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Pak political drama nears end after army chief intervenes
Rediff.com29 Aug 2014Pakistan's powerful army chief has stepped in to mediate between the embattled government and the protesters seeking resignation of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, bringing the military back into the centre stage and signaling a possible end to the high-political drama.
Sharif defiant amid calls for ouster, says crisis shall pass
Rediff.com27 Aug 2014Facing his toughest test since becoming Pakistan's prime minister, a defiant Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday brushed aside the demand of protesters asking him to quit saying the country has survived "difficult times" and the current political crisis too shall pass.
Pak crisis deepens, Qadri issues 48-hour deadline to govt
Rediff.com25 Aug 2014Pakistan's political crisis deepened on Monday with cleric Tahir-ul-Qadri giving a fresh 48-hour ultimatum to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to step down after a former top election commission official backed protesters' allegations of rigging in last year's polls.
Pak SC asks protesters to clear Constitution Avenue in 24 hrs
Rediff.com25 Aug 2014Pakistan's supreme court on Monday ordered the supporters of Imran Khan and cleric Tahirul Qadri to clear the Constitution Avenue within 24 hours so that the movement of judges and officials is not hampered.
Historic Hindu temple facing demolition in Pakistan
Rediff.com25 Aug 2014A historic Hindu temple in Pakistan's garrison city of Rawalpindi is facing demolition to make way for barracks for soldiers, outraging the minority community in the country.
Untiring protesters continue agitation, demand Pak PM's resignation
Rediff.com24 Aug 2014Opposition leader Imran Khan on Sunday again demanded that Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif quit for 30 days to allow an independent probe into alleged rigging in last year's polls, hours after the government outrightly rejected the proposal to end the crippling political deadlock.
Sharif to meet Khan as protesters threaten to storm PM House
Rediff.com20 Aug 2014Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday decided to meet opposition leader Imran Khan in an effort to end the anti-government protests seeking his ouster, as Pakistan's powerful military called for calm and asked all stakeholders to resolve the impasse through meaningful talks.
Khan, Qadri march into Islamabad's 'Red Zone'
Rediff.com20 Aug 2014Pakistan opposition leader Imran Khan and cleric Tahirul Qadri tonight marched with thousands of their supporters to enter the heavily fortified 'Red Zone', the capital's diplomatic and political enclave, as minor clashes took place between anti-government protesters and security personnel.
Nawaz Sharif rakes up Kashmir issue in I-Day address
Rediff.com14 Aug 2014Raking up the Kashmir issue, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Thursday said it is the "main source of tension" in Indo-Pak relations and sought its peaceful resolution to explore new ways to bolster bilateral ties.
Islamabad braces for anti-govt protests on Independence Day
Rediff.com14 Aug 2014As Pakistan celebrated its Independence Day on Thursday, the fear of violence loomed large with the capital turned into a fortress ahead of two massive anti-government rallies, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and fresh elections.
Pak PM rakes up Kashmir issue in his I-Day speech
Rediff.com14 Aug 2014Raking up the Kashmir issue, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Thursday said it is the "main source of tension" in Indo-Pak relations and sought its peaceful resolution to explore new ways to bolster bilateral ties.
Pak dubs Modi's remarks on terrorism as 'baseless rhetoric'
Rediff.com13 Aug 2014A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused it of indulging in a proxy war against India, Pakistan on Wednesday hit back by dubbing it as "baseless rhetoric" and said both countries should focus on resolving issues instead of engaging in blame game.
Pak summons Indian deputy envoy over border firing
Rediff.com11 Aug 2014Pakistan on Monday summoned the Indian Deputy High Commissioner and lodged a protest over "unprovoked firing" by Indian troops.
Taliban commander involved in Musharraf assassination bid arrested
Rediff.com16 Jul 2014A key Pakistani Taliban commander involved in an assassination attempt on former military ruler Pervez Musharraf has been arrested in the troubled South Waziristan tribal region, sources said on Wednesday.
296 Indians prisoners in Pakistan jails
Rediff.com1 Jul 2014Pakistan on Tuesday said that 296 Indian nationals, mostly fishermen, are being held in various jails in the country.
Pak PM Sharif calls Karzai, asks him to stop fleeing militants
Rediff.com17 Jun 2014Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has asked Afghan President Hamid Karzai to plug the entry of militants fleeing into his country following a massive army operation against Taliban, officials said on Tuesday.
Pak Taliban's sleeper cells helped in Karachi attack, says report
Rediff.com12 Jun 2014The brazen Karachi airport attack clearly suggests the role of the Pakistani Taliban's sleeper cells in the city that must have planned it during the interval when their central leadership was busy talking peace with the government, a media report said on Thursday.
Air strikes kill 15 militants in Pakistan
Rediff.com10 Jun 2014At least 15 militants were killed on Tuesday when Pakistani fighter jets pounded targets in the country's northwestern tribal region, a day after a brazen Taliban assault on Karachi airport.
Pakistan PM felt 'belittled' in India: Report
Rediff.com6 Jun 2014Pakistan Premier Nawaz Sharif is "not too happy" with the way India handled his visit to New Delhi to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Narendra Modi as the prime minister, a media report claimed on Friday quoting a unnamed leader of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-N party.
Pak jets kill 60 militants in North Waziristan
Rediff.com21 May 2014At least 60 militants were killed on Wednesday in precision bombing by air force jets on Taliban targets in Pakistan's restive tribal region on the Afghan border, military officials said.