Tag: crime
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Schools shut down as Kurram tribal clashes continue
A clash between tribes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP)”s district Kurram has affected people’s livelihood amidst relentless fighting. Different roads have been blocked, including the Peshawar Parachinar road, police officials told Geo News. Chairman of Private Schools Management Muhammad Hayat Khan said that educational institutions have been closed for one week following the tense situation in…
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Suicide bombers given numbing injections, reveals arrested terrorist
An apprehended terrorist belonging to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Rooh Ullah, has revealed that suicide bombers are administered injections to numb them two days before planned attacks. In a video statement, the terrorist revealed details about his and other suicide bombers’ training in a seminary in Afghanistan and how they crossed the border to get inside…
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Former officer suspected of killing Ali Raza Abidi was close to Gen Faiz: Absar Alam
Journalist Absar Alam has revealed in the Samaa Podcasts series that a retired officer who is allegedly suspected of being involved in the assassination of ex-MQM leader Syed Ali Raza Abidi in 2018 was very close to former spymaster Gen Faiz Hameed. “Many orders were given to kill people; some were executed while some escaped.…
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DC Panjgur killed in attack in Balochistan
The Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Panjgur Zakir Baloch was assassinated by unknown armed men in the Mastung District of Balochistan on Monday. Zakir Baloch was travelling on the National Highway near the Khada-Kucha area along with two people, District Chairman Malik Jan and Ahmed Jan, towards Quetta when at least 15 armed people attacked the…
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Asad Shah charged in Fatima’s murder
An Anti-Terrorism Court in Khairpur has convicted four individuals in the case involving the death of a minor maid, Fatima Fariro, from last year. The convicted are Pir Asad Shah, Hina Shah, Pir Fayaz Shah, and Imtiaz Mirasi. The four offenders have been charged by the court in connection with Fatima’s murder that happened at…
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PTI founding member killed in Lahore
Update In a new twist to the story, police claim that the murder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding member Dr Shahid Siddique was planned by his son. Siddique was shot dead in Valencia Town, Lahore, on August 2 when he was returning from the mosque after offering Friday prayers. His son was present at the…
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New report reveals surge in gender-based violence cases, low conviction rates
A report released by the Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan (LJCP) reveals an increase in gender-based violence across Pakistan. The report also notes an increase in pending gender violence cases in the courts. The number of pending gender violence cases rose from 21,891 to 39,665 in 2023. In Punjab, the number of pending gender…
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Drug dealer suspect’s lawyer wants same privileges as Imran Khan
A lawyer for a man arrested in suspicion of being a drug dealer took Lahore High Court to task for denying his clients the privileges given to former Imran Khan, currently also in jail. A bail hearing was scheduled today at the Lahore High Court. During the proceedings, the suspect’s lawyer cited legal precedents, including…
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Five detectives, two dogs get abducted while searching for thief
Five detectives searching for a thief were abducted in Tank district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa along with two sniffer dogs. According to the police, the abduction occurred in Malazai, a suburb of Tank. The kidnappers have demanded a ransom of 100 million rupees for the release of the hostages. DPO Tank Abdul Salam Khalid told Geo…
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Teenaged girl raped in Lahore hospital
An 18-year-old girl was raped in Gulab Devi Hospital in Lahore, leading to the arrest of one suspect. The girl, a resident of Nankana Sahib, was undergoing treatment at the hospital. The police arrested the accused and registered a case. According to the police, the incident occurred on July 13. The suspect is a student…