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V K Singh in fresh row, refers to media as 'presstitutes'

V K Singh in fresh row, refers to media as 'presstitutes'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Friends what do you expect from presstitutes," he said in a tweet late night

Pakistan lawmakers strip Zardari's powers

Pakistan lawmakers strip Zardari's powers

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

Amid the shouting of slogans against former dictators Zia-ul-Haq and Pervez Musharraf, the members of the lower house of parliament approved 102 amendments, including several that will transfer powers from the office of the President to the Prime Minister.

Obama pledges to work with 'peace-loving' Pak

Obama pledges to work with 'peace-loving' Pak

Rediff.com23 Mar 2010

Greeting people of Pakistan on the occasion of its National Day, United States President Barack Obama on Tuesday pledged to remain a partner of all Pakistanis who 'seek to build a future of peace and prosperity.'

Pakistani 'spy' held at Delhi airport

Pakistani 'spy' held at Delhi airport

Rediff.com15 Nov 2009

Union Home Secretary G K Pillai told newsmen on Sunday that the special branch of the Delhi police had arrested a Pakistani national in Delhi who is allegedly a spy.

US supporting India's NSG bid to contain China and Russia: Pak NSA

US supporting India's NSG bid to contain China and Russia: Pak NSA

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Pakistan's National Security Adviser Nasser Janjua has alleged that America's efforts to include India in the Nuclear Suppliers Group was part of a "greater design" to contain China and prevent the resurgence of Russia.

PM Modi to visit Pakistan for SAARC summit in 2016, says Swaraj

PM Modi to visit Pakistan for SAARC summit in 2016, says Swaraj

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Pakistan to attend the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation summit likely to be held in September 2016.

High time to usher in new era of peace and stability: Pak envoy on national day

High time to usher in new era of peace and stability: Pak envoy on national day

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Pak is keen to settle all issues with India, including the disputed issue of Jammu and Kashmir through dialogue

Pakistan 'match-fixing' roar ends in a whimper

Pakistan 'match-fixing' roar ends in a whimper

Rediff.com8 Oct 2009

Pakistan National Assembly's Standing Committee on Sports chairman Jamshed Dasti has back tracked from his earlier statement in which he had accused the Pakistani cricket team of 'fixing' the ICC champions Trophy matches against Australia and New Zealand.

'Sue lax officers on duty during Lanka attack'

'Sue lax officers on duty during Lanka attack'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

Pakistan National Assembly's Standing Committee on Sports has directed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to file a case against those security officials who didn't respond to the call of duty during the terror attack on the visiting Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore in March this year.

Pybus, Reeve front runners for KKR coach's post

Pybus, Reeve front runners for KKR coach's post

Rediff.com24 Aug 2009

Englishmen Richard Pybus and Dermot Reeve have emerged frontrunner's to secure the high-profile job of being the new coach of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

Pak court ruling on Kasab vindicates India's stand

Pak court ruling on Kasab vindicates India's stand

Rediff.com2 Nov 2009

A Pakistan court declaring Ajmal Kasab an absconder and issuing a non-bailable warrant against him have proved beyond doubt that the gunman is a Pakistani and had taken part in 26/11 Mumbai attacks, special public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam said Monday.

Durrani's sacking shows Zardari-Gilani tussle

Durrani's sacking shows Zardari-Gilani tussle

Rediff.com8 Jan 2009

An Indian intelligence officer told rediff.com, "It's very well possible that when Zardari was out of the country Gilani took a hawkish stand to please the army chief General Ashfaq Kiyani. Right now, a hard stand against anyone perceived to be softer on India or America makes good politics in Islamabad."

India is pushing us in 26/11 case: Ex Pak NSA

India is pushing us in 26/11 case: Ex Pak NSA

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

Mahmood Ali Durrani, who was sacked as the Pakistan's National Security Advisor after he acknowledged Ajmal Kasab's Pakistani nationality, has insisted that Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed had no role in the 26/11 terror strike and has asked New Delhi not to "push" Islamabad.

The Little Master's best Test knocks

The Little Master's best Test knocks

Rediff.com14 Nov 2009

Over the last 20 years, Sachin Tendulkar has enthralled us with his top-class brand of cricket. We bring you the little master's six knocks that put him in a league of his own.

Time for India to talk directly to Pakistan army

Time for India to talk directly to Pakistan army

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

'The Modi government will be wasting its time talking to Nawaz Sharif.' 'It would be better if it were to open a direct channel with the Pakistan army,' says Rajeev Sharma.

Musharraf impeachment may leave big vacuum: NSA

Musharraf impeachment may leave big vacuum: NSA

Rediff.com12 Aug 2008

In the first significant comment by anyone from the government about the imminent impeachment process in Pakistan, National Security Adviser M K Narayanan said it is the political vacuum that exists there that 'greatly worries us'.Maintaining that the situation was evolving in such a manner that nobody could quite reach a conclusion, Narayanan said they thought President Musharraf's impeachment might not take place.

Chinese President Xi to visit Pakistan next week

Chinese President Xi to visit Pakistan next week

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Chinese President Xi Jinping will arrive in Pakistan on Monday on a two-day visit to deepen economic and strategic ties between the two "all-weather" allies.

Shoaib says wife Sania's No 1 ranking is pride for Pakistan also

Shoaib says wife Sania's No 1 ranking is pride for Pakistan also

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Pakistan's ex-cricket captain Shoaib Malik says he is proud his Indian wife Sania Mirza has become the world's top-ranked doubles tennis player, adding it is honour for both countries.

Pak Parliament convenes to oust defiant President

Pak Parliament convenes to oust defiant President

Rediff.com11 Aug 2008

A defiant Pervez Musharraf launched a counter-attack on his foes saying he would prove 'false before the nation' all the allegations levelled against him by the ruling coalition. Officials said the charges against the President are likely to be filed later in the week amid a rising clamour in the ruling coalition that he step down.

I was authorised to speak on Kasab: sacked NSA

I was authorised to speak on Kasab: sacked NSA

Rediff.com13 Jan 2009

Former National Security Adviser of Pakistan Mahmud Ali Durrani, who was sacked after disclosing to media the Pakistani nationality of Mumbai attacker Ajmal Kasab, has said he had written authorisation from the prime minister to speak on the evolving situation in the wake of the 26/11 strikes.

Pak NSA in India as country slides downhill

Pak NSA in India as country slides downhill

Rediff.com17 Oct 2008

New Delhi should constantly bear in mind that despite Major General Mahmud Ali Durrani's soft-spoken approach, crucial decisions on relations with India, particularly on terrorism-related issues, will remain in the hands of the Punjabi-dominated Pakistani military

The terrorists could have come from Pakistan soil:

The terrorists could have come from Pakistan soil:

Rediff.com31 Dec 2008

After weeks of denying the possibility, Pakistan turned around on its position -- admitting to CNN-IBN that some or all of the terrorists who carried out the 26th November attacks on Mumbai- could have been Pakistani nationals.

No aid to Kasab, unless citizenship proved: Pak

No aid to Kasab, unless citizenship proved: Pak

Rediff.com25 Dec 2008

Pakistan will not act on the request for legal aid by Ajmal Amir Iman, the lone gunman captured for the Mumbai attacks, unless it is proved that he is a Pakistani national, interior ministry chief Rehman Malik has said.

Pakistan drop Afridi, Tanvir

Pakistan drop Afridi, Tanvir

Rediff.com18 Feb 2009

Pakistan's national selection committee on Wednesday axed flamboyant all-rounder Shahid Afridi and pacer Sohail Tanvir from the 15-member squad for the first Test against Sri Lanka preferring to give rookie players Ahmed Shahzad and Mohammad Talha a chance.

'India will make it a tougher contest of white-ball cricket'

'India will make it a tougher contest of white-ball cricket'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2016

Not impressed by Australia's dominance in the summer of 2015 with Test wins against New Zealand and a lackluster West Indies, former pacer Geoff Lawson believes that India will make "tougher opponents" in the upcoming ODI series starting January 12.

Musharraf convenes National Assembly on August 11

Musharraf convenes National Assembly on August 11

Rediff.com9 Aug 2008

Beleaguered President Pervez Musharraf on Saturday summoned Pakistan's National Assembly, lower house of Parliament, on August 11 during which the ruling coalition is likely to bring forward an impeachment motion against him. Musharraf signed a summary convening the Assembly on Monday, officials said without specifying the agenda.

What if Hafiz Saeed is part of Pakistan's next govt?

What if Hafiz Saeed is part of Pakistan's next govt?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

If the parliamentary representation of radical Islamic parties goes up dramatically in 2018, what will this do to Pakistan's army?

No official confirmation on Kasab's nationality

No official confirmation on Kasab's nationality

Rediff.com7 Jan 2009

Pakistan's Foreign Secretary Salman Bashir on Wednesday refused to confirm news reports about official investigations concluding that Kasab was a Pakistani citizen."I can at this point of time only say that our investigation is continuing. We are not in a position to confirm (the media report)," he told a TV channel.Asked if he was denying that Kasab is a Pakistani, he said, "What I am saying, mark my words, we are not in a position at this point to confirm this."

What will Sharif do now?

What will Sharif do now?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

The Panama verdict will decide how Pakistan handles its leadership problems.

Pak military attempting coup unlikely, says observers

Pak military attempting coup unlikely, says observers

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

While ruling out the possibility of a military takeover, observers warned that the "military may move in if there is a major public disorder in the country".

Remove mistrust, put Mumbai attacks behind:Pak NSA

Remove mistrust, put Mumbai attacks behind:Pak NSA

Rediff.com30 Dec 2008

Seeking friendly ties with India, Pakistan's National Security Adviser Mahmud Ali Durrani on Tuesday said both countries need to 'remove the mistrust and put behind' the Mumbai attacks to jointly fight terrorism. "We want a nice friendly relationship with India so that we can both live in peace. This is not only good for the two countries, but good for the whole region," Durrani said.He blamed the media for creating 'unnecessary hype' about tensions in Pak-India ties.

US lists Pak among terror 'safe havens'

US lists Pak among terror 'safe havens'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

The report said India continues to experience attacks by 'Pakistan-based terrorists'.

US confident F-16s for Pak won't upset India

US confident F-16s for Pak won't upset India

Rediff.com17 Sep 2008

Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Camp, said, "We are not saying that the F-16s have only a counter-terrorism use. They are obviously a part of Pakistan's national defence and they always have been, and what we have said very confidently is that the sale of these F-16s is not going to upset the regional balance."

Rauf steps down as umpire for Chennai Test

Rauf steps down as umpire for Chennai Test

Rediff.com7 Dec 2008

Pakistan's Asad Rauf has had to step down as an umpire for the scheduled first Test between England and India as he could not get the proper visa, the International Cricket Council said on Sunday.

Imran inches closer to form government, Oppn seeks re-election

Imran inches closer to form government, Oppn seeks re-election

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

PTI spokesman Fawad Chaudhry said that they have the required numbers to form government.

Pakistan deviating, talks will be only on terror, insists India

Pakistan deviating, talks will be only on terror, insists India

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said India "sticks to its stand" that dialogue must be held only on terrorism at the Indo-Pak National SecurityAdvisor-level talks, which are under a cloud over the issue of Kashmiri separatists.

Over 230 Pak opp lawmakers resign

Over 230 Pak opp lawmakers resign

Rediff.com30 Sep 2007

Journalists all over the country marched with black flags to protest against the tear-gas and baton charge on media persons covering the protests before the Election Commission on Saturday during the scrutiny of nominations for presidential poll.

Pakistan is behind Kabul blast, says India

Pakistan is behind Kabul blast, says India

Rediff.com12 Jul 2008

India on Saturday said it has a fair amount of intelligence about Pakistan's involvement in the Monday's suicide attack on its embassy in Kabul. "We not only suspect but we have a fair amount of intelligence (on the involvement of Pakistan)," National Security Advisor M K Narayanan told Times Now news channel when asked whether India suspects Pakistan's involvement in the attack.

Why is Pakistan rattled?

Why is Pakistan rattled?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

'Fearful of losing strategic advantage, the only option for Pakistan is to rattle its nuclear sabre!' 'Pakistan thereby hopes to play on the worldwide fear of an outbreak of nuclear war in South Asia,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Pakistan's Parliament endorses emergency

Pakistan's Parliament endorses emergency

Rediff.com7 Nov 2007

Pakistan's National Assembly on Wednesday endorsed the proclamation of the emergency by President Pervez Musharraf amidst a boycott by opposition lawmakers and a protest by Pakistan People's Party workers.