While some resort to begging out of necessity, for others, it has become a means of livelihood. Despite ongoing government ...

Karachi is a city of stark contrasts, where the vibrant energy of metropolitan life coexists with the harsh realities of poverty. Among these realities is the persistent issue of begging ...

In a major crackdown on organized beggary, the Punjab Assembly on Wednesday passed the Punjab Vagrancy Bill, making begging a non-bailable offense with severe punishments and fines for those forcing ...

LAHORE: In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Punjab home department has set up beggary barracks in every jail across the province, increasing the total capacity to 10,000 beggars with spaces for ...

The National Assembly was informed on Friday that an anti-beggary squad headed by Assistant Superintendent Police (ASP) has been established to eliminate professional beggars from the federal capital.

ARPAN committee will act as a central coordinating authority for efforts to address beggary and will facilitate the convergence of initiatives across departments for a unified approach.