The killing of Mexican drug cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes has triggered violence and heightened security concerns as Mexico prepares to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Oseguera, known as “El Mencho,” led the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel and was killed during a military operation, sparking retaliatory attacks and unrest. Read More: El Mencho’s death ignites […]
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DPO directed to step up security, expedite submission of challans
A meeting of the Criminal Justice Coordination Committee (CJCC) was held on Wednesday with District and Sessions Judge Muhammad Azam Rana in the chair to review key issues affecting the criminal justice system and to ensure expeditious disposal of cases. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Imran Hussain Ranjha, District Police Officer (DPO) Muhammad […]
IGP reviews Red Zone security, orders tighter surveillance
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi visited the Red Zone to review security arrangements and operational preparedness in the high-security area. An official told APP on Sunday that SSP Operations Islamabad Qazi Ali Raza and other senior police officers accompanied the IGP Rizvi during the visit. He said the IGP Rizvi […]
UN Security Council condemns Islamabad imambargah bombing
The UN Security Council has strongly condemned the suicide bombing at a Shia imambargah in Islamabad, describing the attack as “heinous and cowardly” and expressing shock that worshippers were targeted inside a place of prayer. Read More: Death toll from Islamabad suicide blast climbs to 35 The February 6 attack struck Imambargah Qasr-i-Khadijatul Kubra on the outskirts […]
Counter-Terrorism Department unit becomes operational in Gilgit-Baltistan
GILGIT: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) has been officially established in Gilgit-Baltistan, with a dedicated police station now operational in Gilgit to handle terrorism-related cases across the region. Read More: CTD arrests 18 terrorists of banned organisations According to a statement from the Gilgit-Baltistan Police, the CTD has begun operations with 250 officers and personnel, while recruitment […]
Rare unity in National Assembly NA as lawmakers condemn Balochistan terror attacks
ISLAMABAD — Lawmakers across party lines in the National Assembly on Monday showed rare unity in condemning recent deadly terror attacks in Balochistan, though sharp differences emerged over the causes of militancy and the strategy needed to counter it effectively. Read More: Membership of 23 lawmakers restored after asset disclosure The debate was held after Speaker Sardar […]
Eight injured in Mirali quadcopter attack
NORTH WAZIRISTAN: Eight people, including three children, were injured in a quadcopter attack in Mirali subdivision of North Waziristan on Wednesday, officials and locals reported. Explosive material dropped from the drone struck a residential area, causing panic and injuries among civilians. Read More: Mir Ali suicide attack on security forces foiled The wounded were initially taken to Mirali […]
India to withdraw diplomats families from Bangladesh amid security concerns
India plans to withdraw the families and dependents of its diplomats from Bangladesh as security concerns rise ahead of the country’s February 12 general election, an Indian official said on Wednesday. The move comes amid heightened political tension in Dhaka as campaigning is due to begin on Thursday. Read More: Do India– Bangladesh Relations Signal a New Strategic […]
French TV airs Louvre robbery footage
PARIS: For the first time, French television broadcast footage of the audacious October robbery at the Louvre Museum, showing thieves breaking into display cases and stealing crown jewels. The images, captured by the museum’s surveillance cameras, were aired on TF1 and France Televisions on Sunday evening, three months after the heist. Read More: Armed robber holds customers […]
Two killed in Dera Bugti landmine blast
Two men were killed in a landmine blast in the Dera Bugti district of Balochistan on Sunday, with authorities saying the victims were apparently attempting to plant the device underground when it detonated. Read More: Two police officers killed in Moscow explosion Police said the incident took place in the Lanjo Safari area of Sui tehsil. Security officials […]