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British police launch probe near key US airbase

British police said several men were arrested on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act after security was increased around RAF Fairford in southwest England. Authorities evacuated properties in nearby Whelford following a major incident. The Army’s specialist explosive ordnance disposal team was examining several vehicles, while armed police restricted access to the base. The facility is used by US forces, which declined to discuss specific security measures. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Politics

Security Plan Tightened Ahead of PTI March

More than 43,200 personnel will be deployed across the Rawalpindi division for the PTI long march on September 27, with around 120 blocking points identified. Police have also prepared a special security plan for additional forces arriving from other districts. Instead of reporting to Police Lines, personnel will proceed directly to designated residences, schools and marriage halls for accommodation. Read More…

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Police Move to Curb Stolen Phone IMEI Tampering

Lahore police have ordered a comprehensive crackdown on networks involved in altering IMEI numbers of stolen mobile phones. CCPO Bilal Siddique Kamyana also directed increased surveillance at theft hotspots, additional patrolling and decoy operations. Officers were told to trace recovered phones, verify transaction records and take action against those involved in the illegal trade of stolen phones and spare parts. Read More…

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Police Intensify Action in Child Violence Cases

GUJAR KHAN: Rawalpindi CPO Hassan Mushtaq Sukhera ordered the immediate arrest of those involved in the murder of eight-year-old Mohammad Ayyan, whose body was found in a well. Police launched raids and are investigating the case from all angles. Separately, a court in Kallar Syedan extended the physical remand of three suspects accused of torturing a nine-year-old madrassa student to death. Read More…

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Police uncover new details in Karachi death probe

Karachi police have obtained four years of crypto trading records of businessman Mir Raza Ali, who was found shot dead in Gulistan-i-Jauhar in July. Retrieved through the NCCIA, the records show his involvement in cryptocurrency futures trading on Binance. The development comes as a judicial commission investigates the controversial case, amid the family’s allegations of police mishandling. Read More…

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Gul Plaza Fire Case Takes a New Turn

KARACHI: Police have submitted a fresh charge sheet in the Gul Plaza fire case, blaming building management for negligence. The blaze, which erupted on January 17, killed at least 73 people and destroyed more than 1,100 shops. The new document names four accused, including the traders association president and two members. It says emergency services worked hard to contain the fire but the building lacked adequate firefighting equipment. Read More…

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China Penalises Online Users Over Border Disaster Claims

BEIJING: Chinese authorities have penalised 10 people accused of spreading misinformation about a deadly mudslide near the Nepal border, police said Monday. The penalties may include fines or detention of up to 10 days. Rescue teams continued searching for missing people after floodwaters swept through parts of Nepal and Tibet last week. China’s Ministry of Public Security said the individuals circulated claims that deaths and missing persons far exceeded officially reported figures. Read More…

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Deadly Blast Strikes Northern India, Raising Safety Concerns

LUCKNOW: An explosion at a firecracker factory in Uttar Pradesh’s Kaushambi district killed at least 11 people, including eight children, police said Monday. The blast caused several nearby houses to collapse, reportedly killing residents aged between four and 13. Several others were injured, while the cause remained unclear. The incident highlights recurring industrial safety concerns in India, where poor compliance and weak enforcement have contributed to previous fatal accidents at fireworks facilities. Read More…

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NCSW Seeks Stronger Response to Violence Against Women

ISLAMABAD: The National Commission on the Status of Women has called for immediate police action against rising violence, rape and harassment targeting women and girls. Chairperson Noureen Bano Lehri voiced concern over recent cases and urged authorities to ensure swift, transparent and merit-based investigations, effective prosecution and timely justice. The commission also proposed special courts or dedicated judicial mechanisms for speedy case disposal, warning that negligence, delays or investigative failures would not be tolerated. Read More…

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Blast claims lives in Balochistan’s Duki district

QUETTA: Three brothers were killed and a relative injured when a remote-controlled improvised explosive device (IED) struck their pick-up in Duki district on Sunday, police said. SSP Mansoor Ahmed Buzdar said the vehicle was crossing a seasonal stream near Killi Bakhtair Khan in Luni tehsil when the blast occurred. The victims were travelling to their agricultural land when the attack took place. The IED had reportedly been planted by unidentified miscreants. Read More…

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