All stories by SAJJAD HUSSAIN
Imran Khan injured in 'assassination bid', 1 dead
Rediff.com4 Nov 2022Senator Faisal Javed, who was injured when a bullet grazed his face, said that a party worker was killed during the attack, while another was severely injured.
Pak ISI chief holds first ever media meet, says Army chief given 'lucrative offer'
Rediff.com27 Oct 2022Pakistan's ISI chief Lt Gen Nadeem Ahmed Anjum said on Thursday that Army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa was given a "lucrative offer" in March by the then government amidst the political turmoil, as the powerful top spy launched a veiled attack on ousted premier Imran Khan at an unprecedented press conference.
Pakistan EC disqualifies former PM Imran Khan for 5 years
Rediff.com21 Oct 2022Pakistan's Election Commission on Friday disqualified former prime minister Imran Khan for five years in the Toshakhana case for hiding proceeds from the sale of gifts he received from foreign leaders.
Islamabad summons US envoy over Biden's anti-Pak remark
Rediff.com15 Oct 2022Rejecting Biden's comments, Pakistan foreign minister Bilawal at a press conference here said that Pakistan was following the global standards.
Separated at Partition, Indian Sikh meets Muslim sister in Kartarpur
Rediff.com10 Sep 2022All eyes went teary as wheelchair-bound Singh had an emotional meeting with his sister Kulsoom Akhtar at Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur in Pakistan's Punjab province on Wednesday.
Pak summons Indian diplomat over terrorist's death in J-K
Rediff.com6 Sep 2022The Foreign Office on Monday summoned the Indian Charge d'Affaires (Cd'A) in Islamabad to lodge a protest over the alleged killing of a Pakistani citizen, who had infiltrated into Jammu and Kashmir to attack an army post.
Pak wants vegetables, other edible items from India
Rediff.com29 Aug 2022Pakistan's Finance Minister Miftah Ismail on Monday said the government can consider importing vegetables and other edible items from India following the destruction of standing crops due to massive floods, three years after Islamabad downgraded trade ties with New Delhi over the Kashmir issue.
Pakistan flood death toll crosses 1,000-mark; countries step in with aid
Rediff.com28 Aug 2022Floods triggered by the torrential rain since June 14 have wreaked havoc, inundating a vast swathe of flat land in the south and southwest of the country.
Pakistan unhappy with Indian action, repeats call for joint probe into BrahMos misfire
Rediff.com25 Aug 2022Pakistan has rejected India's action over the March 9 accidental firing of a supersonic BrahMos missile that landed in its territory as "totally unsatisfactory, deficient and inadequate" and reiterated its demand for a joint probe into the incident.
Pak Navy rescues 9 Indian crew members after vessel capsizes in Arabian Sea
Rediff.com12 Aug 2022The navy received information about the vessel, responded to the distress call and the Pakistan Maritime Information Centre requested a nearby merchant ship "MT KRUIBEKE" to provide necessary assistance to the stranded crew of the Indian vessel.
Pakistan's economy in trouble; CAD increases to 4-year high of $17.4 bn in FY22
Rediff.com28 Jul 2022Pakistan's current account deficit (CAD) increased to a 4-year high of $17.4 billion in the fiscal year of 2021-22, indicating more troubles for the ailing economy of the cash-strapped country. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday reported that the country recorded a CAD of $17.406 billion in FY22 compared to a gap of just $2.82 billion in FY21. According to Dawn newspaper, the massive CAD speaks a lot about the severe problem of the balance of payments.
Hamza Shehbaz can be 'trustee' of Punjab till Mon, rules Pak SC
Rediff.com24 Jul 2022Pakistan's Supreme Court on Saturday allowed Hamza Shehbaz to remain as the 'trustee' Punjab province chief minister till hearing resumes on Monday, but barred him from using his powers for 'political gains' during this period.
Pak police detain 27 workers of mobile firm after stir over blasphemy
Rediff.com2 Jul 2022The protests erupted after a "WiFi device" installed at the Star City Mall allegedly played blasphemous comments.
Pak summons Indian charge d'affaires over remarks on Prophet
Rediff.com6 Jun 2022The Indian diplomat was told that these remarks are totally unacceptable and have not only deeply hurt the sentiments of the people of Pakistan but of Muslims across the world, the Foreign Office (FO) said in a statement.
Pak PM Sharif jumps into Nupur Sharma controversy
Rediff.com6 Jun 2022'I condemn in strongest possible words hurtful comments of India's BJP leader about our beloved Prophet (PBUH),' Shehbaz tweeted.
Pak to raise defence spend by Rs 83 bn; forces to get Rs 1.4 tn in budget
Rediff.com5 Jun 2022The increased amount, defence sources say, will be consumed mostly by the allocation for employees-related expenses, salaries and allowances of servicemen.
Pak beefs up security for Chinese nationals working on CPEC projects
Rediff.com18 May 2022The order was issued a day after Shehbaz held a telephonic conversation with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and among other issues also discussed the issue of security of Chinese in Pakistan.
China urges Pakistan to arrest terrorists behind Karachi University blast
Rediff.com11 May 2022China's charge d'affaires Pang Chunxue met Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah to discuss various issues, including the security of the Chinese nationals in Pakistan in the wake of the suicide bombing.
Pakistan objects to Modi's visit to Kashmir
Rediff.com25 Apr 2022Pakistan criticised the laying of foundation stones for the construction of the Rattle and Kwar Hydroelectric Projects on the Chenab River in Kashmir.
Pak's new PM quietly exchanges letters with Putin to 'strengthen ties'
Rediff.com24 Apr 2022Pakistan's new Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Russian President Vladimir Putin have quietly exchanged letters to strengthen bilateral relations, a media report said on Sunday, amidst allegations by Imran Khan that his maiden visit to Moscow, much against Washington's wishes, led to his ouster.