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

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

China's new First Lady Peng Liyuan crashes fashion websites

March 28, 2013 at 12:34 PM

London, March 28 (ANI): China's First Lady Peng Liyuan, who is accompanying her husband, new president Xi Jinping on their first official tour of various countries in Africa this week, has become a surprise style sensation with her native fashion bloggers and style commentators around the world.

Russia's Tchebanika wins TT Paralympic gold

September 3, 2012 at 6:57 PM

London, Sep 3 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia's Raisa Tchebanika won the Paralympic table tennis gold Monday beating Ukraine's Antonina Khodzynska in the W6 category final.

Is Putin's alleged affair with spy Anna Chapman behind his wife's missing?

April 24, 2012 at 5:08 PM

London, April 24 (ANI): As Vladimir Putin prepares to become Russia's President for an unprecedented third time, speculation is mounting as to why his wife Lyudmila Putina is never seen by his side.

Balochistan Governor fears civil war in province in wake of surge in targeted killings

April 14, 2012 at 2:19 PM

Quetta, Apr 14(ANI): Balochistan Governor Zulfiqar Ali Magsi has expressed fears that a civil war may break out in the restive province in the wake of an increase in targeted killings.

Pak SC asks spy agencies to give closed-door briefing on Balochistan violence

March 23, 2012 at 4:16 PM

Islamabad, Mar 23 (ANI): Pakistan's Supreme Court has asked spy agencies to give a closed-door briefing on the violence in Balochistan, identify hostile areas and explain reasons for the unrest in the province.

Rebekah Brooks quizzed over payments to UK Defense Ministry officials

March 22, 2012 at 8:41 PM

London, Mar 22 (ANI): Former News International chief executive Rebekah Brooks has reportedly been questioned by police about payments to officials at Britain's Ministry of Defence.

Rebekah Brooks quizzed over payments to UK Defense Ministry officials

March 22, 2012 at 5:05 PM

London, Mar 22 (ANI): Former News International chief executive Rebekah Brooks has reportedly been questioned by police about payments to officials at Britain's Ministry of Defence.

Baloch Assembly Speaker demands army's inclusion in negotiations with province's nationalist leader

March 20, 2012 at 9:35 PM

Islamabad, Mar 20 (ANI): Balochistan Assembly Speaker Mohammad Aslam Bhootani has said the army should be included in negotiations with estranged Baloch nationalist leaders.

Baloch Assembly Speaker demands army's inclusion in negotiations with province's nationalist leader

March 20, 2012 at 5:09 PM

Islamabad, Mar 20 (ANI): Balochistan Assembly Speaker Mohammad Aslam Bhootani has said the army should be included in negotiations with estranged Baloch nationalist leaders.

UK PM Cameron might have ridden Rebekah Brook's ex-police horse

March 2, 2012 at 10:06 PM

London, Mar 2(ANI): British Prime Minister David Cameron may be questioned by the Lord Justice Leveson Inquiry into press ethics for allegedly riding an ex-police horse that was once loaned to ex-News International CEO Rebekah Brooks.

UK PM Cameron might have ridden Rebekah Brook's ex-police horse

March 2, 2012 at 2:08 PM

London, Mar 2(ANI): British Prime Minister David Cameron may be questioned by the Lord Justice Leveson Inquiry into press ethics for allegedly riding an ex-police horse that was once loaned to ex-News International CEO Rebekah Brooks.

Rebekah Brooks 'horse lending scandal' highlights close News International, police nexus

February 29, 2012 at 8:01 PM

London, Feb 29 (ANI): The UK police had lent a horse to former News International chief executive Rebekah Brooks, who remains on bail on suspicion of phone hacking and corruption, it has emerged.

Rebekah Brooks 'horse lending scandal' highlights close News International, police nexus

February 29, 2012 at 5:52 PM

London, Feb 29 (ANI): The UK police had lent a horse to former News International chief executive Rebekah Brooks, who remains on bail on suspicion of phone hacking and corruption, it has emerged.

Major Baloch, Pakhtun political parties to boycott Difa-e-Pakistan organized meeting

February 27, 2012 at 8:57 PM

Islamabad, Feb 27 (ANI): In a major setback for the Difa-e-Pakistan Council, all the main Baloch and Pakhtun political and nationalist parties have decided not to attend today's meeting organized by the banned group.

Major Baloch, Pakhtun political parties to boycott Difa-e-Pakistan organized meeting

February 27, 2012 at 12:07 PM

Islamabad, Feb 27 (ANI): In a major setback for the Difa-e-Pakistan Council, all the main Baloch and Pakhtun political and nationalist parties have decided not to attend today's meeting organized by the banned group.

Zardari-Sharif likely to meet to counter growing Imran Khan electoral threat

January 2, 2012 at 4:45 PM

Karachi, Jan 2(ANI): Pakistan President and Pakistan People's Party(PPP) Co-Chairperson Asif Ali Zardari and Pakistan Muslim League-N chief Nawaz Sharif are considering arranging a meeting to discuss a strategy to counter the growing popularity of the Pakistan Tehrik- e Insaf (PTI).

Intelligence reports alert Pak Govt of Taliban regrouping in Balochistan

October 22, 2011 at 4:17 PM

Islamabad, Oct 22(ANI): At least two intelligence agencies have reportedly alerted the Pakistan Government about the reorganisation of the Taliban and other militant groups in Balochistan since the replacement of police with Levies force in the province.

Pak Govt to call peace conference in Quetta to end sectarian violence: Malik

October 19, 2011 at 4:32 PM

Quetta, Oct 19(ANI): Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that the government would call a peace conference of local and foreign religious scholars in Quetta to end sectarian violence.

Balochistan minister escapes bomb attack by Baloch Liberation Front

October 15, 2011 at 9:30 AM

Quetta, Oct 15(ANI): Balochistan minister Sardar Sanaullah Zehri has escaped an attempt on his life near Surab in Kalat district.

Gilani renews dialogue offer to 'angry Baloch leaders' to resolve issues

October 12, 2011 at 3:27 PM

Quetta, Oct 12(ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has renewed his offer of dialogue to 'angry' Baloch leaders, saying that he is even ready to go to their doorsteps to listen to their grievances.

Prominent Baloch militant leader willing to join mainstream politics: Pak senator

September 6, 2011 at 3:54 PM

Quetta, Sept 6(ANI): Former Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Balochistan President Senator Lashkari Raisani has said that a prominent militant leader had approached him, agreeing to end militant activities and join mainstream politics within the framework of 'one Pakistan'.

Pak links RAW to Balochistan CM's nephew's assassination

August 6, 2011 at 7:54 PM

Islamabad, Aug 6(ANI): The Pakistan government has blamed India's external intelligence outfit, the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), for the assassination of Balochistan Chief Minister Aslam Raisani's nephew, Akmal Raisani.

Mullah Omar, Al Zawahiri, Quetta Shura not hiding in Balochistan: Raisani

August 5, 2011 at 5:51 PM

Islamabad, Aug 5 (ANI): Balochistan Chief Minister Nawab Muhammad Aslam Raisani has denied reports that Quetta Shura, Mullah Omar or Ayman Al Zawahiri is hiding in Balochistan.

PPP delegation meets JUI-F leader Wasay to express regrets for terrorist remarks

June 6, 2011 at 12:45 PM

Quetta, June 6 (ANI): A Pakistan People's Party (PPP) team led by Balochistan Chief Minister Nawab Aslam Raisani called on Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (Fazlur Rehman) (JUI-F) leader Maulana Abdul Wasay to express regrets over remarks made by the provincial PPP president, Mir Sadiq Umrani.

Pakistan daily stresses need for addressing Balochistan's alienation

May 23, 2011 at 4:45 PM

Islamabad, May 23(ANI): An editorial in a Pakistan newspaper has stressed the need to address Balochistan's growing sense of alienation.

Pak political party accused of supporting Taliban, promoting terrorism

May 11, 2011 at 3:06 PM

Quetta, May 11(ANI): Six Pakistan People's Party (PPP) ministers have accused the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), their coalition partner in the government, of supporting the Taliban and promoting terrorism.

Berlusconi is so sexy he does not need to pay girls, says friend

April 12, 2011 at 11:51 AM

London, Apr 12 (ANI): A Russian friend of Silvio Berlusconi has defended the Italian Prime Minister - who is in the middle of a sex scandal over alleged paid sex with an underage dancer - saying that he is so attractive that he doesn't need to pay for sex.

One killed, seven wounded in Quetta suicide attack targeting DIG Investigation

April 7, 2011 at 12:46 PM

Quetta, April 7(ANI): At least one person was killed and seven others injured in a suicide attack on the residence of Wazir Khan Nasir, Deputy Inspector General (Investigation) of police, in Quetta on Thursday.

Pak spy agencies involved in over one thousand murder cases in Balochistan: Report

March 22, 2011 at 3:57 PM

Islamabad, Mar 22(ANI): Pakistan intelligence agencies, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and its sister organisations have been involved in over one thousand murder cases in Balochistan, according to a report.

Balochistan CM strongly condemns killings of eleven people by gunmen in Gwadar

March 22, 2011 at 10:34 AM

Quetta, Mar 22(ANI): Balochistan Chief Minister Nawab Muhammad Aslam Raisani has strongly condemned the killings of eleven people by unidentified armed men at a Frontier Works Organization (FWO) camp in Palari area of Balochistan's Gwadar district.

19 workers die in Balochistan coalmine blast, 32 still trapped inside mine

March 21, 2011 at 10:30 AM

Quetta, Mar 21(ANI): At least 19 mineworkers were killed and 32 others trapped when an explosion rocked a coalmine at Sorenj in Balochistan on Sunday.

Jihadi groups plan to kill 'three CMs' of Pak provinces

January 26, 2011 at 8:03 PM

Sheikhpura, Jan 25(ANI): Jihadi groups have reached an agreement on killing the chief ministers of three Pakistani provinces- the Punjab, Balochistan and Sindh, according to sources.

Afghan transit trade through Gwadar port can boost Baloch economy: Raisani

January 3, 2011 at 1:26 PM

Quetta, Jan 3(ANI): Afghan transit trade through Gwadar port can boost economic activities in Balochistan, Chief Minister Nawab Aslam Raisani has said.

Hindu spiritual leader's abduction in Balochistan triggers protests

December 23, 2010 at 12:47 PM

Quetta, Dec 23 (ANI): The abduction of a Hindu spiritual leader has triggered protest demonstrations in different parts of the Pakistani province of Balochistan.

61 per cent Pak lawmakers, including PM, don't pay any income tax!

December 22, 2010 at 3:31 PM

Islamabad, Dec 22 (ANI): A whopping 61 per cent of lawmakers in the Senate, National Assembly and Provincial Assemblies do not pay any income tax, and of the remaining 39 percent, only 9 percent paid more than 100,000 rupees, a detailed examination of the documents that legislators submitted in 2008 to the Election Commission of Pakistan has revealed.

Crushing Afghan-based terrorists is US, NATO's responsibility: KP minister

December 9, 2010 at 6:35 PM

Peshawar, Dec 9 (ANI): Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's Minister for Information, Mian Iftikhar Hussain, has said that terrorists have had their roots in Afghanistan for the past thirty years, and now it is the responsibility of the United States and NATO to crush them.

Baloch CM denies presence of US troops or Taliban leadership in Quetta

December 9, 2010 at 1:39 PM

Quetta, Dec 9 (ANI): Balochistan Chief Minister Nawab Aslam Raisani has dismissed foreign media reports about the presence of US troops and the Taliban leadership in Quetta, calling them false and baseless.

Baloch Chief Minister condemns twin suicide blasts in Pak's Mohmand Agency

December 7, 2010 at 11:22 AM

Quetta, Dec 7 (ANI): Balochistan Chief Minister Nawab Aslam Khan Raisani has strongly condemned the twin suicide bomb attacks in Mohmand Agency, terming them a barbaric act.

Target killers pushing Balochistan towards Dark Ages: Chief Minister

November 26, 2010 at 1:31 PM

Quetta, Nov 26 (ANI): Those involved in the target killings of teachers, doctors and other professionals in Balochistan are pushing the people of the province towards the Dark Ages, Chief Minister Nawab Muhammad Aslam Raisani said on Thursday.

Pak security agencies carrying out abductions, killings in Balochistan: Chief Minister

November 25, 2010 at 3:44 PM

Quetta, Nov 25 (ANI): Pakistan's security agencies are involved in extrajudicial killings in Balochistan, the province's chief minister, Sardar Aslam Raisani, has said.

Gilani orders inquiry over Baloch leader's murder amidst massive criticism

July 15, 2010 at 11:35 AM

Islamabad, July 15 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has ordered a judicial inquiry into the broad day light murder of Balochistan National Party (BNP) secretary general Habib Jalib amidst massive discontent being expressed over the deteriorating law and order conditions in the province from various quarters.

'Foreign hands' involved in Balochistan unrest: Lashkari

July 7, 2010 at 3:00 PM

Quetta, July 7(ANI): Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Balochistan President Lashkari Raisani has said that "foreign hands" were involved in the activities causing unrest in the region.

Balochistan chief minister says degrees remain degrees be they fake or original!

June 30, 2010 at 3:36 PM

Quetta (Balochistan), June 30 (ANI): Balochistan chief minister Aslam Raisani gives fake degrees same importance as original ones.

Kevin Spacey auctions off lunch date at charity gala in London

June 7, 2010 at 5:02 PM

London, June 7 (ANI): Kevin Spacey contributed his bit to help raise 1.7 million pounds for good causes over the weekend - the Usual Suspects star offered up a lunch date for a charity auction in London.

'Conspiracies against Zardari are conspiracies against Pakistan'

January 10, 2010 at 3:51 PM

Islamabad, Jan. 10 (ANI): PPP Balochistan chief Lashkari Raisani has said that conspiracies hatched against President Asif Ali Zardari are actually conspiracies against Pakistan.

Baloch leaders call withdrawal of cases against nationalist leaders 'cosmetic effort'

December 10, 2009 at 3:52 PM

Quetta (Balochistan), Dec. 10 (ANI): Baloch leaders have rejected the provincial government's decision to withdraw nearly 89 cases against various nationalist leaders, terming it as a 'cosmetic effort' by the government to pacify the annoyed leaders.

Becker accused of 'dodging' 21K pound charity auction pledge

November 26, 2009 at 4:38 PM

London, Nov.26 (ANI): Former Wimbledon Champion Boris Becker is apparently ignoring pleas to honour a 21,000 pound charity donation.

Pak Punjab CM blames India for fanning terror in Balochistan, Waziristan

November 19, 2009 at 12:06 PM

Quetta, Nov.19 (ANI): Taking a cue from Interior Minister Rehman Malik, Pakistan Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has also accused India of fanning terrorism in Balochistan and Waziristan.

Foreign hand behind deteriorating law and order in Balochistan: Raisani

October 27, 2009 at 5:07 PM

Quetta, Oct 27(ANI): Balochistan Chief Minister Nawab Muhammad Aslam Raisani has alleged that foreign hands were directly involved in the deteriorating law and order situation in region.

Baloch insurgency could hamper Pak Govt.'s drive against Taliban: Report

August 16, 2009 at 3:34 PM

Lahore, Aug.16 (ANI): The Baloch unrest could seriously dent the Pakistan Government's operation against the Taliban and its economy as well, a report in the Financial Times has said.

Balochistan CM faints during Independence Day ceremony

August 14, 2009 at 5:18 PM

Quetta (Balochistan, Pakistan), Aug.14 (ANI): Balochistan Chief Minister, Nawab Aslam Raisani, fell unconscious on Friday while delivering a rather interesting speech at an Independence Day ceremony here.

Gilani approves Balochistan panel's proposals

July 28, 2009 at 5:20 PM

Islamabad, July 28 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that the proposals of committee on Balochistan have been approved.

Baloch CM says drone attacks will tarnish Obama's global image

March 21, 2009 at 5:14 PM

Quetta, Mar. 21 (ANI): Balochistan Chief Minister Muhammad Aslam Raisani has said drone attacks in Balochistan will tarnish President Barack Obama's global image.

Pak accepts abductors' demand for UN official's safe return

March 6, 2009 at 11:37 AM

Lahore, Mar.5 (ANI): Over a month after the abduction of United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) provincial head John Solecki, Pakistan reportedly, has accepted the demands of the Balochistan Liberation United Front (BLUF) to ensure Solecki's safe return.

Pak admits FBI investigating Solecki's abduction case

February 16, 2009 at 11:53 AM

Lahore, Feb.16 (ANI): The investigation into the kidnapping of a United Nations (UN) official is being carried out by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation, Chief Minister of Balochistan Aslam Raisani has admitted.

10 die in Jharkhand road accidents

January 7, 2009 at 1:09 PM

Ranchi, Jan 7 (IANS) Ten people died in two separate road accidents on the outskirts of Ranchi, a police officer said Wednesday.

Balochistan's coalition supports Asif's nomination for the post of Prez

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Quetta, Aug 23 (ANI): Almost all the coalition partners in the Balochistan provincial assembly have assured the provincial Chief Minister Nawab Mohammad Aslam Raisani of their support to PPP Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari as the coalition candidate for the post of president.

Gilani releases 6 billion rupees for development works in Balochistan

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Islamabad, Aug 17 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Sunday released Rs. six billion for Balochistan province to meet development works in the region.

Pakistan celebrates its 61st Independence Day

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Islamabad, Aug.14 (ANI): Pakistan's 61st Independence Day is being celebrated across the country with great fervor and zest on Thursday.