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'Neither India Or Pakistan Desire Full-Scale War'

'Neither India Or Pakistan Desire Full-Scale War'

Rediff.com10 May 2025

'I am worried that Pakistan will still feel compelled to take substantive military action beyond this apparent drone activity.' 'If so, the crisis could persist for a while more and dangerous days are still ahead.'

Imran gets a breather, Pak parliament session adjourned to Sunday

Imran gets a breather, Pak parliament session adjourned to Sunday

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Pakistan's National Assembly session was on Thursday adjourned abruptly till Sunday after opposition lawmakers demanded an immediate vote on a no-confidence motion against embattled Prime Minister Imran Khan who has effectively lost majority in the lower house.

Pak's new PM quietly exchanges letters with Putin to 'strengthen ties'

Pak's new PM quietly exchanges letters with Putin to 'strengthen ties'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

Pakistan's new Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Russian President Vladimir Putin have quietly exchanged letters to strengthen bilateral relations, a media report said on Sunday, amidst allegations by Imran Khan that his maiden visit to Moscow, much against Washington's wishes, led to his ouster.

Pakistan Navy Shows Off Its Skills

Pakistan Navy Shows Off Its Skills

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Glimpses of the Pakistan navy's Multinational Exercise AMAN-23 in the North Arabian Sea near Karachi.

Pak must throw out beggar's bowl: Army chief amid economic crisis

Pak must throw out beggar's bowl: Army chief amid economic crisis

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

In July, the Pakistan government's debt swelled to USD 2.44 billion, including USD 2.07 billion in non-guaranteed debt owed to China, as per Geo News.

Violent strike over high prices in PoK enters Day 4

Violent strike over high prices in PoK enters Day 4

Rediff.com13 May 2024

The disputed region witnessed clashes on Saturday between the police and activists of a rights movement, leaving at least one police official dead and injuring over 100 people, mostly policemen.

Nadeem's gold: A fairy-tale story from Pakistan

Nadeem's gold: A fairy-tale story from Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Arshad Nadeem's home village erupted into rapturous celebrations after he clinched Pakistan's first Olympic medal in athletics

Russia backs Pak bid to join BRICS; will India resist this move?

Russia backs Pak bid to join BRICS; will India resist this move?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Dar also said Pakistan views Russia as an important player in the West, South and Central Asia, and strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation with Russia remains an important priority for Pakistan's foreign policy.

Either Imran Khan will get murdered or...: Pak minister

Either Imran Khan will get murdered or...: Pak minister

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Khan is now our enemy and he will be treated like that," Pak's Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah declared.

If good neighbourliness is missing...: Jaishankar's dig at China, Pak

If good neighbourliness is missing...: Jaishankar's dig at China, Pak

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Delivering a thinly veiled message to Pakistan from its soil, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said activities across borders characterised by the 'three evils' of terrorism, extremism and separatism are unlikely to encourage trade, energy flows and connectivity.

Pak EC panel probe into poll rigging allegations over

Pak EC panel probe into poll rigging allegations over

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

On Sunday, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) formed the committee to probe the explosive allegations levelled by former Rawalpindi Commissioner Liaquat Ali Chattha that widespread rigging aided by the judiciary and the top election body took place against jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's party in the garrison city of Rawalpindi.

Pak HC refuses to suspend Imran Khan's arrest warrant, tells him to go trial court

Pak HC refuses to suspend Imran Khan's arrest warrant, tells him to go trial court

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

In a temporary relief for Imran Khan, a Pakistani court on Wednesday ordered the police to stop till Thursday its operation outside the former prime minister's residence in Lahore to arrest him in a corruption case after a scuffle between the security personnel and his supporters.

India rejects 'unwarranted' references to J-K in China-Pak statement

India rejects 'unwarranted' references to J-K in China-Pak statement

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

The Union territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh are and will always remain an integral and inalienable part of India, the MEA said.

Keeping a close eye: India after attack on Imran Khan

Keeping a close eye: India after attack on Imran Khan

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Khan was injured on Thursday when an unidentified gunman opened fire on the container-mounted-truck carrying him during his protest march in the eastern city of Wazirabad.

China to build 1200 MW nuclear plant in Pakistan's Punjab

China to build 1200 MW nuclear plant in Pakistan's Punjab

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

China on Tuesday inked an agreement worth a whopping USD 4.8 billion with cash-strapped Pakistan to set up a 1,200-megawatt nuclear power plant as a sign of increasing strategic cooperation between the two all-weather allies.

India takes over SCO rotating presidency

India takes over SCO rotating presidency

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev chaired the 22nd SCO summit in Samarkand which was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

I wasn't dangerous when in govt, but I'll be now: Imran

I wasn't dangerous when in govt, but I'll be now: Imran

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Imran has questioned the judiciary to explain the motive behind opening its doors at midnight.

Sharifs' jail sentences suspended in corruption case, to be released

Sharifs' jail sentences suspended in corruption case, to be released

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

According to jail officials, Nawaz, Maryam and Safdar will be released on Wednesday if the order is received prior to the expiration of lock-up time.

Imran Khan's party calls for nationwide shutdown, to challenge arrest

Imran Khan's party calls for nationwide shutdown, to challenge arrest

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Pakistan is bracing for another day of violence that broke out in many cities after the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan for alleged corruption with the leaders of his party announcing a countrywide strike on Wednesday to protest against the fascist government.

Ailing Nawaz Sharif granted bail on medical grounds

Ailing Nawaz Sharif granted bail on medical grounds

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

According to the short order, Sharif will have to submit two surety bonds worth Rs 10 million each for his release in the case.

Chinese company shuts shop in Pakistan days after terror attack

Chinese company shuts shop in Pakistan days after terror attack

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Two days after five Chinese nationals were killed in a suicide attack at a hydropower project in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Pakistan, a Chinese company has suspended civil works and laid off hundreds of workers at another hydropower project in the same restive province, according to media reports on Thursday.

Gen Bajwa called me playboy: Imran Khan

Gen Bajwa called me playboy: Imran Khan

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

It was my great mistake to grant extension to Gen Bajwa. Bajwa started showing his 'true colour' after getting extension, Khan said.

Imran seeks better ties with US, retracts 'American plot behind ouster' claim

Imran seeks better ties with US, retracts 'American plot behind ouster' claim

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

In an interview with the Financial Times following an assassination attempt this month, Khan said he no longer 'blamed' the US and wants a 'dignified' relationship if re-elected.

Chaos In Islamabad As Imran's Supporters Go On The Rampage

Chaos In Islamabad As Imran's Supporters Go On The Rampage

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

Jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's supporters reached the heart of Pakistan's capital on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, after removing barricades and battling police in clashes that killed six security personnel and injured dozens.

India sees red as OIC secretary-general visits PoK

India sees red as OIC secretary-general visits PoK

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

India on Tuesday strongly condemned the visit of the secretary general of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and for his comments on Jammu and Kashmir, asserting that the grouping has no locus standi in matters related to the region.

Imran Khan halts long march after female journalist crushed to death

Imran Khan halts long march after female journalist crushed to death

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

A female Pakistani journalist attending former prime minister Imran Khan's long march died on Sunday after being crushed under his container, an incident that forced him to halt the march for the day.

Zardari elected as Pakistan President for a historic 2nd term

Zardari elected as Pakistan President for a historic 2nd term

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

Asif Ali Zardari was overwhelmingly elected as the 14th President of Pakistan on Saturday, becoming the only civilian President of the coup-prone country for a second time.

Xi, Sharif listening, Modi says must condemn countries backing terror

Xi, Sharif listening, Modi says must condemn countries backing terror

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

In his opening remarks at the virtual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), Modi also said that some countries use cross-border terrorism as an instrument of their policy and the grouping must not hesitate to criticise them.

Imran Khan names 3 suspects including Pak PM behind attack

Imran Khan names 3 suspects including Pak PM behind attack

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Imran believes three people -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah and Major General Faisal (Naseer) -- were involved in the attack on him.

Pak Parliament set to vote on no-trust vote against PM Imran Khan

Pak Parliament set to vote on no-trust vote against PM Imran Khan

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

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

Post-Imran Khan, Pak oppn eyes Nawaz return, President Alvi's ouster

Post-Imran Khan, Pak oppn eyes Nawaz return, President Alvi's ouster

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz president and Leader of Opposition in National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif, 70, who is the Opposition's candidate for the new prime minister, will announce his possible government priorities after taking the oath.

2 Chinese workers killed in Karachi blast, Beijing 'shocked'

2 Chinese workers killed in Karachi blast, Beijing 'shocked'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

The banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the attack, saying the blast was a suicide attack targeting a convoy of Chinese engineers and investors leaving the Jinnah International Airport.

Will change of govt in Islamabad help India, Pak to mend ties

Will change of govt in Islamabad help India, Pak to mend ties

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

The change of government in Pakistan after the exit of hawkish Imran Khan and his likely replacement by hard-core realist Shehbaz Sharif may provide a little window of opportunity for the leaders of India and Pakistan to reset their nearly frozen bilateral ties, according to experts.

Chinese investigators in Pak to probe suicide attack on its citizens

Chinese investigators in Pak to probe suicide attack on its citizens

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

The visit comes two days after Pakistan officials shared with the Chinese embassy the preliminary findings of their investigation into the attack.

'We've learnt our lesson': Pak PM seeks talks with Modi

'We've learnt our lesson': Pak PM seeks talks with Modi

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

'We have had three wars with India, and they have only brought more misery, poverty, and unemployment to the people'

There will be 'civil war' in Pak if polls not announced: Imran Khan

There will be 'civil war' in Pak if polls not announced: Imran Khan

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

Pakistan's ousted prime minister Imran Khan has warned that the country would descend into a civil war if fresh elections were not announced.

Independents backed by Imran's party take lead in Pak poll

Independents backed by Imran's party take lead in Pak poll

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Jailed ex-Pakistan premier Imran Khan's party-backed independent candidates on Friday sprang a surprise by winning 86 seats out of the 201 results declared following unusual delays and allegations of rigging, as the country appeared heading towards a hung assembly.

37 killed in 2 deadly attacks in Pakistan's Balochistan

37 killed in 2 deadly attacks in Pakistan's Balochistan

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The dead were identified as belonging to Punjab province. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.

Imran Khan dodges arrest, says will appear before court on Mar 7

Imran Khan dodges arrest, says will appear before court on Mar 7

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

The Lahore police closed the main road leading to the Zaman Park residence of Khan by placing containers. Riot police and water cannons are currently present near Khan's residence.

'Won't sit with thieves': Imran resigns from Pak National Assembly

'Won't sit with thieves': Imran resigns from Pak National Assembly

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

'The man who has 16 billion and 8 billion rupees of corruption cases, whoever selects and elects the Prime Minister can not be a big insult to the country'