News for 'Zia-ul Haq'

'US sabotaged General Zia-ul-Haq's aircraft'

'US sabotaged General Zia-ul-Haq's aircraft'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2009

In an interview with a private television channel, Former Pakistan Intelligence Bureau chief Brigadier (retd) Imtiaz Ahmad claimed that US masterminded the Bahawalpur plane crash, in which Haq was killed, in collaboration with 'internal powers of Pakistan'.

Zia-ul-Haq's son serves legal notice on banker

Zia-ul-Haq's son serves legal notice on banker

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

Pakistan's late military ruler Zia-ul-Haq's son has served a legal notice on a banker, who is at the centre of a scandal over the funding of politicians by the Inter-Services Intelligence in 1990, for claiming that he gave millions of rupees to his family.

Om Puri to play Zia-ul Haq

Om Puri to play Zia-ul Haq

Rediff.com25 Sep 2006

The actor is to star in a film alongside Hollywood biggies Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts.

Slain UP cop Zia-Ul-Haq's widow wants only DSP post

Slain UP cop Zia-Ul-Haq's widow wants only DSP post

Rediff.com9 Mar 2013

The widow of slain police officer Zia-Ul-Haq has refused to accept the job offered by the Uttar Pradesh government saying that she would not accept anything other than a DSP's post.

Happy 90th, Tully Sahab!

Happy 90th, Tully Sahab!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

10 things you must know about the most famous foreign correspondent in India who made Bharat his home.

Salakaar Review: Gripping!

Salakaar Review: Gripping!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

Salakaar is full of heart, and emotionally satisfying, applauds Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

'Pakistan Has Been Betraying Everyone'

'Pakistan Has Been Betraying Everyone'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

If Trump wants peace with Iran, Pakistan will offer to help. If Trump seeks Pakistan's aid to spy on Iran, then too Munir will not hesitate to chip in. At the same time, the ISI will not hesitate to tip off Iran now and then, points out M R Narayan Swamy.

Asim Munir Shuffles His Generals

Asim Munir Shuffles His Generals

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

Asim Munir will have to find a well trusted aide to fill the crucial ISI post's when Asim Malik retires soon.

Inderjit Singh Bindra: Architect of Modern Indian Cricket

Inderjit Singh Bindra: Architect of Modern Indian Cricket

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

As he is laid to rest, Indian cricket bids farewell to one of its greatest administrators -- a visionary who understood that breaking monopolies and building stadiums were about the same thing: Giving millions of cricket-loving Indians the infrastructure worthy of their passion.

Guess The Price Of Mogambo's Costume?

Guess The Price Of Mogambo's Costume?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

'Amrishji had a fascination for the colour red and wanted it in every movie costume of his.'

UP cop's murder: CBI questions Raja Bhaiya's cousin

UP cop's murder: CBI questions Raja Bhaiya's cousin

Rediff.com30 Mar 2013

Taking its probe to the doorsteps of former Uttar Pradesh minister Raghuraj Pratap Singh, the Central Bureau of Investigation on Saturday questioned his cousin and member of state legislative council Akshay Pratap Singh in connection with the violence in Balipur village in which Deputy Superintendent of Police Zia-ul-Haq was killed.

Slain DSP's wife joins as officer in UP police

Slain DSP's wife joins as officer in UP police

Rediff.com19 Mar 2013

Wife of slain Depuuty Superintendent of police Zia-Ul-Haq, who was shot dead in Pratapgarh on March 2, has joined as an officer on special duty, a post offered to her on compassionate grounds.

Slain UP DSP's wife, brother given govt jobs

Slain UP DSP's wife, brother given govt jobs

Rediff.com9 Mar 2013

The wife of slain DSP Zia-Ul-Haq was on Friday night appointed as Officer on Special Duty Welfare by the Uttar Pradesh government.

CBI cracks UP DSP's murder case, arrests key accused

CBI cracks UP DSP's murder case, arrests key accused

Rediff.com13 Apr 2013

Babloo Yadav, son of slain village head Nanhe Yadav who allegedly shot Haq dead using a country-made gun, was apprehended in Pratapgarh district, CBI sources said.

CBI finds no proof to nail Raja Bhaiya for DSP's murder

CBI finds no proof to nail Raja Bhaiya for DSP's murder

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

Uttar Pradesh Police officer Zia-ul-Haq was apparently murdered by a mob in Balipur which was angry after the killing of village head Nanhe Yadav, the Central Bureau of Investigation has said.

CBI takes over DSP killing probe, books Raja Bhaiya

CBI takes over DSP killing probe, books Raja Bhaiya

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

Controversial Uttar Pradesh politician Raja Bhaiya was on Thursday booked by Central Bureau of Investigation under murder charges in the killing of police officer Zia-Ul-Haq after the probe into the case was handed over to the central investigating agency.

Bihar: Slain cop's wife vows to fight for justice

Bihar: Slain cop's wife vows to fight for justice

Rediff.com31 Mar 2013

The wife of slain Deputy Superintendent of Police Zia-ul-Haq on Sunday visited Kunda in Bihar for the first time since her husband was murdered there earlier in March, and vowed to continue her fight for justice. Escorted by security personnel, Parveen Azad, who has been appointed as an Officer on Special Duty following Haq's murder on March 2, stayed for four hours in Kunda, during which she collected his belongings from the house.

DSP killing: Union minister visits slain officer's family

DSP killing: Union minister visits slain officer's family

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

Union Minister of State for Home R P N Singh met the family of the slain Uttar Pradesh DSP Zia-ul Haq at his native village here and assured that the CBI probing the case would expose the guilty.

Why Chase The Black Box?

Why Chase The Black Box?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Why not stream all the data in real time to multiple recipients? It would make the investigation of aviation incidents much easier and far more transparent, recommends Devangshu Datta.

Pak's former spy chief blames US for Zia's death

Pak's former spy chief blames US for Zia's death

Rediff.com19 Dec 2005

About informing Haq three weeks prior to the Bahawalpur incident, Hamid Gul said that a report from ISI was submitted to him that Haq should restrict his movements.

'Pakistan Can't Sustain A Long War'

'Pakistan Can't Sustain A Long War'

Rediff.com6 May 2025

'Pakistan is economically very weak and will not be able to sustain a war for long.'

Advani invited to visit Pak Krishna temple

Advani invited to visit Pak Krishna temple

Rediff.com28 Jun 2006

Minister of State for Minority Affairs Mushtaq Victor said that another building where a temple was reported to have existed, had been demolished to make place for a commercial plaza.

DSP murder: CBI writes to UP govt, seeks removal of cops

DSP murder: CBI writes to UP govt, seeks removal of cops

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation team probing DSP Zia-ul-Haq's murder case has written to the Uttar Pradesh government for removal of local police officers in Pratapgarh's Kunda circle stating that their presence might affect the investigation.

DSP murder case: 2 accused sent to CBI custody till Mar 18

DSP murder case: 2 accused sent to CBI custody till Mar 18

Rediff.com12 Mar 2013

Two close aides of former Uttar Pradesh minister Raghuraj Pratap Singh were remanded in Central Bureau of Investigation custody till March 18 by the agency court in Lucknow in connection with the murder case of Kunda Deputy Superintendent of police Zia-Ul-Haq.

Raja Bhaiya quits, CBI to probe UP senior cop's murder

Raja Bhaiya quits, CBI to probe UP senior cop's murder

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

Controversial Uttar Pradesh Minister Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias 'Raja Bhaiya' resigned on Monday and faced possible arrest after he was booked for alleged conspiracy in the killing of a police officer over which a Central Bureau of Investigation probe will be ordered.

Pakistan worse than hell for Ahmadis

Pakistan worse than hell for Ahmadis

Rediff.com13 Jul 2012

While all minorities in Pakistan are under threat, the country has turned as an inferno especially for Ahmadi minorities and either converting their religion or quitting the country seems the only way of their survival.

President Zardari visiting India only to touch base with Dr Singh

President Zardari visiting India only to touch base with Dr Singh

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

Dr Manmohan Singh is the woolly-headed idealist ready to make any sacrifice to woo Pakistan quite unmindful of its inimical mindset vis a vis India, feels former Deputy National Security Adviser Satish Chandra.

Special treatment to slain UP top cop's family draws ire

Special treatment to slain UP top cop's family draws ire

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

The Uttar Pradesh government's decision to give special compensation and jobs to the family of slain Kunda Deputy Superintendent of Police Zia-ul-Haq has led to rumblings among police cadres in the state, who are demanding similar treatment for those killed in the line of duty.

UP DSP murder: Raja Bhaiya undergoes lie-detection test

UP DSP murder: Raja Bhaiya undergoes lie-detection test

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

Former Uttar Pradesh minister Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiya Thursday underwent lie-detection test in connection with the murder of Kunda DSP Zia-ul-Haq.

Court approves conducting polygraph test on Raja Bhaiya

Court approves conducting polygraph test on Raja Bhaiya

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

A special Central Bureau of Investigation court on Wednesday gave permission to the investigation agency for conducting a polygraph test on former Uttar Pradesh minister Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiya in the murder case of Kunda DSP Zia-ul-Haq.

Raja Bhaiya not named in DSP murder chargesheet

Raja Bhaiya not named in DSP murder chargesheet

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday filed a chargesheet before the special court in the murder of Kunda DSP Zia-ul Haq without naming former minister Raja Bhaiya, who was an accused in the FIR filed by the officer's wife.

CBI may not press charges against Raja Bhaiya

CBI may not press charges against Raja Bhaiya

Rediff.com29 May 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation is not likely to press any charge against former Uttar Pradesh minister Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiya in its chargesheet in connection with violence in Balipur village of Pratapgarh in which Deputy Superintendent of Police Zia-Ul Haq and village head Nanhe Yadav were allegedly murdered.

When Musharraf chose Palestine over Kashmir

When Musharraf chose Palestine over Kashmir

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

Former Prime Minister Tony Blair was stumped for words when Pervez Musharraf asked him to resolve the Palestine issue instead of Kashmir during his visit to Islamabad in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks.

UP cop murder: CBI questions ex-minister Raja Bhaiya

UP cop murder: CBI questions ex-minister Raja Bhaiya

Rediff.com15 May 2013

Former Uttar Pradesh minister Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiya was questioned by the Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday in connection with the murder of a village head and Kunda Deputy Superintendent of Police Zia-Ul Haq.

DSP murder: CBI to question Raja Bhaiya on Wednesday

DSP murder: CBI to question Raja Bhaiya on Wednesday

Rediff.com14 May 2013

CBI sources said 44-year old Raja Bhaiya, who is prime accused in the FIR registered by Kunda DSP Zia-ul-Haq's wife Parveen Azar, has been summoned by the agency for questioning in connection with the larger conspiracy related to the murder of Balipur village head Nanhe Yadav.

Trump expresses 'keen interest' in trade pact with Pak, hails army chief

Trump expresses 'keen interest' in trade pact with Pak, hails army chief

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

In a statement after a meeting between Trump and Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir at the White House on Wednesday, the Inter-Services Public Relations -- the media wing of the Pakistan Army -- said they also discussed joint counterterrorism efforts.

UP cop's murder: CBI recovers motorcycle used in crime

UP cop's murder: CBI recovers motorcycle used in crime

Rediff.com9 Apr 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation team, probing murder of Kunda Deputy Superintendent of Police Zia-ul Haq, on Tuesday recovered the motorcycle, which was allegedly used in the murder of Balipur village head Nanhe Yadav.

UP DSP murder: Centre hands over case to CBI, FIRs soon

UP DSP murder: Centre hands over case to CBI, FIRs soon

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

The Centre on Thursday handed over to Central Bureau of Investigation the probe into the killings of Pratapgarh Deputy Superintendent Police Zia-ul-Haq and two others following a request from the Uttar Pradesh government.

Akhilesh assures action against guilty in DSP murder case

Akhilesh assures action against guilty in DSP murder case

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

Facing strident demands for the arrest of Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiya booked in the DSP murder case, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday promised to take action against those found guilty.