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26/11: Hearing adjourned after Pak judge leaves for 'judicial course'

26/11: Hearing adjourned after Pak judge leaves for 'judicial course'

Rediff.com27 May 2015

A Pakistani court, holding the trial of seven Mumbai attack case accused, on Wednesday adjourned the hearing till June 3 as the judge was on a "judicial course".

Mohammad Akram gets two-year contract as Pak bowling coach

Mohammad Akram gets two-year contract as Pak bowling coach

Rediff.com9 Feb 2014

The PCB in a surprise move has awarded a two-year contract to the national team's bowling coach Mohammad Akram.

Hafiz Saeed's MML to contest Pakistan polls under banner of AAT

Hafiz Saeed's MML to contest Pakistan polls under banner of AAT

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

The decision was taken after the ECP again dismissed the MML's application for registration on Wednesday.

Judges' detention case: Musharraf to be tried at his farmhouse

Judges' detention case: Musharraf to be tried at his farmhouse

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

A Pakistani court on Thursday allowed the trial of former military ruler Pervez Musharraf for sacking and detaining dozens of judges in 2007 to be conducted at his farmhouse that has been declared a "sib-jail".

Pak court rejects petition against temple construction

Pak court rejects petition against temple construction

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

A Pakistani court has dismissed three identical petitions challenging the construction of the first Hindu temple in the country's capital.

Musharraf cannot be tried under anti-terror act: Panel

Musharraf cannot be tried under anti-terror act: Panel

Rediff.com15 May 2013

A team formed to investigate former military ruler Pervez Musharraf over the sacking and detention of judges during the 2007 emergency had said in a preliminary report that he cannot be tried under the anti-terrorism act, according to a media report on Wednesday.

High drama follows Pak court order to arrest Musharraf

High drama follows Pak court order to arrest Musharraf

Rediff.com18 Apr 2013

Soon after the court order, Musharraf's security team quickly rushed him out of the courtroom to his black SUV without being stopped.

How the court taught Musharraf a lesson for coming late

How the court taught Musharraf a lesson for coming late

Rediff.com12 Apr 2013

Musharraf was late in arriving at the court by over half an hour, and his lawyer attributed the delay to security concerns.

Pak HC quashes contempt of court case against ISI chief

Pak HC quashes contempt of court case against ISI chief

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

A Pakistani court has disposed off a contempt of court petition filed against the Inter-Services Services chief and other senior officials by four civilian employees after the spy agency informed the judge that it had taken action to regularise their contractual employment.

Pak court dumps plea challenging Kayani's extension

Pak court dumps plea challenging Kayani's extension

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

A petition filed by a retired Colonel challenging the unprecedented three-year extension given by Pakistan government to army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani was on Thursday dismissed by a court in Islamabad.

Pak court refuses voice samples of suspects in 26/11 case

Pak court refuses voice samples of suspects in 26/11 case

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

In a fresh setback to the Mumbai attack trial, a Pakistani court has dismissed the government's petition seeking voices samples of 26/11 mastermind Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi and six other suspects in the case.

Pak court resumes hearing two 26/11 petitions

Pak court resumes hearing two 26/11 petitions

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

A Pakistani court has resumed hearing two petitions filed by authorities to seek permission to obtain voice samples of seven suspects charged with involvement in the Mumbai terror attacks and to declare the Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative Ajmal Kasab a "proclaimed offender" or fugitive

Court dismisses petition challenging Kayani's extension

Court dismisses petition challenging Kayani's extension

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

A Pakistani court on Monday dismissed a petition challenging the government's decision to give a three-year extension to army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, saying it was non-maintainable.

Pak HC quashes blasphemy case against Christian girl

Pak HC quashes blasphemy case against Christian girl

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

The Pakistan high court has dismissed the blasphemy case against Rimsha Masih, a 14-year-old Christian girl who was accused of desecrating pages of a religious text. Though it was a first of its kind judgement, the blasphemy law has been often used against the minorities, says Tahir Ali.

India fumes over Lakhvi's release; summons Pak envoy

India fumes over Lakhvi's release; summons Pak envoy

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

India on Friday blamed Pakistan for an Islamabad court ordering release of Mumbai terror attack mastermind Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, saying Islamabad did not produce the evidence against him despite having enough of it.

Lodhi's petition: Pak court seeks responses from Prez, PM

Lodhi's petition: Pak court seeks responses from Prez, PM

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

A Pakistani court on Wednesday sought responses from the President and Prime Minister to a petition filed by former Defence Secretary Lt Gen (retired) Khalid Naeem Lodhi challenging his sacking by the government.

Pak court admits plea to prevent sacking of Kayani

Pak court admits plea to prevent sacking of Kayani

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

A Pakistani court has admitted a petition seeking to block any attempt by the government to sack army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani and Inter Services Intelligence chief Lieutenant General Ahmed Shuja Pasha over the memo scandal. The petition filed by lawyer Maulvi Iqbal Haider was accepted by the Islamabad high court on Wednesday. Haider asked the court to restrain the president and prime minister from taking any action against the army and ISI chiefs.

Father of Pakistan's nuclear bomb AQ Khan passes away at 85

Father of Pakistan's nuclear bomb AQ Khan passes away at 85

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

AQ Khan, a controversial scientist known as the father of Pakistan's clandestine nuclear programme, passed away here on Sunday after a brief illness. He was 85.

Pak-India ties: One step forward, two steps backward

Pak-India ties: One step forward, two steps backward

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

So far, almost every positive development in terms of the bilateral ties has been overtaken by innate hostility that is often driven by popular sentiments.

Pak court stays death sentence of guv Qadri's assassin

Pak court stays death sentence of guv Qadri's assassin

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

A Pakistani court on Tuesday stayed the implementation of death sentence given to the self-confessed assassin of Governor Salmaan Taseer till it decided his appeal against the verdict.

Pak anti-terror court summons 7 witnesses in 26/11 case

Pak anti-terror court summons 7 witnesses in 26/11 case

Rediff.com20 May 2015

A Pakistani anti-terrorism court holding the trial of the seven Mumbai attack accused, including mastermind Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, on Wednesday summoned seven witnesses for the next hearing after the case record was finally submitted to it.

Lakhvi claims foreign intel agency, Taliban want him dead

Lakhvi claims foreign intel agency, Taliban want him dead

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Lashkar-e-Tayiba operations commander Zaki-ur Rehman Lakhvi, the mastermind of 2008 Mumbai terror attack, has pleaded before an Anti-Terrorism Court to exempt him from appearing in the court, citing alleged security threat.

Pak court orders release of 9 alleged terrorists

Pak court orders release of 9 alleged terrorists

Rediff.com28 Jun 2011

A Pakistani court in Islamabad on Tuesday directed the authorities to release nine alleged terrorists linked to suicide attacks on the Danish embassy and army's Surgeon General, setting aside their detention orders.

Lakhvi challenges detention in Lahore High Court

Lakhvi challenges detention in Lahore High Court

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

LeT operations commander and Mumbai attack mastermind Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi on Thursday challenged his detention under a public security order.

Day after India's rap, 26/11 plotter Lakhvi is re-arrested

Day after India's rap, 26/11 plotter Lakhvi is re-arrested

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

A day after the Islamabad high court cancelled his detention, Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, the alleged mastermind of the 2008 Mumbai attack, has been arrested once again by the Pakistan authorities.

Pak didn't grant 'unimpeded' access to Jadhav: MEA

Pak didn't grant 'unimpeded' access to Jadhav: MEA

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

Pakistan claimed that Jadhav had refused to file a review plea on the Pakistani court military court's judgment which awarded the death penalty to the former naval officer on charges of espionage. India said that he had been coerced into doing that.

26/11 mastermind Lakhvi gets bail, but to remain in jail

26/11 mastermind Lakhvi gets bail, but to remain in jail

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

An Islamabad court on Friday granted bail to Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, the mastermind of 2008 Mumbai terror attack, in a six-year kidnapping case.

India summons Pak high commissioner over Lakhvi order

India summons Pak high commissioner over Lakhvi order

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

In a sharp reaction, India on Monday conveyed to Pakistan its "strong concern" at the lack of effective action by it in the case of Mumbai attack mastermind Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, saying there seems to be no end in sight to that country remaining a safe haven for well-known terror groups.

Ailing Nawaz Sharif granted bail on medical grounds

Ailing Nawaz Sharif granted bail on medical grounds

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

According to the short order, Sharif will have to submit two surety bonds worth Rs 10 million each for his release in the case.

Lakhvi challenges detention in Pak high court

Lakhvi challenges detention in Pak high court

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, the key planner of 2008 Mumbai attacks, on Friday challenged his detention under a public security order in the high court here after the Pakistan government rejected his plea seeking release.

Lal Masjid: Court orders registration of case against Musharraf

Lal Masjid: Court orders registration of case against Musharraf

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

In further legal trouble for the beleaguered Pervez Musharraf, the Islamabad high court on Friday ordered the registration of a case against the former military ruler for his alleged involvement in the Lal Masjid operation.

'Pakistan realises it is no longer business as usual'

'Pakistan realises it is no longer business as usual'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

'Their deteriorating economic and international situation is also responsible for being more reasonable.'

Lakhvi remanded to 14-day custody in abduction case

Lakhvi remanded to 14-day custody in abduction case

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, the mastermind of the 2008 Mumbai attack, was on Thursday c sent back to a Rawalpindi jail after a court here remanded him to 14 days judicial custody for the abduction of an Afghan national.

Pak fails to challenge 26/11 conspirator Lakhvi's bail order

Pak fails to challenge 26/11 conspirator Lakhvi's bail order

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

The Pakistan government on Monday failed to file a plea challenging the bail to Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi even as the key planner of 2008 Mumbai attack filed a petition in the high court in Islamabad against a court's decision to make a judicial panel's record a part of evidence in the 26/11 case.

Pak summons Indian envoy, raises Samjhauta blast issue

Pak summons Indian envoy, raises Samjhauta blast issue

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

In a tit-for-tat action, Pakistan on Friday summoned Indian Deputy High Commissioner in Islamabad, hours after India called in the Pakistani envoy in New Delhi to lodge a strong protest over a court order to release LeT terrorist and Mumbai attack mastermind Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi.

Pak court sets disgraced scientist A Q Khan free

Pak court sets disgraced scientist A Q Khan free

Rediff.com6 Feb 2009

Disgraced nuclear scientist A Q Khan, who has been under house arrest since 2004, was set free by the Islamabad High Court on Friday.The court abolished Khan's house arrest and directed the government to provide security to him immediately.Acting on several petitions filed against Khan's house arrest, Chief Justice Sardar Muhammad Aslam declared him a free citizen and said that he is free to move across the country.

Lakhvi's release order yet to be received by jail officials

Lakhvi's release order yet to be received by jail officials

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

The jail authorities have not yet received the release order of the 2008 Mumbai attack mastermind

Legal issues sees PCB plunge into further uncertainty

Legal issues sees PCB plunge into further uncertainty

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

Clouds of uncertainty continued to hover over Pakistan cricket with the Election Commission now contemplating to challenge the judgment of Islamabad High Court (IHC) ordering them to conduct elections for the post of PCB chairman in the Supreme Court.

PCB: Miandad resigns as Director-General cricket

PCB: Miandad resigns as Director-General cricket

Rediff.com15 Feb 2014

Former Pakistan Test captain, Javed Miandad has tendered his resignation to the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board.

Pakistan hangs brigadier for spying

Pakistan hangs brigadier for spying

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

It is unlikely Brigadier Raja Rizwan was working for RA&W, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.