif's PML-N wins polls in PoK's Gilgit-Baltistan

Nawaz Sharif's PML-N wins polls in PoK's Gilgit-Baltistan

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz has emerged as the single largest party in the legislative assembly elections in the strategically-located Gilgit-Baltistan region.

No opening of Kartarpur corridor if there are no talks: Pak

No opening of Kartarpur corridor if there are no talks: Pak

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

Kartarpur Sahib in Pakistan is located across the river Ravi, about four kilometres from the Dera Baba Nanak shrine in Punjab's Gurdaspur district.