IESCO crackdown, nabs nearly 5,929 power thieves
- 16-Sep-2025
In a major crackdown against power theft, the Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has apprehended 5,929 power thieves and imposed fines totaling Rs. 503.4 million. The campaign, carried out in coordination with the police, also led to the arrest of 2,950 individuals. According to the IESCO Chief Executive Engineer, Chaudhry Khalid Mahmood, the anti-theft drive […]
UK police arrests 365 protestors in London for supporting Palestine Action
- 10-Aug-2025
London: Police in London arrested at least 365 people Saturday for supporting Palestine Action, at the latest and largest protest backing the group since the government banned it last month under anti-terror laws. The Metropolitan Police said it made the hundreds of arrests, thought to be one of the highest ever at a single protest […]
Punjab govt issues stark warning over misuse of internet in Muharram
- 26-Jun-2025
LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister, Azma Bokhari, warned on Thursday that social media users will face immediate arrest if they post fake or inflammatory content during Muharram. Speaking at a press conference in Lahore, Azma Bokhari said that Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has issued clear directives for strict action against any social media content that […]
FIA arrests two more suspects linked to Greece boat tragedy
- 12-Jan-2025
GUJRANWALA: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested two more suspects, including a human smuggler, in connection with the Greece boat tragedy. According to the FIA spokesperson, the suspects, identified as Zain Ali and Asif Shah, were apprehended from different locations in Hafizabad and Gujrat. Officials stated that Zain Ali had taken Rs4.5 million from […]
Libya boat tragedy: FIA arrests six, including key human trafficker
- 03-Jan-2025
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested six suspects including a highly sought-after human trafficker, in connection with the Libya boat tragedy. According to an FIA spokesperson, the suspects were apprehended during operations in various areas of Gujranwala and Gujrat. Among the arrested is Khurram Shehzad, identified as a key operative for international agents based […]
FIA arrests three over fake US visa documents
- 28-Sep-2024
KARACHI: Following a complaint from the US Consulate’s Diplomatic Security Unit, the Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Anti-Human Trafficking Circle has arrested three individuals attempting to obtain US visas using forged documents, ARY News reported on Saturday. The arrested suspects – identified as Muhammad Maqsood, Abdullah Swabi, and Sufyan Khalid, residents of Faisalabad – had reportedly […]
Iran arrests 12 people for collaborating with Israel, Revolutionary Guards say
- 22-Sep-2024
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Sunday that 12 people had been arrested for being operatives collaborating with Israel and planning acts against Iran’s security. “As the Zionist regime (Israel) and their Western backers, most notably the United States, have not succeeded in their sinister goals against the people of Gaza and Lebanon, they are now […]
ANF arrests drug trafficker at Islamabad airport
- 31-Aug-2024
ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has successfully foiled a drug smuggling attempt at Islamabad International Airport, ARY News reported on Saturday. In a decisive operation, the ANF team arrested a passenger, Junaid Khan, who was caught red-handed with 5.868 kg of ICE (Crystal Methamphetamine) hidden inside a blanket in his travel bag. Junaid Khan was […]
Police arrests two suspected robbers in Karachi
- 19-Aug-2024
KARACHI: The local police arrested two suspects allegedly involved in robbing citizens at gunpoint in Karachi, ARY News reported on Monday. During a patrolling operation in the Korangi Khokhrapar area, the police arrested the suspects, identified as Faisal and Faizan, were found in possession of two pistols and two stolen mobile phones. A case has […]
Interpol arrests wanted suspects from Dubai
- 21-Jul-2024
BHAKKAR: Interpol has arrested a wanted suspect wanted by the Bhakkar Police in a robbery case, from Dubai, ARY News reported on Saturday. According to DPO Abdullah, the accused – Saddam Hussain – fled to Dubai following a robbery incident. The arrest was carried out by Interpol on the instructions of IG Punjab. Hussain is […]