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Amarinder in Lahore, to meet Musharraf

Amarinder in Lahore, to meet Musharraf

Rediff.com14 Mar 2005

Singh will meet President Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz. He will also visit 'Nankana Sahib', near Lahore, the birthplace of Guru Nanak.

Blow for Pakistan! Shahzad ruled out of MCG Test

Blow for Pakistan! Shahzad ruled out of MCG Test

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Khurrum Shahzad was one of the few success stories for Pakistan in the first Test against Australia in Perth.

Amritsar-Lahore bus service from January 20

Amritsar-Lahore bus service from January 20

Rediff.com21 Dec 2005

From the Indian side, the first bus will ply on January 24.

Lashkar chief produced in Lahore High court

Lashkar chief produced in Lahore High court

Rediff.com9 Mar 2009

Nearly three months after his house arrest, Lashkar-e-Tayiba founder Hafiz Mohammad Saeed was produced before a court in Lahore on Monday for the first time in connection with the Mumbai attacks by Pakistani authorities which sought extension of his detention.

Sports psychologist to join Pak team ahead of Asia Cup

Sports psychologist to join Pak team ahead of Asia Cup

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

Babri has in the past also worked with some players helping them understand how to handle pressure situations and get through bad performances and personal issues.

Detained JuD leader shifted to Lahore

Detained JuD leader shifted to Lahore

Rediff.com17 Feb 2009

Senior Jamaat-ud-Dawah leader Nazir Ahmed, who has been under house arrest since early December in the wake of the Mumbai terror attacks, has been shifted from Rawalpindi to Lahore.A retired colonel in the Pakistan army, Ahmed was detained along with over 50 militant leaders in December last year, when the government launched a crackdown on the Jamaat and its parent organisation, the outlawed Lashker-e-Tayiba, in the wake of the Mumbai attacks.

Lahore attack: Pak identifies mastermind

Lahore attack: Pak identifies mastermind

Rediff.com9 Mar 2009

A little-known militant Muhammad Aqil has been identified by the Pakistani security agencies as the mastermind of the audacious attack on the Sri Lankan cricketers in Lahore, but raids across the city to nab him proved futile on Monday as he managed to escape.

Lahore attack: Suspects' sketches released

Lahore attack: Suspects' sketches released

Rediff.com5 Mar 2009

The Pakistan police on Wednesday released sketches of four of the terrorists involved in the attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team. The sketches, prepared from the descriptions provided by witnesses, depicted four young men. The sketches were released by the police in Lahore a day after the brazen attack on the Lankan team's bus killed eight persons and injured 20 others, including 7 players and a coach. Officials said the attack was carried out by a dozen heavily armed men.

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

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack Review: Gripping!!

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack Review: Gripping!!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack begins by asking why the hijack lasted seven days and ends in wondering if the good guys fought the bad ones hard enough, observes Sukanya Verma.

Lahore Badshahs post first victory

Lahore Badshahs post first victory

Rediff.com20 Oct 2008

After two consecutive defeats, Lahore Badshahs won their first match in the Indian Cricket League Twenty20 Championship, beating Ahmedabad Rockets by 31 runs, at the Sardar Vallabbhai Patel stadium, in Ahmedabad, on Sunday night.

Bengal Tigers trounce Lahore Badshahs

Bengal Tigers trounce Lahore Badshahs

Rediff.com13 Oct 2008

Opener Hamish Marshall's unbeaten 76 and Upul Chandana's four-wicket haul enabled Royal Bengal Tigers score an eight-wicket victory over Lahore Badshahs in the Indian Cricket League T20 encounter at the Lal Bahadur Shastri stadium in Hyderabad on Sunday night. Chasing a target of 140, Marshall played a fine innings from the beginning and went on to score 76 runs, including two sixes and nine boundaries off 53 balls.

India eyes superpower status as we beg to avoid bankruptcy: Pak Oppn leader

India eyes superpower status as we beg to avoid bankruptcy: Pak Oppn leader

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

He attributed the nation's predicament to unseen forces orchestrating decisions from behind the scenes, reducing elected officials to mere puppets.

See These Stunning Frames Before You Watch Heeramandi

See These Stunning Frames Before You Watch Heeramandi

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

As Heeramandi, set in 1920s Lahore, drops on Netflix on May 1, Sukanya Verma marvels at Bhansali's magnificent slices of history in 25 resplendent frames.

Maryam's Next Stop: Pakistan PM?

Maryam's Next Stop: Pakistan PM?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Clearly, her father hopes that a successful tenure in Lahore will give Maryam the ballast to be prime minister after the next general election.

Naved fashions Lahore Badshahs win

Naved fashions Lahore Badshahs win

Rediff.com3 Nov 2008

A fine all-round performance by Naved-ul Hassan helped Lahore Badshahs score a seven-wicket victory over local favourites Chandigarh Lions in the ICL's T20 match played in Panchkula, Haryana, on Sunday night. Chasing a modest 137 by the Lions, who elected to bat after winning the toss, former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul Haq-led Badshahs were powered by Naved's unbeaten half century and reached the target with four overs to spare.

'Hooper Was More Talented Than Tendulkar'

'Hooper Was More Talented Than Tendulkar'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

'Man, what a player!' 'The ease in which he batted brought out a kind of awe in us.'

26/11 mastermind opens political office in Lahore; eyes 2018 elections

26/11 mastermind opens political office in Lahore; eyes 2018 elections

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

Hafiz Saeed has confirmed that his organisation Jammat-ud-Dawa would contest the 2018 general elections under the banner of the MML.

Lahore censor board clears Bajrangi Bhaijaan with two cuts

Lahore censor board clears Bajrangi Bhaijaan with two cuts

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

The film release in India and Pakistan on July 18.

Salman Announces His Next Eid Release

Salman Announces His Next Eid Release

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Bollywood right here.

Nazir century propels Lahore to ICL title

Nazir century propels Lahore to ICL title

Rediff.com17 Nov 2008

Lahore Badshah rode on Imran Nazir's unbeaten swashbuckling 44-ball 111 to rout Hyderabad Heroes by eight wickets in the third final to lift the second edition of the ICL 20-20 Championship trophy in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Nazir hit the fastest century of the tournament to help Lahore Badshah reach the target of 159 in just 13.5 overs with a huge six over deep mid-wicket.

ICL: Lahore Badshahs in final

ICL: Lahore Badshahs in final

Rediff.com4 Apr 2008

Former South African all-rounder Lance Klusener's rollicking knock of 91 went in vain as Lahore Badshahs stormed into the final of ICL Twenty20 tournament with a narrow 7-run win over Kolkata Tigers in the second semi-final in Panchkula on Thursday.

PML-N candidate shot dead in Lahore

PML-N candidate shot dead in Lahore

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

A Pakistan Muslim League-N candidate for Pakistan's general election was shot dead and nine other party workers were injured in an attack by unidentified gunmen in Lahore on Monday.

Mohammed Abdullah gets first Lahore ticket

Mohammed Abdullah gets first Lahore ticket

Rediff.com8 Jul 2003

The 20-year-old from Srinagar, who will be going to Rawalpindi from Lahore to meet his sister, got the ticket from Delhi Transport Minister Ajay Maken.

Champions Trophy shifted from Lahore

Champions Trophy shifted from Lahore

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

The prestigious Champions Trophy, due to be held in Lahore in December, has been moved away from Pakistan due to safety and security concerns.

Lahore Badshahs' winning run continues

Lahore Badshahs' winning run continues

Rediff.com22 Mar 2008

Former Pakistan batsman Hasan Raza hit an unbeaten 98 as Lahore Badshahs crushed Mumbai Champs by 50 runs in a Twenty20 match of the ICL played in Panchkula on Saturday night. The 26-six-year old right-hander's knock, which came off just 52 balls.

Imran Farhat shines in Lahore Badshahs' victory

Imran Farhat shines in Lahore Badshahs' victory

Rediff.com17 Mar 2008

Former Pakistani opener Imran Farhat hit a blazing half-century to lead Lahore Badshahs to a 38-run win over local favourites Chandigarh Lions in an ICL Twenty20 match in Panchkula on Sunday night. Riding on Imran's quickfire 94, studded with eight sixes, Lahore Badshahs posted a challenging total of 187 and then restricted Lions to 149 for seven in their quota of 20 overs.

T20I series: NZ to send security delegation to Pakistan

T20I series: NZ to send security delegation to Pakistan

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

New Zealand Cricket will send a security delegation to Pakistan ahead of their five-match T20I series in April this year.

26 killed in blast near Lahore high court

26 killed in blast near Lahore high court

Rediff.com10 Jan 2008

At least 22 Pakistani riot policemen and four civilians were killed and over 65 injured when a suicide bomber blew himself up near the Lahore High Court ahead of a planned protest by lawyers on Thursday.

Inzamam questions PCB over Hafeez sacking

Inzamam questions PCB over Hafeez sacking

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Rauf's central contract may be 'restored'

Zaka Ashraf resigns as PCB chief

Zaka Ashraf resigns as PCB chief

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Ashraf announced his decision to step down after chairing a managing committee meeting in Lahore on Friday

India sets up visa camp in Lahore

India sets up visa camp in Lahore

Rediff.com19 Feb 2007

The government had made all arrangements to issue visas to all relatives of the victims.

'What kind of people target children': Taliban faction behind Lahore blast

'What kind of people target children': Taliban faction behind Lahore blast

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, a splinter group affiliated with the Pakistani Taliban, has claimed responsibility for the attack, adding: "The target was Christians."

Nawaz Sharif invites rival parties to form joint govt in Pakistan

Nawaz Sharif invites rival parties to form joint govt in Pakistan

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Sharif, the three-time former premier, said that there is a need for all the political parties to sit together and form a government to pull Pakistan out of its difficulties.

Over 40 killed in factory fires in Lahore, Karachi

Over 40 killed in factory fires in Lahore, Karachi

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

Twin factory fires claimed over 40 lives, including that of women and children, in Pakistan's two major cities on Tuesday.

26/11 trial: Lahore court quashes Lakhvi's plea

26/11 trial: Lahore court quashes Lakhvi's plea

Rediff.com22 Jan 2010

While disposing of the application, Lahore High Court Chief Justice Khwaja Muhammad Sharif directed the federal and Punjab governments to ensure that foolproof security is provided to Lakhvi and his counsel Khwaja Sultan.

Hindu temple in Lahore demolished

Hindu temple in Lahore demolished

Rediff.com13 Jun 2006

Quoting documents, the 'Dawn' newspaper said board officials did not mention that the property being given to an influential jeweller of the area, was a Hindu temple.

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.

Champions Trophy won't be shifted out of Pakistan: PCB

Champions Trophy won't be shifted out of Pakistan: PCB

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi says he is not even considering the possibility of next year's ICC Champions Trophy being moved out of Pakistan despite the speculation surrounding India's participation in the event.

Pak suggests Indian link to Lahore terror attacks

Pak suggests Indian link to Lahore terror attacks

Rediff.com15 Oct 2009

The Pakistani police on Thursday pointed fingers at India after three terror attacks in the eastern city of Lahore, but Interior Minister Rehman Malik said there should not be any speculation on the issue without evidence.