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10 terrorists among 23 killed as Karachi airport siege ends

10 terrorists among 23 killed as Karachi airport siege ends

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

"All 10 terrorists have been killed, the airport secured and they were unable to damage any aircraft or installations," a spokesman of the Inter Services Pubic Relations said.

No peace in Karachi; 16 more killed in shootings

No peace in Karachi; 16 more killed in shootings

Rediff.com25 Jul 2011

The Sindh Home Department late Sunday night imposed an indefinite ban on pillion riding in the city just a week after lifting it.

China, Pak to hold joint maritime patrols in Arabian sea

China, Pak to hold joint maritime patrols in Arabian sea

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

The Chinese and Pakistani navies at a naval base in Karachi on Saturday kicked off the 'Sea Guardians-3' exercise in the waters and airspace of the northern Arabian Sea in drills that include anti-submarine operations, Dawn News reported on the exercises which will end on Friday.

Kiwis fly to Pakistan in two-legged tour starting December

Kiwis fly to Pakistan in two-legged tour starting December

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

The Black Caps will be the third major side to tour Pakistan this year after Australia played a full series in March-April and England featured in seven T20Is in September-October.

Riyaz Bhatkal's chat ID cracked, shows him in Karachi

Riyaz Bhatkal's chat ID cracked, shows him in Karachi

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

The IM mastermind's account was created in 2012. Details will be sent to Pakistan to seek his extradition.

7 killed in twin blasts outside shopping mall in Karachi

7 killed in twin blasts outside shopping mall in Karachi

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

At least seven persons were killed and 15 more injured when two improvised explosive devices went off in a crowded commercial area in Pakistan's financial hub Karachi on Tuesday evening, officials and witnesses said. The explosions took place near a shopping mall just outside the bustling Hyderi market.

When ISI Alerted India About Terror Plot!

When ISI Alerted India About Terror Plot!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

The ISI was taking no chances and wanted no repeat of Pulwama; it wanted to make it clear at a political level it was not involved with the revenge attack being planned, but was only giving India a friendly tip-off. A stunning excerpt from Ambassador Ajay Bisaria's Anger Management: The Troubled Diplomatic Relationship between India and Pakistan.

Naseem Shah, Rizwan sizzle as Pakistan beat NZ

Naseem Shah, Rizwan sizzle as Pakistan beat NZ

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

None of New Zealand's batters were able to build on their starts

Dawood aide arrested, claims don is in Karachi

Dawood aide arrested, claims don is in Karachi

Rediff.com21 Aug 2008

A Dawood Ibrahim aide, who is a key accused in the 1993 serial blasts and absconding for the past 15 years, was on Thursday arrested from neighbouring Thane and he claimed that the underwold don continued to live in Karachi.

An India-Pakistan love story, brought to you by PUBG

An India-Pakistan love story, brought to you by PUBG

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Seema Ghulam Haider and Sachin Meena got in touch while playing PUBG in 2019 as a dramatic love story unfolded between the two living more than 1,300 km apart, in countries not too friendly to each other.

Review: The Welcome To Karachi album is average

Review: The Welcome To Karachi album is average

Rediff.com10 May 2015

The pick of the four songs are Lalla Lalla Lori and Boat Ma Kukdookoo, which at least go well with the fun flavour of the film

Act now, India tells Pak as tapes trace Dawood to Karachi

Act now, India tells Pak as tapes trace Dawood to Karachi

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

India asked Pakistan to hand over underworld don Dawood Ibrahim saying enough evidence have been given to it on the prime accused in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts.

Independents backed by Imran's party take lead in Pak poll

Independents backed by Imran's party take lead in Pak poll

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Jailed ex-Pakistan premier Imran Khan's party-backed independent candidates on Friday sprang a surprise by winning 86 seats out of the 201 results declared following unusual delays and allegations of rigging, as the country appeared heading towards a hung assembly.

Karachi hit again by violence: 13 killed in 24 hours

Karachi hit again by violence: 13 killed in 24 hours

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

A fresh bout of target killings hit Pakistan's biggest city again, leaving 13 people including four brothers, dead over the last 24 hours.

Chinese-built Pak warship to dock in Sri Lanka as Bangladesh denies entry

Chinese-built Pak warship to dock in Sri Lanka as Bangladesh denies entry

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

The warship was to anchor outside the Chattogram port from August 7 to 10 on its journey from Shanghai to Karachi.

2 SpiceJet flights suffer snag, 1 had to land in Pak

2 SpiceJet flights suffer snag, 1 had to land in Pak

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

The two episodes on a single day have taken the total number of technical malfunction incidents involving SpiceJet aircraft to seven in the last 17 days.

Inside the 26/11 control room in Karachi with Jundal

Inside the 26/11 control room in Karachi with Jundal

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal has been spilling the beans about how the entire 26/11 operation was executed from Karachi with the blessings of Lashkar-e-Tayiba founder Hafiz Mohammad Saeed. Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa gives details of his ongoing interrogation

Karachi target killings claim 55 lives in 5 days

Karachi target killings claim 55 lives in 5 days

Rediff.com20 Oct 2010

Political violence has rocked Karachi once again after motorcycle-borne gunmen opened fire in a busy market shooting down 12 people and injuring many others. The attack in the city's biggest junk market for car spare parts occurred on Tuesday night, taking the toll of target killings in the last five days to 55.

50 evacuated from oil rig off Gujarat coast in dramatic rescue

50 evacuated from oil rig off Gujarat coast in dramatic rescue

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Wind speed at the time is expected to be in the range of 125-135 kmph gusting up to 150 kmph.

Pakistan win Karachi ODI, sweep series 5-0

Pakistan win Karachi ODI, sweep series 5-0

Rediff.com19 Apr 2008

Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 150 runs in the fifth and final one-day international to complete a 5-0 series win at National Stadium, Karachi on Saturday.

New party linked to 26/11 attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed to contest Pak polls

New party linked to 26/11 attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed to contest Pak polls

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

India has also taken note of reports of Saeed's son Talha contesting elections in Pakistan and said the "mainstreaming" of radical terror outfits in the neighbouring country is nothing new and that it has been part of its State policy for a long time.

Mumbai to play Karachi from Sep 8-11

Mumbai to play Karachi from Sep 8-11

Rediff.com18 Aug 2007

The first match for the Mohammad Nissar trophy was played last year in Dharmasala and the Uttar Pradesh team convincingly beat Sialkot by 316 runs.

Mullah Omar is alive and well in Karachi, says Afghan spy chief

Mullah Omar is alive and well in Karachi, says Afghan spy chief

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Taliban's reclusive leader Mullah Muhammad Omar is alive and hiding in the Pakistani city of Karachi, a top Afghan intelligence official has said, echoing a similar assessment by Western intelligence officials.

Infant used to bomb Bhutto's rally in Karachi?

Infant used to bomb Bhutto's rally in Karachi?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2007

Bhutto says she can recognise the man who was carrying the infant and has asked television channels channels to provide her with footage of the rally.

Four killed in two blasts in Karachi

Four killed in two blasts in Karachi

Rediff.com21 Jul 2013

At least four people have been killed and eight others injured in two separate explosions in Pakistan's commercial capital Karachi, officials said.

Karachi fire toll put at 259; murder case against managers

Karachi fire toll put at 259; murder case against managers

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

Pakistan put the death toll from its worst industrial disaster to 259 as the government registered a case of murder against the owner and the manager of the Karachi factory that was gutted in a horrific blaze.

Conway's fine century puts NZ in driver's seat vs Pak

Conway's fine century puts NZ in driver's seat vs Pak

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Conway century lifted New Zealand to 309-6 against Pakistan

Reports of bird flu at Karachi poultry farm

Reports of bird flu at Karachi poultry farm

Rediff.com1 Feb 2008

Some 5,500 birds had died in the farm, following which samples were sent for tests at a laboratory in Islamabad. The tests confirmed the presence of bird flu, officials said.

IA ready to fly to Kabul, Karachi

IA ready to fly to Kabul, Karachi

Rediff.com14 May 2003

Indian Airlines is ready to operate flights from Delhi to Kabul and from Mumbai to Karachi subject to necessary clearances from the Indian government.

9 killed in attack outside Karachi mosque

9 killed in attack outside Karachi mosque

Rediff.com23 Feb 2003

The incident occurred on Saturday outside the Imam Bargha Mehdi mosque just after the call for evening prayers.

Candidate shot dead in Karachi on the eve of Pak polls

Candidate shot dead in Karachi on the eve of Pak polls

Rediff.com11 May 2013

An independent candidate was on Friday shot dead, while a Pakistan People's Party nominee went missing in the port city of Karachi.

NZ seamer Henry ruled out ODI series in Pak, India

NZ seamer Henry ruled out ODI series in Pak, India

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Henry suffered the injury during the final day of the second Test against Pakistan in Karachi

Mushtaq to step down as Pak coach post NZ home series

Mushtaq to step down as Pak coach post NZ home series

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

The source also said that the board felt Babar would be better off just captaining the white-ball squads and that the Test captaincy should be given to someone else, preferably Shan Masood or Mohammad Rizwan.

Modi holds review meet as Cyclone Biparjoy intensifies

Modi holds review meet as Cyclone Biparjoy intensifies

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Officials in coastal Devbhumi Dwarka said around 1,300 people have been shifted to safer places so far.

Babar Praises Team's 'Massive Character'

Babar Praises Team's 'Massive Character'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

'Credit goes to the team for having a lot of self-belief in themselves and coming back strongly after batting poorly in the first innings.'

'Honour for India': Pakistanis react to G20 success

'Honour for India': Pakistanis react to G20 success

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

'The succesfully conduct of the global event would have filled the Indians with pride'

China calls back Mandarin teachers from Pakistan as attacks spike

China calls back Mandarin teachers from Pakistan as attacks spike

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Chinese nationals teaching Mandarin in different parts of Pakistan have left for home after being called back by Beijing following the recent deadly attacks targeting them, an official of the Karachi University said on Monday.

Imran May Be Jailed For A Long Time

Imran May Be Jailed For A Long Time

Rediff.com10 May 2023

His disqualification to participate in future elections may follow, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W, India's external intelligence agency.

Dawood finds grass greener in Karachi than Mumbai

Dawood finds grass greener in Karachi than Mumbai

Rediff.com31 Jan 2006

The official said that intelligence reports indicated that Dawood had reportedly invested crores of rupees to construct a mall in Clifton area of Karachi, one of the elite areas of the port town.