by Ahtesham Ullah Khan | Jul 17, 2025 | Crime & Lawfare
Urban crime in Pakistan’s major cities has become a pressing concern, with street robberies, burglaries, and violent crimes dominating news cycles. Traditional policing methods have largely failed to curb this surge, leading to growing interest in community...
by Ahtesham Ullah Khan | Jul 17, 2025 | Crime & Lawfare
In recent years, Pakistan’s two largest cities, Lahore and Karachi have witnessed a disturbing surge in armed street robberies. Criminals, often riding motorcycles and armed with guns or knives, blatantly target pedestrians, bikers, and businesses even in broad...
by Ahtesham Ullah Khan | Jul 16, 2025 | Crime & Lawfare
Pakistan has long struggled with the devastating consequences of drug trafficking, originating from neighboring Afghanistan. As the world’s largest producer of opium and heroin, Afghanistan’s illicit drug trade spills across the permeable border into Pakistan –an...
by Ahtesham Ullah Khan | Jul 16, 2025 | Crime & Lawfare
A Nation Flooded with Illegal Guns Pakistan faces a silent but deadly crisis –the unchecked proliferation of illegal firearms that has turned streets into battlegrounds and empowered violent extremists. From sophisticated military-grade rifles smuggled across borders...
by Ahtesham Ullah Khan | Jul 15, 2025 | Crime & Lawfare
On July 12, 2025, Lahore police averted what could have been another tragic episode of religion-based violence, when a mob attempted to attack an Ahmadi worship place in Samanabad. The incident, which unfolded during Friday prayers, underscores the persistent...
