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Pakistan

Crackdown on fake CNIC holders as deportation of undocumented Afghans continues

Over 5,000 Afghans sent back from Rawalpindi amid tighter verification drive; NADRA and law enforcement to act jointly against fake ID holders

Published 22 Oct, 2025 06:32pm

Pakistan

Religious party’s offices sealed in parts of Islamabad

Action follows registration of terrorism and rioting cases against group's members

Published 16 Oct, 2025 05:42pm

Private detectives in France crack down on rising sick leave fraud

The surge in sick leave fraud costs the French economy more than €10 billion each year

Published 25 Sep, 2025 11:12am

World

Saudi Arabia seizes around 7,000 motorcycles in nationwide crackdown on violations

Crackdown comes in order to tighten traffic laws

Published 16 Sep, 2025 10:14am

World

Students, activist suspend protests following deadly violence in Indonesia

Protest began in Jakarta a week ago over lawmakers’ salaries

Updated 01 Sep, 2025 09:25am

Pakistan

Crackdown on old number plates launched in Karachi

Preparation of the new 'Ajrak design' plate takes three months

Updated 13 Jul, 2025 12:51pm

Pakistan

PFA launches crackdown on toxic mango ripening practices

PFA confiscates 117kg of calcium carbide, destroys 95kg of mangoes

Published 30 Jun, 2025 10:17am

Pakistan

PTA intensifies crackdown on illegal IMEI tampering, sale of cloned mobile devices

PTA urges public to stay vigilant against phone cloning or tampering

Published 11 Jun, 2025 02:45pm

Pakistan

Islamabad traffic police launches crackdown to reinforce road discipline

Crackdown leads to 405 cases in a week

Published 02 Jun, 2025 11:17am

World

Over 200 go on trial in Turkey over pro-mayor protests

Caglayan courthouse fills capacity with family members attending proceedings

Published 19 Apr, 2025 09:59am

Pakistan

Afaq Ahmed calls off rally in Karachi following arrest of over 80 workers

Ahmed criticizes imposition of Section 144 in district as a tactic to 'intimidate'

Updated 12 Apr, 2025 02:47pm

Pakistan

Burqa-clad man arrested in Lahore amid police crackdown on harassment

Three arrested as police launch operation against harassment in Lahore

Published 27 Mar, 2025 03:03pm

Pakistan

Govt caps sugar prices amid concerns of manipulation, shortages

PM orders a crackdown on hoarders and individuals involved in price manipulation

Published 19 Mar, 2025 03:33pm

Pakistan

US travel ban rumours: Pakistan seeks official confirmation

Diplomatic channels remain open as Pakistan seeks clarity

Published 07 Mar, 2025 02:04pm

Pakistan

PTI worker dies in Narowal during police raid

amily members gathered to protest outside the Badomali police station

Published 21 Nov, 2024 01:24pm

Pakistan

Fact check: Will Punjab police crack down on journalists?

The misinformation originated from a Facebook post on October 24

Published 07 Nov, 2024 02:59pm

Pakistan

Sindh Govt initiates crackdown on fake plates, tinted windows, weapon display

Asif Hyder Shah instructed the Home Department to launch a media awareness campaign

Published 01 Nov, 2024 01:23pm

Pakistan

Islamabad administration intensifies crackdown on vehicles with tinted glasses

Bans sale, purchase of tinted glass papers, flashers and HID lights

Published 19 Oct, 2024 09:50pm

World

Saudi Arabia arrests 19,000 for residency, border, and labor violations

Crackdown targets violators across all regions

Published 30 Apr, 2024 10:35am

Pakistan

Palestinians have unequivocal support of Pakistan: COAS Munir

Says actions against hoarding, smuggling mafias and cartels will be further strengthened in coming days

Updated 17 Oct, 2023 06:15pm

Pakistan

Action against illegal activities will continue, says COAS Munir

Calls for synergy among all relevant departments for gainful effects of landmark initiatives

Updated 06 Oct, 2023 07:30pm

World

India arrests 1,000 people in child marriage crackdown

India is home to more than 220 million child brides, according to UN figures

Published 03 Oct, 2023 05:41pm

Business & Economy

Finance minister says rupee stable to ‘great extent’ after anti-smuggling efforts

Shamshad Akhtar says there were ‘some signs’ of economic recovery

Updated 15 Sep, 2023 08:45pm

Pakistan

FIA recovers foreign currency worth millions from suspected hoarders

They were hoarding currency of several foreign countries

Published 12 Sep, 2023 11:55am

Pakistan

Crackdown finds 8 million units of electricity being stolen

The crackdown began on September 7

Published 11 Sep, 2023 02:23pm

Business & Economy

Sources claim SBP, FIA to scan bank lockers for US dollars amid crackdown

SBP spokesman denies that any such move is planned, calls scanning impossible

Updated 10 Sep, 2023 03:28pm

Technology

Netflix subscribers at record high, password crackdown coming

Netflix said it expects to begin rolling out its options for paid password

Published 19 Apr, 2023 10:53am

World

India opens new investigation into BBC in widening crackdown

The tax raids in February had come close on the heels

Published 13 Apr, 2023 02:22pm

World

Overseas firms fail to register in UK crackdown on ‘dirty’ money

Business minister says there is nowhere for the criminals and corrupt elites to hide

Published 01 Feb, 2023 04:51pm

World

Iran toughens crackdown as some oil workers reported to join protests

Fierce clashes reported in Iranian Kurdistan

Published 10 Oct, 2022 09:38pm