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Jet carrying injured Indonesian envoy to Pak lands in India

Jet carrying injured Indonesian envoy to Pak lands in India

Rediff.com12 May 2015

An air ambulance carrying the Indonesian ambassador, who was injured when a Pakistani military helicopter crashed last week, made an emergency landing in India after the envoy's condition worsened mid-flight, a media report said.

No intention to interfere in India's matters: Pak FM on call to Mirwaiz

No intention to interfere in India's matters: Pak FM on call to Mirwaiz

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

The foreign minister acknowledged that he spoke with Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz and India should not make it an issue.

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.

Decision on India-Pak series to be taken next month?

Decision on India-Pak series to be taken next month?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2015

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president TC Mathew has said that the final decision about the India-Pakistan series is expected to be made in October.

'Pack of lies': Former Pakistani minister rubbishes Headley's confessions

'Pack of lies': Former Pakistani minister rubbishes Headley's confessions

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Former interior minister Rehman Malik has termed Pakistani-American terrorist's testimony in the 2008 Mumbai attack case as "a pack of lies".

Pathankot attack: Pakistan finds no evidence of Jaish chief's involvement

Pathankot attack: Pakistan finds no evidence of Jaish chief's involvement

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

Pakistani authorities have conveyed to New Delhi that there was no substantial evidence that could prove the involvement of Maulana Azhar in the Pathankot assault".

CLT20: Hafeez, Subrayen reported for suspect bowling action

CLT20: Hafeez, Subrayen reported for suspect bowling action

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Pakistan domestic cricket teams Lahore Lions' captain and bowler Mohammad Hafeez and South African first class team Dolphins ' bowler Prenelan Subrayen have been reported for a suspected illegal bowling action during Saturday's Champions League Twenty20 game.

Pak calls off key trade exhibition in India

Pak calls off key trade exhibition in India

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

Reacting to the development, the Press Attache in Pakistan high commission in New Delhi said, "Yes the environment here is not conducive for such an event."

Pak allows Kulbhushan Jadhav to meet his wife

Pak allows Kulbhushan Jadhav to meet his wife

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

Pakistan has repeatedly denied India consular access to Jadhav on the ground that it was not applicable in cases related to spies.

War over Kashmir: Officials suspended for 'misquoting' Sharif

War over Kashmir: Officials suspended for 'misquoting' Sharif

Rediff.com7 Dec 2013

Three government officials have been suspended in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir for quoting Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif as having said that Kashmir was a flashpoint that could trigger a fourth war with India, a media report said on Saturday.

US says Pak Taliban chief Fazlullah killed in drone strike

US says Pak Taliban chief Fazlullah killed in drone strike

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

The TTP, however, did not confirm the death of its chief in the drone strike.

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.

India-Pak ties in deep freeze: Will military talks be cancelled next?

India-Pak ties in deep freeze: Will military talks be cancelled next?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

After the cancellation of National Security Advisor-level talks, proposed meetings between top military officials of India and Pakistan are now unlikely, a media report said on Monday.

Will extend hand of friendship to India again after 2019 polls: Imran Khan

Will extend hand of friendship to India again after 2019 polls: Imran Khan

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

The Pakistani PM believed New Delhi rebuffed his offer of talks because his country is an issue in the elections in the neighbouring country.

My statement on retirement was more in anger

My statement on retirement was more in anger

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Former Pakistan cricketer and ex-national team selector Mohsin Khan believes Test skipper Misbah-ul-Haq has made the right decision by postponing his retirement and focussing on the third and the final match against Australia in Sydney. Misbah, who has been one of the most successful captains in the country's Test history, has received a flurry of criticism for his tactics after the side suffered a crushing defeat by an innings and 18 runs in the second Test in Melbourne. After losing their fifth consecutive match in Australia, Misbah had hinted that he might call curtains to his illustrious career in the coming days, even as soon as before the ongoing final dead-rubber Test at the SCG.

Pregnant woman, husband killed for 'honour' in Pakistan

Pregnant woman, husband killed for 'honour' in Pakistan

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

A heavily pregnant woman and her husband have become latest victims of suspected honour killing in Pakistan, just a day after another pregnant woman was killed by her own mother in the same Punjab province for contracting marriage against parents' will.

Pak Gen invites India to join China-Pak economic corridor

Pak Gen invites India to join China-Pak economic corridor

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

"India should share the fruits of future development by shelving the anti-Pakistan activities and subversion," Lieutenant General Aamir Riaz said.

FS-level talks 'failed' to break the stalemate: Pak media

FS-level talks 'failed' to break the stalemate: Pak media

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

The foreign secretary-level talks between India and Pakistan "failed" to break the stalemate and did not produce any significant measure of forward movement, the Pakistan media 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.

7 Pakistani LIES about the 1965 War

7 Pakistani LIES about the 1965 War

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Why did Pakistan sign a cease-fire without acquiring Kashmir, which was the sole purpose of the 1965 War, asks Ahmad Faruqui.

Pakistan knocks US doors for billion dollar anti-terror op

Pakistan knocks US doors for billion dollar anti-terror op

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Pakistan has briefed the United States on the progress it made during military operations against terrorists in North Waziristan costing $1.3 billion (Rs 8080 crore) and sought America's help in defraying part of it.

Pakistan refuses to revoke Adnan Sami's nationality

Pakistan refuses to revoke Adnan Sami's nationality

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

Singer Adnan Sami's efforts to become an Indian citizen have been jolted after Pakistani officials refused to issue "renunciation of citizenship certificate" to him over his alleged "disrespectful behaviour" towards his national identity, according to a media report.

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.

Pakistan picks retired General to replace Sartaz Aziz as NSA

Pakistan picks retired General to replace Sartaz Aziz as NSA

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

A senior minister in Sharif's cabinet told The Express Tribune that the army chief has been pushing for the appointment of Janjua as the new NSA since months, but Sharif preferred Aziz.

Zardari returns from 'exile'; may act as PPP patriarch

Zardari returns from 'exile'; may act as PPP patriarch

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

Pakistan's former president Asif Ali Zardari has returned to the country, ending his 18-month-long self-imposed exile, amidst speculations about his future role in the Pakistan Peoples Party, which has threatened a major protest against the Nawaz Sharif government.

Rejected in India, Finmeccanica sells its choppers to Pak

Rejected in India, Finmeccanica sells its choppers to Pak

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Pakistan has signed a deal with Italy-based aerospace giant Leonardo-Finmeccanica for purchasing an undisclosed number of helicopters for search and rescue operations.

Pak can't be bullied, capable of defending itself: Sharif warns India

Pak can't be bullied, capable of defending itself: Sharif warns India

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

His remarks came a day after the Pakistan Army admitted that seven of its soldiers were killed in firing by Indian troops across the Line of Control in Bhimber sector.

Aziz meets PM Modi, sends bouquet to Swaraj

Aziz meets PM Modi, sends bouquet to Swaraj

Rediff.com4 Dec 2016

Aziz also attended a dinner where he exchanged pleasantries with PM Modi.

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.

New low in India-Pakistan ties; diplomatic staff may be trimmed

New low in India-Pakistan ties; diplomatic staff may be trimmed

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Signalling a fresh slide in ties, Pakistan and India may temporarily recall their high commissioners and scale down the size of diplomatic staff in each other's missions in the wake of the latest diplomatic spat over the spying episode, a media report said on Friday.

Setback for Imran; Pakistan fares badly in terror funding report

Setback for Imran; Pakistan fares badly in terror funding report

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

The APG released its much-awaited 228-page 'Mutual Evaluation Report' on Saturday, 10 days ahead of the key Financial Action Task Force's plenary meeting which will give its decision on Pakistan's 'grey list' status.

PCB tells BCCI to use cricket to formulate peace between India-Pakistan

PCB tells BCCI to use cricket to formulate peace between India-Pakistan

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

The Pakistan Cricket Board has written a letter to the Board of Control for Cricket in India inquiring about the scheduled bilateral series in December to be held in the United Arab Emirates and has also asked them to keep politics away from cricket.

Hindu ashram attacked in Pakistan

Hindu ashram attacked in Pakistan

Rediff.com31 Mar 2014

A Hindu ashram was attacked in Pakistan's Sindh province by about four persons who also stole a 'trishul', triggering protests and a partial shutdown of businesses at several places, a media report said on Monday.

Floods threaten Pakistan's city of saints

Floods threaten Pakistan's city of saints

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

After causing widespread damage in northern Punjab in Pakistan, the devastating floods now threaten the historic city of Multan and its famous shrines, even as authorities struggle to save the city.

Afghan diplomat shot dead by Pak guard at consulate

Afghan diplomat shot dead by Pak guard at consulate

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Police said there is no terrorism element in the incident.

Pak boy, 15, killed in celebratory gunfire after team's CT win

Pak boy, 15, killed in celebratory gunfire after team's CT win

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

"Papa, I've been shot," were the last words of a 15-year-old boy who died after being struck by a stray bullet from aerial firing as frenzied celebrations rang across Pakistan over its cricket team's Champions Trophy triumph.

Pak panel advises government not to 'encourage' terrorism in Kashmir

Pak panel advises government not to 'encourage' terrorism in Kashmir

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

The National Assembly Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs on Monday issued a four-page policy paper linked to Kashmir.

Govt slams Pakistan for holding polls in PoK's Gilgit-Baltistan

Govt slams Pakistan for holding polls in PoK's Gilgit-Baltistan

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

India on Tuesday flagged its objections to elections being held in Gilgit-Baltistan, which forms a part of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, and termed the move as an attempt to camouflage the 'forcible and illegal' occupation of the region.

Misbah wants more nations to tour Pakistan

Misbah wants more nations to tour Pakistan

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

"I think the way the people have come and supported the Pakistan Cricket Board, the team and cricket throughout this series it is a strong enough message for the rest of the cricket world to give us more support now to have regular international matches in Pakistan," Misbah sa