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Everything you need to know about Hipparga Bagh: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Hipparga Bagh: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Woman gang-raped in Delhi

May 22, 2013 at 5:26 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) A 25-year-old woman was gang-raped by five men, including her brother-in-law and kept locked for two days in a room, police said Wednesday. No arrest has been made so far.

Would love to direct film: Neil Bhatt

May 22, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) Unlike most TV actors who look at the big screen for acting projects, Neil Bhatt is keen on directing a Bollywood film.

Musharraf gets 14-day judicial remand in Benazir Bhutto murder case

April 30, 2013 at 11:33 AM

Former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf on Tuesday was ordered for a 14-day-long judicial remand by an anti-terrorist court in Rawalpindi in the Benazir Bhutto murder case. Earlier last week, Musharraf was sent on a physical remand by the court. Musharraf was under questioning by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) investigator in the high profile murder probe since then, reports The Dawn.

Pak court orders 14-day judicial remand for Musharraf in Benazir Bhutto murder case

April 30, 2013 at 11:00 AM

Rawalpindi, Apr. 30 (ANI): An anti-terrorist court in Rawalpindi has ordered a 14-day-long judicial remand for former president Pervez Musharraf in the Benazir Bhutto murder case.

Fire damages Srinagar army corps' headquarters

April 13, 2013 at 8:36 PM

Srinagar, April 13 (IANS) A fire damaged the high security Badami Bagh headquarters of the army's 15 Corps in Srinagar Saturday evening, army spokesperson said.

Rawalpindi court summons Musharraf on April 23 in Benazir murder case

April 13, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Islamabad, Apr 13 (ANI): The Rawalpindi anti-terrorist court has summoned all Benazir Bhutto murder case accused, including former leader Pervez Musharraf, for its upcoming hearing this month.

Pak Taliban rejects reports of Mangal Bagh's appointment as Khyber militant chief

April 12, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Peshawar, Apr. 12 (ANI): The Pakistan Taliban, also known as Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), has denied reports of militant warlord Mangal Bagh being appointed the supreme leader of the Lashkar-i-Islam (LI) and TTP in northwestern Khyber tribal region.

Taliban makes criminal hub Tirah Valley in North Pakistan new stronghold

April 10, 2013 at 1:24 PM

New York, Apr. 10 (ANI): Taliban fighters, who swept into the Tirah Valley of northern Pakistan last month, have made the strategic area that was previously known for criminal activity, their stronghold.

Delhi businessman shot at, robbed of Rs.3 lakh

April 7, 2013 at 10:20 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) A 35-year-old businessman was shot at and robbed of Rs.3 lakh by four unidentified attackers on bikes here Sunday evening, police said.

Pak committee calls for death penalty for false blasphemy accusers

April 5, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Islamabad, Apr. 5 (ANI): The Senate Standing Committee on National Harmony, while discussing the Badami Bagh incident in Lahore, has recommended stern punishment for people involved in making false blasphemy accusations.

Anna Hazare talks about corruption, inflation and education during his campaign

March 31, 2013 at 8:10 PM

Amritsar, Mar 31 (ANI): Veteran social activist Anna Hazare highlighted the issues of rampant corruption and rising inflation during nationwide campaign held in Amritsar city of India's northern Punjab state.

Anna kick-off 'Janatantra Rally' to aware people against the government

March 31, 2013 at 2:39 PM

Social activist Anna Hazare has said that he is working on the mission to aware the people of country for the coming election so that they can took the decision for their welfare. He was addressing the much-awaited

Anna kick-off 'Janatantra Rally' to aware people against the government

March 31, 2013 at 2:39 PM

Social activist Anna Hazare has said that he is working on the mission to aware the people of country for the coming election so that they can took the decision for their welfare. He was addressing the much-awaited

Hazare to embark on nationwide tour from March 31

March 21, 2013 at 7:37 PM

New Delhi, Mar.21 (ANI): Veteran social activist Anna Hazare on Thursday revealed that he will undertake a nationwide tour from March 31, aimed at creating awareness on issues such as unemployment, corruption and price rise.

Students campaign for tiger conservation

March 21, 2013 at 6:17 PM

Kolkata, March 21 (IANS) Wearing tiger masks, hundreds of school students came together here Thursday to raise awareness about saving the endangered wild animal.

Pak govt. urged to probe intimidation and violence against Christians

March 21, 2013 at 11:29 AM

Islamabad, Mar. 21 (ANI): The Pakistan Christian Welfare Society (PCWS) has urged the government to take action against elements responsible for violence against Christians and other vulnerable groups in the country.

Cash van loses Rs.60 lakh in Delhi

March 20, 2013 at 5:05 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) At least Rs.60 lakh were stolen from a cash van collecting money from liquor shops here Wednesday afternoon, police said.

Cash van loses Rs.60 lakh in Delhi

March 20, 2013 at 3:53 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) At least Rs.60 lakh went missing from a cash van collecting money from liquor shops here Wednesday afternoon, police said.

Pakistan president seeks report of attacks on Christians

March 10, 2013 at 6:27 AM

Islamabad, March 10 (IANS) Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari has taken a serious note of attacks on the houses of Christians in Lahore and sought a report from the authorities over the incident, Xinhua reported.

Delhi cop held while taking Rs.10,000 bribe

March 7, 2013 at 8:03 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) An assistant sub-inspector of police was arrested for taking a bribe of Rs.10,000 to release a car involved in a road rage case, an official said Thursday.

Kashmir authorities withdraw work permit of cross-border trader after recovering bullets from him

March 3, 2013 at 2:59 PM

Chakan Da Bagh (Jammu and Kashmir), Mar. 3 (ANI): Authorities at the Chakan Da Bagh check post here have withdrawn the work permit of a cross-border trader after they recovered two AK-47 bullets from the goods he was importing from Pakistan.

Cameron's regret satisfies some, families seek more

February 21, 2013 at 4:18 PM

Amritsar, Feb 21 (IANS) Not everyone is satisfied with British Prime Minister David Cameron's visit to the Jallianwala Bagh ground here and his description of the 1919 massacre of Indians as "shameful".

Religion, history, business: All in Cameron's Amritsar trip

February 20, 2013 at 3:47 PM

Chandigarh, Feb 20 (IANS) British Prime Minister David Cameron was a devout, a politician regretting a historical tragedy and a business leader -- all rolled into one within a space of four hours during his visit to Sikh holy city Amritsar Wednesday.

Cameron calls Jallianwala Bagh tragedy shameful

February 20, 2013 at 12:41 PM

Amritsar, Feb.20 (ANI): British Prime Minister David Cameron became the first head of government from his country to visit Jallianwala Bagh on Wednesday, and called the April 13, 1919 massacre of unarmed civilians as a tragic and a "most shameful act in the history of Britain".

Jallianwala Bagh killings 'shameful', says Cameron

February 20, 2013 at 11:53 AM

Amritsar, Feb 20 (IANS) British Prime Minister David Cameron Wednesday termed as "shameful" the Jallianwala Bagh massacre of innocent Indians by British troops.

To woo Punjabis, Cameron to visit Amritsar

February 19, 2013 at 7:05 PM

Amritsar, Feb 19 (IANS) British Prime Minister David Cameron will visit the Sikh holy city of Amritsar Wednesday in a clear message to woo Sikhs and Punjabis settled back home.

Kin of Jallainwala Bagh martyrs seek apology from David Cameron

February 18, 2013 at 9:52 PM

Amritsar, Feb. 18 (ANI): Some kin of those Indian who were killed in the Jallainwala Bagh's massacre on April 13, 1919, seek an apology from British Prime Minister David Cameron, in view of his proposed visit to Amritsar on January 20.

Afghan rape victim jailed for adultery forced to marry attacker

February 6, 2013 at 12:59 PM

London, Feb. 6 (ANI): An Afghan woman, who was jailed for adultery after being raped by her cousin's husband, has now been forced to marry her attacker to restore the family's honour and avoid becoming a social outcast.

Prepare for assembly polls: Delhi Congress chief

January 30, 2013 at 10:06 PM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Delhi state Congress chief Jai Prakash Agarwal Wednesday urged the party workers to step up preparation for the upcoming assembly polls and work towards rectifying any error in the voters list.

Congress's Delhi legislator gets 3 years jail for rioting

January 29, 2013 at 8:38 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) A Delhi court Tuesday sentenced Congress legislator Mateen Ahmed and his associate Zameel Ahmed to three years jail for rioting and obstructing government officials on duty.

Cross-LoC trade resumes between India, Pakistan

January 29, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Jammu, Jan 29 (IANS) Trade across the Line of Control (LoC) that divides Jammu and Kashmir between India and Pakistan resumed Tuesday after being suspended due to tension over the Jan 8 killing of two Indian soldiers. Six Pakistani trucks entered the Indian side.

Repeated denial, lack of response from Islamabad will affect bilateral relations: MEA

January 15, 2013 at 7:53 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 15 (ANI): Terming the gruesome act of the brutal killing and mutilation of two Indian soldiers by Pakistani troops as totally unacceptable and barbaric incident, External Affair Minister Salman Khurshid on Tuesday said the repeated denial and lack of proper response from Islamabad to our concerns will hamper bilateral relations.

Text of Khurshid's statement on killings of soldiers

January 15, 2013 at 7:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Text of External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid's statement on the killing of two Indian soldiers by Pakistan:

Punjab to identify unsung heroes of freedom movement

January 10, 2013 at 10:49 PM

Chandigarh, Jan 10 (IANS) Unsung heroes who were part of historic movement and incidents during India's freedom struggle will be identified by the Punjab government and their kin are likely to get financial assistance or other facilities.

Trade activity remains normal through Attari-Wagah border

January 10, 2013 at 10:33 PM

Amritsar, Jan 10 (IANS) Trade and other activity between India and Pakistan through the Attari-Wagah land route border remained normal Thursday despite heightened tensions along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir.

Indian troops kill Pakistani soldier: Pakistan

January 6, 2013 at 1:35 PM

Islamabad, Jan 6 (IANS) Pakistan Sunday accused Indian troops of killing a Pakistani soldier in the Kashmir region.

NDMC Commissioner visited to check civic amenities facilities

December 13, 2012 at 12:23 PM

Commissioner of North Delhi Municipal Corporation, P.K. Gupta today visited Shalimar Bagh area under Ward No.55. During the inspection, Member, Standing Committee and area Councillor,

BJP activists march to Maharashtra assembly

December 11, 2012 at 6:32 PM

Nagpur, Dec 11 (IANS) Thousands joined the march to 'gherao' (surround) the Maharashtra assembly called by the BJP here to protest over issues like FDI in retail, price rise, corruption and rights of farmers.

Police detains Kejriwal and supporters outside Dikshit's residence

December 7, 2012 at 3:34 PM

Aam Aadmi Party (APP) leader Arvind Kejriwal along with his 200 party members and supporters were detained by Delhi Police while they were protesting outside Chief Minister Shiela Dikshit's residence on Friday, police said.

Kejriwal, supporters detained outside Dikshit's residence

December 7, 2012 at 2:36 PM

New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal and 200 party supporters were Friday detained by Delhi Police for protesting outside Chief Minister Shiela Dikshit's residence, police said.

Delhi Metro chief assures no hindrance to public

October 20, 2012 at 6:06 PM

New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) managing director Mangu Singh Saturday inspected the Mukundpur to Moti Bagh stretch, which is part of the phase 3 expansion project, and assured people that special safety measures have been adopted to reduce inconvenince to the public.

Minor raped in Delhi on promise of job

October 16, 2012 at 9:16 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) A 16-year-old girl was raped by a transport company owner here when she approached him in search of a job, police said Tuesday.

TV actors don't have privacy issues with media: Sargun Mehta

September 25, 2012 at 3:07 PM

Mumbai, Sep 25 (IANS) Paparazzi culture may be a threat to the personal lives of celebrities -- but not for television stars, feels Sargun Mehta, last seen as the protagonist in "Phulwa".

Ex-Saudi minister urges Pakistani Taliban to lift ban on polio vaccination

September 17, 2012 at 2:06 PM

Peshawar, Sept. 17 (ANI): A former health minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has publicly appealed to the Pakistani Taliban in North Waziristan and South Waziristan tribal regions to lift the ban on polio vaccination and save thousands of children from becoming victims of the crippling disease.

ISI tells US 'Osama doc' Afridi's chapter is 'closed'

September 1, 2012 at 10:41 AM

Islamabad, Sept 1 (ANI): Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) has said that the chapter of Dr Shakil Afridi, who helped CIA trace Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad, has been closed.

Nine killed in Pakistan floods

August 28, 2012 at 11:30 PM

Islamabad, Aug 28 (IANS) At least nine people were killed and five went missing after a passenger van was washed away by floods in northern Pakistan Tuesday night, Xinhua reported.

Actress Amrita Rao showcases exquisite jewellery in Mumbai

August 21, 2012 at 1:04 PM

Mumbai, Aug.21 (ANI): Actress Amrita Rao sashayed down the ramp in Mumbai on Monday evening, showcasing exquisite jewellery designed by renowned and upcoming designers.

A walk into Jallianwala Bagh on 66th Independence Day

August 15, 2012 at 4:44 PM

Amritsar, Aug 15 (IANS) It's been over 90 years since British troops led by Brigadier Reginald Dyer fired at unarmed Indian protestors at the Jallianwala Bagh here. But walking through the narrow passage, leading to the now clean, green and well-maintained park whose walls still bear the bullet-marks, manages to evoke a connect.

23 injured in Lahore blasts

August 2, 2012 at 2:51 AM

Islamabad, Aug 2 (IANS) At least 23 people were injured in eastern Pakistan's Lahore city Wednesday night when two bombs went off at a market, police said.

Disabled Pakistani women abandoned, ignored after 2005 earthquake: Research

July 27, 2012 at 5:38 PM

Islamabad, July 27 (ANI): Pakistani women who suffered spinal injuries in the 2005 earthquake that hit the country, have continued to endure hardships years later, including abandonment by spouses and families, a new research from the University of Alberta has revealed.

Class 10 student dies in accident in Delhi

July 25, 2012 at 6:34 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) In a freak accident Wednesday, a 16-year-old boy was killed in Delhi after being struck by an electricity pole when he stuck his head out of the school bus window, police said.

Water on Delhi Metro tracks causes hold-up

July 21, 2012 at 10:18 PM

New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Commuters on the Delhi Metro's Jahangirpuri-Gurgaon line were left stranded when water seeped onto the tracks at a section between the INA market and Jor Bagh metro stations in south Delhi.

Cross border trade dips in J and K

June 7, 2012 at 4:48 PM

Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir), June 7 (ANI): There is dip in the cross border trade from Pakistan administered Kashmir to Jammu and Kashmir through the Chakan-da-Bagh border, which has upset one of the major bilateral confidence-building modes to improve ties between New Delhi and Islamabad.

Now, new terror group blames 'Osama doc' Afridi for murder of 250 tribesmen

June 4, 2012 at 1:16 PM

Peshawar, June 4 (ANI): A militant organization, Ansar ul Islam (AI), a rival of the Lashkar-e-Islam (LeI), has asked the government to try Dr Shakil Afridi for the murder of over 250 tribesmen at the hands of LeI men, and sought an increase in the sentence awarded to the doctor.

Pak claims of real reasons behind 'Osama doc' sentence fall flat after militants deny links

May 31, 2012 at 3:43 PM

Peshawar, May 31 (ANI): Pakistan's latest claim that the reason for sentencing Dr Shakil Afridi to 33 years in prison for treason was his links with banned group Lashkar-e-Islam (LeI), suffered a serious blow, after the militant group denied they had anything to do with him and that they would actually kill him if they had the chance.

Man killed in scuffle in Delhi

May 28, 2012 at 7:59 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) A 50-year-old man was killed here by a rickshaw-puller during a scuffle over sleeping outside the victim's shop, police said Monday.

Gambhir's cousin thrashes taxi driver

May 24, 2012 at 10:44 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) In a case of road rage, a taxi driver was beaten up brutally early Thursday by a man claiming to be a cousin of Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir after the victim's vehicle grazed his car in central Delhi, police said.

Delhi heart transplant patient leading normal life: Doctors

May 23, 2012 at 5:53 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) A 44-year-old woman, who was Delhi's first heart transplant recipient an year ago, has recovered and is leading a normal life, said doctors at the private hospital here Wednesday monitoring her post-operative progress.

Imran warns Pak Government of 'Tsunami March' on May 27

May 7, 2012 at 1:10 PM

Islamabad, May 7 (ANI): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan has demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and threatened to unleash a 'Tsunami March', if the government did not honour the Supreme Court judgment which convicted Gilani in a contempt case for his refusal to write a letter to the Swiss authorities to reopen graft cases against President Asif Ali Zardari.

Eight years later, illicit liquor vanishes in thin air

April 14, 2012 at 8:53 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Eight years of trial ended in the acquittal of a woman, accused of smuggling illicit liquor, when police in a court here presented an empty canister allegedly used to carry the alcohol.

Kashmir aglow with tulips

March 23, 2012 at 5:20 PM

Srinagar, Mar 23 (ANI): Preparations are in full swing for an annual tulip festival in Jammu and Kashmir, which is set to be a major tourist attraction.

Pak interior ministry asked seek Interpol red notices for Musharraf's arrest over Bhutto assassinat

February 28, 2012 at 2:23 PM

Islamabad, Feb 28 (ANI): Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency's (FIA) counter-terrorism wing has reportedly written a letter to the interior ministry to formally request Interpol to issue red notices for the arrest of former army ruler General (retd) Pervez Musharraf.

Now, 'banned' JuD publically spews anti-India 'jihadi' venom in full view of armed police

January 23, 2012 at 8:25 PM

Islamabad, Jan 23 (ANI): Jamaatud Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed has warned the Pakistan government of serious 'jihadi' consequences if the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status is given to India.

Raped Afghan woman freed without condition of marrying attacker: Lawyer

December 3, 2011 at 5:41 PM

Kabul, Dec 3 (ANI): An Afghan women who was raped by her husband's cousin and was jailed for adultery has been set free without being pressurized to marry her attacker, according to her lawyer.

Raped Afghan woman given 'choice' to spend 12-years in jail or marry her attacker

November 24, 2011 at 5:11 PM

Kabul, Nov 24 (ANI): Lack of adequate laws to protect the integrity of women in Afghanistan is once again been questioned after it emerged that a woman, who was raped by her cousin's husband and was jailed on charges of adultery, has been given an option to marry the man who attacked her honour and start a new life with him.

Zardari, Gilani urge Pakistanis to promote 'brotherhood' on Eid-ul-Azha

November 7, 2011 at 11:01 AM

Islamabad, Nov 7 (ANI): Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani greeted the nation on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, and urged people to promote affection, tolerance, patience and brotherhood.

Benazir was killed the day she was going to reveal Musharraf's rigging plan: Khosa

October 18, 2011 at 12:31 PM

Talagang/Chakwal (Pakistan), Oct 18(ANI): Former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto had been hours away from revealing former military ruler Pervez Musharraf's plan to rig the 2008 elections on the day she was assassinated, Punjab Governor Latif Khosa has claimed.

Pak court rejects acquittal plea of ex-police officials in Benazir murder case

October 16, 2011 at 3:22 PM

Rawalpindi, Oct 16(ANI): An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Pakistan has rejected an acquittal plea filed by former Rawalpindi police chief Saud Aziz and former Rawal Town SP Khurram Shahzad in the Benazir Bhutto assassination case.

Pak FIA keen on Mark Siegel's testimony against Musharraf in Benazir murder case

September 11, 2011 at 12:26 PM

Rawalpindi, Sept 11(ANI): Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has decided to present former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto's friend and lobbyist, Mark Siegel, before an anti-terrorism court in her assassination case.

Three people killed, several injured in Lahore train collision

August 30, 2011 at 2:18 PM

Lahore, August 30(ANI): Three people were killed and several other wounded in a collision between two trains at the Badami Bagh railway crossing in Lahore on Tuesday.

Nawaz pledges to end corruption, extremism when back in power

August 15, 2011 at 12:35 PM

Lahore, Aug 15(ANI): Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif has reiterated his pledge to eliminate corruption and extremism from the country after coming to power.

PPP Senator denies allegations against him in Benazir murder case

August 15, 2011 at 12:34 PM

Lahore, Aug 15(ANI): Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Senator Dr Safdar Ali Abbasi has categorically denied allegations levelled against him in the Benazir Bhutto murder case.

Pak hands over illegal migrant to Indian Army

August 12, 2011 at 1:54 PM

Chakan da Bagh (J-K), Aug.12 (ANI): In a goodwill gesture, Pakistan Army has handed over a woman,Parveen Akhtar, to the Indian Army.

Benazir claimed 'US had decided to 'do away with' Pakistan, kill her'

June 10, 2011 at 10:45 AM

Lahore, June 10(ANI): Former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto had said after the 2002 elections that the United States had decided to 'do away with' Pakistan and to get her eliminated, according to a senior Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leader.

Police action reminded me of Jalianwala Bagh massacre: Ramdev (Update)

June 5, 2011 at 3:57 PM

Haridwar, June 5 (ANI): Emphasizing that the police action on innocent women and children reminded him of the Jalianwala Bagh massacre, yoga guru Baba Ramdev today said that he will carry on his fast-unto-death protest against corruption till all the demands were met.

Kashmir to focus on promoting tourism

May 10, 2011 at 3:14 PM

Srinagar, May 10 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has asked the state authorities to draw a calendar of organizing Melas in various tourist places to attract tourists and generate economic activities for locals.

Bilawal against premature release of Benazir Bhutto assassination report

April 4, 2011 at 11:53 AM

Islamabad, Apr 4(ANI): Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that the premature release of the Benazir Bhutto assassination investigation report could legally sabotage the ongoing case.

Pak judge hearing 26/11, Benazir murder case complains against his security withdrawal

March 27, 2011 at 10:07 AM

Rawalpindi, Mar 27(ANI): An Anti-Terrorist Court (ATC) judge in Pakistan, who has been hearing two high profile cases- the Benazir Bhutto assassination case and the 2008 Mumbai terror attack case- has complained against the withdrawal of his security.

Anti-Terrorism Court re-issues warrant for Musharraf's arrest in Benazir murder case

February 19, 2011 at 3:25 PM

Rawalpindi, Feb 19(ANI): An Anti-Terrorism Court in Pakistan has reissued a non-bailable arrest warrant against former military ruler Pervez Musharraf in connection with former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto's assassination.

Musharraf takes to Facebook to slam Pak govt over arrest warrant in BB murder case

February 15, 2011 at 12:51 PM

London, Feb 15(ANI): Former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf has defended himself on social networking site Facebook against an arrest warrant issued by an Islamabad court over his alleged involvement in the assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.

Anti-Terrorism Court issues arrest warrant for Musharraf in Benazir murder case

February 12, 2011 at 1:02 PM

Rawalpindi, Feb 12(ANI): Rawalpindi's Anti-Terrorism Court has issued an arrest warrant for former President Pervez Musharraf in the Benazir Bhutto assassination case.

Musharraf will have to face Pak court in Benazir assassination case: Babar Awan

February 9, 2011 at 1:46 PM

Rawalpindi, Feb 9(ANI): Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf will have to prove his innocence before the court in the Benazir Bhutto assassination case, Law Minister Babar Awan has said.

Musharraf named as accused in Bhutto's assassination case

February 7, 2011 at 5:04 PM

Islamabad, Feb 7(ANI): Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has added the name of former President Pervez Musharraf to the list of accused in the Benazir Bhutto assassination case.

Cop accused of 'intentionally' decreasing Benazir's security during assassination rally

January 14, 2011 at 5:21 PM

Rawalpindi, Jan 14(ANI): Former SSP (Operations) Rawalpindi Yaseen Farooq has accused former CPO Saud Aziz of "intentionally" decreasing former Pakistan prime minister Benazir Bhutto's security during her rally at Liaquat Bagh.

Benazir' assassination probe report will be made public: Gilani

December 27, 2010 at 11:14 AM

Islamabad, Dec 27(ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has said that the investigation report on former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto's assassination would be made public.

Detained cops name ISI, MI officers in Benazir Bhutto assassination case

December 24, 2010 at 3:07 PM

Islamabad, Dec 24 (ANI): The investigation into former Pakistan prime minister Benazir Bhutto's assassination is likely to be widened to unveil some faces who have so far been out of the picture, after two former police officers who were arrested for their alleged involvement in the murder case, told investigators that some intelligence officials were in contact with them on December 27, 2007.

Restoration work of flood channel Padshahi Bagh starts in Kashmir

November 23, 2010 at 6:34 PM

Srinagar, Nov.23 (ANI): Restoration work of the historical Padshahi Bagh flood channel has started here, to divert the excess water from the River Jhelum whenever flood situations arise.

Restoration work of flood channel Padshahi Bagh starts in Kashmir

November 23, 2010 at 6:34 PM

Srinagar, Nov.23 (ANI): Restoration work of the historical Padshahi Bagh flood channel has started here, to divert the excess water from the River Jhelum whenever flood situations arise.

Srinagar dead were 'fidayeen' on mission to attack Indian military bases: JiM

October 23, 2010 at 4:07 PM

Srinagar, Oct 23 (ANI): The three men killed in a gunfight in Kashmir were on a suicide mission to attack Indian military bases, a militant group has revealed, adding that three others escaped from the region.

Pakistan to preserve 2,400-year-old Buddhist caves in Islamabad

October 19, 2010 at 1:10 PM

Islamabad, Oct. 19 (ANI): The Pakistan government has decided to preserve the archeological beauty of the city by approving a plan to protect the 2,400-year-old caves.

Pakistan's military failures emboldening terrorists to launch more attacks

September 23, 2010 at 5:11 PM

Islamabad, Sep 23 (ANI): While the US-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) troops have been staging air strikes against the Taliban and other militant groups in Afghanistan and the Af-Pak border region, similar war tactics by Pakistani troops have resulted in few gains and a rising civilian death toll.

Telugu film actresses arrested for prostitution in Hyderabad

August 23, 2010 at 6:31 PM

Hyderabad, Aug 23 (ANI): Hyderabad Police on Monday busted a prostitution racket and took Telugu film actresses Saira Banu and Jyoti into its custody along with a host of other girls.

Kashmir valley largely peaceful, barring a few stone-pelting incidents

August 16, 2010 at 8:13 PM

Srinagar, Aug. 16 (ANI): Barring a few incidents of stone-pelting in Srinagar district in which five policeman and three civilians were injured, the situation across the Kashmir Valley by and large remained peaceful on Monday.

Mehsud ordered Benazir's assassination on behest of ex-Madrassa students: FIA report

June 19, 2010 at 12:36 PM

Lahore, Jun.19 (ANI): Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has held the killed Taliban chieftain Baitullah Mehsud responsible for the assassination of former Prime Benazir Bhutto.

PPP to file murder case against Musharraf for Bhutto's assassination

April 29, 2010 at 12:52 PM

Karachi, Apr.29 (ANI): The Pakistan People's Party (PPP) has said that it would file a murder case against former President General Pervez Musharraf on the basis of the UN commission's report on former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto's assassination.

Musharraf's close aide, family flee to UAE to avoid quizzing in Bhutto assassination case

April 27, 2010 at 12:37 PM

Islamabad, Apr.27 (ANI): Former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf's close aide Tariq Aziz has fled to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), along with his family, to avoid being interrogated by a fact finding committee, which has been formed by Prime Minister Yosuf Raza Gilani to probe former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto's assassination.

Bhutto's security was Musharraf govt's responsibility: Malik

April 25, 2010 at 3:18 PM

Islamabad, Apr.25 (ANI): Speaking for the first since he was indicted in the US enquiry commission's report over the former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto's assassination, Interior Minister Rehman Malik, who was the security advisor of the slain leader, has said that Bhutto's security was the responsibility of the then Musharraf government.

Malik, Awan accused of direct involvement in Bhutto's murder

April 22, 2010 at 11:42 AM

Islamabad, Apr.22 (ANI): Slain Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto's chief protocol officer Aslam Chaudhry's legal advisor, Asad Rajput, has blamed Interior Minister Rehman Malik and law and parliamentary affairs minister Babar Awan of being directly involved in the former premier's assassination.

Musharraf's close aide, PPP information secretary hold 'secret' meeting on UN report

April 20, 2010 at 2:29 PM

Islamabad, Apr.20 (ANI): Former President General Pervez Musharraf's close aide Rashid Qureshi reportedly held a secret meeting with Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Information Secretary Fauzia Wahab and discussed the UN enquiry commission's report over former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto's assassination, sources have revealed.

Pak govt. committed to bring Benazir's assassins to justice at any cost: Kaira

April 20, 2010 at 1:44 PM

Islamabad, Apr.20 (ANI): Pakistan Information and Broadcasting Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira has said the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) government is committed to bring the masterminds of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto's murder to justice.