{
  "id": 3651962,
  "title": "Islamabad ranks 83rd globally in public safety",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/islamabad-ranks-83rd-globally-in-public-safety",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T02:50:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2025268/islamabad-ranks-83rd-globally-in-public-safety"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Islamabad secured the 83rd position globally in the public safety index, according to the latest statistics released by the capital police. Despite being behind major cities such as London, Moscow, Toronto, Glasgow, and Istanbul, Islamabad's police force demonstrated significant improvements in safety measures throughout 2026. A major highlight was a 100% detection rate in homicide cases, with all accused apprehended. Notable cases include the murder of Group Captain Asim Tariq, H-9 triple murder, and the recovery of a foreign child safe from a bank robbery. Property crimes decreased by 27% compared to the previous year, with 1,499 fewer incidents reported. The police also established specialized units like SWAT, Delta Force, and Margalla Trail Patrol Unit to combat terrorism and enhance emergency response. Additional units targeted drug peddling and illegal weapons trafficking. The Margalla Trail Patrol Unit was designed to ensure the safety of visitors, while night patrolling officers were deployed in commercial areas. Specialized units like K-9, SPU, and SIPS focused on detecting explosives, providing protection to Chinese nationals, and modernizing police stations. The Safe City Islamabad project integrated advanced technologies for surveillance and crime prevention. Over 14,645 crime control cases were registered, with numerous arrests made for drug-related offenses and illegal weapons. The police also launched an online women police station and a helpline-1715. Despite managing major international events, conferences, and protests, Islamabad police effectively maintained security throughout the year.",
  "summary": "ISLAMABAD: The latest safety index ranked Islamabad 83rd among 401 cities worldwide, ahead of major cities including London, Moscow, Toronto, Glasgow, and Istanbul, the capital police said on Tuesday. The police said that this year, Islamabad police achieved a 100 per cent detection rate in homicide cases reported in the city, apprehending all accused involved. Major cases successfully resolved…",
  "key_points": [
    "Islamabad ranked 83rd globally in public safety index.",
    "Police force achieved 100% homicide case detection rate.",
    "Property crimes decreased by 27% in 2026."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Dawn - Pakistan",
        "title": "Islamabad ranks 83rd globally in public safety",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/islamabad-ranks-83rd-globally-in-public-safety-3652778",
        "published": "2026-08-27T02:50:21.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}