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This is perhaps for the first time in years that Saeed despite being present in Lahore will not be able to deliver Friday sermon at Jamia Masjid Qadsia, the JuD headquarters here. (Photo: File)

Hafiz Saeed barred from delivering Friday sermon in Pakistan: Report

Saeed was never stopped from delivering Friday sermons even during the years when Masjid Qadsia’s control was under the Punjab government.

08 Mar 2019 12:09 PM

Hafiz Saeed had filed an appeal with the UN through Lahore-based law firm Mirza and Mirza in 2017, while he was still under house arrest in Pakistan, for removal of the ban. (Photo:File)

Pakistan turns down visa request of UN team to interview Hafiz Saeed

Saeed was listed under UNSC Resolution 1267 in Dec 2008 after Mumbai terror attack in which 10 LeT terrorists killed 166 people.

08 Mar 2019 10:26 AM

Documents of the Indian Home Ministry state that almost half of India's total 41 banned terrorist groups are either based in Pakistan or their leadership are based in the neighboring country or the organizations are sponsored by Pakistan. (Photo: File)

Pak has 69 banned groups, aids half of India's proscribed groups: Documents

On Thursday, Pak banned Hafiz Saeed-led Jamat-ud-Dam, amid global pressure following the Pulwama attack.

22 Feb 2019 2:31 PM

Khan, who has spoken about Pakistan taking two steps for peace for every step taken by India, said his government wants to prosecute those involved in the 'act of terror' as it is in Islamabad's interest to resolve the matter. (Photo: File)

Imran tacitly acknowledges that Mumbai's 26/11 originated from Pak soil

The Pakistan Prime Minister said he has asked for the status of the case which is being heard in an anti-terrorism court in Pakistan.

08 Dec 2018 1:37 PM

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan (Photo: AP)

Imran needs to show resolve on terrorism

It is a copout to say that he can’t be held responsible for the despicable 26/11 terrorist assault.

01 Dec 2018 1:14 AM

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said 'nothing is impossible' when it comes to Kashmir. (Photo: ANI)

Not in Pak's interest to allow use of its soil for terror: Imran Khan

On resolving the Kashmir issue, Pakistan PM Imran Khan said, 'Gesture for peace can't be one-sided.'

29 Nov 2018 5:28 PM

The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel was one of the buidlings targeted on 26/11.

26/11: Have we learnt anything?

Pakistan’s response is unlikely to change and India must move on with robust measures to protect itself.

27 Nov 2018 12:02 AM

On the eve of 10th anniversary of the terror attack, he accused the neighbouring country of providing patronage to those accused in the case. (Photo: File)

26/11 attacks' lawyer blames Pakistan for delay in trial against masterminds

9 of attackers were killed by police while lone survivor Kasab was captured and hanged after he was awarded death sentence by a court.

26 Nov 2018 10:05 AM

The Pakistan government had banned terror organisations and individuals from making donations to JuD, FIF, and others on the UN Security Council sanctions list. (Photo: File)

26/11 attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed's JuD, FIF no longer banned terror outfits

Saeed's JuD, FIF are no longer mentioned in list of banned outfits after presidential ordinance prohibiting them under UN resolution lapsed.

26 Oct 2018 11:05 AM

Qadri was seen seated near Hafiz Saeed as he addressed an all-party meet organised by the Difa-e-Pakistan Council in Islamabad on Sunday last. (Photo: Twitter)

Will ask why he did that: Pak minister on colleague meeting Hafiz Saeed

Qadri's presence at event with Hafiz Saeed vindicated India's stand there is no change in Pakistan's attitude towards terrorism.

04 Oct 2018 9:39 AM

Hafiz Saeed (right) and Pakistan’s religious affairs minister Noor-Ul-Haq Qadri were seen together at an event in Islamabad.(Photo: Twitter | @NadeemAwan_)

After Qureshi's assurance against terrorism, minister attends event with Hafiz Saeed

A banner in the background said the conference was in 'defence of Pakistan', and mentioned 'Kashmir' as well as 'threats from India'.

02 Oct 2018 2:00 PM

Swaraj asked world leaders how can India pursue dialogue with a nation that “glorifies killers” and allows the Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed to “roam free” with impunity.

At UN, Sushma shames Pak on terrorism, rules out talks

Foreign minister Sushma Swaraj tore into Pak on terrorism and justified India’s decision to call off talks.

30 Sep 2018 1:20 AM

Pakistani politician Imran Khan, chief of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, speaks to media after casting his vote at a polling station for parliamentary elections in Islamabad. (Photo: AP)

Guard against Imran’s political reverse swings

The road to spirituality and prime ministership was coincidentally also marked by his third marriage to the scholarly-austere-mystic Bushra Maneka.

31 Jul 2018 12:10 AM

Hafiz Saeed, center, head of the Pakistani religious party Jamaat-ud-Dawa, affixes his thumb impression before casting a vote in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, July 25, 2018. (Photo: AP)

Hafiz Saeed-backed party fails to win a single seat in Pak polls: results

According to EC of Pak, not a single candidate of Allah-o-Akbar Tehreek party, supported by banned Jamaat-ud Dawa chief, could win a seat.

28 Jul 2018 7:07 PM

Imran Khan, during a speech declaring victory on Thursday, offered to investigate opposition claims of vote-rigging and said he wanted to 'unite' the country under his leadership. (Photo: AP)

Nawaz Sharif’s PML-N concedes Pak polls to Imran Khan; EU cites concerns

European Union monitors said on Friday that the elections had not been fought on a level playing field.

27 Jul 2018 9:46 PM

After the ECP denied recognition to the MML, JuD chief Saeed announced that around 200 candidates of his party would contest the polls under the banner of a little-known party, the Allah-o-Akbar Tehreek (AAT), which is already registered with the election commission. (Photo: File/AP)

Facebook disables Hafiz Saeed's political party's accounts ahead of Pak polls

MML spokesperson said Facebook's act is a gross violation of its own policy and sanction on freedom of expression.

15 Jul 2018 5:36 PM

The blast took place shortly before midnight on Tuesday night when ANP leader Haroon Bilour along with other party workers gathered for a corner meeting in the congested Yakatoot area. (Photo: File | Representational)

Haroon Bilour among 13 killed, 50 injured in suicide blast at poll rally in Pak

This is the second terrorist attack on an election rally in Pakistan ahead of the July 25 general election.

11 Jul 2018 10:19 AM

Andrabi- accused of being a key motivator of protest in Kashmir after the death of Burhan Wani in 2016. (Photo: File)

Hafiz Saeed calls Aasiya Andrabi his sister, says NIA

Andrabi’s Twitter handle shows that there are active terrorist in Kashmir Valley and some in PoK as many Lashkar operatives follow her.

10 Jul 2018 11:10 AM

India has been seeking global action against Pakistan for allowing terror safe havens in its territories, and has been pressing for punishing Pakistan-based terrorists involved in a series of attacks in India, including the 2008 Mumbai attack. (Photo: File | Representational)

India welcomes FATF's move to place Pak in 'grey list' for failing to check terrorism

Global watchdog recommended action plan for Pak to counter terror financing and is likely to review its implementation after a few months.

30 Jun 2018 11:22 AM

The Milli Muslim League is an offshoot of Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed's banned Jamaat-ud-Dawa. (Photo: File)

Hafiz Saeed’s MML to contest Pakistan general elections under banner of AAT

Around 200 candidates backed by Milli Muslim League will contest under the already registered Allah-o-Akbar Tehreek.

14 Jun 2018 12:19 PM

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