News for 'Rawalpindi'

Controversial recall? Amir, Imad return to Pak squad

Controversial recall? Amir, Imad return to Pak squad

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

Amir, Imad recalled to Pakistan squad for NZ T20I series

In 3rd conviction, Imran, wife sentenced to 14 years in jail

In 3rd conviction, Imran, wife sentenced to 14 years in jail

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi were sentenced to 14 years in prison on Wednesday in a corruption case for retaining expensive state gifts when he was in power, dealing another blow to the jailed former premier, a day after he was handed a 10-year jail term for leaking sensitive state secrets.

Blow for Pakistan as Rauf ruled out of England Tests

Blow for Pakistan as Rauf ruled out of England Tests

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has been ruled out of the rest of the home Test series against England after suffering a quadricep strain.

Imran aide, Pakistan ex-minister Qureshi rearrested on release from prison

Imran aide, Pakistan ex-minister Qureshi rearrested on release from prison

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Shah Mahmood Qureshi, former foreign minister and vice-chairman of Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party was arrested again on Tuesday, moments after being released from a prison in Rawalpindi on the orders of a top court.

Fakhar's ton again fires Pakistan past New Zealand

Fakhar's ton again fires Pakistan past New Zealand

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

Daryl Mitchell's 129 and a 98 from skipper Tom Latham helped the Black Caps to an imposing 336-5 but Fakhar's fluent 180 from 144 balls and half centuries from Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan got Pakistan across the line with 10 balls to spare.

Zaman steals Mitchell's thunder as Pakistan down visiting Kiwis in 1st ODI

Zaman steals Mitchell's thunder as Pakistan down visiting Kiwis in 1st ODI

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Fakhar Zaman's ninth hundred in One Day Internationals trumped Daryl Mitchell's breezy century as Pakistan clinched a five-wicket victory over New Zealand.

Imad Wasim retires from international cricket

Imad Wasim retires from international cricket

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

Wasim, a left-handed batter, played 55 ODIs scoring 986 runs averaging 42.86 and he plucked 44 wickets with his left-arm spin.

Asim Munir Wants His Generals In Pakistan Army

Asim Munir Wants His Generals In Pakistan Army

Rediff.com4 May 2023

Aware of simmering dissensions within the top echelons of the army, Munir has moved slowly in reshuffling senior generals, observes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W, India's external intelligence agency.

Imran, wife get 7-year jail in un-Islamic marriage case

Imran, wife get 7-year jail in un-Islamic marriage case

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

This is 71-year-old Khan's fourth conviction since 2022 adding to the troubles of the beleaguered founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) party ahead of the February 8 polls.

Powerful quake kills 12, injures 250 in Pakistan, Afghanistan

Powerful quake kills 12, injures 250 in Pakistan, Afghanistan

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

A strong 6.8 magnitude earthquake with the epicentre in Afghanistan shook Pakistan, killing at least 12 people and injuring nearly 250 others in both the countries, authorities said on Wednesday.

Poll victory of Nawaz Sharif, daughter challenged amid rigging charges

Poll victory of Nawaz Sharif, daughter challenged amid rigging charges

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

A large number of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf candidates had contested as independents after the ECP had snatched the former prime minister Imran Khan-led party of its iconic cricket bat symbol.

18 Hour Power Cuts In VIP Kashmir Seat

18 Hour Power Cuts In VIP Kashmir Seat

Rediff.com7 May 2024

'I have faced 18 hours of darkness daily all my life.'

'People Want To Marry Me'

'People Want To Marry Me'

Rediff.com15 May 2024

'People are saying, 'Wah Ustad!''

Du Plessis Eyes T20 World Cup Return

Du Plessis Eyes T20 World Cup Return

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

'I do a lot of hard work to ensure I look after my body to be able to play this brilliant game we love so much.'

Benazir's daughter: Meet Pakistan's first lady

Benazir's daughter: Meet Pakistan's first lady

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Glimpses into the life of Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, who at 31, is Pakistan's youngest first lady.

Bilawal's party split on question of allying with Sharif to form govt

Bilawal's party split on question of allying with Sharif to form govt

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

The Bilawal Bhutto-led Pakistan Peoples Party which won the third largest number of seats in the National Assembly in the elections appears to be split on whether to join a coalition government or sit on Opposition benches.

Inzamam questions PCB over Hafeez sacking

Inzamam questions PCB over Hafeez sacking

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Rauf's central contract may be 'restored'

'For Pakistan Army, Imran Is A No-Go'

'For Pakistan Army, Imran Is A No-Go'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

'Will Imran compromise with the army? We are all human beings. We all compromise.'

Arthur set to return as Pakistan coach

Arthur set to return as Pakistan coach

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

ICC withdraws demerit point to Rawalpindi stadium

PIX: Abrar claims seven on debut, Babar leads Pakistan's reply in Multan

PIX: Abrar claims seven on debut, Babar leads Pakistan's reply in Multan

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Abrar Ahmed made a stunning Test debut claiming seven for 114 to bowl out England for 281

Is Sharif next Pak PM? Bilawal Bhutto quits race, to support govt

Is Sharif next Pak PM? Bilawal Bhutto quits race, to support govt

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Bilawal has said the reality is that his party does not have a mandate to form a federal government.

Pak HC summons top officials over Imran Khan's arrest; reserves judgment

Pak HC summons top officials over Imran Khan's arrest; reserves judgment

Rediff.com9 May 2023

After hearing the case, the chief justice reserved the judgment without giving a date for its announcement.

Nawaz Sharif nominates brother Shehbaz as Pak PM candidate

Nawaz Sharif nominates brother Shehbaz as Pak PM candidate

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

In a surprise development, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz on Tuesday nominated its president Shehbaz Sharif as the prime ministerial candidate of Pakistan instead of the party supremo and three-time former premier Nawaz Sharif.

China making virus deadlier than Covid in Pakistan: Report

China making virus deadlier than Covid in Pakistan: Report

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

According to various global media reports, China is creating Covid-like pathogens in Pakistan that have the potential of causing virus contamination on a scale far higher than Covid.

Pak-Aus white-ball series moved to Lahore

Pak-Aus white-ball series moved to Lahore

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

The ODIs are scheduled to be held on March 29, 31 and April 2 followed by the T20 on April 4.

Pak HC upholds Imran Khan's arrest, says all legal formalities fulfilled

Pak HC upholds Imran Khan's arrest, says all legal formalities fulfilled

Rediff.com10 May 2023

The court issued its reserved ruling, upsetting the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), which claimed the arrest was illegal and that the IHC would rule in favour of party chief Imran Khan.

Livingstone proves he's back and better than ever!

Livingstone proves he's back and better than ever!

Rediff.com4 May 2023

Punjab Kings' Liam Livingstone strikes form in IPL after injury woes

NIA attaches properties of Hizbul terrorist in Kupwara

NIA attaches properties of Hizbul terrorist in Kupwara

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

The properties of Bashir Ahmad Pir, a resident of the Babarpora area of Kralpora in the north Kashmir district, was attached by the agency as part of the action against the militants operating from Pakistan, they said.

Imran's party claims 4 workers killed in police firing

Imran's party claims 4 workers killed in police firing

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Khan will be presented before the accountability court on Wednesday, a NAB source was quoted as saying by the Dawn newspaper.

Pakistan unveil Test venues for England series in December

Pakistan unveil Test venues for England series in December

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Multan hosts the second match from December 9 and the last Test begins in Karachi on December 17.

Babar Azam returns to lead Pakistan

Babar Azam returns to lead Pakistan

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

Babar Azam is set to return as Pakistan skipper for their home series against New Zealand, starting April 14.

Pakistan Army to lend security at Qatar FIFA World Cup

Pakistan Army to lend security at Qatar FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

In September, the contingent was trained by FIFA's eight-member training team during their visit to Pakistan.

New Zealand abandon Pakistan series after security alert

New Zealand abandon Pakistan series after security alert

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

The PCB said it is willing to continue the scheduled matches.

1971 War: Solitary Confinement In Pakistan

1971 War: Solitary Confinement In Pakistan

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

''I heard from the Pakistani brigadier that Flying Officer Pradeep Apte had been killed after he ejected safely and tried to escape. This news sent a chill up my spine. I had been lucky so far...'

Bhindranwale's terrorist nephew dies in Pakistan

Bhindranwale's terrorist nephew dies in Pakistan

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Khalistani separatist Lakhbir Singh alias 'Rode', a designated terrorist under the Indian law, has died recently in Pakistan, where he had taken refuge after his uncle Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale was killed in 1984 during an army action, officials said on Tuesday.

The Englishmen Who Want To Win In India

The Englishmen Who Want To Win In India

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The last time England toured India, back in early 2021, Joe Root's team went back home beaten and bruised 3-1.

Chronic injury sidelines Livingstone from Pak tour

Chronic injury sidelines Livingstone from Pak tour

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Livingstone was picked in the touring squad because of his hard-hitting batting and ability to bowl leg-spinners, as England entered the Test with just three specialist bowlers.

Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak dies at 49

Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak dies at 49

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

The 49-year-old announced his retirement at the age of 31, in 2005. Streak still remains the only Zimbabwe bowler with more than 100 Test and over 200 ODI wickets.

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.

'General Zia was real startled'

'General Zia was real startled'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

'But he was very quick and did a very stylish adab.' 'Of course, I didn't expect him to hug.'