Pakistan Forward

2021-09-02

Chinese 'black site' in Dubai points to Beijing's expanding crackdown

A young woman claims to have been held in a secret Chinese jail for dissidents and Uighurs in the UAE in what may be the first evidence that Beijing is operating a 'black site' beyond its borders.

Crime & Justice

2021-08-09

US backs Afghan forces with air strikes as Taliban take provincial capitals

The US military has intensified air strikes to assist the ANDSF fight against the Taliban -- sending in B-52 bombers and Spectre gunships from an air base in Qatar.

Crime & Justice

2021-03-01

Tensions simmer after mass shooting near Pakistan-Iranian border

Iranian security forces opened fire on civilians transporting fuel near the Pakistan border, triggering a violent uprising. Tehran later blocked the internet in the area to prevent further unrest.

Crime & Justice

2021-02-04

How Iran lured a dissident from France to execution

Iranian dissident Rouhollah Zam, lured to Iraq in October 2019, was abducted and taken to Iran, where he was hanged a year later.

Crime & Justice

2021-01-25

Documentary spotlights Putin's billion-dollar Black Sea 'bribery' palace

Putin's property is 39 times the size of Monaco and features a casino inside a 17,691-square-metre mansion, along with an ice rink and vineyards.

Crime & Justice

2021-01-02

A year on, Iran yet to hold anyone accountable for downing of Ukrainian airliner

One year after a Ukrainian airliner was shot down by Iranian forces, killing all onboard, Tehran continues to obfuscate the details of what happened and shield culpable, top commanders.

Crime & Justice

2020-11-30

KP Police's special 'Ice Desk' takes aim at halting meth addiction

The desk has orders to raise public awareness by holding seminars, publishing advertisements and distributing materials informing citizens of the dangers of crystal meth.

Crime & Justice

2020-11-12

Minorities, women gain representation on Peshawar Dispute Resolution Council

Dispute Resolution Councils have helped reduce violence and crime in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by ending blood feuds and convincing quarreling parties to find a peaceful resolution.

Crime & Justice

2020-11-05

Pakistan joins US-led international body targeting child abductions

Children's rights bodies and legal specialists applauded the collaboration between the two countries.

Crime & Justice

2020-10-29

Chinese agents charged with involvement in global intimidation scheme

'Operation Fox Hunt' is a campaign waged by Beijing to harass, stalk and coerce opponents of the Chinese regime's leadership.