Violent Robbery-Related Murders Up 14% in Karachi in 2023: Authorities Sound Alarm
Residents of Karachi, Pakistan experienced a surge in violent street crime throughout 2023, with robberies resulting in 135 deaths and 1,150 injuries. This represents a 14% increase in murder during robbery incidents compared to the previous year. The District East reported the highest number of fatalities, followed by District Central and District West, whereas District South reported the fewest incidents. In the majority of cases, victims were targeted by armed robbers firing upon them during …