News for 'karachi'

'Forget foreigners, even local coaches don't want to work with PCB'

'Forget foreigners, even local coaches don't want to work with PCB'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

Former Pakistan captain Misbah ul Haq feels that due to uncertainty in the PCB and its short-sightedness, foreigners and even local coaches don't want to work with the country's cricket board.

Over 60 target killers arrested in Karachi

Over 60 target killers arrested in Karachi

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

Over 60 target killers have been arrested during operations to combat ethnic and political violence in the troubled city of Karachi that has witnessed over 500 lives since July.

Karachi violence: Pak SC seeks video footage

Karachi violence: Pak SC seeks video footage

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

Pakistan's Supreme Court Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry on Monday took suo moto notice of the political and ethnic violence in Karachi and asked TV news channels to provide footage of incidents in the country's financial hub.

Bowled over by Karachi crowds

Bowled over by Karachi crowds

Rediff.com15 Mar 2004

Indian students to visit Karachi

Indian students to visit Karachi

Rediff.com1 Jul 2003

When Pakistan Faced A Power Outage

When Pakistan Faced A Power Outage

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

Millions of people in Pakistan were left without electricity when a major power outage occured on January 23.

25 killed in blast on Shia procession in Karachi

25 killed in blast on Shia procession in Karachi

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

A suicide bomber targeted the Muslim Shia Ashura procession killing at least 15 people and injuring 40 others in a sectarian hit in Karachi, marking a bloody start of the holiest day of Muharram.

Mayhem at the Karachi Stock Exchange

Mayhem at the Karachi Stock Exchange

Rediff.com9 Nov 2007

It was mayhem at Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) this week with foreign investors withdrawing around $185 million from equity and $50 million from government bonds on four trading days after imposition of emergency by Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf.

Pak releases sketch of Karachi airport attack 'mastermind'

Pak releases sketch of Karachi airport attack 'mastermind'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Pakistan on Friday released the sketch of an Uzbek national it claimed was the mastermind of last month's deadly attack on Karachi airport, days after the military said he was killed in North Waziristan during an ongoing operation.

Pak Taliban behind blasts in Karachi, Lahore

Pak Taliban behind blasts in Karachi, Lahore

Rediff.com27 Jan 2011

The Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan has claimed responsibility for two suicide bombings targeting Shia processions in Karachi and Lahore that claimed 16 lives on Tuesday.Taliban spokesman Azam Tariq told reporters in the lawless North Waziristan tribal region on Wednesday that the two attacks on Tuesday were aimed against security personnel because "they serve the United States's interests".

Cops fed Karachi-Mumbai route data into GPS: Kasab

Cops fed Karachi-Mumbai route data into GPS: Kasab

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

Pakistani gunman Ajmal Kasab claimed on Thursday that the police had fabricated evidence by feeding data in the Global Positioning System, which showed that the 26/11 terrorists came from Karachi to Mumbai by the sea route.

Mullah Omar not in Karachi hospital: Pak

Mullah Omar not in Karachi hospital: Pak

Rediff.com20 Jan 2011

Pakistan on Thursday dismissed reports that Afghan Taliban chief Mullah Muhammad Omar was being treated in a Karachi hospital, with the help of officials of the Inter Services Intelligence, after he suffered a heart attack."This is hackneyed speculation with no substance whatsoever," said Foreign Office spokesman Abdul Basit.He said such reports were aimed at maligning Pakistan and creating misgivings.

Karachi attack a matter of concern: Antony

Karachi attack a matter of concern: Antony

Rediff.com25 May 2011

India on Wednesday said the terror attack on a naval base in Karachi was a cause of serious concern, particularly with regards to the safety of nuclear arsenal in Pakistan, but it does not want to overreact.

Pakistan announces release of 40 Indian prisoners from Karachi jail

Pakistan announces release of 40 Indian prisoners from Karachi jail

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Pakistan on Friday released 40 Indian prisoners, including fishermen, from a jail in karachi, officials said.

Pak chief justice orders reports on Karachi bombing

Pak chief justice orders reports on Karachi bombing

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

Pakistan's Supreme Court Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry on Monday took suo moto notice of the devastating bomb attack in a Shia-dominated area of Karachi that killed 48 people and sought reports on the incident from police and government officials.

Imran Khan supporters storm Pak army headquarters, corps commander's home

Imran Khan supporters storm Pak army headquarters, corps commander's home

Rediff.com9 May 2023

In unprecedented scenes, supporters of former prime minister Imran Khan on Tuesday stormed the Pakistan Army headquarters in the garrison city of Rawalpindi and the Corps Commander's residence in Lahore after his dramatic arrest in a corruption case.

Blasts in Quetta, Karachi kill 7, 60 injured

Blasts in Quetta, Karachi kill 7, 60 injured

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

Seven persons were killed and over 60 others injured in five bomb attacks in the Pakistani cities of Quetta and Karachi on Tuesday, including one that was carried out by a suicide bomber who was trying to target the minority Shia Hazara community.

18 dead as violence spikes in Karachi ahead of Muharram

18 dead as violence spikes in Karachi ahead of Muharram

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

Eleven people died in sectarian violence in Pakistan's largest city today, taking the overall death toll in two days to 18 as unrest spiralled out of control on the eve of the Islamic holy month of Muharram.

Bhutto makes first trip outside Karachi

Bhutto makes first trip outside Karachi

Rediff.com27 Oct 2007

Former Pakistan Premier Benazir was given a rousing welcome by hundreds of cheering supporters on Saturday when she flew from Karachi to Sukkur, a town near her ancestral home. This is her first visit outside the port city since a deadly attack on her homecoming procession claimed 165 lives. Bhutto, who returned to Pakistan nine days ago after eight years of self-imposed exile, flew in a commercial flight to Sukkur, near her hometown of Larkana.

India closely watching Chinese warships in Pakistan drill

India closely watching Chinese warships in Pakistan drill

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

China's PLA Navy has deployed a number of platforms including frontline warships and a submarine for the exercise from November 11 to 17.

Hosting rights secured for Champions Trophy 2025: Will India play in Pakistan?

Hosting rights secured for Champions Trophy 2025: Will India play in Pakistan?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

PCB says it has signed hosting rights agreement of 2025 Champions Trophy with ICC

On this Day: Sachin's debut sparks nostalgia

On this Day: Sachin's debut sparks nostalgia

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Sachin Tendulkar made his debut on November 15, 1989, at the age of 16

Twin blasts in Karachi; 12 killed, 40 wounded

Twin blasts in Karachi; 12 killed, 40 wounded

Rediff.com3 Mar 2013

At least 12 people, including two children, were killed and about 40 others injured when two blasts ripped through a Shia-dominated area of the southern Pakistani port city of Karachi on Sunday, witnesses and officials said.

Two killed, 12 injured in PIA staff, police standoff in Karachi

Two killed, 12 injured in PIA staff, police standoff in Karachi

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

The clashes led to the disruption and then suspension of many domestic and international flights around the country's main airports.

President Murmu confers Bharat Ratna on BJP veteran LK Advani

President Murmu confers Bharat Ratna on BJP veteran LK Advani

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

The ceremony was attended by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah and the family members of Advani, the Rashtrapati Bhavan said in a post on X.

29 killed in blasts at Lahore, Karachi

29 killed in blasts at Lahore, Karachi

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

Three blasts targeted Shia processions in Lahore on Wednesday, killing at least six persons and injuring nearly 70 others in the latest wave of deadly terrorist attacks across the country.

14 killed, 40 hurt in Karachi violence

14 killed, 40 hurt in Karachi violence

Rediff.com17 Oct 2010

At least 14 people were killed and 40 others injured on Saturday as violence flared up in Karachi in the run-up to a tense by-election in one of the most sensitive and ethnically divided areas of the city. The violence flared up after one of the contesting parties in the by-polls the Awami National Party announced it was boycotting the election.

Miandad blasts PCB choices, praises India's approach

Miandad blasts PCB choices, praises India's approach

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

Javed Miandad feels Sarfaraz Ahmed was better suited to lead the Test team in Australia

Karachi airport attack: What makes the Taliban so deadly

Karachi airport attack: What makes the Taliban so deadly

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

The Tehreek-i-Taliban which claimed responsibility of the brazen attack on the Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, is made up of Chechens, Arabs, Afghan Taliban, Uzbeks and Central Asians, has become a fearful force to deal with. Vicky Nanjappa tells you why

SEE: Pak woman crosses border to marry Indian fiance

SEE: Pak woman crosses border to marry Indian fiance

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

A Pakistani woman on Tuesday crossed over to India from the Wagah-Attari International Border to marry a Kolkata resident with whom her marriage has been fixed in January next year.

Row erupts over India sponsoring Karachi Lit Fest

Row erupts over India sponsoring Karachi Lit Fest

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

Four Indian authors, including well-known writer Urvashi Butalia, attended the KLF which was held between February 10-12 in Pakistan.

Karachi: Religious leader, four others gunned down

Karachi: Religious leader, four others gunned down

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

Tension gripped parts of Karachi on Thursday after unidentified armed men gunned down a prominent religious leader, his son and three associates.

Blast near Chinese consulate in Karachi, 2 injured

Blast near Chinese consulate in Karachi, 2 injured

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

Two persons, including a paramilitary personnel, were injured on Monday in a low-intensity blast near the Chinese consulate in this Pakistani port city, police said.

Karachi: 12 killed in fire at four-star hotel, 110 injured

Karachi: 12 killed in fire at four-star hotel, 110 injured

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

The blaze broke out in the kitchen located at the ground floor of the Regent Plaza hotel at the city's Shahrah-i-Faisal and spread across the six-floor building, trapping nearly 100 hotel guests in their rooms.

Six killed in Karachi twin blasts

Six killed in Karachi twin blasts

Rediff.com15 Nov 2005

Inspector General Police of Karachi, Asad Jehangir confirmed two deaths.

Pakistan suffers major power outage across cities

Pakistan suffers major power outage across cities

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

According to the Ministry of Energy, the system of frequency of the national grid went down at 7:34 am local time, resulting in the breakdown.

Hindus hounded into cattle pen in Karachi

Hindus hounded into cattle pen in Karachi

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

In an incident which showcases the brutal hatred with which Hindus are seen in Pakistan, at least 60 members of the minority community, including women and children, were forced to abandon their house in Karachi's Memon Goth area just because a Hindu boy drank water from a cooler outside a mosque.

The Karachi Project: 'We had enough nitrate to carry out 100 blasts'

The Karachi Project: 'We had enough nitrate to carry out 100 blasts'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

This was the motto of the Karachi project - a covert programme conceptualized by the Inter Services Intelligence in 2003 and kicked off by Indian Mujahideen terrorist Yasin Bhatkal five years later.

Pak EC forms high-level panel to probe 'poll rigging'

Pak EC forms high-level panel to probe 'poll rigging'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Pakistan's election commission has formed a high-level committee to probe the explosive allegations levelled by a senior bureaucrat that widespread rigging aided by the judiciary and the top election body happened against jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's party in the garrison city of Rawalpindi.

Karachi attack: Bus conductor drove injured to hospital despite being hurt

Karachi attack: Bus conductor drove injured to hospital despite being hurt

Rediff.com13 May 2015

In a display of extra-ordinary courage, the conductor of the bus attacked by Islamic State militants in Pakistan's Karachi city today drove the vehicle to a hospital with the dead and the injured, despite being himself wounded.