News for 'quetta'

Who will head the ISI?

Who will head the ISI?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

General Bajwa and the outgoing DG, ISI Lieutenant General Naveed Mukhtar, had a long meeting with Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday, says Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan Desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

MQM founder and exiled Pak leader Altaf Hussain held in UK

MQM founder and exiled Pak leader Altaf Hussain held in UK

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Altaf Hussain has been arrested in relation to the hate speech of 2016 in which he had urged his followers to take the law into their own hands, it said.

'Taliban's Sindh unit attacked Karachi dockyard'

'Taliban's Sindh unit attacked Karachi dockyard'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Pakistani Taliban's Sindh unit, which had penetrated into various departments of the provincial government, was involved in a foiled terror attack at a Naval dockyard in Karachi in the country's financial capital.

Nine killed in Pakistan attack

Nine killed in Pakistan attack

Rediff.com15 Jun 2007

The victims in the shooting which took place before midnight on Thursday included one policeman and two civilians.

Pakistan sheltering Mullah Omar: Karzai

Pakistan sheltering Mullah Omar: Karzai

Rediff.com2 Apr 2007

Karzai said that Pakistani government wants the Afghan government fail so that it can use the Taliban to turn Afghanistan into a colony of Pakistan.

Pak to review 'lenient' visa policy for Chinese citizens

Pak to review 'lenient' visa policy for Chinese citizens

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

The decision comes weeks after killing of two Chinese nationals who entered the country on business visa.

Heavy fighting in Balochistan, four killed

Heavy fighting in Balochistan, four killed

Rediff.com2 Jan 2006

Four people were killed in Mashkal area of Kharan district.

Pak Gen invites India to join China-Pak economic corridor

Pak Gen invites India to join China-Pak economic corridor

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

"India should share the fruits of future development by shelving the anti-Pakistan activities and subversion," Lieutenant General Aamir Riaz said.

Wounded Talibans are treated in Pakistan: Report

Wounded Talibans are treated in Pakistan: Report

Rediff.com19 Nov 2006

Dismissing this as "nonsense", the Pakistani President accused Karzai of being "totally oblivious of what is happening in his own country."

Pak players upset about PCB Chairman's education remarks

Pak players upset about PCB Chairman's education remarks

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Senior Pakistani cricketers have taken great umbrage at the remarks made by PCB Chairman Shaharyar Khan that the absence of educated players in the national team has led to recent poor performances. Senior batsman Muhammad Hafeez said cricket itself is a complete education. "I am proud to be a Test cricketer and for me this is my degree," Hafeez said on the social media a clear reference to Khan's remarks. Making it obvious that he did not agree with Khan's views, Hafeez said while education was very important for everyone but earning degrees was not enough in life. Hafeez expressed confidence that Pakistan's Test squad would perform well even in English conditions. The experienced batsman is not attending the boot camp in Kakul as he is undergoing rehabilitation for a knee problem at the national academy in Lahore.

74 killed in massive fire on train in Pakistan

74 killed in massive fire on train in Pakistan

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

The Railways Minister said gas stoves carried by some passengers blew up when they were preparing breakfast on the speeding train in violation of rules.

Pakistan does not recognise Israel: Musharraf

Pakistan does not recognise Israel: Musharraf

Rediff.com1 Sep 2005

Foreign secretaries of the two nations met in Istanbul. Pakistani hardliners have condemned it.

Baloch rebel leader killed

Baloch rebel leader killed

Rediff.com27 Aug 2006

Pakistan's new ISI chief assumes charge

Pakistan's new ISI chief assumes charge

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Lieutenant General Rizwan Akhtar, a close confidant of Pakistan's Army Chief Raheel Sharif, on Friday took over as the new head of the powerful spy agency Directorate for Inter-Services Intelligence.

Baluchistan violence escalates; 18 killed

Baluchistan violence escalates; 18 killed

Rediff.com14 Jan 2006

Jamhoori Watan Party Secretary General Agha Shah Bugti accused security personnel of killing 12 Bugti tribesmen in custody.

Pakistan: Bombs rip open two gas pipelines

Pakistan: Bombs rip open two gas pipelines

Rediff.com3 Oct 2005

Authorities have blamed local tribesmen for carrying out similarly bombing gas pipelines and railroads, as well as rocket attacks targeting security forces.

'India is Pak's fundamental concern'

'India is Pak's fundamental concern'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2006

'Pakistan is only interested in Afghanistan insofar as it can give it more strategic weight vis-a-vis India,' says Afghan expert Sarah Chayes.

5 killed, 21 injured in Pakistan blast

5 killed, 21 injured in Pakistan blast

Rediff.com8 Sep 2006

No one has claimed responsibility for the attack. But authorities blame such attacks on tribesmen who oppose the military's campaign to build new garrisons, which the government says are needed to bolster security.

'India are the favourites and that puts a lot of pressure on them'

'India are the favourites and that puts a lot of pressure on them'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

New Zealand all-rounder Grant Elliott has said that hosts India are clear favourites going into the ICC World T20 but that will also put enormous pressure on the Men In Blue.

This small Balochi group led by a 72-year-old broke Mahatma's record

This small Balochi group led by a 72-year-old broke Mahatma's record

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

Protesting against enforced disappearances in Balochistan, Abdul Qadeer Baloch, 72, has led a small group that has covered more than 2,000 kilometres on foot, breaking the 84-year-old record set by Mahatma Gandhi during his Dandi march. Hamid Mir reports from Islamabad.

Pakistan keen to appoint Viv Richards as mentor

Pakistan keen to appoint Viv Richards as mentor

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is holding negotiations with legendary West Indian batsman Sir Vivian Richards to appoint him as mentor of the national team for the forthcoming Asia Cup and ICC World T20 in Bangladesh and India. A highly placed source in the Board confirmed to PTI that talks were being held with Richards as the PCB was keen to have him on board as mentor for the two premier T20 events. "Yes the board is very impressed with the way Richards has worked as mentor with the Quetta Gladiators team in the Pakistan Super League and also want him to mentor the Pakistan squad in the Asia Cup and World T20," the source said. He said one obstacle in the appointment of Richards as mentor was that he had some media commitments in the ICC World T20. "They are trying to find a solution because the Board is keen Richards should mentor the Pakistan team but he has not agreed to anything as yet," the source said. Richards himself this week expressed interest in any assignment with Pakistan cricket.

Pak: 28 killed in landmine blast

Pak: 28 killed in landmine blast

Rediff.com10 Mar 2006

Bomb attack damages rail track in Pakistan

Bomb attack damages rail track in Pakistan

Rediff.com15 Aug 2005

A bomb exploded on a rail track in southwestern Pakistan on Monday, damaging a portion of railroad but causing no injuries, the police said.\n

Sabotage theory persists in Pak rail accident

Sabotage theory persists in Pak rail accident

Rediff.com14 Jul 2005

Pakistan's triple train crash, in which 133 people were killed, has sparked off a major controversy among railway officials.

Pak: 4 killed in grenade blast

Pak: 4 killed in grenade blast

Rediff.com1 Jan 2006

A hand grenade, thought to be a toy bomb, exploded in the hands of two children, killing them along with a woman and a man in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province Sunday, a local official said.

Taliban attacks don't deter Afghan election

Taliban attacks don't deter Afghan election

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

The election seem to have been conducted without any major security lapses. However, in the coming weeks, the military situation in Kandahar could tilt in the Taliban's favour, notes Aveek Sen.

Bajwa's choice is new ISI chief

Bajwa's choice is new ISI chief

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

General Bajwa remains in command as army chief and Prime Minister Imran Khan did not play any role in the reshuffle, says Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan Desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

18 killed in suicide attack at Shia shrine in Pakistan

18 killed in suicide attack at Shia shrine in Pakistan

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

No group claimed responsibility for the attack but the Taliban usually target shrines as they consider it un-Islamic.

Setback for Imran; Pakistan fares badly in terror funding report

Setback for Imran; Pakistan fares badly in terror funding report

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

The APG released its much-awaited 228-page 'Mutual Evaluation Report' on Saturday, 10 days ahead of the key Financial Action Task Force's plenary meeting which will give its decision on Pakistan's 'grey list' status.

2 French journalists sentenced

2 French journalists sentenced

Rediff.com10 Jan 2004

Marc Epstein and Jean-Paul Guilloteau of the French weekly L'Express visited Quetta without proper visas.

Pakistan beat India, tie football series

Pakistan beat India, tie football series

Rediff.com19 Jun 2005

India went down 0-3 in the concluding match in Lahore.

Pakistan hold India in first football match

Pakistan hold India in first football match

Rediff.com12 Jun 2005

Pakistan came back from a goal down to hold India to a 1-1 draw in the first football match.

37 die in Pak Moharram attack

37 die in Pak Moharram attack

Rediff.com3 Mar 2004

Radical Sunnis attacked a Muharram procession with grenades and automatic weapons in Quetta. Curfew has been imposed.

Hockey team hoping to keep momentum

Hockey team hoping to keep momentum

Rediff.com28 Sep 2004

Dilip Tirkey's side will be looking for another good showing when it meets Pakistan in the third Test of the four-Test series.

Moin steals spotlight from Shoaib

Moin steals spotlight from Shoaib

Rediff.com25 Apr 2005

32 killed in Pak suicide bombing

32 killed in Pak suicide bombing

Rediff.com20 Mar 2005

Abducted son of slain Punjab governor found after 5 years

Abducted son of slain Punjab governor found after 5 years

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Senior police officer Aizaz Ghoraya confirmed that security and intelligence officials recovered Shahbaz from the Kuchlak area on the outskirts of Quetta city.

Hockey team hoping to level Pakistan series

Hockey team hoping to level Pakistan series

Rediff.com30 Sep 2004

The inexperienced Indian team meet Pakistan in the last match of the four-Test series on Friday.