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India condemns terror attack on Karachi airport

India condemns terror attack on Karachi airport

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

Condemning the terror attack on Karachi International Airport, India on Monday said the strike underlines the magnitude of danger posed by terrorism, which must be fought urgently and comprehensively, without making any exception.

Pak faces serious threat from Taliban, warns US

Pak faces serious threat from Taliban, warns US

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

The United States on Wednesday warned that Pakistan faces a "serious" threat from the Taliban and offered its assistance to fight against terrorism after the recent attacks in Karachi.

Air strikes kill 15 militants in Pakistan

Air strikes kill 15 militants in Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

At least 15 militants were killed on Tuesday when Pakistani fighter jets pounded targets in the country's northwestern tribal region, a day after a brazen Taliban assault on Karachi airport.

Why terrorists targeted the Pak naval base

Why terrorists targeted the Pak naval base

Rediff.com23 May 2011

Senior analyst B Raman explains the real motive behind the daring terrorist strike on a Pakistan military base in Karachi.

16 militants killed in 2 US drone strikes in Pakistan

16 militants killed in 2 US drone strikes in Pakistan

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

Sixteen militants were killed in two United States drone strikes within last 24 hours in Pakistan's restive tribal region, ending a five-month hiatus.

Benazir Bhutto lands in Pakistan

Benazir Bhutto lands in Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Oct 2007

Some 20,000 airport security personnel, policemen and paramilitary personnel as well as bomb disposal squads have been deployed in Karachi to protect Bhutto, who is returning to Pakistan following secret parleys with President Prevez Musharraf for a power-sharing arrangement.

Imran Khan sent back from Karachi

Imran Khan sent back from Karachi

Rediff.com12 Sep 2007

The restriction on Khan's entry, originally ordered after the May 12 violence in the city, has been regularly reimposed over the past few months.

48 militants killed in air strikes in Pakistan

48 militants killed in air strikes in Pakistan

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

At least 48 militants were killed on Tuesday in airstrikes by Pakistani fighter jets in the country's troubled northwestern tribal region.

Pak forces kill 80 militants in northwest

Pak forces kill 80 militants in northwest

Rediff.com21 Mar 2015

At least 80 militants and seven soldiers were killed on Saturday in clashes between security forces and terrorists in Pakistan's volatile northwest tribal region

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.

Militants from Afghanistan storm Pak check-posts, 7 killed

Militants from Afghanistan storm Pak check-posts, 7 killed

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Pakistani security forces foiled a major cross-border attack by militants on its check-posts near Afghanistan, killing seven militants and wounding 9, prompting the government to summon the Afghan envoy.

'If at all there is a God, for me it is Neerja'

'If at all there is a God, for me it is Neerja'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Dr Kishore Murthy the chilling day a brave young air hostess, Neerja Bhanot, saved over 300 lives at the cost of her own.

54 militants killed in fresh airstrikes in Pak's restive northwest

54 militants killed in fresh airstrikes in Pak's restive northwest

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

At least 54 suspected militants belonging to a pro-Taliban outfit, including its spokesman, were killed on Wednesday when Pakistani fighter jets pounded their hideouts and troops clashed with the insurgents in the volatile northwest tribal region near the Afghan border.

Taliban attack Karachi ASF camp, fail to penetrate cordon

Taliban attack Karachi ASF camp, fail to penetrate cordon

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

Taliban militants on Tuesday attacked a training camp of the Airport Security Force near Karachi international airport in Karachi, but fled after Pakistani forces repulsed the assault, a day after an all-night siege at the facility left nearly 40 people dead.

Moin escapes angry protesters at Karachi airport on return

Moin escapes angry protesters at Karachi airport on return

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Pakistan's chief selector Moin Khan returned home from Australia on Thursday and escaped an embarrassing situation at the airport, where a small group of protesters gathered to vent their anger with eggs and banners.

Taliban leader Mansour used Pak passport for abroad visits: Report

Taliban leader Mansour used Pak passport for abroad visits: Report

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Afghan Taliban chief Mullah Akhtar Mansour, killed in a United States airstrike in Balochistan, was a frequent flyer and used a Pakistani passport for over nine years

Moin provided security at residence

Moin provided security at residence

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Chief selector Moin Khan, recalled from the World Cup for visiting a casino, returned to Pakistan to a hostile reception as cricket fans staged angry demonstrations on Thursday.

132 children killed in Peshawar school bloodbath

132 children killed in Peshawar school bloodbath

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

The brutal Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan assault has claimed 141 lives, including 132 school children, six terrorists and three armymen.