News for 'Sindh'

Pak: Militants attack NATO oil tankers, 5 killed

Pak: Militants attack NATO oil tankers, 5 killed

Rediff.com2 Oct 2010

Militants in Pakistan on Friday carried out two separate attacks on vehicles carrying fuel for NATO and United States forces in Afghanistan, killing five persons and injuring several others.

Backward Hindus ignored in Pak flood relief

Backward Hindus ignored in Pak flood relief

Rediff.com27 Aug 2010

Raging floodwaters have washed away belongings of hundreds of these Scheduled Caste Hindu families in Punjab and Sindh, but they are yet to receive any help from the administration.

Is US controlling an air force base in Pakistan?

Is US controlling an air force base in Pakistan?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2010

Pakistan's Shahbaz air force base in southern Sindh province, which is home to the country's newest F-16 jets, is 'controlled by the United States', a senior official has said. Health Secretary Khushnood Lashari made the stunning claim about the Shahbaz airbase in Jacobabad area during an appearance before the Standing Committee on Health of the Senate or upper house of Parliament on Wednesday.

'Hands off Balochistan': Baloch, Sindhi activists stage protest against Pak, China in UK

'Hands off Balochistan': Baloch, Sindhi activists stage protest against Pak, China in UK

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Dozens of UK-based Baloch and Sindhi protesters gathered outside the Chinese embassy in Londonand held a protest against Pakistan and China.

22 names recommended for ED posts at banks

22 names recommended for ED posts at banks

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

These recommendations are based on interactions held by the Banks Board Bureau with eligible candidates from PSBs towards appointment against vacancies in PSBs for the period 2018-19

Miandad, Afridi receive death threats

Miandad, Afridi receive death threats

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

Some Pakistani cricketers received threatening phone calls from unknown callers asking them to pay big sums of money or face dire consequences, senior police officials said on Sunday.

What's all the hullabaloo over CAA!

What's all the hullabaloo over CAA!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

'Whatever the legal position, it is my understanding that in practice, the Indian authorities have always treated Hindu refugees from Pakistan and Bangladesh far more sympathetically than Muslims,' notes Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Bank frauds: SBI sought issuance of 147 Look Out Circulars

Bank frauds: SBI sought issuance of 147 Look Out Circulars

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Between April and August, it issued request seeking LoC against 147 individuals to prevent them from leaving the country, the bank said in response to a Right to Information query filed by Pune-based activist Vihar Durve.

Young woman's gangrape in posh area shocks Karachi

Young woman's gangrape in posh area shocks Karachi

Rediff.com21 Dec 2010

The incident occurred late in the night on Sunday in the upmarket area of Clifton and the girl was held by the assailants for six hours before they left her near the Seaview beach area

Didn't visit JuD relief camp: USAID chief Shah

Didn't visit JuD relief camp: USAID chief Shah

Rediff.com28 Aug 2010

Dr Rajiv Shah, administrator of the United States Agency for International Development and the highest-ranking Indian American in the Barack Obama administration, has set the record straight over conflicting reports that he had visited a relief camp run by a front organisation of Jamaat-ud-Dawa in Pakistan's Sindh province and handed over US aid.The JuD is headed by Hafiz Saeed, the founder of Lashkar-e-Tayiba and alleged mastermind of the horrific 26/11 terror attacks.

Bankers expect 1% cut in CRR rates

Bankers expect 1% cut in CRR rates

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

With credit demand picking up and liquidity crunch yet to ease, bankers are expecting a cut in key policy ratio - Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) - by one per cent in the mid-term monetary policy review by RBI, a top bank official said.

Pak govt acting against us to please India: Hafiz Saeed

Pak govt acting against us to please India: Hafiz Saeed

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

"We will fight our case in court against Pak govt's illegal action," said Saeed.

Pakistan remembers Benazir Bhutto

Pakistan remembers Benazir Bhutto

Rediff.com27 Dec 2009

People across Pakistan on Sunday paid tributes to slain former premier Benazir Bhutto and offered special prayers on the second anniversary of her assassination even as her close aides called on the PPP-led government to identify and bring her killers to justice.

Finally, Pakistan releases 100 Indian fishermen

Finally, Pakistan releases 100 Indian fishermen

Rediff.com26 Dec 2009

Pakistan has finally released 100 out of the 629 Indian fishermen imprisoned in the Malir District Jail.The fishermen were scheduled to be released on Wednesday, but the process was delayed as Pakistani authorities said that the Indian government had told them to postpone the release.It may be noted that Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani had announced that the fishermen were being released as a 'goodwill gesture'.

74 killed in massive fire on train in Pakistan

74 killed in massive fire on train in Pakistan

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

The Railways Minister said gas stoves carried by some passengers blew up when they were preparing breakfast on the speeding train in violation of rules.

Explosion in Pak: 18 killed, 40 injured

Explosion in Pak: 18 killed, 40 injured

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

An accidental explosion in a chemical tanker killed 18 people and injured 40 others at Hyderabad in the southern Pakistani province of Sindh on Monday, police said.

Pak says it won't allow rallies by banned outfits

Pak says it won't allow rallies by banned outfits

Rediff.com15 Jun 2010

Pakistan's interior minister Rehman Malik has said the government would not allow banned outfits and parties to take out any rallies or advertise themselves.

How athletes are giving back during the coronavirus pandemic

How athletes are giving back during the coronavirus pandemic

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Wrestler Bajrang Punia pledged to donate his sixth months' salary towards Haryana's COVID-19 Relief Fund.

Finally, Zardari visits Pakistan's flood-hit areas

Finally, Zardari visits Pakistan's flood-hit areas

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari finally visited the flood-hit areas in the southern province of Sindh on Thursday, two weeks after the country was hit by its worst humanitarian crisis in 80 years. Zardari visited the city of Sukkur located on the banks of the Indus River to take stock of the rescue and relief efforts. Zardari's decision to undertake a trip to France and Britain earlier, despite the country reeling under the worst floods in its history.

Pakistan blocks major highways to Islamabad

Pakistan blocks major highways to Islamabad

Rediff.com13 Mar 2009

Continuing their tough stance against activists and lawyers, Pakistani authorities on Friday blocked all major highways leading to Islamabad to prevent a protest march demanding reinstatement of sacked judges, from reaching the capital. Police and paramilitary forces today blocked another group of activists marching from Balochistan's capital Quetta to Sukkur in Sindh and arrested the Supreme Court Bar Association President Ali Ahmed Kurd along with some others.

Tension in Karachi; Army may be called in

Tension in Karachi; Army may be called in

Rediff.com2 Feb 2010

Tensions continue to mount on Tuesday with sporadic incidents of violence in Pakistan's commercial capital, even as the Sindh government is contemplating calling the Army to control the recent spate of ethnic and political clashes that has left 25 dead in last few days.

BSF nabs Pakistani intruder in Gujarat

BSF nabs Pakistani intruder in Gujarat

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

The Border Security Force has apprehended a Pakistani intruder near Dantiwada village on the international border in Banaskantha district in Palanpur, Gujarat, the police said on Monday.

Cyclonic storm Nilofar weakens, will make landfall tonight

Cyclonic storm Nilofar weakens, will make landfall tonight

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

The very severe cyclonic storm Nilofar has weakened into a severe cyclonic storm ahead of making landfall at the northern Gujarat coast and adjoining Pakistani coast around Naliya by Thursday night.

Pakistan executes 4 convicts; 59 executed since death penalty revival

Pakistan executes 4 convicts; 59 executed since death penalty revival

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Pakistan hanged four convicts on Wedesnday, 59 executed since death penalty revival.

Once land of dreaded dacoits, can Chambal be arable land?

Once land of dreaded dacoits, can Chambal be arable land?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

The ravines, which are sharp, steep mud hillocks, stretch over three states - Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh, once home to several dreaded dacoits have long been the subject of several projects and government schemes to make them agriculturally viable.

Dr Singh breaks new path in Indo-Pak relations

Dr Singh breaks new path in Indo-Pak relations

Rediff.com30 Jul 2009

What Dr Singh has achieved as a statesman is that he has set out to define a new paradigm in which India-Pakistan relations will be discussed. For the first time in the history of the two nations he has laid the grounds for India and Pakistan to work together to solve the common problems, including that of terrorism.

Musharraf gets court nod to leave Pakistan

Musharraf gets court nod to leave Pakistan

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

A Pakistani court on Thursday ordered authorities to remove the name of former military ruler Pervez Musharraf from the exit control list, paving the way for him to leave the country.

ISI chief likely to be replaced soon: Pak media

ISI chief likely to be replaced soon: Pak media

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

The corps commander of Karachi, Lt Gen Naveed Mukhtar, is most likely to the new chief.

US releases new set of Osama bin Laden documents

US releases new set of Osama bin Laden documents

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

The US on Tueday released new set of documents that it recovered from the Abbottabad hideout of al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.

Taliban could take over Karachi: Report

Taliban could take over Karachi: Report

Rediff.com28 Feb 2009

Taliban militants have established secret hideouts in Karachi and it 'could take the city hostage at any point', according to the Pakistani police. The Special Branch of police has highlighted the presence of Taliban in Karachi in a report submitted to the Sindh government and the provincial police chief.The Taliban have 'huge caches' of weapons and ammunition, the report said.

Pathankot attack: NIA to send fresh Letters Rogatory to Pak

Pathankot attack: NIA to send fresh Letters Rogatory to Pak

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

The LRs are being despatched notwithstanding indications from the Pakistani side that it was not yet ready to receive Indian investigators to carry forward the probe in the January 2 attack that left seven security personnel dead.

Prez, PM hail 'distinguished jurist' Ram Jethmalani

Prez, PM hail 'distinguished jurist' Ram Jethmalani

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Modi said Jethmalani was 'witty, courageous and never shied away from boldly expressing himself on any subject'.

Pix: Have you seen India's first rail coach?

Pix: Have you seen India's first rail coach?

Rediff.com24 May 2018

A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com brings you some fascinating facts and photographs from India's first international rail exhibition.

We have learned no lessons from our history

We have learned no lessons from our history

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

'When one has a lot of power, one can shut one's ears to the other side. This is what is common between the BJP of 2019 and the Congress of 1947,' says Aakar Patel.

Pak religious parties secure over 9% votes in polls

Pak religious parties secure over 9% votes in polls

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

Hafiz Saeed-backed Allah-o-Akbar Tehreek (AAT) had fielded 265 candidates -- including 13 women -- countrywide.

75th Independence Day: What India should do

75th Independence Day: What India should do

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

India is too diverse to be governed centrally and with a single system. The way forward is for the central government to keep the monopoly of military power and a share of national resources while the provinces must have greater autonomy, recommends Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

LeJ claims responsibility for attack on Pak judge

LeJ claims responsibility for attack on Pak judge

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

Pakistan's banned terrorist outfit Lashkar-e-Jhangvi on Wednesday took responsibility for a bomb attack on a senior judge of the Sindh high court earlier this month in which nine people were killed.

Love my homeland, will be back: Musharraf leaves Pakistan after ban lifted

Love my homeland, will be back: Musharraf leaves Pakistan after ban lifted

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

Musharraf boarded an Emirates flight bound for Dubai that departed from Karachi airport at 4.25 am.

Pervez Musharraf sentenced to death in high treason case

Pervez Musharraf sentenced to death in high treason case

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

The ex-army chief left for Dubai for medical treatment in March 2016 and has not returned since, citing security and health reasons.

Pakistan police baton-charge protesters

Pakistan police baton-charge protesters

Rediff.com12 Mar 2009

The Pakistan police on Thursday baton-charged and arrested political activists and lawyers who defied a ban on demonstrations to set-out on a long march from Karachi to Islamabad, in order to force the government to re-instate the sacked judges.