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Ban on 6 more Pakistan ICL players off

Ban on 6 more Pakistan ICL players off

Rediff.com17 Feb 2009

The Sindh high court today lifted the domestic ban on six Pakistani players who had joined the Indian Cricket League, thus clearing 17 'rebel' players to play in local tournaments. Imran Farhat, Imran Nazir, Humayun Farhat, Taufiq Umar, Riaz Afridi and Arshad Khan thus joined 11 other Pakistani players who got a similar reprieve from the court last week, PCB lawyer Shan Gul said.

Bigg Boss 13: Rashami, Asim new BFFs inside the house?

Bigg Boss 13: Rashami, Asim new BFFs inside the house?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Siddharth will return to the house. Will his comeback affect Asim and Rashami's friendship?

Bangalore serial blasts case cracked

Bangalore serial blasts case cracked

Rediff.com7 Feb 2009

Seven months after the terrorists attack on the city, the Anti Terrorist Cell has revealed that the serial blasts of July 25, 2008, were carried out by associates of key Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative Riaz Bhatkal, who continues to remain elusive. Investigating agencies have in their custody nine persons, including a father-son duo.

Hostile reception for Pakistan team

Hostile reception for Pakistan team

Rediff.com27 Mar 2016

The Pakistan cricket team, sans captain Shahid Afridi, returned to a hostile reception in Lahore and Karachi after their disastrous World Twenty20 campaign which also included a loss to arch-foes India. The team returned home in batches in Lahore and Karachi on Saturday night. Afridi, on the other hand, has decided to stay back in Dubai for a few days. The flamboyant all-rounder is expected to take a call on his future in the next few days after drawing massive criticism for his poor form in the tournament and the comment that he and his team get more love in India than Pakistan. A group of players including manager Intikhab Alam, Muhammad Hafeez, Muhammad Irfan, Umar Akmal, Wahab Riaz, Ahmed Shehzad and others had to face chants of "shame shame" when they landed at the Allama Iqbal international airport in Lahore.

Battle of survival for Pakistan against Kiwis

Battle of survival for Pakistan against Kiwis

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Pakistan will not only have to win the remaining three matches, starting with New Zealand, but also hope that the results in other matches favour them to salvage any hopes of a semi-final berth.

Can Pakistan get back on track against South Africa?

Can Pakistan get back on track against South Africa?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

With both teams virtually out of the semi-final race, South Africa and Pakistan will be battling it out for a consolation win in their World Cup match at Lord's.

PICS: India maintain World Cup dominance over Pakistan

PICS: India maintain World Cup dominance over Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Put into bat in a stop-start, rain-hit match, India posted a commanding 336-5, with Rohit Sharma (140) smashing his second century of the tournament.

Judge goes on vacation; Pak 26/11 trial adjourned yet again

Judge goes on vacation; Pak 26/11 trial adjourned yet again

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

For the seventh time in a row, a Pakistani anti-terrorism court trying the seven accused in the 2008 Mumbai attacks case adjourned the hearing on Wednesday till September 3 as the judge has gone on a summer vacation.

End of the road for Pak army chief?

End of the road for Pak army chief?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

'A six month extension, if not extended further, would make General Bajwa a lame duck chief, altering the balance of his equations with the senior peer group of lieutenant generals,' says Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Afridi steers Pakistan to big win over West Indies

Afridi steers Pakistan to big win over West Indies

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi produced a brilliant performance with both bat and ball to lead his team to a thumping 126-run victory over West Indies in their first One-day International on Sunday.

Scientists to clone Pashmina goats

Scientists to clone Pashmina goats

Rediff.com13 Feb 2009

Scientists who succeeded in cloning the first ever buffalo using an advanced and cost-effective technique will next clone a Pashmina goat. Though the calf they cloned died within a week, they are not very bothered.

Shafiq, Sarfraz give Pakistan control against Sri Lanka

Shafiq, Sarfraz give Pakistan control against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

Asad Shafiq's seventh hundred and a belligerent 96 from Sarfraz Ahmed helped give Pakistan a sizeable lead against Sri Lanka on the fourth day of the opening Test at Galle on Saturday.

Cricket Buzz: 'Nothing wrong in being gay'

Cricket Buzz: 'Nothing wrong in being gay'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

'It's Test cricket and (Shannon) is an emotional guy trying to do everything he can to win a Test match. Sometimes people say things on the field that they might regret'

Three detained in connection with Jaipur blasts

Three detained in connection with Jaipur blasts

Rediff.com17 Aug 2008

A day after the Gujarat police claimed to have cracked the Ahmedabad serial blasts case, the Rajasthan police on Sunday said that they have detained three persons, including two activists of the Students Islamic Movement of India, for questioning in connection with the Jaipur serial blasts in May.Riaz and Vasim Kabadi from Talabpara area and Abid Bhai Kapdewala from Shoepurian Masjid area were detained by the police in Baran, about 100 kms from Kota, on Saturday evening.

Pak warns nuclear suppliers

Pak warns nuclear suppliers

Rediff.com3 Oct 2007

Pakistan said that the incipient United States-India nuclear deal has spelled concerns in Islamabad over maintenance of strategic stability in the region, but that it will keep the balance despite its opposition to arms race.

4th Test: Pakistan crush England by 10 wickets to level series

4th Test: Pakistan crush England by 10 wickets to level series

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

Leg-spinner Yasir Shah took five wickets to help Pakistan crush England by 10 wickets in the final Test at The Oval on Sunday and level a fluctuating series 2-2.

India start firm favourites against Pakistan in Women's WT20

India start firm favourites against Pakistan in Women's WT20

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

Not considered among the top T20 teams in the world, India produced a power-packed performance, winning the opener against a formidable New Zealand side by 34 runs after skipper Harmanpreet Kaur's 51-ball 103.

'Watson-styled screaming' latest flavor in Australian dressing room

'Watson-styled screaming' latest flavor in Australian dressing room

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Shane Watson has roared back to his classy best.

Malik fit to play against India

Malik fit to play against India

Rediff.com1 Jul 2008

Pakistan will make two changes for the crucial Asia Cup match against India on Wednesday, replacing Wahab Riaz and Mansoor Amjad with Abdul Rauf and off spinner Saeed Ajmal.

Rain delays start after Pakistan elect to bat

Rain delays start after Pakistan elect to bat

Rediff.com14 Jun 2008

Light rain delayed the start of the tri-series final between India and Pakistan at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Saturday.

World Cup PHOTOS: Pakistan topple South Africa in thriller

World Cup PHOTOS: Pakistan topple South Africa in thriller

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

Pakistan side put its World Cup campaign back on track with an upset 29-run win via Duckworth/Lewis method over South Africa

Bigg Boss 13: Shefali Bagga gets into a ugly fight with Rashami Desai

Bigg Boss 13: Shefali Bagga gets into a ugly fight with Rashami Desai

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Siddharth Shukla is no longer the villain in the house at least for now!

Bigg Boss 13: Should Devoleena become queen? VOTE!

Bigg Boss 13: Should Devoleena become queen? VOTE!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Bigg Boss announces the task of choosing the first queen of this season. And we hand over the task to you!

Pakistan drop Younis for Australia One-day series

Pakistan drop Younis for Australia One-day series

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

Pakistan have axed senior batsman Younis Khan for next month's One-day series against Australia in the United Arab Emirates as they announced their ODI and Twenty20 squads on Wednesday.

IPL can surely wait as life is more important now: Suresh Raina

IPL can surely wait as life is more important now: Suresh Raina

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

In the normal circumstances, Raina, who last played for India in 2018, would be playing in the IPL but instead he is enjoying cooking for his family.

Benami properties: The guilty may face RI of up to 7 years

Benami properties: The guilty may face RI of up to 7 years

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

While the concerned property may be confiscated, a person indulging in such a transaction is liable to pay a fine up to 25 per cent of fair market value of the property

Indo-Pak composite dialogue begins

Indo-Pak composite dialogue begins

Rediff.com13 Mar 2007

"We want to take relations forward," Menon said in his opening remarks.

Indo-Pak talks: A lot on the table

Indo-Pak talks: A lot on the table

Rediff.com12 Mar 2007

Pakistan may raise the demand for demilitarisation in Jammu and Kashmir, but India is clear that such a step can be taken only when terrorism ends in the state.

Pak envoys to 7 countries to meet

Pak envoys to 7 countries to meet

Rediff.com5 Mar 2007

Significantly the meeting of Pakistan's envoys included its Ambassador from Iran, which according to recent reports has begun building a concrete wall along its border crossings.

PICS: Pakistan keep semis hopes alive after SA rout

PICS: Pakistan keep semis hopes alive after SA rout

Rediff.com23 Jun 2019

Images from Sunday's World Cup match between Pakistan and South Africa, at Lord's.

Cricket Buzz: Afridi criticises Pakistan selectors

Cricket Buzz: Afridi criticises Pakistan selectors

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Pakistan's Shahid Afridi, on Monday, criticised the national selectors for resting six senior players, including skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed, for the upcoming ODI series against Australia, saying a good outing would have boosted their confidence ahead of the World Cup.

Siachen can become mountain of peace: Kasuri

Siachen can become mountain of peace: Kasuri

Rediff.com17 Jan 2007

The Nation quoted Kasuri as saying in Islamabad that Pakistan welcomed the statement by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to make Siachen 'a mountain of peace'.

Pakistani girl axed to death in 'honour killing'

Pakistani girl axed to death in 'honour killing'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2007

The girl was killed after her father became suspicious that she was having an affair with a youngster in Jhang tehsil in Punjab province. Seeing them together, he, along with relatives, axed the girl to death, while the boy managed to escape.

'Extremely disappointed' India asks Pak to ensure Lakhvi stays in jail

'Extremely disappointed' India asks Pak to ensure Lakhvi stays in jail

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

India on Thursday reacted strongly to release 2008 Mumbai terror attack mastermind Zaki-ur Rehman Lakhvi

ASEAN: Pak pitches for dialogue partner status

ASEAN: Pak pitches for dialogue partner status

Rediff.com6 Jun 2006

Pakistan and Association of Southeast Asian Nations have agreed to begin talks for a Free Trade Agreement to boost Islamabad's efforts towards achieving full dialogue partner status with the ten-member regional economic grouping.

We've given India proposals on Siachen: Pak

We've given India proposals on Siachen: Pak

Rediff.com27 Nov 2006

A spokesperson has said the proposal was mentioned at the recent talks.

Kasuri briefs PoK leaders on Indo-Pak talks

Kasuri briefs PoK leaders on Indo-Pak talks

Rediff.com22 Nov 2006

Kasuri said that in the meeting with PoK leaders, he emphasised that Pakistan's policy on Jammu and Kashmir was based on the premise that its final settlement had to be in accordance with the wishes and aspirations of Kashmiri people.

Pak foreign secretary meets separatists

Pak foreign secretary meets separatists

Rediff.com15 Nov 2006

The separatists left no stone unturned in making their differences obvious

Indo-Pakistan talks were 'cordial'

Indo-Pakistan talks were 'cordial'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2006

India, Pakistan foreign secretaries meet

India, Pakistan foreign secretaries meet

Rediff.com14 Nov 2006

An image of the Indian and Pakistani foreign secretaries in New Delhi.