Pakistan Police Arrest 149 in Raid on ‘Scam Call Centre’

Pakistan: The police in Pakistan have detained 149 individuals during a raid on a fraudulent call center, according to the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency. The agency informed the BBC that the operation was initiated following a tip-off regarding the network, which was based in Faisalabad. They revealed that the center was engaged in Ponzi [...]

Owners of Pet Lion Arrested After Animal Attacks Three People

Pakistan: Authorities in Pakistan have apprehended the owners of a pet lion that attacked a woman and her two young children after it got loose. The woman and her children, aged five and seven, suffered injuries to their arms and faces but are currently in stable condition, according to officials. The police have charged the [...]

Over 200 Inmates Escape Pakistan Jail Following Earthquake

Pakistan: After an earthquake struck, thousands of inmates at Karachi's Malir Jail broke down doors, unlocked their cells, and smashed windows as they felt the tremors. According to police, 80 of the escaped prisoners have been recaptured, while searches continue for over 130 who remain at large. One inmate was killed during the operation, and [...]

Hailstorms Batter Islamabad and Parts of KP, Damaging Vehicles

Pakistan: Severe hailstorms hit Islamabad and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, leading to significant damage to vehicles, windscreens, and solar panels, as well as causing flash floods due to heavy rainfall. The storm, which included strong winds, struck the region in the afternoon. In Islamabad, it lasted about 35 minutes, with large hailstones shattering vehicle windshields [...]

The Haunting Reality of Flood-Ravaged Schools in Sindh

Pakistan: About 20 kilometers from the Dadu district in Sindh, a man waits inside a dilapidated building, where the lingering scent of damp earth from previous floods still hangs in the air. Officially, it is a fully operational school, but what was once a vibrant center of learning now lies empty. Majeed Leghari, a primary [...]

Over 100 Women Assaulted in Lahore in First Quarter of 2025

Pakistan: In its effort to tackle serious crimes, the Investigation Police apprehended 110 suspects linked to the assault of 103 women this year. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Zeeshan Raza shared insights from the performance report for the first quarter of 2025, stating that the Investigation Police arrested suspects in 40 cases, including the murders of [...]

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