Police have arrested two men following an exchange of heavy gunfire between two rival groups on Sharaqpur Road in Sheikhupura, Punjab. The incident reportedly created a dangerous situation for residents and commuters in the surrounding area and escalated when police personnel arrived to control the clash. According to police officials, members of the two groups…
Pakistan Post has directed its offices across Punjab to strengthen shipment monitoring ahead of Basant 2027, with instructions to prevent the transportation and delivery of kites and hazardous strings. The move follows directions from the provincial government as authorities prepare for the festival and seek to enforce restrictions on dangerous kite-flying materials. The directive was…
More than 1,000 snakebite cases have been reported across Punjab during the current year, with officials warning residents to remain cautious as the rainy season increases the risk of encounters with snakes. According to an official report, a total of 1,070 snakebite cases were recorded across the province between January 1 and August 31. The…
Lahore has gained international recognition after being ranked among the world’s safest major cities in the 2026 Numbeo Crime and Safety Index. Pakistan’s cultural capital recorded one of the lowest crime index scores among several globally recognized metropolitan areas, reflecting continued improvements in public safety, law enforcement, and citizens’ confidence. According to the latest Numbeo…
A three-day curfew has been imposed in Nushki district, Balochistan, following a deterioration in the law and order situation. The Balochistan Home Department announced the restrictions as a precautionary measure to maintain peace, ensure public safety, and prevent further unrest in the district. According to an official notification issued by the Home Department, the curfew…
The Lahore district administration has sealed a private water park following the tragic death of a nine-year-old girl in an accident involving the facility’s drainage system. The incident took place at a private water park in Batapur, where the child had visited with her family. According to preliminary investigations, the swimming pool was being drained…
Safe City Camera Theft Discovered After 26 Days, Raising Security Concerns in Islamabad ISLAMABAD – A theft involving three surveillance cameras belonging to the Islamabad Safe City Authority has sparked concerns about the effectiveness of monitoring systems after officials discovered the missing equipment 26 days after it had been stolen. According to police, the cameras…
10 Killed, 1,580 Injured in 1,270 Road Accidents Across Punjab in 24 Hours LAHORE – A total of 10 people lost their lives while 1,580 others sustained injuries in 1,270 road traffic accidents reported across Punjab during the last 24 hours, according to official statistics released by emergency authorities. The figures highlight the growing concern…
Punjab is expected to experience an intense heatwave during the upcoming Eid-ul-Adha holidays, with temperatures forecast to rise significantly above seasonal averages across multiple regions. According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), temperatures in several parts of Punjab may remain 4 to 7 degrees Celsius higher than normal over the coming days, increasing the…
Sindh Police has announced plans to establish a dedicated Aerial Surveillance Wing aimed at strengthening crime monitoring and improving law enforcement efficiency across the province. The initiative focuses on round-the-clock observation of urban areas, highways, traffic flow, railway tracks, and riverine (kutcha) regions. The decision was taken during a high-level meeting chaired by Inspector General…
