Police arrested a man after he allegedly fired several shots into the air near the vehicle of Federal Information Minister Ataullah Tarar in Lahore’s Defence A area, while the minister was travelling with his family late Saturday night. Authorities said preliminary findings indicate the incident was not a targeted attack, and no injuries were reported […]
Aerial firing
Man arrested after aerial firing near Atta Tarar’s convoy
Police arrested a young man after he allegedly fired several shots into the air near the vehicle of Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar in Lahore’s Defence Housing Authority. Authorities said the incident occurred on Saturday night when the suspect’s vehicle overtook the minister’s car before the occupant reportedly opened aerial fire, prompting an immediate security […]
Two killed in firing incident at PML-N rally in Gilgit-Baltistan
At least two people were killed and two others injured after a firing incident during a Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN) election rally in the Tangir area of Gilgit-Baltistan, police said on Friday. Read More: Gilgit–Baltistan election campaign reaches final stretch The incident took place during a campaign rally ahead of the upcoming Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly elections, […]
Over 25,000 police deployed for New Year Night
LAHORE: Punjab Police have finalised a comprehensive security plan for New Year Night, deploying more than 25,000 officers and personnel across the province to maintain law and order and prevent any untoward incidents. Read More: Best Places in Lahore to Visit on New Year night Inspector General of Police Punjab Dr Usman Anwar approved the plan during […]
Karachi Independence day firing kills 3, injures 100+
Karachi’s Independence Day celebrations turned deadly on Wednesday night as aerial firing claimed the lives of three people, including a seven-year-old girl, and injured over 100 others. Despite repeated bans and awareness campaigns, the dangerous tradition continues to put lives at risk. According to police surgeon Dr. Summaiya Syed, 109 people with bullet injuries were […]
1600 cops deployed to control kite flying, aerial firing
RAWALPINDI: The district police, on the directives of City Police Officer (CPO), Umar Saeed Malik have deployed over 1600 cops in different city areas particularly congested localities to control kite flying and aerial firing. According to a police spokesman, the police had launched a crackdown and taking strict action against kite sellers, flyers and those […]
Sindh Home Minister takes notice of footage of man firing on Karachi’s Shahra-e-Faisal
KARACHI: Sindh Home Minister Sohail Anwar Siyal took notice of video of a man firing in the air on the city’s Shahra-e-Fasial on Saturday. The man, identifying himself as Adnan Pasha, can be seen hurling abuses and curses throughout the video, while he also shoots twice in the air as he records himself from his phone. […]