KARACHI: Six suspected robbers were encounter in an alleged police encounter in Pak Colony on Thursday night, officials said. Read More: Karachi police arrest three dacoits wearing police uniforms South DIG Syed Asad Raza said a police team, acting on a tip-off, raided a hideout of criminals. The suspects reportedly opened fire, prompting the police […]
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Militant hideouts destroyed in Lakki Marwat operation
LAKKI MARWAT: Police, alongside counter-terrorism commandos, destroyed militant hideouts and sanctuaries in a major operation in the trans-river belt on Monday. The operation targeted remote rural areas under Dadiwala police station. Read More: 15 killed in strikes on militant hideouts near Afghan border The action was conducted under the instructions of Bannu Regional Police Officer Sajjad […]
Grave desecration suspect killed by accomplices’ fire in Bahawalpur
BAHAWALPUR: A suspect involved in the desecration of a young girl’s grave was killed by gunfire from his own accomplices during a police operation in Khairpur Tamewali tehsil on Wednesday, officials said. The incident occurred in Masoom locality, where Abdul Wahid, also known as Kala, and his three accomplices had been hiding to evade arrest. […]
Two suspects killed in Mauripur encounter, one in Kharadar
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, […]
Karachi police inspector arrested for killing second wife
KARACHI: A police inspector has been arrested for allegedly murdering his second wife outside her parents’ residence in Shadman Town, Karachi, police officials said on Saturday. The accused has been identified as Inspector Tabassum Ahmed, posted with the Special Investigation Unit (SIU). Authorities recovered his government-issued 9mm pistol following his arrest. Read More: Man kills […]
Over 115 tola of gold stolen by housemaids in Karachi
KARACHI: More than 115 tola of gold jewellery was stolen from two homes in Karachi within days, police said on Friday, in what authorities called among the largest domestic thefts reported in the city this year. The thefts occurred in Mohammad Ali Society and Bahadurabad, and were allegedly carried out by two housemaids, identified as […]
Five alleged contract killers killed in Peshawar police encounter
Five alleged contract killers were killed during a police encounter in Peshawar on Monday morning, according to an official police statement. The incident occurred when a special team of the capital city police conducted a raid on a suspected hideout. Read More: TTP Top Gun Down: Escalates Afghanistan-Pakistan Blame Game Police said the operation triggered […]
SHO suspended after citizen killed in Nooriabad road accident
KARACHI: A citizen was killed on Sunday after being struck by a vehicle linked to the Station House Officer (SHO) of Nooriabad. Following the incident, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Jamshoro suspended the SHO, citing his “inappropriate attitude” toward the victims and actions that caused public fear. The exact circumstances of the accident are under […]
Bahawalpur mother kills daughter over smoking dispute
BAHAWALPUR: A mother allegedly killed her teenage daughter in Bahawalpur’s Basti Sokar area after the girl tried to stop her from smoking. The incident occurred on Saturday night, and the accused, identified as Nabila, reportedly strangled her 16-year-old daughter Aisha in a fit of rage. Police said Aisha had repeatedly objected to her mother’s smoking, […]
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 […]