KARACHI: A shocking revelation has transpired that weapons belonging to Karachi police are being used in street crime incidents within the metropolitan city where ruthless bandits do not hesitate to kill people if they try to resist during robberies. Stolen arms from police
Seventy-year-old Sarang Meghwar sweats excessively in the stifling heat of Mithi, Tharparkar. The deep creases across his forehead betray his age, and he appears to be more bones than man. But his disposition is the result of years of troubles and torment. Meghwar has
‘Northern Sindh: In Search of Solutions’ is a fact-finding report by Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), highlighting grave human rights violations such as honour killings, forced conversions and bonded labour in the northern region of Sindh. Download Here
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on Friday unveiled its fact-finding report titled ‘Northern Sindh: In Search of Solutions’ highlighting grave human rights violations such as honour killings, forced conversions and bonded labour in the northern region of Sindh. A fact-finding
Owing to the low conviction rate and flaws in prosecution, sexual and gender-based violence in Pakistan continues to pose a grave threat to the safety and well-being of women and children creating lifelong mental and physical health challenges for victims. Despite existing
The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Anti-Human Trafficking Circle (AHTC) has busted a network of human traffickers involved in defrauding people on the pretext of sending them abroad. Officials said on Thursday the Anti-Human Trafficking Circle, acting on directions issued by FIA director
DESPITE months of ‘action’, yet another state-sponsored operation to rein in the lawless elements who rule large swathes of the riverine areas of upper Sindh and lower Punjab has failed to bring peace to these troubled lands. Gangs of dacoits continue to
KARACHI: A court on Tuesday remanded in police custody the principal/owner of a private school after he was formally arrested in a case pertaining to his alleged involvement in rape of several women on the pretext of providing them job. The Steel
KARACHI: While the schedule for holding general elections has not been announced despite dissolution of assemblies last month, the Election Commission of Pakistan has allowed a major reshuffle in the Sindh police under which not only Karachi police chief, but those in
HYDERABAD / SUKKUR: As the Hindu residents of upper Sindh continued their protest over the abduction of some businessmen and children belonging to the minority community, two of the hostages were released by the kidnappers on Monday evening. The protest is being