Pakistan, April 23 -- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has taken notice of the sudden increase in crime rate across the province and convened an emergency meeting. During the session, she personally showed videos of recent criminal incidents to participants, expressing strong displeasure and seeking explanations from the concerned police officers.

The meeting set targets for proactive measures to curb crime. The chief minister also reprimanded officials over failure to control crime in Sheikhupura and Faisalabad, directing Regional Police Officers (RPOs) and District Police Officers (DPOs) to extend full cooperation to the Crime Control Department (CCD).

Addressing RPOs, City Police Officers (CPOs), and DPOs via video link, CM ...