Rising Wave of Street Crimes in Pakistan’s Major Cities: Authorities Under Pressure to Act Amid Growing Public Fear
Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad—Pakistan’s three most prominent metropolitan cities—are witnessing a troubling surge in street crimes, leaving citizens increasingly anxious about their safety. From mobile snatching and carjacking to armed robberies and daylight theft, the boldness and frequency of such incidents have alarmed both the public and security officials. While the government and law enforcement…