Lahore man arrested for blackmailing women through ‘istikhara’ scam
- 24-Jun-2026
LAHORE, June 24: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency has recovered objectionable videos and photos from a suspect accused of blackmailing women in Lahore, ARY News reported. Officials say the man had data of 40 women, 763 objectionable videos and 1,338 photos. He lured women on social media by offering “istikhara” readings, NCCIA said. Forensic […]
Viral CCTV shows pet dog attacking sacrificial animal in Lahore
- 20-May-2026
LAHORE: A viral CCTV footage has emerged showing a pet dog attacking a sacrificial animal in a residential area of Harbanspura’s Al Jannat Homes, raising serious concerns among local residents over growing stray and pet dog incidents in the locality, ARY News reported. According to reports, incidents involving dog attacks and bites have reportedly increased […]
Anmol Pinky linked to third narcotics case in Lahore
- 15-May-2026
LAHORE: Another case registered against alleged drug trafficker Anmol alias Pinky has surfaced in Lahore, taking the total number of cases against her in the city to three, ARY News reported. According to police, the third case was registered in 2019 at Liaquatabad Police Station. Officials said that in this case, a drug dealer named […]
Is your watermelon injected? Here’s how to check
- 14-May-2026
Concerns circulating on social media about watermelons being injected with chemicals to make them artificially red and sweeter have caused hesitation among consumers, but nutrition expert Ayesha Nasir says such claims are largely exaggerated. Speaking to ARY News, the nutrition expert explained that watermelon is an important summer fruit that helps prevent dehydration and heatstroke […]
Lahore Ichhra case: Mother’s alleged motive behind child killings revealed
- 24-Apr-2026
LAHORE: New disturbing details have emerged in the Ichhra case involving the killing of three children by their mother, police said on Friday. According to investigators, citing CDR data, the accused woman Rida had developed a phone-based friendship with a man named Shehryar, a resident of Jhang. Officials further stated that she was also receiving […]
Ichhra case: Mother named as main accused in murders
- 23-Apr-2026
LAHORE: The Ichhra triple murder case has taken a new turn as police officials, during a press briefing by the DIG Operations and DIG Investigation, confirmed that the mother is allegedly involved in the killing of her three children, ARY News reported. The incident initially came to light when the bodies of three children were […]
CCTV: Lahore woman tries to jump from mosque's minaret
- 13-Feb-2026
LAHORE: A woman and her five children attempted to commit suicide in Lahore on Friday, ARY News reported, citing the city’s Dolphin Police. According to police sources, the 40-year-old woman, identified as Allah Bakhshi, entered a mosque in the Raiwind area. She climbed the stairs to the upper floor and eventually reached the minaret along […]
Basant festival returns to Lahore after 25 years under strict SOPs
- 06-Feb-2026
LAHORE: People in Lahore are celebrating the vibrant colours of Basant 2026 under strict SOPs as the three-day festival officially began at midnight. The event is being celebrated officially after 25 years. Punjab’s Information Minister Azma Bukhari formally inaugurated the Basant celebrations by flying a kite at 12am. The skies over Lahore were soon […]
Basant in Lahore: Kites and strings sales surpass Rs 150 million mark in first day surge
- 02-Feb-2026
LAHORE: The buying and selling of kites and strings have reached their peak in Punjab, particularly in Lahore, as the city prepares for the Basant festival, ARY News reported. Malik Faizan, the legal advisor for the Kite Flying Association (KFA), revealed that a whopping 400000 kites were sold on the very first day. He added […]
Bhati Gate Tragedy: Inquiry confirms custodial torture allegations on victim's husband
- 30-Jan-2026
LAHORE: An inquiry committee formed by the Punjab Inspector General of Police (IGP) has completed its investigation into allegations of torture of Ghulam Murtaza following the Bhati Gate incident in Lahore, in which his wife and nine-month-old daughter lost their lives after falling into an open manhole, ARY News reported. According to the inquiry report, […]