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Pak boy, 15, killed in celebratory gunfire after team's CT win

Pak boy, 15, killed in celebratory gunfire after team's CT win

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

"Papa, I've been shot," were the last words of a 15-year-old boy who died after being struck by a stray bullet from aerial firing as frenzied celebrations rang across Pakistan over its cricket team's Champions Trophy triumph.

CAT holds senior advocate guilty of contempt

CAT holds senior advocate guilty of contempt

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

The principal bench of the (CAT) took suo moto cognisance of the behaviour of advocate Mehmood Pracha, while arguing the case of Sanjiv Chaturvedi, an Indian Forest Service officer of Uttarakhand cadre on deputation to All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi, who filed different applications with regard to recording of his Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs), it said.

Is Pakistan buying 8 of these Chinese submarines?

Is Pakistan buying 8 of these Chinese submarines?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

An agreement was reached in Islamabad during a meeting between Pakistan Finance Minister Ishaq Dar and Xu Ziqin, President of state-owned China Shipbuilding & Offshore International Company Limited -- the trade arm of China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation.

Pakistan provokes again, dedicates I-Day celebrations to 'Kashmir's freedom'

Pakistan provokes again, dedicates I-Day celebrations to 'Kashmir's freedom'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

In provocative remarks, Pakistan said it is dedicating its Independence Day to Kashmir's "freedom" and will continue to extend full diplomatic, political and moral support to the people of the state.

Hindu scribe forced to drink from separate glass at office in Pakistan

Hindu scribe forced to drink from separate glass at office in Pakistan

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

Sahib Khan Oad, a senior reporter with Associated Press of Pakistan, has been barred from drinking water in the same glass and sharing utensils with other Muslim staff at the office, the Express Tribune reported.

Now, Pak rejects plea for consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav at ICJ

Now, Pak rejects plea for consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav at ICJ

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

Pakistan said that Jadhav is not an ordinary person as he had entered the country with the intent of spying and carrying out sabotage activities.

US drones killed 50 terrorists of Al Qaeda's Indian branch

US drones killed 50 terrorists of Al Qaeda's Indian branch

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

The Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent says a series of drone attacks have killed nearly 50 of its members, including deputy head Ustad Ahmad Farooq and Qari Imran, the group's central council member and in charge of Al Qaeda in Afghanistan.

India's reaction to court ruling on Lakhvi irrational, says Pak

India's reaction to court ruling on Lakhvi irrational, says Pak

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Pakistan on Monday termed as "irrational" India's strong reaction to a court's ruling ordering release of 2008 Mumbai terror attack mastermind Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, but hoped that the issue will not affect the proposed bilateral talks.

Desperate Pak wants early hearing in Jadhav case at ICJ

Desperate Pak wants early hearing in Jadhav case at ICJ

Rediff.com23 May 2017

The request was made in view of the upcoming elections for ICJ judges, scheduled to be held in November,

3 Jet suitors to be named on Tuesday

3 Jet suitors to be named on Tuesday

Rediff.com11 Aug 2019

The possible date for bidders to submit a resolution plan to the adjudicating authority -- National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) -- is September 27.

2 arrested in connection with blast outside Hafiz Saeed's house

2 arrested in connection with blast outside Hafiz Saeed's house

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Pakistani security agencies on Thursday arrested two suspects involved in the car bomb blast outside the house of the 2008 Mumbai terror attack mastermind and chief of the banned Jamat-ud-Dawah (JuD) Hafiz Saeed, an official said.

UDAN international plan under cloud as AirAsia India fails to get permit

UDAN international plan under cloud as AirAsia India fails to get permit

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

Tata group-owned AirAsia India's inability to get approval for international flights is hurting UDAN, the Indian government's regional air connectivity project that also aims to link cities in Northeast India and Odisha to places abroad. Sources said the civil aviation ministry is waiting for the low-cost airline to come under the full ownership of Tata Sons and become part of Air India, the former state-owned carrier now owned by the private conglomerate, before allowing it to operate international flights. Tata owns 84 per cent stake in AirAsia India and it is understood that the group will complete the process of buying rest of the stake by July's end.

Hope goodwill survives Pathankot attack: Pak media

Hope goodwill survives Pathankot attack: Pak media

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

Pakistani media outlets on Sunday said the brazen attack by terrorists at a key Indian Air Force base will pose a "challenge to attempts to resurrect" the dialogue process between the two neighbours despite the goodwill generated by recent high-level meetings between their leaders.

Afghan Taliban releases 3 Indian hostages: Report

Afghan Taliban releases 3 Indian hostages: Report

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

The officials said the freed Taliban leaders include Sheikh Abdur Rahim and Mawlawi Abdur Rashid, who had served as the insurgent group's governors of Kunar and Nimroz provinces respectively during the Taliban administration before it was deposed by the US-led forces in 2001.

Pak seeks to develop 'understanding' with Trump regime

Pak seeks to develop 'understanding' with Trump regime

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

To many Pakistanis, Trump's anti-Muslim rhetoric and business ties to India are signs that his administration could favour New Delhi.

Bollywood mourns veteran actor Razak Khan's demise

Bollywood mourns veteran actor Razak Khan's demise

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

The latest updates from Bollywood.

Quake in Pakistan: Toll rises to 37, over 452 injured

Quake in Pakistan: Toll rises to 37, over 452 injured

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Figures showed that the worst-hit was Mirpur with 24 dead, nine in Jatlan and one person lost his life in Jhelum.

Pak invites Sushma to international meet on Afghanistan

Pak invites Sushma to international meet on Afghanistan

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

India is likely to send a high-level delegation, headed by the minister, given the conference's importance.

PCB to intervene as Afridi-Miandad spat heats up

PCB to intervene as Afridi-Miandad spat heats up

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Disappointed by the ugly tiff between Shahid Afridi and Javed Miandad, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is likely to take measures to stop former cricketers from levelling match-fixing allegations against each other to settle `personal scores`. A verbal altercation has been going on between Afridi and Miandad after both of them accused each other of being 'money-centric'.

Pak media slams authorities over confusion after Sharif's arrest

Pak media slams authorities over confusion after Sharif's arrest

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

Maryam and her husband are likely to file an appeal challenging the verdict in the Avenfield Properties corruption case.

Pak to file counter-memorial on Jadhav's case in ICJ

Pak to file counter-memorial on Jadhav's case in ICJ

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Pakistan's memorial will be in response to pleadings filed by India in the Hague-based ICJ on April 17.

In denial mode, Pakistan demands proof of terrorist Naved's nationality

In denial mode, Pakistan demands proof of terrorist Naved's nationality

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

We have repeatedly asked India to refrain from accusations, says Pakistan's foreign office

Pakistan bars family from 'forgiving' son in Qandeel Baloch killing

Pakistan bars family from 'forgiving' son in Qandeel Baloch killing

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

The 26-year-old actor-cum-model was killed by Waseem, who has confessed to have administered a sedative to her before strangling her to death for the "honour of the family".

Excessive tax results in 'social injustice': CJI

Excessive tax results in 'social injustice': CJI

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

The CJI said tax judiciary plays a very important role in resource mobilisation of the country and expressed concern over pendency of cases.

50 yrs since first India-Pak direct encounter in 1971 war

50 yrs since first India-Pak direct encounter in 1971 war

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Reports say, Indian army had destroyed 13 M24 Chaffee light tanks and two F-86 Sabres (fighter jet) along with capturing of two Pakistani air officials by Muktibahini, reported Bangladesh Live News.

Will handle Jadhav case as per law: Imran

Will handle Jadhav case as per law: Imran

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

The World Court had, on Wednesday, ordered Pakistan not to execute Kulbhushan Jadhav and had directed "effective review and reconsideration" of his conviction and death sentence by a military court.

US supporting India's NSG bid to contain China and Russia: Pak NSA

US supporting India's NSG bid to contain China and Russia: Pak NSA

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Pakistan's National Security Adviser Nasser Janjua has alleged that America's efforts to include India in the Nuclear Suppliers Group was part of a "greater design" to contain China and prevent the resurgence of Russia.

'Greater design' behind US support for India's NSG bid: Pak NSA

'Greater design' behind US support for India's NSG bid: Pak NSA

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

"It's [part of] a greater design," Janjua said at a seminar on 'Pakistan's case for NSA membership' on Tuesday.

'There's unfinished business...I will come back to Pakistan cricket'

'There's unfinished business...I will come back to Pakistan cricket'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

Pakistan's former head coach Waqar Younis regrets about resigning as the national team coach with "unfinished business" and misses coaching the national team.

India 'fomenting unrest', Pak to complain to US

India 'fomenting unrest', Pak to complain to US

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Pakistan is expected to discuss with the US, the alleged role of India's external spy agency RAW in abetting violence in the country.

4 Kanjhawala hit-and-drag case accused charged with murder

4 Kanjhawala hit-and-drag case accused charged with murder

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

The Delhi Police has slapped murder charges against four of the accused in the Kanjhawala accident in which a woman was killed after being dragged by a car, officials said.

A Taliban office in Pakistan? No way: Sharif

A Taliban office in Pakistan? No way: Sharif

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

"Our role (in the Afghan peace process) will remain that of a facilitator and not a leader... allowing the Taliban to open an office in Pakistan will be contrary to our principled position," Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was quoted as saying by an unnamed aide.

Vedanta arm is paying almost nothing for Videocon group: NCLT

Vedanta arm is paying almost nothing for Videocon group: NCLT

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has approved the resolution plan of Twin Star Technologies -- a promoter entity of the Vedanta Resources group -- for the Videocon group. But it has pointed out that the successful resolution applicant is "paying almost nothing" as the amount offered is only 4.15 per cent of total outstanding claim. It noted the hair cut for all the creditors is 95.85 per cent and suggested to both committee of creditors (CoC) and the successful applicant an increase in the payout.

IL&FS case: Deloitte, KPMG's plea dismissed

IL&FS case: Deloitte, KPMG's plea dismissed

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Rejecting the contention of the auditors and others that they cannot be treated as part of the management, which is responsible for managing the affairs of the company and therefore should not be charged as per the said section, the NCLAT said that rules of natural justice are to be followed.

Pak Taliban welcomes peace talk offer by Sharif's govt

Pak Taliban welcomes peace talk offer by Sharif's govt

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

The banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan has welcomed as a "good omen" the decision of the country's political parties to hold talks with it and other militant groups.

Sixth-grader sues Pak presidency for stealing speech

Sixth-grader sues Pak presidency for stealing speech

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

The six-grader, Muhammad Sabeel Haider, through his father Naseem Abbas Nasir, approached the Islamabad High Court, filing a petition against the presidency for "stealing" the text of his speech and giving it to someone else without his consent.

Pakistan likely to ban Jamaat-ud-Dawa, Haqqani network

Pakistan likely to ban Jamaat-ud-Dawa, Haqqani network

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Pakistan plans to ban 10 terror outfits, including 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed-led Jamaat-ud-Dawa and the dreaded Afghan-based Haqqani Network, a move seen by experts as a "paradigm shift" in the country's security policy in the wake of Peshawar school massacre.

Pakistan, India should cut defence spending: Nawaz Sharif

Pakistan, India should cut defence spending: Nawaz Sharif

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

Calling for an end to the arms race in the region, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has asked India to join Pakistan in taking steps to cut defence expenditure.

Imran welcomes truce, says onus to make further progress rests with India

Imran welcomes truce, says onus to make further progress rests with India

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

In his first comments since the militaries of India and Pakistan jointly announced on Thursday that they have agreed to strictly observe all agreements on the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) and other sectors, Khan said Pakistan remains ready to move forward to resolve 'all outstanding issues' with India through dialogue.

Pak arrests some Pathankot suspects; Sharif orders joint investigation team

Pak arrests some Pathankot suspects; Sharif orders joint investigation team

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has ordered formation of a high-profile joint investigation team to investigate the links of the Pathankot air base attackers with Pakistan, a media report said on Monday.