Police detained Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Sindh President, Haleem Adil Sheikh along with more than 20 male and female party leaders and workers on Friday during a protest outside the Karachi Press Club. PTI had called the demonstration after authorities refused to allow a meeting with the party’s jailed founder, Imran Khan. A heavy police contingent, including […]
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Palestinian flag ceremony disrupted in Toronto, 59-year-old detained
Toronto police arrested a 59-year-old man for spraying a noxious substance at participants during a Palestinian flag-raising ceremony. The event took place at Toronto City Hall following Canada’s recognition of Palestine. Police confirmed the material was foul-smelling but non-toxic, causing no physical harm. According to authorities, the suspect initially fled the scene but was later […]
Police reveal foiled past terror bids of G-11 suicide bomber
Investigations into the G-11 Katcheri suicide attack have revealed that the terrorist had previously attempted to target security personnel at Chungi Number 26 in Islamabad but failed, it emerged on Sunday. Earlier this week, a suicide bomber detonated explosives outside the G-11 District Judicial Complex, killing 12 people, including lawyer Zubair Aslam Ghuman, and injuring […]
KP peace jirga calls for power shift: Police to lead, provinces to consult
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Peace Jirga, held at the provincial assembly, has called on the federal government to consult the province in shaping Pakistan’s Afghan foreign policy. The jirga also decided that the provincial police and Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) will take the lead in ensuring internal security. Representatives from major political parties, including PTI, ANP, PPP, […]
Explosion reported at Supreme Court building in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD – An explosion occurred at the Supreme Court building in Islamabad on Tuesday, according to local media reports. Initial accounts suggested the blast was caused by a gas cylinder, though later reports linked it to an air conditioner malfunction. Videos obtained by Dawn showed significant damage inside parts of the Supreme Court, including the […]
CTD officer martyred, two injured in Peshawar blast
PESHAWAR – An officer was martyred and two others injured in an explosion at the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) police station in Peshawar on Sunday, which officials said resulted from a short circuit. According to police, a section of the building was damaged by the blast. Peshawar Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Dr Saeed confirmed that […]
Deadly traffic chaos grips Karachi as accidents claim more lives
KARACHI – Karachi continues to grapple with rising traffic tragedies as yet another young man lost his life after being crushed by a speeding truck near the Teen Hati area, ARY News reported on Saturday. The truck driver fled the scene, while police seized the vehicle and began an investigation. Earlier in the day, a […]
Maryam Nawaz rejects allegations of 600 TLP workers killed
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz questioned reports that police killed 600 banned Tehreek-e-Labbaik (TLP) workers. Speaking at a Lahore event, she asked, “If this happened, where are the bodies and evidence?” She said no video or proof has been shown to support the claims. She urged anyone with evidence to provide it so the authorities […]
CCD, Punjab Police and Maryam Nawaz’s resolve
Progress and prosperity rest upon one indispensable pillar – peace. Stability is only possible when those entrusted with maintaining law and order perform their duties with dedication and integrity. Punjab stands ahead of other provinces in development largely because it has successfully maintained peace, a peace safeguarded by the remarkable sacrifices of its security institutions, […]
SP Adeel Akbar takes his own life in Islamabad
Superintendent of Police (SP) Adeel Akbar tragically took his own life in Islamabad by shooting himself early Thursday morning. According to sources, he had been under psychiatric treatment and consulted a specialist about ten days prior to the incident. The psychiatrist had advised him to avoid keeping a firearm and to continue his medication regularly. […]