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Relatives of victims hail death sentences for ISIS militants responsible for Sindh bombing

Crime & Justice

2020-05-21

Relatives of victims hail death sentences for ISIS militants responsible for Sindh bombing

The blast hit a Sufi shrine in the town of Sehwan, killing more than 70 worshippers in 2017.

KP Police set up first reporting room for women in tribal areas

Crime & Justice

2020-05-19

KP Police set up first reporting room for women in tribal areas

Such rooms allow women to report their complaints without hesitation, preventing security problems from escaping authorities' notice.

Pakistani forces maintain careful watch over militant groups amid pandemic

Crime & Justice

2020-05-12

Pakistani forces maintain careful watch over militant groups amid pandemic

Militant outfits are seeking to exploit the coronavirus crisis, assuming that law enforcement agencies are distracted, security analysts and officials say.

Authorities maintain focus on crime despite challenges posed by COVID-19

Crime & Justice

2020-05-06

Authorities maintain focus on crime despite challenges posed by COVID-19

The spread of the coronavirus has posed a number of challenges to Pakistani authorities combatting terror financing, online crime and street crimes.

Authorities express alarm over rise of Chinese criminal networks

Crime & Justice

2020-05-04

Authorities express alarm over rise of Chinese criminal networks

Police are cracking down on Chinese criminal gangs that have defrauded, scammed and stolen from Pakistani citizens over the past few years.

Parents warned of cybercrime risks as lockdown sends youth to internet

Crime & Justice

2020-04-15

Parents warned of cybercrime risks as lockdown sends youth to internet

Because of the lockdown, children are increasing their use of the internet, making them vulnerable to extremist recruitment and other risks, says the Federal Investigation Agency.

Female police officer praised for confronting mob to enforce coronavirus ban

Crime & Justice

2020-04-13

Female police officer praised for confronting mob to enforce coronavirus ban

Police are searching a Karachi neighbourhood to arrest those involved in assaulting her and her team after they stopped a large gathering from meeting.

KP aims to be 'one click' away from digitally connecting police efforts

Crime & Justice

2020-04-07

KP aims to be 'one click' away from digitally connecting police efforts

Digital reporting and surveillance hubs are set to established across the province, aiming to connect mobile units to a tracking system managed by a central command-and-control center.