News for 'Sarwar'

PIX: Rakul Preet watches Raid with Ajay Devgn, Kajol

PIX: Rakul Preet watches Raid with Ajay Devgn, Kajol

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

The Mukerjis and their friends cheer for Ajay Devgn!

Received lot of love from Pakistani people: Sidhu

Received lot of love from Pakistani people: Sidhu

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

Indian cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu, on Sunday, said that he received a lot of love from Pakistani people and hoped there should be peace between India and Pakistan.

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.

Another Facebook-related complaint from Palghar

Another Facebook-related complaint from Palghar

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

In yet another case emerging from Palghar town in Maharashtra's Thane district, police have received a complaint about some "objectionable" matter relating to late Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray posted on a "fake" Facebook account of a local newspaper.

Four die in suicide bomb attack in Pak tribal region

Four die in suicide bomb attack in Pak tribal region

Rediff.com20 Apr 2013

A woman suicide bomber on Saturday detonated a bomb outside a hospital in a lawless tribal area of northwest Pakistan, killing at least four people and injuring five others.

Pak: Sufi shrine bomber sentenced to death

Pak: Sufi shrine bomber sentenced to death

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

An anti-terrorism court in Dera Ghazi Khan district, 400 km from Lahore, on Wednesday gave the death sentence on 52 counts to Behram alias Sufi Baba, who was convicted of masterminding the attack on Hazrat Sakhi Sarwar shrine.

PCB thanks BCCI for rescheduling Indo-Pak T20 tie

PCB thanks BCCI for rescheduling Indo-Pak T20 tie

Rediff.com15 Dec 2012

PCB chairman Zaka Ashraf thanked BCCI president N Srinivasan for postponing the second Twenty20 International between India and Pakistan by a day, which was originally scheduled to be played in Ahmedabad on December 27.

Dalmiya ready to host 'Goodwill Ambassadors' from Pak

Dalmiya ready to host 'Goodwill Ambassadors' from Pak

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

Former BCCI president and current CAB supremo Jagmohan Dalmiya has offered to host all the former Pakistan stalwarts who will be coming as 'Goodwill Ambassadors' during the ODI match at the Eden Gardens on January 3.

Prominent TV journalist couple murdered in Bangladesh

Prominent TV journalist couple murdered in Bangladesh

Rediff.com11 Feb 2012

Two well-known Bangladeshi television journalists were on Saturday found stabbed to death in their home in the capital Dhaka, sparking a widespread protest prompting authorities to issue orders for an investigation.

PCB inspection team gives thumbs up to Eden Gardens

PCB inspection team gives thumbs up to Eden Gardens

Rediff.com2 Dec 2012

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) inspection team gave a green signal to the Eden Gardens after inspecting the stadium and facilities here for Pakistan's One-dayer against India to be held on January 3.

PCB won't host reciprocal India-Pak series in England

PCB won't host reciprocal India-Pak series in England

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has strongly rejected reports that it is considering the possibility of hosting India in England for a reciprocal series between the two sides.

Four held in slain Punjab Guv's son's kidnapping case

Four held in slain Punjab Guv's son's kidnapping case

Rediff.com17 Sep 2011

Pakistani police have arrested four suspects in connection with the kidnapping of Shahbaz Taseer, son of slain Punjab governor Salmaan Taseer, police officials said on Saturday.

Mohsin Khan named Pakistan interim coach

Mohsin Khan named Pakistan interim coach

Rediff.com4 Oct 2011

Pakistan have appointed chief selector Mohsin Khan as interim coach for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka. The Pakistan Cricket Board is hunting for a new coach after the sudden resignation of Waqar Younis, who stepped down for personal reasons after the recent tour of Zimbabwe.

PCB suspends national selector Illyas

PCB suspends national selector Illyas

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

The Pakistan Cricket Board suspended national selector Mohammad Illyas and asked him to face disciplinary proceedings for violating the terms of his employment contract by making statements in the media and appearing on a television show on the Shahid Afridi issue.

'Suicide bombers have infiltrated Pak'

'Suicide bombers have infiltrated Pak'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2011

Fidayeen Islam, the suicide bomber squad of Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, has claimed that more than 300 fidayeen (suicide bombers) have been sent to various parts of Pakistan to target the Shia and Bralvi religious centres.

All The Muslim Union Ministers

All The Muslim Union Ministers

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

It is for the first time in the history of Independent India that not a single Muslim is part of the Union Cabinet.

PCB to clear players' dues, grant central contracts

PCB to clear players' dues, grant central contracts

Rediff.com4 Oct 2011

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has promised to clear all due payments to the players and implement the central contracts before the team leaves for the UAE to play against Sri Lanka.

40 killed, 100 hurt in blasts at Pak shrine

40 killed, 100 hurt in blasts at Pak shrine

Rediff.com3 Apr 2011

At least 30 people were killed and 100 injured in three explosions at a Sufi shrine near Dera Ghazi Khan in Pakistan's Punjab province, government officials said.

Pak appoint Intikhab Alam as manager

Pak appoint Intikhab Alam as manager

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has brought back former Test captain, Intikhab Alam as the manager of the national team after the troubled tour to England.

Pak team manager Yawar Saeed quits

Pak team manager Yawar Saeed quits

Rediff.com27 Sep 2010

Scandal-hit Pakistan cricket team's manager Yawar Saeed on Monday stepped down from his post just a week after returning from the torrid tour of England, which was marred by spot-fixing allegations.

Want to buy a fort? Hundreds on sale in India!

Want to buy a fort? Hundreds on sale in India!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2011

Hundreds of forts and havelis across the country are up for sale, but there are few takers.

'Juvenile' Indian fishermen freed in Pak

'Juvenile' Indian fishermen freed in Pak

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

A Pakistani court has ordered the authorities to free two juvenile Indian fishermen and asked them to provide details of steps taken for the release and exchange of some 1,000 fishermen interned in jails of both countries.

Pak govt clears players to take part in IPL

Pak govt clears players to take part in IPL

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

Pakistan's government has given the go-ahead for the country's players to take part in the lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL) next year.

Shoaib pays for violating PCB code of conduct

Shoaib pays for violating PCB code of conduct

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

With the Pakistan Cricket Board deducting a Rs 7 million fine from his annual salary, controversial pacer Shoaib Akhtar was left with just $550 as match fees, bonus and contract fees in the year gone by.

Clashes erupt as prominent Pak cleric returns to lead 'revolution'

Clashes erupt as prominent Pak cleric returns to lead 'revolution'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

Amid high drama, Canada-based divisive cleric Tahir-ul-Qadri returned to Pakistan on Monday after authorities diverted his Islamabad-bound flight to Lahore fearing unrest in the capital, as clashes between his supporters and the police left many injured.

Pak to resume capital punishment after six-year moratorium

Pak to resume capital punishment after six-year moratorium

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

After observing a six-year 'informal' moratorium on capital punishments, Pakistan is all set to hang a death row prisoner on September 18, amid outcry by human rights activists demanding abolition of the death penalty.

UK's first Muslim MP quits over threats

UK's first Muslim MP quits over threats

Rediff.com23 Jun 2007

The 54-year-old Labour MP told party activists that he would not be contesting his Glasgow Central seat at the next election because his family was threatened by a gang allegedly linked to racist murderers he helped convict.

Pak: Sikh girl abducted, forcibly converted to Islam

Pak: Sikh girl abducted, forcibly converted to Islam

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

One of the suspects Arsalan, a friend of prime suspect Mohammad Hassan who married the Sikh girl, has been arrested.

There was no end to what Irrfan could do

There was no end to what Irrfan could do

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Irrfan never stopped being hopeful about the endless possibilities open to actors and film-makers in Indian cinema.

Mob attacks Nankana Sahib Gurdwara in Pak; India condemns

Mob attacks Nankana Sahib Gurdwara in Pak; India condemns

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

Reports suggested that hundreds of angry residents at Nankana Sahib pelted the Sikh pilgrims with stones on Friday.

J&K militants abduct CM's nephew

J&K militants abduct CM's nephew

Rediff.com23 Sep 2004

Family, friends bid a teary adieu to major who died in chopper crash

Family, friends bid a teary adieu to major who died in chopper crash

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

Major Taher Hussain Khan was laid to rest with full military honours

Qureshi says Pak won't charge Kartarpur pilgrims on Nov 9, 12

Qureshi says Pak won't charge Kartarpur pilgrims on Nov 9, 12

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

Kartarpur corridor is a 'corridor of love' and there is no sinister design in it, he said on allegations that the corridor could be used to promote separatism in Punjab.

GizmoWatch: 'This phone's a disappointing buy'

GizmoWatch: 'This phone's a disappointing buy'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2007

GA reader Sarwar Ali shares his experience with the Sony Ericsson P990i cell phone.

Sports Ministry set to order inquiry into Pak trip by kabaddi players

Sports Ministry set to order inquiry into Pak trip by kabaddi players

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

A Sports Ministry source said that 'the minister (Kiren Rijiju) is set to start an inquiry.'

Pakistan club too good for Indian Navy

Pakistan club too good for Indian Navy

Rediff.com28 Nov 2003

International Mohammed Sarwar scored a brace of goals in the Pakistan team's 5-1 win over the Indian sailors.

5 Things You Didn't Know About Irrfan

5 Things You Didn't Know About Irrfan

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Aseem Chhabra introduces you to the Irrfan you never knew.

'I am an ordinary person who doesn't want to get into trouble'

'I am an ordinary person who doesn't want to get into trouble'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

'I am fascinated by people who cannot accept things.'

Afghan airstrikes take out Lashkar camps

Afghan airstrikes take out Lashkar camps

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

In a major crackdown to eliminate the terrorists' sanctuaries, Afghanistan has carried out three air strikes within a week in Kunar province, bordering Pakistan, inflicting heavy casualties on Lashkar-e-Tayiba terror group.