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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.

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,

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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'.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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".

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

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.

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.

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.

Pendency of cases huge challenge: Outgoing CJI Ramana

Pendency of cases huge challenge: Outgoing CJI Ramana

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Terming pendency of cases a 'huge challenge', Chief Justice of India N V Ramana on Friday expressed regret for not being able to pay much attention to issues of listing and posting of matters for hearing in the Supreme Court.

'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.

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.

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.

COVID: Pak bars international flights as cases up to 625

COVID: Pak bars international flights as cases up to 625

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

The worst-affected Sindh province reported 90 new coronavirus cases, taking the provincial tally to 357. The new cases have been detected in pilgrims who returned from Iran and have been quarantined in Sukkur, according to a spokesperson for the Sindh health department.

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.

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.

Looking at how best to sort out Cairn arbitration: Sitharaman

Looking at how best to sort out Cairn arbitration: Sitharaman

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday reiterated that an international arbitration ruling on India's sovereign right to taxation sets the wrong precedent, but said the government is looking at how best it can sort out the issue arising out of New Delhi being ordered to return $1.2 billion plus interest and cost to UK's Cairn Energy Plc. The government, which participated in an international arbitration brought by the Scottish firm against being taxed retrospectively, has appealed against The Hague based tribunal's ruling asking the government to return the value of shares expropriated and liquidated, tax refunds withheld and dividend seized to recover a wrongly levied retroactive tax demand.

30 killed in sufi shrine blast in Pakistan

30 killed in sufi shrine blast in Pakistan

Rediff.com12 Nov 2016

The blast occurred in the remote Hub region in Lasbela district where devotees were attending a Sufi dance called "dhamaal" at Dargah Shah Noorani shrine.

Let Italy pay compensation: SC's condition to close marines case

Let Italy pay compensation: SC's condition to close marines case

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

the SC said, "We want that adequate compensation be paid to the victims' family".

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.

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.

Biden Checkmates China in Kabul

Biden Checkmates China in Kabul

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Beijing's growing assertiveness as kingmaker in Kabul has suffered a setback with Washington quietly moving in, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Hafiz Saeed's MML to contest Pakistan polls under banner of AAT

Hafiz Saeed's MML to contest Pakistan polls under banner of AAT

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

The decision was taken after the ECP again dismissed the MML's application for registration on Wednesday.

Are Pakistani cricketers mentally disturbed?

Are Pakistani cricketers mentally disturbed?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

The Pakistani bowling legend Shoaib Akhtar has slammed the cricket team, saying that most of the current players are 'mentally disturbed' and that the country's sport is currently enduring its 'darkest era'.

Pakistan needles India again, says Kashmir is NOT an internal matter

Pakistan needles India again, says Kashmir is NOT an internal matter

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Pakistan has said that the Kashmir dispute has international ramifications and rejected India's assertion that the ongoing strife there is an internal matter where Islamabad has no role to play and should have no role to play.