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PIX: Boney-Sridevi watch Mughal-e-Azam

PIX: Boney-Sridevi watch Mughal-e-Azam

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

A look at the red carpet pictures.

Why Black Friday deserves to be a Web series

Why Black Friday deserves to be a Web series

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Anurag Kashyap's classic Black Friday is a must watch film.

Pak PM removes Lodhi, appoints new UN envoy

Pak PM removes Lodhi, appoints new UN envoy

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

The Pakistan Foreign Office gave no reason for Lodhi's removal in a statement late on Monday.

Zardari, most Pakistan MPs never paid taxes: Imran

Zardari, most Pakistan MPs never paid taxes: Imran

Rediff.com26 Jul 2011

Pakistan's cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan has claimed that President Asif Ali Zardari, chief ministers of three provinces and 61 per cent of Members of Parliament have never paid any taxes, reflecting the widespread corruption in the country. Khan alleged that Zardari and former Premier Nawaz Sharif were hand-in-glove. While Sharif had paid only Rs 5,000 as tax, Zardari had paid no tax at all, he claimed.

ICC approves biomechanics lab in Lahore

ICC approves biomechanics lab in Lahore

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

The lab is run at the Lahore University of Management Sciences and becomes the fifth biomechanics lab to be approved by ICC.

Third arrest by British police in Pakistan spot-fixing probe

Third arrest by British police in Pakistan spot-fixing probe

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

A third man has been arrested in relation to an ongoing investigation into possible corruption in Pakistani cricket, Britain's National Crime Agency (NCA) said.

Hope new Pak govt will work towards safe and terror-free South Asia: India

Hope new Pak govt will work towards safe and terror-free South Asia: India

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

Raveesh Kumar, spokesperson in the ministry of external affairs, said India welcomed that the people of Pakistan have reposed their faith in democracy through general elections.

Ex-Pakistan batsman Jamshed jailed in UK over fixing

Ex-Pakistan batsman Jamshed jailed in UK over fixing

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

Former Pakistan batsman Nasir Jamshed has been sentenced to 17 months in prison for his role in a fixing scandal, Britain's National Crime Agency (NCA) said. The former Test opener was banned for 10 years by an anti-corruption tribunal in 2018 for his part in the spot-fixing scandal that engulfed the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in 2017.

Power supply to Imran's house cut over non-payment of bills

Power supply to Imran's house cut over non-payment of bills

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Power supply to cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan's palatial residence was cut off by a Pakistani firm over non-payment of electricity bills amounting to over Rs 1,00,000.

Pak court rejects petition, clears last hurdle to Amir's comeback

Pak court rejects petition, clears last hurdle to Amir's comeback

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

In a massive relief for Mohammad Amir, a Pakistan court rejected a petition against the inclusion of convicted spot-fixer in the national team.

Bottom-placed Sunrisers face uphill task against CSK

Bottom-placed Sunrisers face uphill task against CSK

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

Virtually out of the play-off race, bottom-placed Sunrisers Hyderabad will hope to keep their new-found momentum intact when they face table toppers Chennai Super Kings in the IPL, in Sharjah, on Thursday.

Pakistan's caretaker PM allocates portfolios to ministers

Pakistan's caretaker PM allocates portfolios to ministers

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

Portfolios were on Wednesday allocated to the 14 members of Pakistan's interim administration, with caretaker Prime Minister Mir Hazar Khan Khoso retaining the key foreign and defence ministries.

People are 'happy' in one month report card: Kejriwal

People are 'happy' in one month report card: Kejriwal

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

As his government completed one month in power, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said controversies surrounding the Aam Aadmi Party dispensation never affected its functioning and asserted that his team did a good job in addressing various challenges facing the city.

Pakistan attorney general resigns

Pakistan attorney general resigns

Rediff.com2 Apr 2010

Pakistan's Attorney General Anwar Mansoor Khan resigned on Friday citing "lack of cooperation" from the Law Minister, a day after he accused him of obstructing efforts to implement the Supreme Court's order to reopen graft cases against President Asif Ali Zardari in Switzerland.

IM behind Delhi blasts, had LeT link, Delhi police

IM behind Delhi blasts, had LeT link, Delhi police

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

The Delhi police claimed before a court in New Delhi that the Indian Mujahideen (IM) had allegedly carried out the Delhi serial blasts in 2008 at the instance of its founder now Pakistan-based Amir Raza Khan, was an off-shoot of terror outfits like Students Islamic Movement of India, Lashkar-e-Tayiba and Harkat-ul-Jihade-Islami.

Pak committed to supporting Kashmiris: Zardari

Pak committed to supporting Kashmiris: Zardari

Rediff.com9 Apr 2009

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday reiterated Pakistan's 'political, moral and diplomatic' support to Kashmiris on the Kashmir issue. During a meeting with prime minister Muhammad Yaqoob Khan of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, Zardari said, "Pakistan has always been committed to extending political, moral and diplomatic support to the people of Kashmir." They exchanged views on various development projects initiated in PoK.

Pak players not willing to share dressing room with tainted Aamir

Pak players not willing to share dressing room with tainted Aamir

Rediff.com1 Nov 2015

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is facing resistance in its attempts to rehabilitate tainted pacer Muhammad Aamir with most of the players in the national side being averse to sharing the dressing room with him.

Pakistan's 14-member caretaker cabinet sworn in

Pakistan's 14-member caretaker cabinet sworn in

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

Pakistan's 14-member interim cabinet of caretaker premier Mir Hazar Khan Khoso was on Tuesday sworn-in by President Asif Ali Zardari with ministers drawn from all four provinces of the country. Zardari administered oath to the 14-member caretaker cabinet as one candidate stayed away from the swearing-in ceremony because he is serving in a government department.

Khoso sworn in as Pakistan's caretaker prime minister

Khoso sworn in as Pakistan's caretaker prime minister

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

Mir Hazar Khan Khoso was on Monday sworn in as Pakistan's caretaker Prime Minister by President Asif Ali Zardari during a ceremony held at the presidency.

Pak SC grants 6-month conditional extension to Bajwa

Pak SC grants 6-month conditional extension to Bajwa

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

The verdict was announced after the government submitted a 'new summary' to extend the service of 59-year-old Gen Bajwa.

Pakistan debates military support to Saudi-led war in Yemen

Pakistan debates military support to Saudi-led war in Yemen

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Pakistan said on Monday that its close ally Saudi Arabia has asked for ground troops, warships and fighter planes to oust the Shia rebels in war-torn Yemen as lawmakers debate whether the country should join the conflict which has sectarian and domestic implications.

Pak withdraws extension given to Bajwa after SC order

Pak withdraws extension given to Bajwa after SC order

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Reacting to the embarrassing development, Khan chaired an emergency Cabinet meeting and took back the notification to extend services of General Bajwa.

Benazir nevery indulged in nuke proliferation: Pak

Benazir nevery indulged in nuke proliferation: Pak

Rediff.com21 Sep 2009

As Pakistan remained mum on disgraced scientist A Q Khan disclosing the government and army hand in nuclear proliferation, its High Commissioner to UK said on former premier Benazir Bhutto never "indulged in that sort ofthing." Wajid Shamsul Hasan also said the publication of Khan's letter in this regard in a British daily was timed to "embarass" President Asif Ali Zardari who is visiting the US.

Meet Bollywood's Showmen!

Meet Bollywood's Showmen!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

Looking at Bollywood's GRAND scheme of things.

7/11 Mumbai train blasts: 5 get death; 7 sentenced to life

7/11 Mumbai train blasts: 5 get death; 7 sentenced to life

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

Pronouncing the verdict, the special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court judge Yatin Shinde sentenced to death Faisal Sheikh, Asif Khan, Kamal Ansari, Ehtesham Sidduqui and Naveed Khan who planted the bombs in various trains.

'For US, India is strategic ally, Pak a hired gun'

'For US, India is strategic ally, Pak a hired gun'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

Khan said Zardari does not want to 'ruffle any feathers in New Delhi' or blame India for being involved through Afghanistan for terrorist attacks in Pakistan. 'He basically does what Americans want him to do. He is petrified of anything where he would get Americans upset,' Khan told his biographer Frank Huzur in an interview.

Salman Butt officially admits to spot-fixing in 2010: PCB

Salman Butt officially admits to spot-fixing in 2010: PCB

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

Tainted former Pakistan captain Salman Butt has signed a confession note admitting to his role in the spot-fixing scandal during the Pakistan versus England series back in 2010, which led to a five-year ban.

Imran admits to forming offshore company to 'evade British taxes'

Imran admits to forming offshore company to 'evade British taxes'

Rediff.com14 May 2016

The admission came in the midst of his virulent campaign against Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to resign after his two sons and a daughter were named in Panama Paper leaks as having offshore companies.

Chinese Premier to meet Sharif during Pakistan visit

Chinese Premier to meet Sharif during Pakistan visit

Rediff.com17 May 2013

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, who will travel to Islamabad next week to hold talks with President Asif Ali Zardari and caretaker Prime Minister Mir Hazar Khan Khoso, will also meet Pakistan Muslim League chief Nawaz Sharif, who is set to form Pakistan's new government.

'He was free from the shackles of glitz and glamour'

'He was free from the shackles of glitz and glamour'

Rediff.com4 May 2020

'Irrfan was known in his friend circles as a Sufi-esque man who was never detached from any incident, person or situation,' remembers Rajesh Abhay, a friend of the actor since their days at NSD.

All CPL players, officials, support staff COVID-19 negative

All CPL players, officials, support staff COVID-19 negative

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Every person was tested 72 hours before they travelled in order to ensure that all members of the party were travelling virus free.

Gayle to Malinga...check out big names of world cricket to feature in T10 League

Gayle to Malinga...check out big names of world cricket to feature in T10 League

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Eight teams have formed some of the best combinations from a pool of 64 top cricketers in the players' draft for T10League -- the limited ten-over format cricket -- that will be played at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

Zardari has abysmal low approval rating in Pak: Survey

Zardari has abysmal low approval rating in Pak: Survey

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari's popularity has dipped to an abysmally low, lower than his predecessor Pervez Musharraf, while cricketer-turned politician Imran Khan has the highest popularity ratings in the country.

T20 World Cups: India 5 Pakistan 0

T20 World Cups: India 5 Pakistan 0

Rediff.com23 Oct 2021

India have emerged winner in all five matches against Pakistan in T20 World Cups, starting from the inaugural World T20 in 2007.

5 Things You Didn't Know About Irrfan

5 Things You Didn't Know About Irrfan

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Aseem Chhabra introduces you to the Irrfan you never knew.

West Indies to play day-night Test against Pakistan?

West Indies to play day-night Test against Pakistan?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2016

PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan, on Saturday, said that the West Indies cricket board has agreed to play a day and night Test in the 'home' series planned in the UAE in September-October.

Asia Cup: Pakistan, Bangladesh lock horns in virtual semi-final

Asia Cup: Pakistan, Bangladesh lock horns in virtual semi-final

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

Pakistan will be eager to raise their game.

PHOTOS: Kartarpur all set to welcome Sikh pilgrims

PHOTOS: Kartarpur all set to welcome Sikh pilgrims

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

The corridor will connect the Dera Baba Nanak shrine in India's Punjab with Darbar Sahib at Kartarpur, just 4 kilometres from the International Border, located in Narowal district of Pakistan's Punjab province.

IPL: Mumbai Indians, CSK in battle for supremacy

IPL: Mumbai Indians, CSK in battle for supremacy

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings head into the match after identical seven-wicket wins over Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad respectively.