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Pak govt fails to challenge Lakhvi's bail order

Pak govt fails to challenge Lakhvi's bail order

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Pakistan government on Tuesday again failed to file a plea challenging the bail to Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, the key planner of 2008 Mumbai attacks, on the last working day for courts ahead of a two-week winter break, citing that the judge has not released the copy of the order.

Pak fails to challenge 26/11 conspirator Lakhvi's bail order

Pak fails to challenge 26/11 conspirator Lakhvi's bail order

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

The Pakistan government on Monday failed to file a plea challenging the bail to Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi even as the key planner of 2008 Mumbai attack filed a petition in the high court in Islamabad against a court's decision to make a judicial panel's record a part of evidence in the 26/11 case.

PHOTOS: Amid tight security, Pakistan cricket team arrives in Kolkata for WorldT20

PHOTOS: Amid tight security, Pakistan cricket team arrives in Kolkata for WorldT20

Rediff.com12 Mar 2016

The Pakistan men's cricket team arrived in Kolkata on Saturday evening for the ICC World Twenty20 after high drama over the last few days.

Shahryar Khan upset with India's response to reviving cricket ties

Shahryar Khan upset with India's response to reviving cricket ties

Rediff.com23 May 2015

The PCB chairman Shahryar Khan has expressed disappointment over BCCI's lukewarm response to the resumption of the bilateral ties between the two countries.

PHOTOS: Australia romp to emphatic win for series sweep

PHOTOS: Australia romp to emphatic win for series sweep

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

Pakistan, who briefly topped the Test rankings last year, have now lost six straight Tests, one to West Indies in Sharjah, two in New Zealand and three in Australia.

26/11 case: Pakistani judicial commission's visit delayed

26/11 case: Pakistani judicial commission's visit delayed

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

The visit of an eight-member Pakistani judicial commission to India to cross-examine witnesses of the Mumbai terror attacks has been delayed by four days due to "non availability of flight".

PHOTOS: Azhar, Younus rally Pakistan after Australia post huge score

PHOTOS: Azhar, Younus rally Pakistan after Australia post huge score

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Pakistan's Azhar Ali and Younus Khan forged a 120-run partnership to stall a rampant Australia on day two of the third and final Test in Sydney on Wednesday after a Peter Handscomb century had helped drive the hosts to 538 for eight declared.

PIX: Warner, Khawaja script Aus fight back after Azhar double-ton

PIX: Warner, Khawaja script Aus fight back after Azhar double-ton

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

A rampaging David Warner smashed a run-a-ball century to fire Australia to 278 for two and wrest back the momentum from Pakistan after Azhar Ali's unbeaten double-century buoyed the touring side on day three of the second Test on Wednesday.

Pakistan cruise home as Yasir's spin sinks Zimbabwe

Pakistan cruise home as Yasir's spin sinks Zimbabwe

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

Yasir Shah wrecked Zimbabwe's batting lineup with six for 26 as Pakistan cruised to a 131-run win in the opening One-dayer at the Harare Sports Club on Thursday.

Who's the most successful World Cup captain?

Who's the most successful World Cup captain?

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers from cricket World Cups held between 1975 to 2015.

'Ignoring presence of terror sanctuaries was a mistake': Pak diplomat

'Ignoring presence of terror sanctuaries was a mistake': Pak diplomat

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Pakistan made an "error" in ignoring terrorist sanctuaries in its tribal areas, a senior Pakistani diplomat said.

Mumbai attack mastermind Lakhvi's bail could be cancelled in 2 months

Mumbai attack mastermind Lakhvi's bail could be cancelled in 2 months

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Islamabad High Court on Monday set a two-month deadline for the trial court to conclude the 2008 Mumbai attack case, warning that it would accede to Pakistan government's plea to cancel the bail granted to LeT operations commander Zaki-ur-Rehman if it failed to do so.

Cricket Buzz: Eng captain Morgan urges ODI stars to opt for Ashes over T20 leagues

Cricket Buzz: Eng captain Morgan urges ODI stars to opt for Ashes over T20 leagues

Rediff.com23 Sep 2017

In order to seal the place in the squad, the duo will have to cancel their league tours in South Africa and Bangladesh.

How India twice 'missed' resolving border disputes

How India twice 'missed' resolving border disputes

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

'At critical moments an inability to take tough decisions resulted in potentially far-reaching solutions slipping out of our grasp.' 'If similar opportunities come Narendra Modi's way will he act differently?' asks Karan Thapar.

Lakhvi to remain in jail, court rejects plea against detention

Lakhvi to remain in jail, court rejects plea against detention

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

A Pakistani court on Friday dismissed the plea of Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi against his detention under a public security act, keeping the mastermind of the 2008 Mumbai attack in jail till mid-April.

Tournament draw probably helped Pakistan: Misbah

Tournament draw probably helped Pakistan: Misbah

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

The vagaries of the World Cup draw may have helped Pakistan rediscover their swagger at just the right time to push them to the brink of a quarter-final, according to captain Misbah ul-Haq.

PHOTOS: Pakistan keep quarters hopes alive after whipping UAE

PHOTOS: Pakistan keep quarters hopes alive after whipping UAE

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Images from Pakistan's 129-run victory over the UAE in Wednesday's World Cup Group B match in Napier.

Pakistan Super League: Younis unsold; Misbah for Islamabad

Pakistan Super League: Younis unsold; Misbah for Islamabad

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Pakistan's Test stalwart Younis Khan, who led the national team to its only World T20 title in 2009, remained unsold while captain Misbah-ul Haq was snapped up by the Islamabad franchise on the first day of the Players' Draft for the Pakistan Super League, on Monday.

PHOTOS: 12 Best catches from the World Cup

PHOTOS: 12 Best catches from the World Cup

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

The 2015 World Cup so far has been treat for batsmen and spectators alike. Big scores have become synonymous with this edition of the mega event. So, while some shots sailed over the boundary line, others were opportunities, disguised as catches for fielders. Fielders had to lunge, go full stretch and focus to pocket those catches. Rediff.com presents you a chance to treat your eyes to those beautiful catches that made for plain, super cricket moments.

Perera helps Sri Lanka rout Pakistan to clinch ODI series

Perera helps Sri Lanka rout Pakistan to clinch ODI series

Rediff.com30 Aug 2014

Sri Lanka clinched the one-day international series against Pakistan after their bowlers, led by Thisara Perera, routed the tourists to secure a seven-wicket victory in the deciding third and final match on Saturday.

Five-star Sohail impresses for Pakistan in comeback match

Five-star Sohail impresses for Pakistan in comeback match

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

Opening the bowling for Pakistan in a World Cup match with India is enough to get any paceman excited. For Sohail Khan, playing his first international since September 2011, that excitement briefly got the better of him on Sunday.

Pak court rejects Lakhvi's bail plea in abduction case

Pak court rejects Lakhvi's bail plea in abduction case

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

It rejected the bail plea of the mastermind of the 2008 Mumbai attack in an abduction case

Pak will not file petition requesting Lakhvi's voice sample

Pak will not file petition requesting Lakhvi's voice sample

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

Pakistan government will not file a fresh petition in an anti-terrorism court requesting for obtaining voice sample of LeT operations commander Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi in the Mumbai terror attack case, prosecution team's chief Chaudhry Azhar said on Sunday.

Pak to seek bigger role for UN military observers along LoC

Pak to seek bigger role for UN military observers along LoC

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

Pakistan is expected to seek a bigger role for the United Nations military observers deployed along the Line of Control when the Director Generals Military Operations of India and Pakistan meet for the first time in 14 years on Tuesday.

2 Pak witnesses grilled in 26/11 trial court

2 Pak witnesses grilled in 26/11 trial court

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

Two crucial witnesses in the Mumbai attacks trial, including an electoral officer who gave evidence about the Pakistani origin of one of the Laskar-e-Tayiba terrorists involved in the assault on India's financial hub, have been cross-examined in an anti-terrorism court.

2 witnesses cross-examined in 26/11 trial in Pakistan

2 witnesses cross-examined in 26/11 trial in Pakistan

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

Two crucial witnesses in the Mumbai attacks trial, including an electoral officer who established the Pakistani origin of one of the Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorists involved in the assault on India's financial hub, have been cross-examined in an anti-terrorism court.

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.

Dubai Test: Stubborn Root steadies England; Pakistan in control

Dubai Test: Stubborn Root steadies England; Pakistan in control

Rediff.com25 Oct 2015

Joe Root made a half-century as England rallied to 130 for three at the close of the fourth day of the second Test, in Dubai, on Sunday, 360 runs behind Pakistan after the hosts' Younis Khan had made a swaggering 31st Test century.

Asia Cup 2016: Asian giants eye continental supremacy

Asia Cup 2016: Asian giants eye continental supremacy

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

The Asia Cup to be played in Bangladesh from February 24, will be played in the T20 format for the first time in the tournament's history. The tournament which precedes the vital World T20 to be held in in India in March, has a rich history with India and Sri Lanka winning it five times each. Pakistan have been victorious on two occasions while Bangladesh's best finish has been their runner-up performance in the 2012 edition. Team India will be led by MS Dhoni and the tournament will also see Virat Kohli returning after taking a break from the recently concluded three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka. Dhoni will be chasing history to become the most successful skipper in the tournament history. The Indian skipper and former Lankan captain Arjuna Ranatunga have both recorded same number of nine victories and four defeats in the Asia Cup All the matches will be played at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur. The qualifying rounds involving Afghanistan, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong and Oman has begun from Friday.

Key witness in Mumbai attacks cross-examined in Pak court

Key witness in Mumbai attacks cross-examined in Pak court

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

A Karachi-based businessman who sold the boat engine used by 10 LeT terrorists to reach Mumbai to carry out the audacious 2008 attacks, was cross-examined in a Pakistani anti-terrorism court in Islamabad on Wednesday.

Tainted fast bowler Amir in Pakistan squad for WT20

Tainted fast bowler Amir in Pakistan squad for WT20

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Tainted fast bowler Mohammad Amir was named in Pakistan's squad for the upcoming Asia Cup and the Twenty20 World Cup even as seasoned opener Ahmed Shehzad and veteran bowler Umar Gul were shown the door.

26/11 attacks trial in Pakistan postponed again

26/11 attacks trial in Pakistan postponed again

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

A Pakistani anti-terrorism court conducting the Mumbai attacks trial on Thursday issued summons to four witnesses including the seller of a boat that was used by 10 Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorists to reach India, even as it postponed the hearing of the case by two weeks.

Pakistani court adjourns Mumbai attacks case for three weeks

Pakistani court adjourns Mumbai attacks case for three weeks

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

A Pakistani anti-terrorism court on Thursday adjourned the Mumbai attacks case for three weeks after the prosecution said India had not submitted a report on the cross-examination of key witnesses by a Pakistani judicial commission.

Why former Pakistan greats look worrisome...

Why former Pakistan greats look worrisome...

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

Former Pakistan cricketers Wasim Akram and Shoaib Akhtar have expressed dismay over the national team's meek surrender in the Twenty20 series in New Zealand and said the crisis before the ICC World T20 in India was 'worrisome'.

Hafeez hits maiden double ton to put Pakistan in control

Hafeez hits maiden double ton to put Pakistan in control

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Mohammad Hafeez struck his maiden Test double hundred as Pakistan feasted on Bangladesh's limited bowling resources to post a commanding 537 for five wickets on day three and take charge of the opening match at Khulna on Thursday.

Meet the hardest working cricketers in the world!

Meet the hardest working cricketers in the world!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Players with the maximum work load in 2015.

2nd Test: England overpower Pakistan to win by 330 runs, level series

2nd Test: England overpower Pakistan to win by 330 runs, level series

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

England beat Pakistan by 330 runs to win the 2nd Test at Old Trafford to level the four-match series 1-1 on Monday.

How many 2019 World Cup players have scored 10,000 ODI runs?

How many 2019 World Cup players have scored 10,000 ODI runs?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the fascinating career numbers of players in the World Cup.

PHOTOS: Warner sparks fireworks in record time

PHOTOS: Warner sparks fireworks in record time

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

'It's an honour and privilege to be amongst the greats of the game. It wasn't something in the back of my mind to go out and score a 100 in a session. It was about going out there with intent and batting positive'

26/11 plotter Lakhvi's release order by Islamabad court

26/11 plotter Lakhvi's release order by Islamabad court

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

A Pakistani court on Friday suspended the detention order of Lashkar-e-Tayiba operations commander Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, the 2008 Mumbai terror attack mastermind, and ordered his immediate release, drawing India's ire.