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 […]
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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 […]
Seven suspects arrested with drugs, liquor and weapons in Kasur raids
KASUR – Police arrested seven suspected outlaws during search operations in various areas of Kasur on Thursday night, recovering drugs, spurious liquor, and illegal weapons, Dunya News reported. According to police, the operations were launched under the directives of District Police Officer (DPO) Muhammad Esa Khan to curb rising criminal activities in the city. During […]
Punjab seals unlicensed arms dealers on illegal weapons
LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari announced on Thursday that shops of unlicensed arms dealers across the province have been sealed as part of a strict crackdown on illegal weapons. Speaking at a press conference in Lahore, Bukhari revealed that 28 arms dealers have had their licences revoked, and no new weapons licences will be […]
Punjab moves to ban ‘extremist group,’ crack down on hate speech
The Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, has decided to recommend a federal ban on an “extremist party” while launching a province-wide crackdown on hate speech, illegal weapons, and lawlessness. The move follows violent clashes between Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) supporters and law enforcers in Muridke and other parts of Punjab during recent protests. […]
Target killer of MQM-L held with illegal weapons
The police arrested a target killer of Muttahida Qaumi Movement-London (MQM-L) with illegal weapons here on Tuesday. The police said that on a tip-off, it conducted operation at Mehrunnisa Road in Karachi. During operation, a target killer of MQM-L wanted by police in several cases was apprehended with illegal arms. The police confiscated the recovered […]
Sindh Rangers arrest former provincial advisor from Nawabshah
SINDH: Pakistan rangers (Sindh) on Wednesday night arrested former provincial advisor Ismail Dahrri from Doultpur. According to the rangers, Dahrri was arrested over an intelligence report from District Nawabshah’s Doultpur area. Sindh Rangers and the police carried out an operation against Dahrri. According to the officials, after Dahrri’s arrest ammunitions along with illegal weapons were […]