KARACHI – Two women were burnt to death after a fire broke out in a house in Karachi’s Orangi area on Sunday, reportedly due to a short circuit. Fire brigade teams arrived at the scene and managed to extinguish the blaze after an intense effort. Police said the deceased women were identified as Kalimun Nisa […]
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Teen girl dies after falling from swing ride in Abbottabad
ABBOTTABAD – A 16-year-old girl lost her life after falling from a swing ride in Abbottabad’s Harnu area on Sunday, prompting police action against those responsible for the amusement facility’s safety. According to details, the deceased, identified as Iman Liaqat, a tenth-grade student, was visiting Harnu with three friends when the tragic incident occurred. Police […]
Man, Woman arrested for dumping dead body in Lahore canal
LAHORE – Police on Sunday arrested two suspects, including the wife of the victim, in connection with the murder of a man whose body was found dumped in a canal. According to police officials, the main accused, Rizwan Shah, allegedly killed Asif with the help of his lover — the victim’s wife. The duo was […]
Police convoy attacked in Hangu, three officers injured including SHO
HANGU – A police convoy came under attack in the Doaba area of Hangu on Sunday, leaving three policemen, including a station house officer (SHO), injured. According to police sources, the convoy was targeted with an improvised explosive device (IED), followed by intense firing from unidentified assailants. The officials on board included SP Investigation Abdul […]
ASF foils drug smuggling bids at Peshawar, Multan airports
ISLAMABAD – Security forces on Sunday thwarted two separate attempts to smuggle narcotics from Peshawar and Multan to the United Arab Emirates. The Airport Security Force (ASF) conducted successful operations at both airports, recovering drugs hidden in passengers’ belongings. Read More: Customs foil two bids to smuggle drugs at Karachi airpor At Peshawar Airport, ASF officials seized […]
Rangers arrest Wasiullah Lakho gang member in Lyari
KARACHI – In a major operation, the Rangers arrested a key operative of the notorious Wasiullah Lakho gang in Lyari, recovering weapons and ammunition from his possession. According to a Rangers spokesperson, the highly wanted extortionist confessed to involvement in more than 50 cases of robbery and street crime, and over 11 incidents of murder […]
Dolphin cop arrested for sharing pro-TLP content
LAHORE – Police on Saturday arrested a Dolphin Squad personnel for allegedly sharing content in support of the banned Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP). According to officials, the accused, identified as Rehman, was taken into custody by Gujjarpura police after he posted social media material favoring the outlawed religiopolitical group and criticizing the Muridke operation. Authorities have […]
CCD inspector exposed as mastermind behind businessman’s kidnapping
LAHORE: In a shocking revelation, a Crime Control Department (CCD) inspector has been identified as the mastermind behind the kidnapping of a businessman for ransom in Lahore, 24NewsHD reported on Thursday. According to police, Inspector Javed Iqbal, along with Constable Tauseef, allegedly kidnapped businessman Waleed from the Kahna area and demanded a ransom of Rs50 […]
Customs foil Rs446m methadone smuggling attempt near Taftan border
QUETTA: The Customs authorities in Balochistan have thwarted a major drug smuggling attempt, seizing over 11 million Methadone Hydrochloride tablets valued at Rs446 million, The News reported on Thursday. According to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), the Customs Appraisement Collectorate, Taftan, under the Chief Collector of Customs (Appraisement), Balochistan, conducted a surprise inspection after […]
Domestic worker arrested in Karachi after amassing millions
KARACHI – Police have arrested a domestic worker in Defence Housing Authority (DHA) after discovering that he had allegedly accumulated millions of rupees in assets, far exceeding his modest monthly salary of Rs45,000. According to investigators, the suspect, Wajid Ali, maintained four bank accounts with total transactions amounting to Rs18.6 million. Police claimed he purchased […]