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  • Mohafiz Force officers loot Sindhi businessman in Lahore

    Mohafiz Force officers loot Sindhi businessman in Lahore

    Five uniformed personnel from the Muhafiz Force of the Qila Gujjar Singh Police in Lahore have been accused of stopping a Sukkur trader on Abbott Road at gunpoint on the evening of April 29.

    Mushtaq Ahmed, the trader, was stopped at a regular police checkpoint while he was in Lahore for business-related work.

    According to the complaint, the police officers allegedly kidnapped the trader and took him to a remote area. There, in a fake police encounter, they reportedly threatened to kill him and physically assaulted him.

    Surveillance footage from local CCTV cameras shows Mushtaq Ahmed seated between two uniformed individuals on a motorcycle.

    Later in the video, the officers can be seen travelling to Neela Gumbadd in the Anarkali neighbourhood, where they stopped outside a bank.

    The trader was then taken to an ATM and instructed to withdraw cash. He complied and handed over Rs. 100,000 to the officers.

    After taking the money, the officers reportedly left him on the roadside and fled the scene.

    Mushtaq Ahmed filed a formal complaint at the Old Anarkali Police Station after the incident.

    An FIR was lodged against five members of the Muhafiz Force.

    The names of the accused officers have been verified, according to police officials. Raids are being carried out at several locations in an effort to apprehend the culprits.

    No arrests had been confirmed at the time of reporting.

  • Lahore beats New York, London, Washington on safest cities index

    Lahore beats New York, London, Washington on safest cities index

    Research platform Numbeo’s 2025 Crime and Safety Index shows that Lahore has become one of the safest cities in the world, a significant improvement over the state of crime in  second biggest city of the country. 

    The city has surpassed big metropolises including New York, London, Washington, D.C., Berlin, Istanbul, and Paris to rank 37th on the Global Crime Index and 63rd among the safest cities worldwide.

    This is the first time in Lahore’s history that such a significant drop in crime has been documented. Stronger accountability within the law enforcement system and more efficient policing techniques are credited by the report for the drop.

    The city’s reported crime rate fell significantly from 67,585 occurrences over the same period last year to 34,091 events between April 2024 and April 2025. 

    While ordinary robberies decreased by 55 percent, serious crimes, such as murder and robbery, decreased by 64 percent. 
    The report also highlighted notable improvements in curbing vehicle-related crimes:         

    Motorcycles thefts decreased by 33 percent. 

    Street snatching went down by 42 percent. 

    Car thefts decreased by 33 percent. 

    Other vehicle thefts dropped by 39 percent. 

    Following internal investigations, four SHOs were imprisoned within their own precincts, and more than 400 police personnel and officials were disciplined internally for misconduct.

    DIG Operations Faisal Kamran attributed the success to data-driven policing, stating that crime hotspots were identified through technology and reinforced with additional manpower and resources. 

    “We identified crime hotspots using technology and boosted human resources and equipment in these areas,” he said. “Advertised criminals and habitual offenders were arrested and incarcerated, and merit-based appointments gave opportunities to young officers.” 


    Kamran also emphasized the significance of political backing and autonomy in implementing reforms.


    “Political support and freedom from external pressures enabled us to make and enforce clear policies,” he said. 

    “Our future goal is clear: to make Lahore one of the safest cities globally.”

  • FIA arrests leader of illegal organ transplantation group in Lahore

    FIA arrests leader of illegal organ transplantation group in Lahore

    The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Anti-Corruption Circle in Lahore has arrested the alleged leader of a group involved in unauthorised human organ transplantation.

    The action was taken following a formal complaint submitted by a citizen affected by the illegal procedure.

    The accused, Muhammad Irfan Aslam, allegedly created fake tissue matching reports to facilitate kidney transplants, according to the FIA spokesperson.

    Private healthcare facilities were used for these operations, which were not authorised by law or in accordance with medical standards.

    According to the initial investigation, the person had been avoiding law enforcement since 2024 and had ties to an organised network involved in the illegal trading of human organs.

    The network is believed to operate by exploiting patients in need of transplants, bypassing legal and ethical frameworks established for organ donation and surgery.

    FIA officials also mentioned that other suspects and facilitators involved in the network would be arrested soon.

    Authorities confirmed that violations of organ transplant rules would be dealt with in accordance with the relevant legislation.

  • Robber tricks man with fake bomb, loots his home in Lahore

    Robber tricks man with fake bomb, loots his home in Lahore

    A unique incident of robbery has taken place in Lahore, where a robber tricked a man with a fake bomb and looted his home.

    According to the First Information Report (FIR) lodged at the Shalimar Police Station on Monday, the complainant, Syed Hassan Shahzad, stated that the incident occurred on Saturday while he was on his way to work near Setha Bagicha Wala.

    “A man stopped me at Setha Bagicha Wala, asking for an address. When I told him I didn’t know, he suddenly placed a box-shaped device in my pocket and claimed it was a remote-controlled bomb which he could detonate at any time. He told me to silently let go of my home and hand over my valuables,” the FIR reads.

    The FIR further noted that upon reaching his home, the complainant gave the robber two tolas of gold, including a nose ring, earrings, studs, and four rings. He also handed over cash amounting to PKR 66,870, along with a wallet containing his ATM card, ID card, and job card.

    “The CCTV footage of the street has also been attached with the application,” stated the FIR, urging the police to initiate an inquiry against the robber.

  • Boy, 18, beaten to death in Eid leaves dispute

    Boy, 18, beaten to death in Eid leaves dispute

    An 18-year-old worker in the Manawan neighbourhood of Lahore died after he was allegedly beaten by the owner of the store where he worked.

    The teenager had taken a couple of additional days off during the Eid holidays, according to the police. An argument about the extended break erupted when he returned to work.

    The shopkeeper reportedly attacked him during the argument.

    The boy was taken to the hospital in critical condition, where he later passed away during treatment, having succumbed to his injuries.

    The accused was taken into custody after the incident, and a complaint was filed. Investigators are still gathering witness accounts and examining the events leading up to the dispute.

    Officials are also looking into the nature of the boy’s employment, including whether proper labour laws were followed.

    In another incident reported from the same area, a police constable was shot and injured. According to the police, both incidents are being investigated.

  • ‘I’m coming back’: Mysterious Imran Khan posters pop up in Lahore

    ‘I’m coming back’: Mysterious Imran Khan posters pop up in Lahore

    An undated video has been making the rounds online, showing an unidentified individual putting up posters featuring incarcerated former premier Imran Khan’s image, along with the Urdu text “main wapas aa raha hoon” (I’m coming back), across various directional signboards in Lahore.

    In the 51-second clip, which has now gone viral, an unknown man wearing a black cap and black trousers can be seen putting up the poster on multiple directional signboards around the city.

    Some of the apparent locations where the posters were put up include signs reading “Sharif Medical City Road,” “Jati Umra Chowk,” and “Raiwind City.”

    The video has stirred some debate online, with many netizens expressing concern that the posters could obscure important road directions.

    A user asked on X (formerly Twitter), “Poster in jagon ke bajai kaheen aur lagai toh acha nahee? aisa toh aik din pura shehr ganda hojai ga. (Wouldn’t it be better to put posters somewhere else instead of these places? Otherwise, one day the whole city will become dirty).

    One social media user wrote, “This is wrong; it should be stopped. Posting posters on traffic signs is a crime.” Another netizen slammed, “Why is there litter everywhere? This message can be conveyed more appropriately and respectfully.”

    “Itny choty sey poster se lag raha hai k Khan bs a hi jayega (Such a small poster makes it seem like Khan will arrive any moment now.),” quipped another user, with one netizen mocked, “Imran Khan’s picture has been placed in the wrong spot. It should have been put on the U-turn sign.”

    Meanwhile, one user asked, “Why is he hiding his face while putting up the posters?” with another urging authorities to take legal action against those who damage signboards.

  • ‘White shirt guy’ from viral assault video breaks silence

    ‘White shirt guy’ from viral assault video breaks silence

    The victim of a viral assault video has broken his silence after an undated clip showing a confrontation between private security guards and a citizen at Dharmapura Beijing Underpass in Lahore began circulating on social media this week.

    The video shows the moment a private security guard from the motorcade of an unidentified person opened fire at a citizen in Lahore.

    The man can be seen stepping out of the vehicle to confront one of the armed security guards, who, along with other members of his squad, then flees the scene.

    As the video made rounds on social media, netizens demanded that Punjab’s Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif take strict action against the security guard and the team.

    DIG Operations Faisal Kamran then took strict notice of the incident, ordering a case to be registered under the Anti-Terrorism Act on the complaint of the police.

    According to police reports, the victim has been identified as Imran.

    In a video statement, Imran details the incident to the police, explaining that he was coming from Raiwind Road, heading to the market to run errands when security guards stopped him on Canal Road and opened fire, hitting his car. The second shot, he explains, was aimed at him until people intervened, with some starting to record the scene. After that, the guards eventually backed down and fled, leaving behind a car and guns.

    According to Imran, there were five men in one car while 10 to 15 were in another one. 

    The police report details that the Dolphin team responded immediately at the time of the incident. However, the suspects took advantage of the traffic on Canal Road and fled the scene.

    Dolphin police recovered three SMG rifles and three loaded magazines from the spot, which were then handed over to SHO Mughalpura and ASI Abdul Sattar.

    DIG Operations has formed a special team to arrest the accused and has also ordered action against the security company of the guards involved in the incident.

    As of now, four suspects have been arrested.

    DIG Operations has stated that action has also been initiated against the owner of the vehicle and that Safe City cameras are being used to arrest the accused immediately.

    “No one is above the law for causing a breach of peace,” Faisal Kamran said, adding that strict action will be taken against those involved in the incident.

  • Lahore man arrested for keeping lion in cage on rooftop

    Lahore man arrested for keeping lion in cage on rooftop

    Punjab Wildlife Department has seized a lion from a residence in Lahore’s Iqbal Town following a raid, arresting the owner for illegally keeping the wild animal on his rooftop.


    The operation was carried out in response to a social media video that went viral and involved a man named Azhar Mehmood taking a photo with the lion.


    The Punjab Wildlife Department claims that Azhar Mehmood housed the lion on his home’s rooftop in an illegal cage. According to the authorities, the barrier did not adhere to the necessary safety regulations. 


    It is against the Wildlife Act to keep wild animals without a license and to advertise their presence in public.


    People who are caught keeping lions or other wild animals without the proper permission, displaying them in public, or promoting them on social media could be imprisoned for up to seven years and fined Rs 5 million, according to the Punjab government’s recent, stricter amendments to wildlife protection laws.


    Maryam Aurangzeb, Punjab’s Minister for Information and Culture, praised the Wildlife Department’s quick response to the incident. She underlined that breaking rules protecting animals will have legal consequences for everyone. 


    Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has ordered that these regulations be closely followed in order to ensure the safety and well-being of animals, the minister added. 


    The captured lion has been sent to a safe location where it will get the care it needs, according to authorities. To find out how the lion was obtained and whether there were any more offenses, the Wildlife Department is still looking into the matter.


    The incident has raised public awareness on the value of appropriate wildlife protection procedures. To help guarantee that wildlife laws are strictly enforced throughout the province, officials have asked residents to report any similar incidents.

  • Uncle shoots 17-year-old niece in domestic dispute

    Uncle shoots 17-year-old niece in domestic dispute

    A 17-year-old girl, Samaha, was tragically shot dead by her uncle during a domestic dispute in Lahore’s Chung neighbourhood.

    According to police reports, the suspect fled the scene immediately after the shooting.

    Authorities revealed that the argument escalated, followed by the suspect resorting to violence.

    Police and forensic teams arrived at the scene upon receiving the report to collect evidence and investigate into the incident.

    The victim’s body was taken to the hospital for a post-mortem examination.

    Meanwhile, the suspect remains at large, and law enforcement has launched a search operation to apprehend him. Authorities have assured that all efforts are being made to bring the perpetrator to justice.

    The tragic incident has left the local community anxious and in shock, stressing the urgent need for effective conflict resolution within families. Investigators are also looking into the history of the family dispute to understand what led to this unfortunate event.


    While the investigation remains ongoing, authorities have urged the public to come forward with any information that may help find the suspect.

  • Lahore Marathon 2025 highlights Pakistan’s budding culture of running

    Lahore Marathon 2025 highlights Pakistan’s budding culture of running

    The provincial capital of Punjab on Sunday hosted the much-anticipated Lahore Marathon 2025, marking the final event in the series of three major city marathons held across Pakistan.

    Following the success of marathons in Karachi and Islamabad, the Lahore Marathon capped off the nationwide series, which continues to grow in popularity year after year.

    This year’s event saw an unprecedented turnout, with participants traveling from all across Pakistan, including Karachi, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Multan, KP and Quetta, with the largest number of runners coming from Islamabad.

    The marathon also attracted international participants, including diplomats and athletes from around the globe, showcasing the international appeal of the event. This year also saw the first use of RFID chips for a running event in Lahore, ensuring that the race met international standards for timing and results.

    The race kicked off early at 6 am, a welcome change that allowed runners to compete in cooler temperatures. The timely start was appreciated by participants, reflecting the organisers’ commitment to respecting the athletes and celebrating their hard work.

    Falcon Triathlon Club FTC, the team behind the marathon, focused on punctuality and also race day experience as a top priority, and the success of the event was a testament to this dedication.

    The marathon featured several categories, including the full marathon, half marathon and 5km race for both male and female competitors, along with a kids’ fun run. The event was a true celebration of athleticism, unity and community, drawing people from diverse backgrounds. 

    Israr Khattak (IRC) claimed the top spot in the full marathon, finishing first, followed by Mubariz Bukhari (IRC) in second place and Mumtaz Khan (KJFC) securing third.

    Christina from Austria finished in first place for the female full marathon.

    Kamran Sahi (KJFC) clinched the first position in the half marathon whereas Muhammad Ijaz (KJFC) and Umar Zaman (IRU) secured the second and third spots, respectively.

    In the female half marathon, Livia emerged as the winner while Aqsa Jafar (Punjab Athletics Academy) took second and Khadija Afiyat (Punjab Athletics Academy) finished third.

    Muhammad Bilal from Punjab Athletics Academy triumphed in the 5km male category, followed by Muhammad Arfan (KJFC) in second place and Abdul Wahab (Punjab Athletics Academy) in third.

    The top spot in the 5km female race went to Irum Shahzadi from KJFC, with Mahnoor Afzal (KJFC) finishing in second place and Kashaf Shafeeq (Punjab Athletics Academy) securing third.

    Apart from runners from Belgium, Russia, Thailand and the United States (US), a large number of expats also participated in the marathon that was declared a resounding success by visitors and spectators alike.

    While the punctuality of the event, attention to detail and the ability to celebrate each runner’s achievements all added to a great experience for participants, it also went on to reflect the budding culture of running in Pakistan.