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New list of India's most wanted in Pakistan

New list of India's most wanted in Pakistan

Rediff.com26 Jul 2011

There is no change in the order in the new list -- Lashkar-e-Tayiba founder Hafiz Mohammad Saeed continues to top the list.

India imposed war on Pak: Saeed

India imposed war on Pak: Saeed

Rediff.com7 Mar 2010

Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed, mastermind of the Mumbai attacks, today alleged that India has "imposed war on Pakistan" by constructing "illegal dams" and diverting water of Pakistani rivers and said the government must prepare the nation to counter this aggression.

Amid applause, Lahore court frees Lashkar chief

Amid applause, Lahore court frees Lashkar chief

Rediff.com2 Jun 2009

A Pakistani court has freed outlawed Jamaat-ud-Dawah chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed and his close aide Nazir Ahmed nearly six months after they were detained following the Mumbai terror attacks.

Make women observe 'pardha': JuD chief

Make women observe 'pardha': JuD chief

Rediff.com15 May 2010

Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed has asked Muslim men to 'make their women observe pardah' and criticised co-education, saying it is perverting the youth of Pakistan. Delivering the sermon during Friday prayers at the JuD's Jamia Masjid Al-Qadsia at Chowburji in Lahore, Saeed described the ban imposed by France and other European countries on wearing the 'hijab' and constructing minarets in mosques as a "conspiracy against Muslims."

Saeed not under house arrest, says Pak police

Saeed not under house arrest, says Pak police

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

Pakistan's claims about placing Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief and alleged mastermind of the terror attack on Mumbai Hafiz Mohammad Saeed in custody might be yet another false claim, as a senior police official has clarified that the authorities have only 'restricted' his movement.Punjab Inspector General of Police Tariq Saleem Dogar said Saeed has neither been arrested nor put under house arrest, rather the police is providing an extra security cover to the Lashkar-e-Tayiba's founder

Why Pakistan won't prosecute Lashkar chief

Why Pakistan won't prosecute Lashkar chief

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

India's protests to Pakistan about prosecuting Lashkar-e-Tayiba founder Mohammad Saeed are pointless, sources in the Intelligence Bureau, India's domestic intelligence agency, told this reporter on Tuesday.

JuD chief Hafiz Saeed under house arrest

JuD chief Hafiz Saeed under house arrest

Rediff.com21 Sep 2009

Police have imposed restrictions on the movement of banned Jamaat-ud-Dawah chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed and barred him from leading Eid prayers at the Gaddafi Stadium.

Lashkar chief tells Pakistanis to seek forgiveness

Lashkar chief tells Pakistanis to seek forgiveness

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

Jamaat-ud-Dawah chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed, mastermind of the Mumbai attacks, has asked Pakistanis to seek "forgiveness" from God for their sins in the wake of the devastating floods across the country.

Pak SC adjourns JuD chief's detention hearing

Pak SC adjourns JuD chief's detention hearing

Rediff.com3 Aug 2009

Pakistan's Supreme Court has indefinitely adjourned the petitions challenging the release from detention of Jamaat ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed, accused by India of being the mastermind of the terror attack on Mumbai. The apex court's direction comes two days after India said there was 'enough evidence' to continue investigations against the JuD chief in connection with the terror attacks.

Pak says it won't allow rallies by banned outfits

Pak says it won't allow rallies by banned outfits

Rediff.com15 Jun 2010

Pakistan's interior minister Rehman Malik has said the government would not allow banned outfits and parties to take out any rallies or advertise themselves.

Obama administration slams Saeed's release

Obama administration slams Saeed's release

Rediff.com3 Jun 2009

The Obama administration is "disturbed" by the release of Jamaat-ud-Daawa chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed, who was placed under house arrest nearly six months ago in the wake of the Mumbai attacks, US Special Representative Richard Holbrooke said on Wednesday.

Saeed files petition challenging cases against him

Saeed files petition challenging cases against him

Rediff.com28 Sep 2009

A Pakistani court on Monday admitted a petition filed by banned Jamaat-ud-Dawah chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed challenging two cases registered against him by police under the Anti-Terrorism Act for inciting people to wage 'jehad'.

Pakistan: Hafiz Saeed booked under anti-terror act

Pakistan: Hafiz Saeed booked under anti-terror act

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

Under pressure from India and the United States to act against Jamaat-ud-Dawah chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed, the mastermind of Mumbai terror attack, the Pakistani police today registered cases against him and one of his close aides Abu Jandal under the Anti-Terrorism Act.

Petition for LeT chief's release in Pak court

Petition for LeT chief's release in Pak court

Rediff.com7 Mar 2009

A Pakistani court has directed authorities to respond within a week to a petition by Lashar-e-Tayiba founder Hafiz Mohammad Saeed's wife challenging his detention in the wake of the Mumbai terror strikes.

Pak claims it will wrap up 26/11 trial in 4 months

Pak claims it will wrap up 26/11 trial in 4 months

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

Pakistan on Friday claimed that the trial of Lashkar-e-Tayiba operatives arrested for their involvement in the 2008 Mumbai attacks would be completed within four months, but also sought more time to examine the evidence provided by India against the terror group's founder Hafiz Mohammad Saeed.

India could have avoided 26/11 attack: Pak

India could have avoided 26/11 attack: Pak

Rediff.com28 Aug 2009

Facing strident calls to bring the perpetrators of the Mumbai attacks to justice, Pakistan says the terror strike last November "would not have happened" if India had shared information about some suspects in time. Islamabad also said it will examine the fresh evidence provided by India on the basis of which Interpol issued a Red Corner Notice against Jamaat ud-Dawaa chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed, the prime accused in planning and executing the 26/11 attacks.

JuD chief Saeed wants to meet Chidambaram

JuD chief Saeed wants to meet Chidambaram

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

Jamaat-ud-Dawah chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed, who is accused of masterminding the Mumbai terror attacks, on Friday said the only solution to resolving problems between India and Pakistan is the 'liberation of Jammu and Kashmir', failing which radical groups will resort to the 'option of Jihad'. Addressing a gathering of about 10,000 people at the Mall Road in Lahore to mark 'Kashmir Solidarity Day', Saeed said this is the message he would convey to Home Minister P Chidambaram.

Provide 'solid grounds' for detaining Saeed: Pak

Provide 'solid grounds' for detaining Saeed: Pak

Rediff.com13 Jul 2009

The Pakistan Supreme Court on Monday asked authorities to provide 'solid grounds' for detaining Hafiz Mohammad Saeed, more than a week after two petitions were filed before it against the release of the banned Jamaat-ud-Dawaah chief, a key accused in the Mumbai attacks, from house arrest.

Pak appeals in SC against JuD chief's release

Pak appeals in SC against JuD chief's release

Rediff.com4 Jul 2009

Pakistan's federal government and the authorities of Punjab province on Saturday filed two petitions in the Supreme Court challenging the release from house arrest of outlawed Jamaat-ud-Dawah chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed, wanted by India for the Mumbai terror attacks.

Pak authorities keep Lashkar chief under watch

Pak authorities keep Lashkar chief under watch

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

Pakistani authorities are keeping a close watch on Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed, who is allegedly the mastermind behind the terror attack on Mumbai, after a court ordered his release from detention three days ago. Personnel from the Prison Department were withdrawn from Saeed's residence in Johar Town in Lahore soon after the Lahore High Court released him from house arrest on Tuesday.However, the government of Punjab province has deployed policemen at his home.

Pakistani media slams Saeeds release

Pakistani media slams Saeeds release

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

Jamaat-ud-Dawah chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed's release has raised questions about the efficacy of Pakistan's campaign against terror and the adequacy of the country's legal framework for dealing with militant leaders, the Pakistani media said on Thursday.

Pak to file appeal against JuD chief's release

Pak to file appeal against JuD chief's release

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

Pakistan on Thursday said the government of its Punjab province will file an appeal against the Lahore High Court order releasing banned Jamaat-ud-Dawah chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed, who was placed under house arrest in December last year, in the wake of the Mumbai terror attacks.

'Jailed' Hafiz Saeed still roaming free

'Jailed' Hafiz Saeed still roaming free

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

Banned JuD chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed's "house-arrest" appears to be an eye wash as he is free to go where he wants and has been delivering sermons at Friday prayers and interacting with religious leaders.

Hafiz Saeed files petition against 'fake' cases

Hafiz Saeed files petition against 'fake' cases

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

The writ petition, filed in the Lahore High Court by Saeed's lawyer A K Dogar, said that the two First Information Reports registered against the JuD chief in Faisalabad last week were 'without lawful authority and of no legal effect'.

'Saeed issue not a major hurdle in Indo-Pak ties'

'Saeed issue not a major hurdle in Indo-Pak ties'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari does not believe that India's demand to take action against Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed, the mastermind of the terror attacks on Mumbai, is a 'major hurdle' and was hopeful that relations would be normalised soon between the two neighbours."I don't think the issue of Hafiz Saeed is a major hurdle in the normalisation of our relations. I am hopeful that ties between the two countries will be restored very soon," Zardari said.

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.

We need to examine evidence against Saeed: Pak

We need to examine evidence against Saeed: Pak

Rediff.com28 Aug 2009

The Pakistan government needs to examine the evidence provided by India, on the basis of which Interpol issued a Red Corner Notice against Jamaat-ud-Dawah chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed, Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said.He reiterated that Pakistan will never allow anyone to use its territory "against India or anyone else".

We need to examine evidence against Saeed: Pak

We need to examine evidence against Saeed: Pak

Rediff.com28 Aug 2009

Pakistan needs to examine the evidence provided by India on the basis of which Interpol issued a Red Corner Notice against Jamaat-ud-Dawah chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed, Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said.

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.

No proof against Saeed in 26/11 attacks: Pak

No proof against Saeed in 26/11 attacks: Pak

Rediff.com28 Jul 2009

Pakistan has said it cannot arrest outlawed Jamaat-ud-Dawah chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed, linked by India to the Mumbai terror attacks, since there is no proof of his involvement in the 26/11 assault.

Linking Kasab to us a conspiracy: JuD chief Saeed

Linking Kasab to us a conspiracy: JuD chief Saeed

Rediff.com25 Jul 2009

Saeed made the remarks while addressing a Friday prayer congregation at a mosque in Gujranwala in Pakistan's Punjab province on Saturday.

Why 26/11 mastermind Lakhvi is furious?

Why 26/11 mastermind Lakhvi is furious?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2009

Lashkar-e-Tayiba's operations commander and alleged mastermind of the Mumbai terror attacks, Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, who was detained last month during Pakistan's crackdown on military groups, is reportedly furious at the Jamaat-ud-Dawah leadership's U-turn to publicly disown him.

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.

Hafiz Saeed's lawyer dreams of visiting Taj Mahal

Hafiz Saeed's lawyer dreams of visiting Taj Mahal

Rediff.com20 Oct 2009

A K Dogar-- Hafiz Saeed's lawyer is eager to visit his birthplace, Hoshiarpur in India's Punjab state and wants to take his grandchildren to the Taj Mahal in Agra. But he fears that even if the Indian government gives him a visa, he may face hostility in the neighbouring country because he is the lawyer of a man many Indians hate.

Jamaat-ud-Daawa frames response to Interpol notice

Jamaat-ud-Daawa frames response to Interpol notice

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

The outlawed Jamaat-ud-Dawa said on Wednesday that it would frame an "appropriate response" to the Red Corner Notice issued against its chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed by Interpol, even as it emerged that the prime accused in 26/11 attacks was not on government's exit control list. "Our legal team is looking into the matter that has come to our notice and we will come out with an appropriate response," JuD spokesman Yahya Mujahid told PTI.

Most JuD activists untraceable in Pakistan

Most JuD activists untraceable in Pakistan

Rediff.com16 Dec 2008

A former Pakistani Colonel considered close to Jamaat-ud-Dawa leader Hafiz Mohammad Saeed has been put under house arrest in Rawalpindi as part of the crackdown on the group, which was declared a terrorist outfit by the United Nations, even as most of its activists in the garrison city and nearby areas remained untraceable.Police in Rawalpindi have confined top Jamaat-ud-Dawa leader Colonel Retired Nazir Ahmed to his residence in Chaklala for three months.

Pak crackdown an eyewash, says ex-Pak minister

Pak crackdown an eyewash, says ex-Pak minister

Rediff.com11 Dec 2008

Casting doubts on Pakistan's "crackdown" on activists of Jamaat-Ud-Dawa (JuD) - a political arm of Lashkar-e-Taiba, Ansar Burney, a former Pakistani minister, on Thursday asked why "arrested" terrorists have not been produced in court.

Saeed's release: Fresh oxygen for the LeT

Saeed's release: Fresh oxygen for the LeT

Rediff.com2 Jun 2009

International pressure made Pakistan act against Saeed and Nazir Ahmed as well as the five involved in the Mumbai attack. Now, Pakistan calculates that international pressure will be less because of its strong action against the Taliban. It hopes to take advantage of this for once again ensuring that the LeT and its capabalities to attack India remain.

'JuD not linked to Taliban'

'JuD not linked to Taliban'

Rediff.com7 May 2009

The counsel for Hafiz Mohammad Saeed, chief of the banned Jamaat-ud-Dawah, today told a court hearing a petition challenging his detention that the group was not linked to the Taliban and that the UN Security Council had not asked Pakistan to detain its leaders.