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Imran Khan meets Pak Army chief amid looming no-trust vote

Imran Khan meets Pak Army chief amid looming no-trust vote

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

The meeting is being speculated to have revolved around the recent political developments in the country, with the local media reporting that the agenda of the meeting could have revolved around the upcoming Organisation of Islamic Countries (OIC) summit in Pakistan, the ongoing unrest in Balochistan and the upcoming no-confidence motion against Imran Khan.

Soldier killed in ceasefire violation by Pak along LoC

Soldier killed in ceasefire violation by Pak along LoC

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

Indian troops gave a befitting reply, resulting in heavy damage to Pakistan's army posts and casualties of its soldiers

Pakistan arrests news channel head, books CEO, anchor

Pakistan arrests news channel head, books CEO, anchor

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

Pakistan's ARY news channel on Wednesday reported that the police in Karachi arrested its head and registered an FIR against the CEO and others in connection with some controversial remarks made by opposition party leader Shahbaz Gill during a news programme.

Imran's yorker: Parliament dissolved, polls in 90 days

Imran's yorker: Parliament dissolved, polls in 90 days

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Prime Minister Khan, who had effectively lost his majority in the 342-member National Assembly, made a brief address to the nation after a stormy parliament session was adjourned by Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri.

War memorial dedicated to 22 heroes of 1971 conflict in Jammu

War memorial dedicated to 22 heroes of 1971 conflict in Jammu

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

The bravehearts belonged to 16th Battalion of the Punjab Regiment - an illustrious 'Infantry Paltan' whose name is etched in the history due to their courage and fearlessness, the spokesman said.

Senior Pak journalist assaulted for calling army generals property dealers

Senior Pak journalist assaulted for calling army generals property dealers

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

The attackers then manhandled him and also tortured his driver before fleeing from the scene.

3 Pak soldiers killed in Indian firing, says Army

3 Pak soldiers killed in Indian firing, says Army

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Ceasefire violations are still taking place in Uri and Rajouri sectors, Army sources said.

'Pakistan army is in no mood to dismantle Lashkar'

'Pakistan army is in no mood to dismantle Lashkar'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

"If 5,000 of these folk (some have estimated the strength of the LeT upwards of 150,000) decide to come out tomorrow in defense, there would be no police -- nowhere in sight. They could take over the city."

The Chinese army is not unpredictable like the Pakistan army

The Chinese army is not unpredictable like the Pakistan army

Rediff.com2 Mar 2012

1962 will not be allowed to happen again. Take the word of an old war veteran for it, says Colonel John Taylor (retd), even as there is talk that China may strike at India this year and try to grab some territory.

Pakistan army chief Kayani passes on the baton to General Sharif

Pakistan army chief Kayani passes on the baton to General Sharif

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

General Raheel Sharif on Friday assumed charge as Pakistan's new army chief at a ceremony in Rawalpindi, where outgoing army chief general Ashfaq Parvez Kayani passed on the command stick to him.

In tactical ops, Army killed 138 Pak soldiers in 2017

In tactical ops, Army killed 138 Pak soldiers in 2017

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

The Indian Army lost 28 soldiers during the same period along the LoC

Army Angry With Former Puppet Imran Khan

Army Angry With Former Puppet Imran Khan

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

The press briefing seemed a deliberate decision to let the army convey its angst to Imran directly, observes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RAW, India's external intelligence agency.

Get ready for Indian Army's new uniform on Jan 15

Get ready for Indian Army's new uniform on Jan 15

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

Like most army combat uniforms, this one has been designed to serve two requirements: First, protection against harsh climatic conditions, including extreme heat and cold. Second, the need to provide soldiers' outfits with field camouflage, so as to increase his battlefield survivability.

Indian Army asks Pak to take back bodies of 2 intruders in combat uniform

Indian Army asks Pak to take back bodies of 2 intruders in combat uniform

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Reports suggest concentration of a large number of terrorists in launch pads across the border and they are desperate to infiltrate into India before the onset of winter.

Who Benefits From Imran Khan Attack?

Who Benefits From Imran Khan Attack?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

The rather amateurish, even ham-handed, attack would lend some credence to a 'false flag' theory, of the PTI leadership staging this incident, to provide new impetus to a flagging agitation, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RAW, India's external intelligence agency.

US condemns attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh

US condemns attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

The State Department condemns the recent reports of attacks on the Hindu community in Bangladesh, a spokesman said.

Why a Pakistan colonel was kidnapped

Why a Pakistan colonel was kidnapped

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

A retired Pakistan army officer incurs army chief General Bajwa's wrath, reveals Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Woman killed, jawan injured as Pak shells 6 sectors in Jammu

Woman killed, jawan injured as Pak shells 6 sectors in Jammu

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

This is the seventh consecutive day that Pakistan has targeted forward posts along the Line of Control (LoC).

Kiwis to fly out of Pakistan in chartered flight on Saturday

Kiwis to fly out of Pakistan in chartered flight on Saturday

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

New Zealand's cricket team will fly out of Pakistan in a chartered flight on Saturday, even as the cricket community is fuming over the sudden and unilateral decision of the visitors to abandon the tour due to a security threat.

Pak's support to terrorism unacceptable, will continue to retaliate: Indian Army

Pak's support to terrorism unacceptable, will continue to retaliate: Indian Army

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

During the DGMO talks over a telephonic conversation, army said that it does not target civilians.

Pak procuring 600 tanks to strengthen capability along LoC: Intel sources

Pak procuring 600 tanks to strengthen capability along LoC: Intel sources

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

Apart from battle tanks, Pakistan Army is also procuring 245 150mm SP Mike-10 guns from Italy out of which it has already received 120 guns.

Indian Army restores damaged grave of decorated Pak soldier in J&K

Indian Army restores damaged grave of decorated Pak soldier in J&K

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Srinagar-based Chinar Corps tweeted a photograph of the epitaph on grave which read, 'In memory of Major Mohd Shabir Khan."

Pak army chief's extension: The Plot Thickens!

Pak army chief's extension: The Plot Thickens!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

'It is not difficult for a Pakistan army chief assisted by the deep state to manipulate a situation.' 'Pulwama, Uri and Pathankot, all come to mind,' cautions Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

'99% of the Hindutva brigade are opportunists'

'99% of the Hindutva brigade are opportunists'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

'The day the power shifts, they will run across to the other side.'

Soldier killed, 2 injured in Pak firing in Poonch

Soldier killed, 2 injured in Pak firing in Poonch

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

The jawan is the third army personnel to die in Pakistani firing and shelling on forward posts and villages in the twin districts of Poonch and Rajouri this month.

Imran Khan injured in 'assassination bid', 1 dead

Imran Khan injured in 'assassination bid', 1 dead

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Senator Faisal Javed, who was injured when a bullet grazed his face, said that a party worker was killed during the attack, while another was severely injured.

BJP to contest 65 seats in Punjab, Amarinder 37

BJP to contest 65 seats in Punjab, Amarinder 37

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

The Shiromani Akali Dal-Sanyukt will contest on 17 seats.

4 soldiers injured in Pak shelling in Poonch

4 soldiers injured in Pak shelling in Poonch

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

The condition of the injured is stated to be stable, the officials said.

50 yrs since first India-Pak direct encounter in 1971 war

50 yrs since first India-Pak direct encounter in 1971 war

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Reports say, Indian army had destroyed 13 M24 Chaffee light tanks and two F-86 Sabres (fighter jet) along with capturing of two Pakistani air officials by Muktibahini, reported Bangladesh Live News.

5 soldiers among 11 killed in Pak firing along LoC

5 soldiers among 11 killed in Pak firing along LoC

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

Four Indian Army personnel, a Border Security Force sub-inspector and six civilians were killed while four security forces personnel and eight civilians were injured in the firing by Pakistan during the multiple ceasefire violations between Gurez and Uri sectors in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.

Pakistan's denial: 'Shall never disrespect soldier, even Indian'

Pakistan's denial: 'Shall never disrespect soldier, even Indian'

Rediff.com1 May 2017

"Pakistan Army did not commit any ceasefire violation on the Line of Control or a BAT action in the Buttal sector (India's Krishna Ghati sector) as alleged by India. Indian blame of mutilating Indian soldiers' bodies is also false," a statement from the Pakistan Army's Inter-Services Public Relations wing said.

Stop supporting terror groups: DGMO to Pak counterpart

Stop supporting terror groups: DGMO to Pak counterpart

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

Indian Army's DGMO told his Pakistani counterpart that the onus on bringing down tension along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir lies with Pakistan.

19 killed as Pak army plane crashes in Rawalpindi

19 killed as Pak army plane crashes in Rawalpindi

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The plane crashed in the suburbs of Mora Kalu village, killing 12 civilians and five crew members and destroying five to six houses, the Pakistan army said.

'Modi has gone further than any PM to strengthen ties with the US'

'Modi has gone further than any PM to strengthen ties with the US'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

'While the US-Pakistan relationship has been stabilised, it's still mired in uncertainty.'

China will help Pakistan to keep fire burning in J&K

China will help Pakistan to keep fire burning in J&K

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

'China is likely to help Pakistan in keeping the fire burning in J&K to bleed India for its own interests.' A fascinating excerpt from Lieutenant General K Himalay Singh's Making of a General: A Himalayan Echo.

Pak violates ceasefire, 2 soldiers, civilian killed in Kupwara

Pak violates ceasefire, 2 soldiers, civilian killed in Kupwara

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

Three civilians were also injured in the firing by Pakistani troops, they said.

1971 War: Solitary Confinement In Pakistan

1971 War: Solitary Confinement In Pakistan

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

''I heard from the Pakistani brigadier that Flying Officer Pradeep Apte had been killed after he ejected safely and tried to escape. This news sent a chill up my spine. I had been lucky so far...'

Soldier killed in Pak firing along LoC in J-K's Rajouri

Soldier killed in Pak firing along LoC in J-K's Rajouri

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

Last month, two Army personnel and a 10-day-old baby were killed and several civilians injured in heavy Pakistani shelling and firing in the twin districts of Poonch and Rajouri in Jammu region.

Pakistan Army is back, so India needs to be on ALERT

Pakistan Army is back, so India needs to be on ALERT

Rediff.com24 Dec 2011

The elected government in Pakistan has found that the little control it had over the army has been completely eroded, says B Raman