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Canada airlines eye more Indian destinations

Canada airlines eye more Indian destinations

Rediff.com11 Jun 2007

Several airlines in Vancouver are planning to operate to more Indian destinations, subject to bilateral air traffic rights and their respective fleet strengths.

Pak: Passengers force ex-minister Rehman Malik off plane

Pak: Passengers force ex-minister Rehman Malik off plane

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Angry passengers on board a Pakistan International Airlines flight stopped former interior minister Rehman Malik and a lawmaker of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz from boarding the plane, accusing them of causing over two hours of delay.

Two killed, 12 injured in PIA staff, police standoff in Karachi

Two killed, 12 injured in PIA staff, police standoff in Karachi

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

The clashes led to the disruption and then suspension of many domestic and international flights around the country's main airports.

Pak bans entry of Afghans having Indian visa on passport

Pak bans entry of Afghans having Indian visa on passport

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

A number of documents indicate that Pakistan International Airline has put embargo on Afghan citizens who have travelled to India.

J&K separatist leader leaves for PoK for relief

J&K separatist leader leaves for PoK for relief

Rediff.com18 Oct 2005

The relief supplies collected by Malik would go in a PIA flight separately later this week.

Boeing to fly Mumbai-San Francisco in 16 hours

Boeing to fly Mumbai-San Francisco in 16 hours

Rediff.com4 Aug 2005

US aircraft major Boeing on Thursday showcased its new generation B-777-200 LR (long range) plane in New Delhi.

Indian Airlines, Punjab Sind Bank in semis

Indian Airlines, Punjab Sind Bank in semis

Rediff.com4 Mar 2006

The former beat South Central Railway while the bankmen accounted for Pakistan International Airlines.

Ashraf's brace gives PIA victory

Ashraf's brace gives PIA victory

Rediff.com2 Mar 2006

In another match in the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Hockey Tournament, Indian Airlines beat Punjab Sind Bank 2-0.

Pakistan team for Bombay Gold Cup

Pakistan team for Bombay Gold Cup

Rediff.com24 Apr 2005

Punjab XI from Lahore will be seen in action in the 43rd edition of the premier hockey tournament, commencing at the Mahindra stadium in Mumbai on Monday.

Pak airspace to be opened to India: PIA chief

Pak airspace to be opened to India: PIA chief

Rediff.com23 Jul 2003

Tourism Minister Rais Munir said train links between the two countries will be restored next month.

Karachi bourse declares PIA 'defaulter'

Karachi bourse declares PIA 'defaulter'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2004

Pakistan International Airlines, heralded by the Pervez Musharraf government as a major success story, may hit a major air pocket with the Karachi Stock Exchange declaring it a 'defaulter,' a media report has said.

India, Pak resume air links

India, Pak resume air links

Rediff.com1 Jan 2004

PIA is to operate a twice-a-week service between Karachi and Mumbai on Mondays and Fridays while Indian Airlines, which is to begin its services from January 9, is likely to fly on Tuesdays and Fridays.

'Pressure will be more on India'

'Pressure will be more on India'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2005

India-Pak to resume flights from Thu

India-Pak to resume flights from Thu

Rediff.com31 Dec 2003

'Hats off to the government for how they evacuated us from Kabul'

'Hats off to the government for how they evacuated us from Kabul'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

'When I stepped on Indian soil, I lay down on the ground and kissed my homeland.'

Pakistan executes 8 including 3 PIA Fokker hijackers

Pakistan executes 8 including 3 PIA Fokker hijackers

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Three men who hijacked a Pakistan International Airline plane in 1998 and tried to fly it to India were among eight prisoners who were hanged on Thursday in different jails in Pakistan.

'Kozhikode is only the first'

'Kozhikode is only the first'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

'We are going to have plane crashes left, right and centre.'

97 dead as Pak plane crashes in Karachi residential area

97 dead as Pak plane crashes in Karachi residential area

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Flight PK-303 from Lahore was about to land in Karachi when it crashed at the Jinnah Garden area near Model Colony in Malir, just a minute before its landing, officials said.

Strike hits Pak national carrier, 600 flights cancelled

Strike hits Pak national carrier, 600 flights cancelled

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

PIA management had signed an agreement with Saudi Airlines and Eithad Airways as well as private airlines, Air Blue and Shaheen Airlines, to facilitate travel by its passengers with confirmed bookings.

26/11: Now Ganeshotsav delays Pak panel's visit to Mumbai

26/11: Now Ganeshotsav delays Pak panel's visit to Mumbai

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

A Pakistani judicial commission's visit to India to cross-examine witnesses of the Mumbai terror attacks has been delayed because of the 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival, a defence lawyer said on Tuesday.

Pakistan recalls female diplomat in Bangladesh amid 'terror link' row

Pakistan recalls female diplomat in Bangladesh amid 'terror link' row

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Immigration officials confirmed that Arshad, who was the second secretary at the political section of the high commission, left Dhaka on a Pakistan International Airlines flight on Wednesday afternoon.

SMOG: Delhi, Lahore's common enemy

SMOG: Delhi, Lahore's common enemy

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

The countries' biggest cities -- Delhi and Lahore -- are fighting a common enemy: Smog.

Terror attacks could negatively impact air traffic in Karachi

Terror attacks could negatively impact air traffic in Karachi

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

Pakistan airline authorities fear that the terrorist attacks on Karachi airport terminal building could negatively impact the flow of international air traffic at the Jinnah international airport in Karachi.

Two Indian journalists leave Islamabad after abrupt expulsion

Two Indian journalists leave Islamabad after abrupt expulsion

Rediff.com19 May 2014

The two Indian journalists posted in Islamabad today left for home after their abrupt expulsion even as India has taken up the issue with Pakistan. Press Trust of India's Snehesh Alex Philip and Hindu newspaper's Meena Menon left early on Monday for India after they were given time till May 20 to leave Pakistan.

Bangladesh plane with 67 on board crashes in Nepal, 50 killed

Bangladesh plane with 67 on board crashes in Nepal, 50 killed

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

The condition of over two dozen people who were admitted to the hospital in Kathmandu is said to be serious.

PIA says engine failure led to aircraft crash, probe ordered

PIA says engine failure led to aircraft crash, probe ordered

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

The PIA plane PK-661 with 48 people, including famous pop singer-turned-Islamic preacher Junaid Jamshed, his wife and Deputy Commissioner Chitral Osama Warraich, on board crashed on Wednesday in Saddha Batolni village near Havelian while en route to Islamabad from Chitral in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province.

Death toll in Nepal crash rises to 51, Bangladeshi experts join probe

Death toll in Nepal crash rises to 51, Bangladeshi experts join probe

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

The Dhaka to Kathmandu US-Bangla Airlines flight, with 67 passengers and four crew members on board, caught fire after it careened off the runway and ploughed into a football ground near the Tribhuvan International Airport on Monday.

'Osama's killing was a deal between US, Pak'

'Osama's killing was a deal between US, Pak'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

The US and Pakistan then struck a deal that the US would raid his compound but make it look as if Pakistan was unaware, Hersh said.

Taliban attack Karachi ASF camp, fail to penetrate cordon

Taliban attack Karachi ASF camp, fail to penetrate cordon

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

Taliban militants on Tuesday attacked a training camp of the Airport Security Force near Karachi international airport in Karachi, but fled after Pakistani forces repulsed the assault, a day after an all-night siege at the facility left nearly 40 people dead.

'India's daughter' Geeta returns home after nearly 15 years

'India's daughter' Geeta returns home after nearly 15 years

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

The 23-year-old girl was found sitting alone on the Samjhauta Express by the Pakistan Rangers 15 years ago at the Lahore railway station.

Clerics who went missing in Pak reach India

Clerics who went missing in Pak reach India

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Amir Nizami, son of one of the clerics, said they will be picking them from the airport and will go to Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah.

Challenges Imran's 'Naya Pakistan' Faces

Challenges Imran's 'Naya Pakistan' Faces

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

'Against the backdrop of difficult administrative, political and economic problems, Imran's temperament and staying power will be the subject of intense expectation and public scrutiny,' says Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan Desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Terrorists attack Karachi airport, at least 11 killed in gun battle

Terrorists attack Karachi airport, at least 11 killed in gun battle

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

A gun battle was still continuing inside the old airport near the hangars and workshop as military and other security personnel tried to clear up the runaway and surrounding area from the terrorists.

'Army won't take over Pakistan'

'Army won't take over Pakistan'

Rediff.com8 May 2017

'The army has stopped short of exerting the sort of influence it may have done historically.' 'It is comfortable with its relations with the civilian government as the superior partner.'

It is important to know the truth in the Yakub Memon case

It is important to know the truth in the Yakub Memon case

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

'B Raman knew that Yakub Memon should not be given the capital punishment but at the same time he harboured too much anger against Dawood Ibrahim and 'Tiger' Memon, and wanted to see that they do not stand to gain in the legal process in any manner whatsoever.'

From Rediff Archives: The strange case of Yakub Memon

From Rediff Archives: The strange case of Yakub Memon

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

Back in 2007, Rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt had profiled Yakub after he was sentenced to death by the Terrorist and Disruptive Actives (Prevention) Act court for criminal conspiracy and financing air tickets to send co-conspirators for arms and RDX training to Pakistan.

From Rediff Archives: The strange case of Yakub Memon

From Rediff Archives: The strange case of Yakub Memon

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

Back in 2007, Rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt had profiled Yakub after he was sentenced to death by the Terrorist and Disruptive Actives (Prevention) Act court for criminal conspiracy and financing air tickets to send co-conspirators for arms and RDX training to Pakistan.

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