Crackdown launched against smoke-emitting vehicles
- 25-Nov-2025
Islamabad authorities have launched a crackdown on smoke-emitting vehicles in the federal capital, ARY News reported on Tuesday. As per details, the crackdown is launched to safeguard environment from the pollution. The authorities shared that within the past 24 hours, 63 vehicles were inspected, 23 were fined, and 9 were impounded in Islamabad. The Islamabad […]
Over 600 flee Myanmar scam centre to Thailand after crackdown
- 23-Oct-2025
BANGKOK: More than 600 people fled one of Myanmar’s most notorious scam centres and crossed into Thailand, a Thai provincial official told AFP on Thursday, after a military raid on the compound. “677 people fled from the scam centre” KK Park in Myanmar across the Moei river into Thailand as of Thursday morning, said Sawanit […]
US unemployment rate near 4-year high as labor market hits stall speed
- 06-Sep-2025
WASHINGTON: U.S. job growth weakened sharply in August and the unemployment rate increased to nearly a four-year high of 4.3%, confirming that labor market conditions were softening and sealing the case for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut later this month. The Labor Department’s closely watched employment report on Friday also showed the economy lost […]
FBR initiates action against officers over smuggled vehicle regularization
- 04-Sep-2025
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has initiated strict proceedings against officers found involved in the fraudulent regularization of smuggled vehicles, reaffirming its policy of zero tolerance towards corruption. According to an official press release issued Wednesday, the crackdown is part of FBR’s ongoing transformation agenda, which prioritizes transparency, accountability, and institutional integrity. The […]
Indonesia fires officer involved in police killing as protests continues
- 04-Sep-2025
JAKARTA: Indonesian authorities seeking to quell nationwide anti-government protests on Wednesday fired a police officer involved in the death of a bystander during unrest in Jakarta last week. Led by students, workers and rights groups, protests since last week over police violence and state spending priorities have spread round the world’s third-largest democracy after a […]
US labor market softening as job openings hit 10-month low, hiring remains tepid,
- 04-Sep-2025
WASHINGTON: U.S. job openings fell to a 10-month low in July and there were more unemployed people than positions available for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, data consistent with easing labor market conditions and supporting expectations the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates this month. Despite cooling demand for workers, layoffs remained relatively […]
Indonesian students defy crackdown after deadly riots, demanding reform
- 01-Sep-2025
MAKASSAR: Hundreds of students gathered in major Indonesian cities on Monday, defying fears of a crackdown on protests after deadly riots on the weekend left eight dead in the worst violence in the Southeast Asian nation in over two decades. Protests began a week ago against the government’s spending priorities, such as enhanced perks for […]
Inside ICE, Trump’s migrant crackdown is taking a toll on officers
- 27-Aug-2025
WASHINGTON: Under President Donald Trump, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency has become the driving force of his sweeping crackdown on migrants, bolstered by record funding and new latitude to conduct raids, but staff are contending with long hours and growing public outrage over the arrests. Those internal pressures are taking a toll. Two current […]
Islamabad authorities launch crackdown on undocumented foreign nationals
- 18-Aug-2025
ISLAMABAD: Authorities in the federal capital have launched a coordinated crackdown against foreign nationals residing illegally in Islamabad and adjoining districts. Following a high-level task force meeting, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) chairman directed officials to draft a comprehensive plan to prevent the resettlement of undocumented foreigners. He also called for the creation of an […]
SBCA to launch crackdown on illegal constructions across Karachi
- 11-Jul-2025
KARACHI: Following Lyari building collapse and the subsequent arrests of officials and staff, the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has now decided to launch a citywide operation against illegal constructions. The SBCA has announced a decisive action plan to demolish all illegally constructed and under-construction buildings across Karachi. The demolitions will be carried out at […]