Unpacking Sindh’s dacoit crisis
The riverine stretch of the Indus River, from Guddu to Kotri Barrage, and the Kirthar Range in Sindh have historically been a hotbed for dacoits and outlaws. During the 1980s…
What drives crime?
Crime disrupts the societal fabric, undermining peace and stability. Understanding the factors that lead individuals to adopt criminal behavior is crucial. A personal survey of 150 inmates in the central…
Corruption, crime, chaos, Karachi
On gaining independence, Karachi – a modest trading post with 450,000 inhabitants – became the capital city of Pakistan. Over the years, it welcomed all into its magnanimous fold. Today,…
Waves of terrorism
HISTORICALLY, terrorism has evolved in its aims, forms, frequency, lethality, targets, and operation methods at various intervals. The changes underscore the shifting dynamics of terrorism, driven by global political shifts…
Journalists and PTSD
FERGAL Keane has said he was stepping down as BBC’s Africa Editor because he needed to address the post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) he was suffering from and that he could not continue…
The Katcha’s criminal nexus
The recent ambush by dacoits in the Katcha area of Machka, which killed twelve policemen and injured seven others, has raised serious concerns about the presence of well-organized and violent…
How to prosecute terror
In 2023, the conviction rate for terrorism-related cases in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) was dismally low, reflecting several complex challenges which have to be addressed to overcome the root cause of…
The people’s distrust
MUCH has been predicted on TV this past week about the dark fate awaiting the PTI. There was a lot of finger-wagging as those in the know made dire predictions…
State of lawlessness
As we can all see and read frequently in both mainstream and social media, a new wave of crime is sweeping across the nation. This is perhaps most visible in…
Child kidnapping
The most heinous crime you can think of is kidnapping a child. With just one act, that for the kidnapper is nothing more than a step towards making some easy…
