KARACHI: A citizen was killed on Sunday after being struck by a vehicle linked to the Station House Officer (SHO) of Nooriabad. Following the incident, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Jamshoro suspended the SHO, citing his “inappropriate attitude” toward the victims and actions that caused public fear. The exact circumstances of the accident are under […]
Crime
Bahawalpur mother kills daughter over smoking dispute
BAHAWALPUR: A mother allegedly killed her teenage daughter in Bahawalpur’s Basti Sokar area after the girl tried to stop her from smoking. The incident occurred on Saturday night, and the accused, identified as Nabila, reportedly strangled her 16-year-old daughter Aisha in a fit of rage. Police said Aisha had repeatedly objected to her mother’s smoking, […]
Builders warn of business shutdown over rising extortion
KARACHI: Real-estate developers have warned of suspending business activities in the city after January 15, 2026, alleging a sharp rise in extortion and harassment by organised criminal gangs. They said the deteriorating law and order situation has created fear among builders, developers, and the wider business community. Read More: Karachi Extortion Threats Push Builders Toward Shutdown The […]
Crime, Elections and the Erosion of Indian Democratic Norms
Success in the real world is never born of illusion. It is first bestowed by the grace of Almighty Allah and then shaped by human effort, competence, and the circumstances of history. Nations that rise do so by confronting their realities, correcting their flaws, and building institutions worthy of trust. Yet, there is a curious […]
Indian man kills wife, takes selfie with her body
A man in India’s southern state of Tamil Nadu brutally killed his estranged wife at a women’s hostel in Tirunelveli and took a selfie with her dead body, police said. The victim, identified as Sripriya, was employed at a private firm in Coimbatore, while her husband, Balamurugan, hailed from Tirunelveli. Read More: Husband shoots wife dead in […]
Woman sexually assaulted and murdered in Clifton
KARACHI: Police have confirmed that a woman found dead in Clifton on Tuesday was sexually assaulted before being murdered. Her body, bearing marks of torture, was discovered in an open area under the jurisdiction of the Boat Basin police station. Read More: Russell Brand Denies Sexual Assault Allegations Made Against Him Police surgeon Dr Summaiya Syed said […]
Two children of police officer shot dead in Sukkur
SUKKUR: In a targeted attack, unknown assailants shot dead the 10-year-old son of a police officer and his nephew in Kandhkot on Wednesday, police said. The victims, Muzammil and Gul Hassan, were traveling in a rickshaw from their village to school when the incident occurred. Read More: Four children killed as rocket explodes in Kandhkot According to […]
Trump and Mamdani meet, swap smiles and pledge to work together
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump and incoming New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani met at the White House on Friday, setting aside months of political hostility to exchange compliments and pledge cooperation on tackling crime and affordability in the city. The meeting marked an unexpectedly cordial encounter between the Republican former president and the 34-year-old […]
Rawalpindi police launch special task force to detain illegal Afghan nationals
RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi police have formed a special task force to apprehend Afghan nationals residing illegally in the district and transfer them daily to holding centres for repatriation, following concerns over poor performance in previous operations. The task force consists of 13 teams, each comprising six personnel including police officers, detectives, and officials from the […]
Stolen Safe City camera box recovered in Clifton, Karachi
KARACHI – A non-functional distribution box of Safe City cameras near Sea Rock Apartments in Clifton, Karachi, was recovered on Thursday after being reported stolen earlier this month, police said. The theft had been reported to local authorities on November 6. South Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Syed Asad Raza confirmed the recovery and said investigations […]