Drug supplier, extortionist arrested in separate police operations in Karachi – Pakistan
KARACHI: The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) on Saturday claimed to have arrested an alleged supplier of crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as ice, and an extortionist in separate actions in the metropolis. The SIU and a federal civilian intelligence agency, acting on a tip-off, jointly carried out an operation at the Lyari riverbed and arrested the […]
Hostage situation unfolds at German bank as police launch operation
Police spokesperson says they could not yet rule out the presence of multiple perpetrators or additional hostages Police launch extensive operations, cordone off a large area after several people were taken hostage at a savings bank branch in the western town of Sinzig, Germany. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY German police said on Friday several people, including […]
Sindh Police suspends three officials for alleged mistreatment of Aurat March activists – Pakistan
The Sindh Police on Wednesday suspended three police officials for alleged mistreatment of Aurat March activists, including Sheema Kermani. On Tuesday, the activists were detained after they gathered at Karachi Press Club (KPC) for a press conference to demand a no-objection certificate (NOC) for their upcoming annual march in Karachi. However, the police released all […]
Sindh govt suspends three police officers over Aurat March arrests
Police allegedly use violence and arrest Aurat March leader Sheema Kermani and her companions outside the press club on Tuesday. Photo: X The Sindh government on Wednesday suspended three police officers for allegedly subjecting women and transgender individuals from the Aurat March to violence and arrest outside Karachi Press Club (KPC). A day earlier, the […]
Police release Aurat March activists after brief detention in Karachi – Pakistan
Police on Tuesday released seven Aurat March activists after briefly detaining them near Karachi Press Club (KPC), following orders from Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hasan Lanjar. The activists were detained after they gathered at Karachi Press Club (KPC) for a press conference scheduled for 4pm to demand a no-objection certificate (NOC) for their upcoming annual […]
Two people die after explosion in southern England, police say
Bomb squad at scene; attack not confirmed. Residents told to stay home; some evacuated. Two people have died after an explosion at a house in the southern English city of Bristol, with authorities treating the cause of the incident as suspicious, local police said on Sunday. Police, who have declared it a major incident, said […]
Capital police chief dissatisfied with security arrangements at worship places – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Security measures put in place around places of worship, especially during Friday prayers, were found unsatisfactory, raising concerns about public safety. Police officials told Dawn that the Islamabad inspector general of police himself found security arrangements around worship places unsatisfactory and compromised when he visited mosques and imambargahs during Friday prayers. The police chief […]
Karachi court grants bail to SSP’s son arrested following heated exchange with police in DHA – Pakistan
KARACHI: A judicial magistrate on Saturday granted bail to a serving police officer’s son, who was arrested in Karachi’s Defence Housing Authority (DHA) following a heated argument with officials for having a police number plate on a private luxury vehicle. A video of the man, identified as the son of a senior superintendent of police […]
IED attack targets police official’s residence in Lakki Marwat, causes significant damage – Pakistan
LAKKI MARWAT: Unknown terrorists attacked the house of a police official with explosives in the Shadikhel area of the Lakki Marwat district, police said on Saturday. A police official said that terrorists affiliated with Fitna-al-Khawarij had planted an improvised explosive device (IED) at the house of Constable Tehsil Khan. Fitna al Khawarij is a term […]
Police in Punjab’s Hafizabad arrest man for alleged rape, kidnapping of teenage girl – Pakistan
MANDI BAHAUDDIN: Police in Punjab’s Hafizabad district said on Saturday they have arrested one of the suspects for the alleged rape and kidnapping of a 13-year-old girl. The arrested person was named in a first information report (FIR) registered by the Jalalpur Bhattian police on April 30 on the complaint of the victim’s mother. The […]