A police officer and a female schoolteacher were shot dead in separate attacks in Balochistan on Thursday, officials said, underscoring continuing security risks in the province. Read More: Two Female Teachers Killed in Charsadda Shooting Attack Police said Head Constable Ali Gohar was travelling to a police station in Dera Murad Jamali when unidentified gunmen opened fire […]
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Blast destroys key bridge in North Waziristan
A vital bridge over the Kurram River in North Waziristan’s Shewa tehsil was destroyed on Wednesday after unidentified attackers planted explosives beneath the structure, severing a crucial transport link in the volatile district. Read More: Madrassa blast in North Waziristan: 2 Dead, 8 injured Local sources said a powerful blast in the early morning hours shattered the bridge, […]
Section 144 extended in Quetta until January 31
QUETTA: The Balochistan government has extended Section 144 in Quetta district until January 31, citing concerns over the “prevailing law and order situation.” Read More: Punjab government extends Section 144 for fourth time The notification from the Home Department maintains a ban on all public gatherings of five or more people, public processions, and the display of […]
KP governor calls for political dialogue without preconditions
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Monday called for political dialogue without preconditions, warning that continued confrontations could push the country toward instability. Speaking at a news conference in Dera Ismail Khan, he said that negotiations require seriousness and responsibility from all parties, noting that even the prime minister had expressed willingness to […]
Azad Khan takes charge as new police chief of Karachi
Karachi has a new police chief following a major reshuffle in the Sindh Police leadership, with senior officer Azad Khan appointed to head policing in the provincial capital. The development comes after the promotion of Javed Alam Odho to the post of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sindh. Read More: BLA’s bid to groom child […]
Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah orders crackdown on Karachi street crime
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Thursday directed newly appointed Inspector General of Police Javed Alam Odho to intensify efforts to curb street crime in Karachi, stressing that the issue directly affects public confidence and the overall sense of security. The directive was issued during a meeting between the chief minister and the […]
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 […]
Three Pesco workers injured in foiled kidnapping bid in Bannu
BANNU: Three employees of the Peshawar Electric Supply Company (Pesco) were injured on Tuesday when armed men attempted to abduct them near Domel town in Bannu, but the kidnapping bid was thwarted after the workers resisted and police responded swiftly. Read More: PESCO circle inaugurated amid wide applause from consumers According to police and Pesco officials, […]
Five extortion networks operating in Karachi from abroad: Sindh home minister
KARACHI: Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hasan Lanjar has revealed that five major extortio networks operating from outside Pakistan are actively targeting Karachi, with efforts under way to secure the extradition of their ringleaders. Read More: Extortion gangs being operated from Iran, says home minister Addressing a press conference at the Central Police Office, the minister identified […]
5 cops martyred as police mobile comes under attack in KP Karak
At least five police personnel were martyred on Tuesday when a police mobile came under attack in the Gurguri area of Karak district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), officials confirmed. District police spokesperson Shaukat Khan said that all the victims were constables and were on routine duty when the attack took place. The martyred policemen were […]