Karachi police shot dead two suspected robbers in an alleged encounter in the Mauripur area, officials said on Monday. Read More: Bandit with Rs 2.5 million bounty killed in encounter Special Investigation Unit (SIU) SSP Dr Mohammed Imran Khan stated that law enforcement raided Budeni Goth near Marwat Coach Stand, leading to a gunfight. Two suspects, […]
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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 […]
Armed robber holds customers hostage at Karachi barber shop
KARACHI – An armed dacoit stormed into a barber shop in Baldia Town, holding customers at gunpoint and stealing their valuables, police reported on Thursday. Read More: Armed dacoit strikes private bank; cash looted CCTV footage of the incident, which quickly went viral on social media, shows a lone robber entering the shop while brandishing a […]
Karachi marble trader targeted in Rs 10 crore extortion threat
KARACHI: A marble trader in Karachi’s Manghopir area has come forward alleging that he was targeted by criminals demanding Rs 10 crore in extortion. The trader reported receiving multiple calls from unknown international numbers pressuring him to pay the ransom within five days. Read More: Rangers DG urges traders to register extortion complaints on helpline After […]
Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar receives Rs1.5 crore extortion threat
LAHORE – Renowned writer and director Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar has reported receiving extortion threats from an unidentified caller demanding Rs1.5 crore, threatening to release an obscene video if the payment was not made. According to police sources, the Lahore police have launched an investigation after the acclaimed filmmaker lodged a complaint regarding repeated threatening calls and […]
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 […]
Sindh IG Orders Probe into Police Misconduct
Sindh IG Ghulam Nabi Memon has ordered an inquiry into four DSPs over serious allegations of misconduct. The officers face charges including land grabbing, smuggling facilitation, extortion, and links to the parking mafia. DIG Tanveer Alam Odho has been appointed as the inquiry officer, with a report due by September 26. The DSPs under investigation […]
PM takes notice of reported extortion at highways check-posts
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday taking serious notice of extortion by deputed official agents at check-posts along the National Highways directed strict action and effective supervisory role to check rampant corruption. The directive was conveyed to the relevant officials via a letter by Secretary to Prime Minister Muhammad Azam Khan addressed to Secretary […]
Two counterfeit LEA officers Busted
KARACHI: Two scam Rangers’ officers among seven other suspects arrested in the various raids carried out by the Sidh Rangers in different parts of the city on Monday. Planned operations were conducted on the collected intelligence and tips that helped divulge the whereabouts of a scam Major and an inspector who used counterfeit identities to extort […]