Asif Chaudhry is a crime and health reporter for Dawn with over two decades of experience. His reporting focuses on uncovering corruption and highlighting systemic failures within the public sector. He can be found on X at @asif_28.
Police reports have revealed that the women traffickers dominate the city as they are perceived as less suspicious than men.
Updated30 May, 202608:52am
Traces three cases against her registered in Lahore; investigating officers found complicit in not arresting the drug dealer.
Updated15 May, 202609:20am
The promotion to BS-22 represents top-tier position and requires approval from the Selection Board chaired by the prime minister or deputy prime minister.
Updated11 May, 202609:41am
The term ‘hard areas’ refers to designated regions in the country that are recognised for being challenging to live or work in; IGP says the matter will be taken up with Islamabad.
Updated04 May, 202609:59am
Newly-posted PTC commandant had earlier asked IGP for an internal audit with the auditors finding several alleged irregularities
Published27 Apr, 202608:03am
In 2025, Punjab had witnessed a 79 per cent drop in gang rape, 73pc in murder-robbery, and 71pc in dacoity-robbery compared to 2024.
Updated23 Apr, 202608:48am
Second disappearance in six months; trader bundled into vehicle by suspects wearing "Elite Force uniform"; family worried as law enforcers deny custody.
Updated08 Apr, 202608:38am
Farooq Nazir becomes sole provincial cadre officer to reach BS-22; however, will remain under administrative control of home secretary.
Updated07 Apr, 202609:23am
PMDC, CPSP told about their training programme termination; YDA terms punishment unjustified, uncalled for; calls C-section.
Updated30 Mar, 202608:59am
