News for 'benazir-bhutto'

'Musharraf must explain why he visited Libya'

'Musharraf must explain why he visited Libya'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2004

'A Q Khan was asked to fall on the sword in the name of national interest, which means cover up for Musharraf.'Benazir Bhutto, in an exclusive interview.

'Pakistan had the bomb by 1989'

'Pakistan had the bomb by 1989'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2004

'Not only a stockpile but bomb components existed and it was only a question that we put them together or did \n\n not put them together.' Benazir Bhutto, in an exclusive interview.

'Zia wanted to defeat America'

'Zia wanted to defeat America'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2004

Zardari released on parole, NAB suspends anti-corr

Zardari released on parole, NAB suspends anti-corr

Rediff.com6 Dec 2002

Zardari, husband of former PM Benazir Bhutto, was permitted to go to his hometown Nawabshah in southern Sindh province and join his family in Eid celebrations.\n\n\n\n\n\n

A Q Khan's confession a cover up: Benazir

A Q Khan's confession a cover up: Benazir

Rediff.com23 Feb 2004

"Dr Khan could not have done this on his own. There are certainly other people involved," she said.

Zardari freed on bail again

Zardari freed on bail again

Rediff.com22 Dec 2004

Benazir Bhutto's husband, who was detained in Islamabad Tuesday, is likely to be released later Wednesday after his lawyers deposit Rs 300,000 as bail.

No deal with Musharraf, says Zardari

No deal with Musharraf, says Zardari

Rediff.com23 Nov 2004

Benazir Bhutto's husband said he would remain in politics and play an active role as a bridge between political forces for the restoration of democracy and the Constitution.

ARD calls for return of Bhutto, Sharief

ARD calls for return of Bhutto, Sharief

Rediff.com10 May 2003

The Alliance for Restoration of Democracy in Islamabad asked the government to discuss all initiatives to improve ties with India in Parliament and not to bypass it.

Pakistan Army Stares At Another Defeat

Pakistan Army Stares At Another Defeat

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

The Pakistan army is staring at the greatest, scariest, existential threat to its power in their country. This threat has come from a populist riding democratic power, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Ex-Pak prez Zardari acquitted in corruption case

Ex-Pak prez Zardari acquitted in corruption case

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Pakistan's former president Asif Ali Zardari was on Tuesday acquitted in a corruption case dating back to the 1990s when his slain wife Benazir Bhutto was prime minister.

'The ISI planned to hide A Q Khan'

'The ISI planned to hide A Q Khan'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2004

'I saw this as an attempt to embarrass me by suggesting that I was a security threat.' Benazir Bhutto, in an \n\nexclusive interview.

Zardari re-arrested for murder

Zardari re-arrested for murder

Rediff.com21 Dec 2004

Swiss authorities sentence Benazir, hubby in graft

Swiss authorities sentence Benazir, hubby in graft

Rediff.com5 Aug 2003

A Swiss investigation officer gave a six-month suspended sentence and fined each US $50,000 after a five-year inquiry into a corruption case.

PIA says engine failure led to aircraft crash, probe ordered

PIA says engine failure led to aircraft crash, probe ordered

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

The PIA plane PK-661 with 48 people, including famous pop singer-turned-Islamic preacher Junaid Jamshed, his wife and Deputy Commissioner Chitral Osama Warraich, on board crashed on Wednesday in Saddha Batolni village near Havelian while en route to Islamabad from Chitral in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province.

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern gives birth to baby girl

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern gives birth to baby girl

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

This makes her only the second world leader to have a child while in office.

Imran Khan loses midnight no-trust vote, ousted as Pak PM

Imran Khan loses midnight no-trust vote, ousted as Pak PM

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Khan, 69, was not present in the lower house at the time of voting. His party lawmakers staged a walkout.

'Strong evidence in treason case against Musharraf'

'Strong evidence in treason case against Musharraf'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

There is strong evidence to support the charge of high treason against former military ruler Pervez Musharraf and his punishment could be either the death penalty or life imprisonment, the Pakistan government's top law officer said on Wednesday.

'Will take back every single inch of Kashmir from India'

'Will take back every single inch of Kashmir from India'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the 'Gen-Next' politician of Pakistan, has said that his Pakistan People's Party would get back entire Kashmir from India.

Musharraf's trial in Bhutto murder case begins

Musharraf's trial in Bhutto murder case begins

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

The formal trial of former Pakistani former military ruler Pervez Musharraf in connection with the 2007 assassination of Benazir Bhutto began on Tuesday.

Musharraf considered using nukes against India in 2002: Report

Musharraf considered using nukes against India in 2002: Report

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

Musharraf also recalled that he had many sleepless nights, asking himself whether he would or could deploy nuclear weapons, the Japanese daily Mainichi Shimbun said.

Zardari ordered to appear in court on October 29

Zardari ordered to appear in court on October 29

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

Pakistan's former President Asif Ali Zardari was on Monday summoned by a court to appear before it on October 29 in relation to five corruption cases against him which were re-opened last week, compounding his legal woes.

Bilawal says Kashmir issue root cause of Indo-Pak tension

Bilawal says Kashmir issue root cause of Indo-Pak tension

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the chief of Pakistan People's Party, on Monday said that the vexed issue of Kashmir was the root cause of hostility between India and Pakistan.

Non-bailable warrant against Musharraf in cleric murder case

Non-bailable warrant against Musharraf in cleric murder case

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

A Pakistani court on Friday issued non-bailable arrest warrant against former military dictator Pervez Musharraf and ordered police to present him in the court in the murder case of Lal Masjid cleric Abdul Rashid Ghazi, who was killed in a military operation in 2007.

Pakistan arrests US national blacklisted for 'spying'

Pakistan arrests US national blacklisted for 'spying'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2016

An American national, who was blacklisted and deported from Pakistan in 2011 after he was allegedly caught spying on sensitive installations, has been arrested after he arrived at the airport in Islamabad.

'Dawood has nine houses in Pak, three Pakistani passports'

'Dawood has nine houses in Pak, three Pakistani passports'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

Pakistan has been consistently saying that Dawood is not living in Pakistan

No VIP protocol to 'influential people' at Pak airports

No VIP protocol to 'influential people' at Pak airports

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

The interior ministry has directed the Federal Investigation Agency that no government official or other VIPs would be given protocol at airports.

Not interested in becoming Pakistan PM, says Zardari

Not interested in becoming Pakistan PM, says Zardari

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

Outgoing Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday said he doesn't intend to become prime minister of the country as he thinks presidential slot should be an optimum position for any politician.

China, Pak launch joint think-tank; face ridicule on acronym

China, Pak launch joint think-tank; face ridicule on acronym

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

The acronym has become the butt of jokes on social media.

Musharraf freed after six months of house arrest

Musharraf freed after six months of house arrest

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

Former Pakistani military ruler Pervez Musharraf was on Wednesday freed after spending nearly six months in house arrest as he has been granted bail in four major cases registered against him, including one over the assassination of Benazir Bhutto.

'Angry' Bilawal stays away on mother Benazir's death anniversary

'Angry' Bilawal stays away on mother Benazir's death anniversary

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Pakistan Peoples Party chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari stayed away from the country as his mother and former premier Benazir's death anniversary was observed on Saturday across the country, giving credence to reports that he is having serious differences with his father Asif Ali Zardari.

26/11 attack accused killed 6 months before assault, claims Pak witness

26/11 attack accused killed 6 months before assault, claims Pak witness

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The witness, Bhalol Khan, recorded his statement in the anti-terrorism court (Islamabad), which is holding the trial of seven Mumbai attack accused, including LeT operations commander Zaki-ur Rehman Lakhvi.

Arrest warrant issued against Musharraf in Lal Masjid cleric's murder

Arrest warrant issued against Musharraf in Lal Masjid cleric's murder

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

A non-bailable arrest warrant was issued on Friday against former Pakistani dictator Pervez Musharraf by a court in Islamabad for repeatedly failing to appear in the 2007 murder case of Lal Masjid cleric Abdul Rashid Ghazi.

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.

Musharraf indicted for Baloch leader's murder

Musharraf indicted for Baloch leader's murder

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan has indicted former military ruler General Parvez Musharraf in the murder case of Baloch nationalist Nawab Akbar Bugti.

Non-bailable arrest warrant issued against Musharraf

Non-bailable arrest warrant issued against Musharraf

Rediff.com20 Feb 2016

A non-bailable warrant was issued against former Pakistani military ruler Pervez Musharraf in connection with the murder case of Lal Masjid cleric Abdul Rashid Ghazi.

Pak court admits petition seeking Sharif's disqualification

Pak court admits petition seeking Sharif's disqualification

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

A petition seeking disqualification of Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on money laundering charges has been admitted by the Lahore High Court for hearing, 23 years after it was filed.

Top Al Qaeda commander killed in US drone strike

Top Al Qaeda commander killed in US drone strike

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

A close aide of slain Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden was among six militants killed in a United States drone attack in Pakistan's lawless tribal region 10 days ago, media reported on Tuesday.