Crime

DSP Among 12 Policemen Injured in Ambush During Kohat Gold Mining Operation

KOHAT: At least 12 policemen were injured in a violent firing incident during an operation against illegal gold mining in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Kohat district on Wednesday. According to police reports, the incident occurred in the remote Darbukach area, falling under the jurisdiction of the Gumbat police station, where a targeted operation against illegal gold extraction along the banks of the Indus River was underway.Police officials stated that militants belonging to the Fitna al-Khawarij

Raza Dar Among Eight Indicted in Foreign Women Kidnapping and Rape Case

A sessions court in Lahore has officially indicted eight suspects, including the prime suspect Raza Dar, in a high-profile case involving the alleged kidnapping and rape of two foreign women. Additional Sessions Judge Rafaqat Ali Gondal presided over the hearing, during which jail authorities presented the prime suspect and his seven accomplices before the court to face the formal charges.The court has formally summoned prosecution witnesses to appear and record their statements on December 10.

Inquiry Ordered Against 11 Excise Officials in Illegal Vehicle Transfer Scandal

An alleged corruption scandal involving the transfer of more than 4,000 vehicles to other individuals through fake biometric verification has surfaced in the Punjab Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Department, prompting the department to order a formal inquiry against 11 serving officers and officials.The inquiry concerns alleged financial irregularities, procedural violations and the use of forged powers of attorney in vehicle ownership transfers. It follows observations recorded in an Au

Rs241bn National Assets Secured In 2 Months: NAB

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Islamabad/Rawalpindi has achieved three significant milestones over the past two months in safeguarding national assets and protecting public resources, resulting in the indirect recovery and protection of assets worth approximately Rs241.408 billion. According to a NAB announcement, the bureau facilitated the securing and mutation of 3,927 kanals of Pakistan Railways land in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Jhelum, Chakwal and Murree, with an estimated value of Rs

Supreme Court Expresses Anger Over Convict's Release After 9 Years, Orders Recarceration

The Supreme Court on Tuesday took notice of a convict's release in a murder case after serving only nine years of a life sentence and ordered that he be sent back to prison. The court also directed the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Additional Chief Secretary (Home) and the Inspector General (IG) of Prisons to appear in person at the next hearing.A three-member bench, headed by Justice Muhammad Hashim Khan Kakar and comprising Justice Salahuddin Panhwar and Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim, heard an appeal file

FIA makes major headway in Rs120bn online gambling scandal, traces Rs690m in suspicious transactions

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has made significant progress in its investigation into the alleged Rs120 billion online gambling and illegal financial transactions scandal, tracing suspicious banking transactions worth nearly Rs690 million and identifying new financial intermediaries. The investigation, being conducted under FIR No. 32/2026 by FIA Composite Circle Faisalabad, has entered a crucial phase, with investigators examining the alleged involvement of banking officials, corporate

Hina Javed Murder Case: Suspect Zeeshan Arshad Has No Prior Criminal Record in Home Village

Police records in Mandi Bahauddin show no prior case or complaint against Zeeshan Arshad, the domestic worker named the prime suspect, and people who knew him there describe him differently from how police have portrayed him in public statements. Rawalpindi police investigating the murder of 45-year-old Hina Javed have named Zeeshan Arshad, a domestic worker employed at her house, as the prime suspect.The investigation team has publicly described him as having criminal tendencies and has alleged

826 Policemen Martyred In KP Since 2023

As many as 225 policemen have been martyred during the current year in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where police and security forces have remained under attack for years. A total of 826 policemen have sacrificed their lives in the province since January 2023.This year has proven to be extremely deadly for the province's police force, with officers and junior cops frequently targeted across numerous districts. Apart from targeted killings, personnel have faced attacks involving improvised explosive d

Mir Raza Murder: JIT Holds First Meeting, Records Father's Statement

The joint investigation team (JIT) probing the murder of Karachi businessman Mir Raza Ali held its first meeting on Saturday, recording a statement from his father and addressing the family's concerns regarding the case's handling, including the alleged roles of the Ferozabad SHO and the victim's business partners.The meeting took place at the DIG West office under the chairmanship of DIG West Irfan Baloch. Representatives from the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Intelligence B