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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.

Controversial recall? Amir, Imad return to Pak squad

Controversial recall? Amir, Imad return to Pak squad

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

Amir, Imad recalled to Pakistan squad for NZ T20I series

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.

Sri Lanka aim to stay in top spot as they face Afghanistan

Sri Lanka aim to stay in top spot as they face Afghanistan

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

The Sri Lanka-Afghanistan fixture will be the second one at the Gadaffi Stadium and is expected to be a run feast. - Asia Cup 2023.

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.

Pak poll: Rejected ballots exceed win margin in 24 constituencies

Pak poll: Rejected ballots exceed win margin in 24 constituencies

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

According to a report in the Dawn newspaper, 22 constituencies with a greater number of rejected votes than the margin of victory fell in Punjab, with one each in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sindh province.

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.

Bored? Bad Day? Take This Super Quiz

Bored? Bad Day? Take This Super Quiz

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

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.

80 killed in Lahore terror siege

80 killed in Lahore terror siege

Rediff.com28 May 2010

At least 30 people have been killed and scores injured in the terrorist attacks on two mosques in Lahore, said a state run rescue service spokesman.

American kills three Pakistanis in Lahore

American kills three Pakistanis in Lahore

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

The US national identified as Raymond Davis, a member of the staff at the American consulate opened fire after two armed men riding a motorcycle pulled up alongside his car at a traffic light in the Mozang area of Lahore, city police chief Aslam Tareen said.

'For Pakistan Army, Imran Is A No-Go'

'For Pakistan Army, Imran Is A No-Go'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

'Will Imran compromise with the army? We are all human beings. We all compromise.'

Sharif to skip nuclear security summit in US due to Lahore attack

Sharif to skip nuclear security summit in US due to Lahore attack

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday cancelled his upcoming visit to the United States where he was scheduled to attend the Nuclear Security Summit.

Zardari's super-luxurious Lahore home nears completion

Zardari's super-luxurious Lahore home nears completion

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

A sprawling private residence for President Asif Ali Zardari, complete with a runway for small jets and blast proof building, in Lahore is nearing completion.

Suicide attack at Lahore police office, 11 dead

Suicide attack at Lahore police office, 11 dead

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

Sources said six people were injured in the explosion in Model Town locality of Lahore. No group claimed responsibility for the attack. But the finger of suspicion is being pointed at suspected Taliban militants, who have attacked the FIA building in Lahore in the past.

Imran Khan, 1,500 PTI workers booked for attack on army officer's house

Imran Khan, 1,500 PTI workers booked for attack on army officer's house

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Pakistan's Punjab police have booked former prime minister Imran Khan and 1,500 of his party workers for attacking and setting on fire a top army officer's house in Lahore.

Why Mohammad Rafi Will Always Be Missed

Why Mohammad Rafi Will Always Be Missed

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

Mohammad Rafi had a powerful range that could accommodate anything from the sublime O duniya ke rakhwale for Bharat Bhushan in Baiju Bawra to the eccentric Badan pe sitare lapete huye for Shammi Kapoor in Prince.

Lahore shrine attack signals Pakistan's implosion

Lahore shrine attack signals Pakistan's implosion

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

Pakistanis are shocked after the brazen attack on one of its holiest shrines on Thursday, says B Raman

Sania denied visa for Sialkot, reception in Lahore

Sania denied visa for Sialkot, reception in Lahore

Rediff.com1 Apr 2010

The Pakistan High Commission has denied tennis star Sania Mirza a visa for Sialkot, the home town of Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik where a reception (walima) was to be held after the couple's marriage.

13 killed in Lahore market fire

13 killed in Lahore market fire

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

At least 13 people were killed on Monday when a fire broke out in a multi-storey building in a busy market in this eastern Pakistani city, officials said.

'It appears as if Jay Shah settled scores'

'It appears as if Jay Shah settled scores'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

PCB unhappy with ACC President Jay Shah revealing Asia Cup schedule before official ceremony.

'Lakhvi's charges to be challenged in Lahore HC'

'Lakhvi's charges to be challenged in Lahore HC'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2009

The indictment of Lashkar-e-Tayiba leader Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi and six other suspects by a Pakistani anti-terror court for planning and helping execute the Mumbai attacks will be challenged in the Lahore high court, as authorities have no solid evidence against them, the militant commander's lawyer said on Sunday.

Hafiz Saeed put under house arrest in Lahore

Hafiz Saeed put under house arrest in Lahore

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Punjab government's action comes amidst pressure from the Trump administration to act against terror.

Rivalry Ignites: India to face Pak in Asia Cup opener

Rivalry Ignites: India to face Pak in Asia Cup opener

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

India to open campaign against Pakistan in Kandy on Sep 2, meet again in Colombo on Sep 10

Parties of Sharif, Bilawal Bhutto in talks to form next govt

Parties of Sharif, Bilawal Bhutto in talks to form next govt

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif is still in the race for the prime ministerial slot despite his party not securing a simple majority in the Feb 8 general elections in Pakistan, some PML-N leaders said on Monday.

'Inzamam ordered a flat wicket at Lahore'

'Inzamam ordered a flat wicket at Lahore'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2006

PCB inquiry blamed home captain Inzamam-ul-Haq at whose behest the curator prepared a grass less pitch

After Lahore, what can Kashmir expect?

After Lahore, what can Kashmir expect?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

Kashmiris hope that India and Pakistan can find a lasting solution to what many call the Kashmir 'problem'.

Asia Cup: Pakistan wants to host more matches now?

Asia Cup: Pakistan wants to host more matches now?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

The PCB will try to get more matches of the Asia Cup to be staged in Pakistan when the ACC board meets in Dubai on Sunday.

Arthur, Bradburn and Puttick resign from PCB

Arthur, Bradburn and Puttick resign from PCB

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Meanwhile, the sports ministry has asked the PCB not to offer a long-term contract to its incumbent director of cricket Mohammad Hafeez yet, who came into the role after the 50-overs World Cup last year.

Lahore traders sue over India's Lashkar slur

Lahore traders sue over India's Lashkar slur

Rediff.com15 May 2012

A Pakistani court has directed three men to drop the Indian high commission from the list of respondents in their petition seeking protection from authorities after reports in the Indian media described them as operatives of the banned Lashkar e Tayiba. The Lahore high court directed the three men -- traders Mehtab Butt and Atif Butt and security guard Babar Shabbir -- to file an amended petition after deleting the name of the Indian mission from the list of respondents

CLT20: It's India v Pakistan as Lahore Lions face Kolkata challenge

CLT20: It's India v Pakistan as Lahore Lions face Kolkata challenge

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

Buoyed by their spectacular win over Chennai Super Kings in the opening match of this season's campaign, Kolkata Knight Riders will take on spirited qualifiers Lahore Lions in their second game of the Champions League Twenty20 in Hyderabad on Sunday.

Review: Kya Dilli Kya Lahore is a decent effort

Review: Kya Dilli Kya Lahore is a decent effort

Rediff.com2 May 2014

'The idea behind Kya Dilli Kya Lahore is to once again point out the futility of war as well as highlight why human comes before being. And Vijay Raaz accomplishes that to a reasonable extent in his first filmmaking effort,' says Sukanya Verma.

More Delhi-Lahore buses likely

More Delhi-Lahore buses likely

Rediff.com18 Feb 2005

In an effort to meet the expected rush of cricket fans from Pakistan, the frequency maybe increased from two to four times a week.

BCCI bigwigs land in Pakistan for Asia Cup

BCCI bigwigs land in Pakistan for Asia Cup

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

This is purely cricketing invitation and shouldn't be mixed with politics: BCCI VP Shukla on Pakistan visit

Wagah blast 'mastermind' killed in Lahore

Wagah blast 'mastermind' killed in Lahore

Rediff.com10 Jan 2015

Pakistan police on Saturday claimed to have killed the alleged mastermind of Wagah suicide bombing -- that claimed 61 lives last year -- in an encounter, a media report said.

More Delhi-Lahore buses likely

More Delhi-Lahore buses likely

Rediff.com17 Feb 2004

A renewed agreement between India and Pakistan on running the bus service came into force from Monday.

Lahore court sets Lashkar chief free

Lahore court sets Lashkar chief free

Rediff.com2 Jun 2009

Jamaat-ud-Dawah chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed is a free man now. Arrested after the Mumbai terror attacks, Saeed was released by the Lahore court on Tuesday.

Rejected Clinton's $5 bn offer to halt 1998 tit-for-tat N-tests: Nawaz Sharif

Rejected Clinton's $5 bn offer to halt 1998 tit-for-tat N-tests: Nawaz Sharif

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Sharif, 73, returned home on a special flight from Dubai, ending a four-year self-imposed exile in the UK, to head his party and try to secure a record fourth term in the general elections expected to be held in January.

Pak orders probe into death of Indian in Lahore jail

Pak orders probe into death of Indian in Lahore jail

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

Pakistan's Interior Minister Rehman Malik on Monday said he had ordered an inquiry into the death of Indian national Chambail Singh, who died after he was allegedly assaulted by prison staff in Lahore in December. "I (have) ordered an enquiry by (the Federal Investigation Agency) today," Malik said in a message posted on Twitter on Monday morning.