The ongoing campaign against fancy number plates in Karachi has been temporarily suspended. Traffic police personnel have been directed to remain deployed on city roads, while DIG Traffic Pir Muhammad Shah conducted visits to various areas. According to Pir Muhammad Shah, the campaign has been halted due to adverse weather conditions, following directives from the […]
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Iran deepens crackdown following mass protests
Iran arrested a prominent reformist, local media reported on Monday, deepening a crackdown on dissent following mass protests that posed one of the greatest challenges to the Islamic republic since its inception. The arrest of Javad Emam, the spokesperson for the main reformist coalition, came days after Iranian and US officials held talks in Oman […]
Katcha Crackdown
Speaking at a press conference in Karachi, Sindh Inspector General of Police Javed Alam Odho noted that since the launch of a renewed crackdown last month, 113 encounters have taken place in the katcha areas, leaving 27 alleged kidnappers dead, 82 injured, and 77 arrested. Another 123 suspects, the authorities said, have surrendered. While giving […]
Balochistan cracks down on illegal gas compressors in Quetta
QUETTA – The Balochistan government has announced a crackdown on the use of illegal gas compressors in Quetta, officials said on Friday. The move comes as authorities aim to address falling gas pressure in residential areas during the winter months. Read More: Use of compressor for increasing gas pressure dangerous, illegal Deputy Commissioner Quetta, Capt (retd) Mehrullah Badini, presided over […]
IFA to launch crackdown on unregistered food outlets in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Food Authority (IFA) has announced a major crackdown against unregistered food points and restaurants operating in the federal capital starting December 1, 2025. According to an official statement, all unregistered food outlets have been directed to complete registration with the IFA by November 30, failing which strict action will be taken. The […]
Crackdown planned in Pindi to enforce Loudspeaker Act
The Rawalpindi Police have decided to launch a crackdown on violations of the Loudspeaker Act, in pursuance of the Punjab Government’s province-wide directives to ensure its strict enforcement. According to police sources, comprehensive measures are being taken to implement the law across the city. Police teams have been instructed to intensify monitoring of mosques, Imambargahs, […]
Police arrest over 950 TLP activists
LAHORE: Punjab Police have launched a major crackdown against Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) activists involved in violent protests, arresting 954 individuals so far, officials confirmed on Thursday. According to police sources, operations are underway in multiple districts, with special raids in Lahore using modern technology and location tracking systems to trace and apprehend fugitive suspects. Officials […]
Punjab seals unlicensed arms dealers on illegal weapons
LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari announced on Thursday that shops of unlicensed arms dealers across the province have been sealed as part of a strict crackdown on illegal weapons. Speaking at a press conference in Lahore, Bukhari revealed that 28 arms dealers have had their licences revoked, and no new weapons licences will be […]
Islamabad Police Arrest 17 Illegal Afghan Nationals in Bari Imam Crackdown
ISLAMABAD — Police in the federal capital arrested 17 illegal Afghan nationals during a targeted operation in the Bari Imam area, ARY News reported on Monday. The operation was conducted under the supervision of SP City after authorities received reports about the presence of illegal Afghan residents in the locality. According to a police spokesperson, […]
Punjab Traces TLP Chief Saad Rizvi to AJK After Muridke Crackdown
LAHORE — Punjab authorities claim to have located Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) chief Saad Rizvi and his brother Anas in Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK), after they reportedly fled following the Muridke crackdown. According to officials, Punjab police and other law enforcement agencies traced the duo’s movements after they were seen leaving the TLP protest camp […]