Pakistan Forward

2018-11-05

Pakistan's money laundering affects poor bank users

Millions of dollars have mysteriously departed the country after launderers flooded poor residents' bank accounts with cash and then emptied them.

International pressure mounts on Pakistan to tackle illicit financing

Crime & Justice

2018-10-18

International pressure mounts on Pakistan to tackle illicit financing

A visiting delegation from the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering said it was unimpressed by Pakistan's progress to tackle money laundering as new cases emerge.

Sindh authorities crack down on surge in Karachi street crimes

Crime & Justice

2018-09-18

Sindh authorities crack down on surge in Karachi street crimes

Street crimes, including armed robberies of mobile phone and motorbike owners, have increased in Karachi, posing a problem for local residents and a challenge for law enforcement agencies.

Pakistan issues new guidelines to tighten anti-terrorism laws

Crime & Justice

2018-09-14

Pakistan issues new guidelines to tighten anti-terrorism laws

Under pressure to crack down on terrorism financing, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan recently issued new guidelines.

Sindh Rangers work to clean up violent Karachi

Crime & Justice

2018-09-06

Sindh Rangers work to clean up violent Karachi

The crackdown by Sindh Rangers on criminal groups and terrorist outfits in Karachi has restored a semblance of stability in the city.

800 police officers sacked in KP for corruption and abuse of power

Crime & Justice

2018-08-27

800 police officers sacked in KP for corruption and abuse of power

Peshawar's police chief aims to improve the intelligence and investigative capabilities of the police.

Police launch 'Ice-Free Peshawar' campaign in crackdown on crystal meth

Crime & Justice

2018-08-23

Police launch 'Ice-Free Peshawar' campaign in crackdown on crystal meth

The effort involves raids against dealers and manufacturers as well as an awareness campaign, say police.

Police mobile app draws praise from Peshawar residents

Crime & Justice

2018-06-11

Police mobile app draws praise from Peshawar residents

The mobile app allows residents to report crimes and provide tips, along with Google Maps location information.

In photos: Mohmand Agency authorities wipe out poppy crops

Crime & Justice

2018-05-03

In photos: Mohmand Agency authorities wipe out poppy crops

Authorities say they have cleared about 95% of the poppy crops in the area as part of an ongoing counter-narcotics operation.

New digital case management tool aims to help KP prosecutors

Crime & Justice

2018-04-20

New digital case management tool aims to help KP prosecutors

Although the conviction rate for terrorism cases in KP has increased since 2014, it remained relatively low at 28% in 2016. More than 50% of cases result in acquittals. The new tool aims to improve these rates.