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We Pakistanis should support our Kashmiri brothers: Hafiz Saeed

We Pakistanis should support our Kashmiri brothers: Hafiz Saeed

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

"We in Pakistan will intensify the movement which is taking place in Kashmir. When Pakistan join hands in this movement with Kashmir then Kashmir will become part of Pakistan," he said.

India condemns terror outfits' POK rally

India condemns terror outfits' POK rally

Rediff.com6 Feb 2009

In the wake of reports of terrorist groups holding a rally in Pak-occupied-Kashmir, India slammed Pakistan on Thursday for allowing a congregation of banned terror outfits saying it amounted to giving a "license" to them to operate.

Warrants issued against Saeed, Laqvi in 26/11 case

Warrants issued against Saeed, Laqvi in 26/11 case

Rediff.com23 Jun 2009

The trial court hearing the 26/11 terror attack cases issued non-bailable warrants on Tuesday against 22 absconding accused, including Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief Hafeez Saeed and head of operations of Lashkar-e-Toiba Zaki-ur-Rehman Laqvi.

JuD HQ taken over by Pak government

JuD HQ taken over by Pak government

Rediff.com25 Jan 2009

Khakan Babar, recently appointed by the government of Pakistan's Punjab province as the Chief Administrator, took over the JuD's Markaz-e-Taiba headquarters at Muridke, about 30 kms from Lahore.

'Bracketing Saeed with talks counter-productive'

'Bracketing Saeed with talks counter-productive'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2010

On the eve of the Indo-Pak foreign secretary-level talks, Pakistan on Wednesday said that India's demand for handing over of Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed, the mastermind of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, should not be bracketed with the parleys as it would be 'counter-productive.'

Pak authorities keep Lashkar chief under watch

Pak authorities keep Lashkar chief under watch

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

Pakistani authorities are keeping a close watch on Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed, who is allegedly the mastermind behind the terror attack on Mumbai, after a court ordered his release from detention three days ago. Personnel from the Prison Department were withdrawn from Saeed's residence in Johar Town in Lahore soon after the Lahore High Court released him from house arrest on Tuesday.However, the government of Punjab province has deployed policemen at his home.

Saeed's release: India slams Pakistan

Saeed's release: India slams Pakistan

Rediff.com2 Jun 2009

"We are unhappy," said Home Minister P Chidambaram, reacting to Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Mohd Saeed's release by a court in Pakistan.

Clean chit to Saeed a setback for India: BJP

Clean chit to Saeed a setback for India: BJP

Rediff.com12 Oct 2009

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday said a Pakistan court order quashing cases against Mumbai terror attack mastermind and Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed was a "big setback" to India's efforts to bring him to justice and "proof" that Pakistan does not want to act against those behind the attack.

'It's surprising that Saeed has been let off'

'It's surprising that Saeed has been let off'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2009

India on Monday reacted strongly to the Lahore High Court's order to dispose of the anti-terror case against Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed, the alleged mastermind behind the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.

Pak court drops terror charge on Hafiz Saeed

Pak court drops terror charge on Hafiz Saeed

Rediff.com12 Oct 2009

Saeed was booked by the Pakistani authorities for allegedly inciting people to wage 'jihad' (holy war) against 'infidels'.

India behind conditions on US aid bill: Saeed

India behind conditions on US aid bill: Saeed

Rediff.com10 Oct 2009

Banned Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Mohd Saeed has joined the debate over conditions attached to US aid to be provided to Pakistan, charging that clauses asking the country to take action against militant groups had been included due to "Indian pressure".

Pak must conduct open trial of 26/11 case: Nikam

Pak must conduct open trial of 26/11 case: Nikam

Rediff.com2 Oct 2009

Special public prosecutor in the 26/11-terror attacks case, Ujjwal Nikam, on Friday demanded that the Pakistani court should conduct an open trial in the case, slated to begin there on Saturday.

Pak PM says Hafiz Saeed is 'in custody'

Pak PM says Hafiz Saeed is 'in custody'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday confirmed the arrest of Hafiz Saeed, chief of the banned organisation Jamaat-ud-Dawa.

Saeed can't be tried without evidence: Pak

Saeed can't be tried without evidence: Pak

Rediff.com17 Dec 2008

Jamaat-ud_Dawa chief Hafiz Mohammed Saeed, designated as a terrorist by the United Nations Security Council in the wake of the Mumbai attacks, and other militant leaders detained by Pakistani authorities cannot be tried in the absence of solid evidence against them, Defence Minister Chaudhry Ahmed Mukhtar said on Wednesday. The government had recently launched a crackdown against militant groups, including the JuD.

Militant group goes underground in PoK

Militant group goes underground in PoK

Rediff.com13 Dec 2008

A Pakistan-based conglomerate of militant groups active in Kashmir, headed by Syed Salahuddin, has temporarily dissolved itself with its leaders going underground in the wake of the crackdown on Jamaat-ud-Dawa and other banned terrorist outfits, a media report said on Saturday.The United Jehad Council -- which comprises Hizbul Mujahideen of Salahuddin, Harkat-ul-Ansar, Jamiat-ul- Mujahideen, Al-Jihad, Al-Barq, Ikhwan-ul-Mussalmin and Tehrik-ul-Mujahideen -- has closed offices

'Saeed issue not a major hurdle in Indo-Pak ties'

'Saeed issue not a major hurdle in Indo-Pak ties'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari does not believe that India's demand to take action against Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed, the mastermind of the terror attacks on Mumbai, is a 'major hurdle' and was hopeful that relations would be normalised soon between the two neighbours."I don't think the issue of Hafiz Saeed is a major hurdle in the normalisation of our relations. I am hopeful that ties between the two countries will be restored very soon," Zardari said.

India is pushing us in 26/11 case: Ex Pak NSA

India is pushing us in 26/11 case: Ex Pak NSA

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

Mahmood Ali Durrani, who was sacked as the Pakistan's National Security Advisor after he acknowledged Ajmal Kasab's Pakistani nationality, has insisted that Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed had no role in the 26/11 terror strike and has asked New Delhi not to "push" Islamabad.

'Pak losing ground on insufficient evidence claim'

'Pak losing ground on insufficient evidence claim'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

Even as Pakistan continues to claim that India has not provided enough evidence in the Mumbai terror attack case, Interpol has suggested otherwise by issuing an arrest warrant against Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed.

Imran Khan in US, will meet Trump on Monday

Imran Khan in US, will meet Trump on Monday

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

Nawaz Sharif was the last Pakistani prime minister to visit the US on an official trip in October 2015.

'Pak must prove seriousness by tackling Saeed'

'Pak must prove seriousness by tackling Saeed'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

External affairs Minister SM Krishna has taken on Lashkar-e-Tayiba founder and Jama'at-Ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed saying India believes Saeed is the "brain" behind the Mumbai attacks of November 2008, telling Pakistan's government that if it wants to prove its seriousness on tackling terror, it must tackle Saeed.

China acknowledges Pak role in Mumbai terror attacks

China acknowledges Pak role in Mumbai terror attacks

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Chinese state television CCTV9 has highlighted the role of the LeT and its sponsors in Pakistan in this horrific attack which shook the world.

No petition received from JuD: UNSC

No petition received from JuD: UNSC

Rediff.com13 Feb 2009

The United Nations Security Council's sanctions committee has not received any petition from Pakistan-based Jamaat-ud-Dawa, a front for Lashkar-e-Tayiba, to reconsider the decision declaring it as a terrorist group, a top official said on Thursday. Reports from Pakistan had said that the JUD is appealing the decision but Coordinator of Al Qaeda and Taliban Sanctions Monitoring Committee Richard Barrett said no such petition has been received.

Pak govt acting against us to please India: Hafiz Saeed

Pak govt acting against us to please India: Hafiz Saeed

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

"We will fight our case in court against Pak govt's illegal action," said Saeed.

Talks only if Pak fights terror, says SM Krishna

Talks only if Pak fights terror, says SM Krishna

Rediff.com12 Jun 2009

India has said it would talk to Pakistan if it takes "credible steps" to demonstrate its willingness to fight terror both "within and without". External Affairs Minister S M Krishna, however, suggested that Pakistan had not done enough to bring to justice the perpetrators of Mumbai attacks and highlighted the release of Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed as a case in point.

India to raise Saeed issue before Burns

India to raise Saeed issue before Burns

Rediff.com16 Oct 2009

India is expected to convey its unhappiness over Pakistan's equivocation on Jamaat-ud Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed to US Under Secretary of State William Burns, who arrived in New Delhi on a two-day visit.

Letter claims terrorists will hit PBD

Letter claims terrorists will hit PBD

Rediff.com7 Jan 2009

The Air India Office in Chennai has received a letter warning attacks by 'suicide bombers' and threats to disrupt the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) beginning in the city on Thursday, police said.

Pak bans JuD, seals its offices in Sindh

Pak bans JuD, seals its offices in Sindh

Rediff.com11 Dec 2008

The Pakistan government today banned Jamaat-ud-Dawa, the front organisation for the outlawed LeT blamed for the Mumbai attacks, after the UN Security Council declared it a terrorist outfit and sealed its nine offices in Sindh apart from rounding up over 20 of its activists.

Inside the breeding ground of the LeT

Inside the breeding ground of the LeT

Rediff.com5 Dec 2008

This residential school boasts of a sprawling campus, dotted with trees, where students go about their regular classes. The school campus includes a farm, a swimming pool and a hospital. It is hard to believe that this is allegedly the breeding ground of Fidayeen terrorists, including those who unleashed terror in Mumbai last week, according to a report in the Gaurdian.

Jamaat-ud-Daawa frames response to Interpol notice

Jamaat-ud-Daawa frames response to Interpol notice

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

The outlawed Jamaat-ud-Dawa said on Wednesday that it would frame an "appropriate response" to the Red Corner Notice issued against its chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed by Interpol, even as it emerged that the prime accused in 26/11 attacks was not on government's exit control list. "Our legal team is looking into the matter that has come to our notice and we will come out with an appropriate response," JuD spokesman Yahya Mujahid told PTI.

Saeed's release: Fresh oxygen for the LeT

Saeed's release: Fresh oxygen for the LeT

Rediff.com2 Jun 2009

International pressure made Pakistan act against Saeed and Nazir Ahmed as well as the five involved in the Mumbai attack. Now, Pakistan calculates that international pressure will be less because of its strong action against the Taliban. It hopes to take advantage of this for once again ensuring that the LeT and its capabalities to attack India remain.

Why there could be a surge in jihadi terrorism

Why there could be a surge in jihadi terrorism

Rediff.com16 Dec 2008

The government should immediately carry out tailor-made terrorism prevention and incident management drills for each metro city, clearly identifying who will be responsible for leadership and co-ordination. A similar drill should be prepared for the government of India. The drill should cover aspects such as incident management, media management, management of relatives, public management, co-ordination between the state affected and the Centre etc.

26/11 mastermind opens political office in Lahore; eyes 2018 elections

26/11 mastermind opens political office in Lahore; eyes 2018 elections

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

Hafiz Saeed has confirmed that his organisation Jammat-ud-Dawa would contest the 2018 general elections under the banner of the MML.

Lashkar chief doesn't know Pak history

Lashkar chief doesn't know Pak history

Rediff.com5 Dec 2008

Does Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Tayiba Chief Hafeez Mohammed Saeed need a lesson or two on the life history of his nation's founder, Mohammed Ali Jinnah? It appears so as Saeed, who heads Jamaat-ul-Dawa, alleged by India as parent organisation of LeT, has mentioned that Jinnah was 'murdered' while the fact is that he died after prolonged illness.

India to seek clarification from UN on 'sahib' reference to Hafiz Saeed

India to seek clarification from UN on 'sahib' reference to Hafiz Saeed

Rediff.com21 Dec 2014

Perturbed over calling 26/11 Mumbai terror attack mastermind and Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed as as 'sahib' by a United States Security Council panel, India will seek a clarification on it from the world body.

UNSC sanctions Islamic State's South Asia Branch

UNSC sanctions Islamic State's South Asia Branch

Rediff.com15 May 2019

IS-Khorasan was sanctioned for its links with Al Qaeda and involvement in several deadly attacks in Afghanistan and Pakistan that killed over 150 people.

Lashkar, Jaish re-open offices in Pakistan

Lashkar, Jaish re-open offices in Pakistan

Rediff.com21 Aug 2008

Terrorist groups, which were banned during the tenure of former President Pervez Musharraf, have again become active and reopened their offices in the southern Pakistani port city of Karachi.

UN yet to receive appeal for review of JUD ban

UN yet to receive appeal for review of JUD ban

Rediff.com17 Dec 2008

The UN on Friday, said it is yet to receive any appeal from Jamaat-ud-Dawa or four of its top leaders to review the sanctions imposed on them by the Security Council in the wake of the Mumbai terror attacks. If received, the request would need to be considered by the Security Council, with the letter for review being sent through a member state.

Kasab's father speaks up

Kasab's father speaks up

Rediff.com12 Dec 2008

The Lashkar-e-Taiyba and the Jamaat-ud-Dawa might have disowned him, but the father of the lone Pakistani gunman arrested for the Mumbai terror attacks has admitted that the young man whose photograph was beamed by media across the world, is his son.Amir Kasab, the father of Ajmal Amir Iman alias Ajmal Kasab, broke down as he made the admission to the influential Dawn newspaper in the courtyard of his house in Faridkot.

Hafiz Saeed's outfits no longer in Pak's 'banned' list

Hafiz Saeed's outfits no longer in Pak's 'banned' list

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

JuD and FIF were proscribed under an ordinance that has been lapsed.

Pak militants aim public schools for recruits

Pak militants aim public schools for recruits

Rediff.com11 Mar 2007

The two boys were brainwashed into believing that there was no need for educational qualification as they were destined to go to paradise.