Australia’s lower house approved stricter gun laws and tougher hate crime measures after December’s Bondi Beach shooting. The bills now move to the Senate for final debate. The reforms respond to the attack that killed 15 people and shocked the nation. The gun laws include the largest national buyback program since 1996 and stronger background […]
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Punjab halts computerization of manual gun licenses
Punjab government has stopped the computerization of manual gun licenses, halting the revalidation process. Officials issued new orders for individuals, institutions, and security companies. Reports from March to November are now being collected for review. The decision cancels all previous directives regarding manual license computerization. The Punjab Home Department has issued instructions to all divisional […]
Punjab halts manual arms licence validation ahead of crackdown
LAHORE: The Punjab Home Department has suspended the validation and computerisation of manual arms licences across the province, effective November 11, 2025. The decision comes after a review of existing arms licence regulations under prevailing laws and rules. Divisional Commissioners and the Additional Secretary (Judicial) have been directed to compile consolidated reports of applications received […]