{"id":535,"date":"2026-03-30T04:46:52","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T04:46:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/?p=535"},"modified":"2026-04-08T06:21:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T06:21:24","slug":"lyari-pakistan-2026-why-lyari-is-dangerous","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/lyari-pakistan-2026-why-lyari-is-dangerous\/","title":{"rendered":"Lyari Pakistan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lyari, a historic neighbourhood in&nbsp;<strong>Karachi, Pakistan<\/strong>, is one of the city\u2019s most talked\u2011about yet least understood areas. Often labelled as \u201cdangerous,\u201d Lyari has long been associated with&nbsp;<strong>gang wars, crime, and a unique mix of politics and street power<\/strong>. In 2026, those perceptions are still very much alive, but the situation is also shifting because of&nbsp;<strong>security operations, migration, and even the influence of a Bollywood film about Rehman Dakait<\/strong>&nbsp;that has freshly stirred up fear and curiosity around Lyari.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By the end, you\u2019ll understand&nbsp;<strong>why people call Lyari a \u201cdanger zone\u201d<\/strong>, the&nbsp;<strong>real story behind Rehman Dakait<\/strong>, and how politics, security, and media together keep this Karachi neighbourhood in the spotlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/lyari-pakistan-2026-why-lyari-is-dangerous\/#What_is_Lyari_Pakistan\" >What is Lyari, Pakistan?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/lyari-pakistan-2026-why-lyari-is-dangerous\/#Why_many_people_say_Lyari_is_dangerous\" >Why many people say Lyari is dangerous<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/lyari-pakistan-2026-why-lyari-is-dangerous\/#1_History_of_gang_wars_and_street_violence\" >1. History of gang wars and street violence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/lyari-pakistan-2026-why-lyari-is-dangerous\/#2_Operation_Lyari_and_security_crackdowns\" >2. Operation Lyari and security crackdowns<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/lyari-pakistan-2026-why-lyari-is-dangerous\/#3_Recent_tensions_in_2026\" >3. Recent tensions in 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/lyari-pakistan-2026-why-lyari-is-dangerous\/#4_Poverty_unemployment_and_weak_services\" >4. Poverty, unemployment, and weak services<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/lyari-pakistan-2026-why-lyari-is-dangerous\/#Why_Lyari_Is_Considered_Dangerous_Summary\" >Why Lyari Is Considered Dangerous (Summary)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/lyari-pakistan-2026-why-lyari-is-dangerous\/#Who_was_Rehman_Dakait\" >Who was Rehman Dakait?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/lyari-pakistan-2026-why-lyari-is-dangerous\/#1_From_street_gangster_to_%E2%80%9CRobin_Hood%E2%80%9D_figure\" >1. From street gangster to \u201cRobin Hood\u201d figure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/lyari-pakistan-2026-why-lyari-is-dangerous\/#2_The_Peoples_Aman_Committee_PAC\" >2. The Peoples\u2019 Aman Committee (PAC)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/lyari-pakistan-2026-why-lyari-is-dangerous\/#3_Politics_PPP_and_police_links\" >3. Politics, PPP, and police links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/lyari-pakistan-2026-why-lyari-is-dangerous\/#Rehman_Dakait_%E2%80%93_Key_Facts\" >Rehman Dakait \u2013 Key Facts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/lyari-pakistan-2026-why-lyari-is-dangerous\/#How_politics_and_gangs_are_still_linked_in_Lyari\" >How politics and gangs are still linked in Lyari<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/lyari-pakistan-2026-why-lyari-is-dangerous\/#1_Party%E2%80%91linked_armed_groups\" >1. Party\u2011linked armed groups<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/lyari-pakistan-2026-why-lyari-is-dangerous\/#2_Residents_caught_in_the_middle\" >2. Residents caught in the middle<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/lyari-pakistan-2026-why-lyari-is-dangerous\/#Lyari_in_2026_Dangerous_but_also_changing\" >Lyari in 2026: Dangerous, but also changing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/lyari-pakistan-2026-why-lyari-is-dangerous\/#Lyari_Then_vs_Lyari_2026\" >Lyari Then vs Lyari 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/lyari-pakistan-2026-why-lyari-is-dangerous\/#Key_Figures_in_Lyaris_Gang%E2%80%93Politics_History\" >Key Figures in Lyari\u2019s Gang\u2013Politics History<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/lyari-pakistan-2026-why-lyari-is-dangerous\/#Final_thoughts_Is_Lyari_safe_to_visit_or_talk_about_in_2026\" >Final thoughts: Is Lyari safe to visit or talk about in 2026?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-lyari-pakistan\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Lyari_Pakistan\"><\/span>What is Lyari, Pakistan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lyari is one of the oldest settlements in&nbsp;<strong>Karachi, Sindh<\/strong>, traditionally a&nbsp;<strong>working\u2011class, Baloch\u2011dominated area<\/strong>&nbsp;with a strong sense of community and loyalty to the&nbsp;<strong>Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)<\/strong>. It is located in&nbsp;<strong>central Karachi<\/strong>, bordered by Malir, SITE, and other industrial and low\u2011income zones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Historically, Lyari has been known for:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A\u00a0<strong>strong Baloch cultural identity<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Long\u2011standing\u00a0<strong>poverty, unemployment, and weak state services<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deep\u00a0<strong>political attachment to the Pakistan Peoples Party<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because of these factors, when&nbsp;<strong>formal state institutions were weak or absent<\/strong>, people in Lyari turned to&nbsp;<strong>local \u201cpower centres\u201d and gang leaders<\/strong>&nbsp;to fill the gap \u2014 a pattern that ultimately led to the rise of figures like&nbsp;<strong>Rehman Dakait<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-many-people-say-lyari-is-dangerous\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_many_people_say_Lyari_is_dangerous\"><\/span>Why many people say Lyari is dangerous<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are several concrete reasons why Lyari has earned its reputation as a&nbsp;<strong>dangerous, high\u2011risk area<\/strong>&nbsp;in Pakistan. These are not just rumours; they come from&nbsp;<strong>real gang wars, security operations, crime waves, and recent spikes in anxiety<\/strong>&nbsp;in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-history-of-gang-wars-and-street-violence\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_History_of_gang_wars_and_street_violence\"><\/span>1. History of gang wars and street violence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lyari has been described as a&nbsp;<strong>\u201cno\u2011go area\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;for many years because of&nbsp;<strong>deadly gang wars<\/strong>&nbsp;between rival groups like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The\u00a0<strong>Peoples\u2019 Aman Committee (PAC)<\/strong>, linked to the Rehman gang<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The\u00a0<strong>Kutchi Raabta Committee (KRC)<\/strong>\u00a0and other local groups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These groups:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fight for\u00a0<strong>control of territory and criminal rackets<\/strong>\u00a0(extortion, land grabs, protection money).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use\u00a0<strong>handguns and automatic weapons<\/strong>\u00a0in street battles, often killing civilians by accident.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create an\u00a0<strong>atmosphere of fear<\/strong>\u00a0in which residents feel they cannot move freely, especially at night.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For many outside Lyari, this history is why the area is often&nbsp;<strong>equated with violence and lawlessness<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-operation-lyari-and-security-crackdowns\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Operation_Lyari_and_security_crackdowns\"><\/span>2. Operation Lyari and security crackdowns<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because of the gang wars, the&nbsp;<strong>Pakistani government launched \u201cOperation Lyari\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 a major security crackdown against&nbsp;<strong>gangs, criminals, and terror\u2011linked groups<\/strong>&nbsp;in the area.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Operation_Lyari\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What this meant for residents:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Paramilitary rangers and police raids<\/strong>\u00a0in narrow lanes and densely packed houses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Large\u2011scale arrests and seizures<\/strong>\u00a0of weapons and drugs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fear among ordinary people<\/strong>\u00a0who worry about being caught in the crossfire or being targeted by gangs or the state.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even though Operation Lyari reduced some of the open\u2011street violence, it also left behind a&nbsp;<strong>legacy of trauma and suspicion<\/strong>, which keeps Lyari in the news and reinforces the idea that it is a&nbsp;<strong>dangerous, militarised zone<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-recent-tensions-in-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Recent_tensions_in_2026\"><\/span>3. Recent tensions in 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In&nbsp;<strong>March 2026<\/strong>, news and social\u2011media reports show that&nbsp;<strong>tension in Lyari has spiked again<\/strong>, with local residents and security forces on high alert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What is happening in 2026:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>People are reported to be\u00a0<strong>on high guard<\/strong>, looking out for \u201csuspicious\u201d behaviour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are\u00a0<strong>rumours and panic<\/strong>\u00a0about\u00a0<strong>foreign spies<\/strong>\u00a0following the release of a Bollywood film about Lyari and Rehman Dakait.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some accounts say that\u00a0<strong>police and locals have taken to the streets<\/strong>\u00a0searching for alleged \u201cIndian spies\u201d after the film created a wave of fear.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This mix of&nbsp;<strong>real security worries and film\u2011fueled fear<\/strong>&nbsp;makes Lyari feel even more&nbsp;<strong>dangerous or \u201chigh\u2011risk\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;to people both inside and outside the neighbourhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-poverty-unemployment-and-weak-services\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Poverty_unemployment_and_weak_services\"><\/span>4. Poverty, unemployment, and weak services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lyari is also dangerous in a&nbsp;<strong>social and structural<\/strong>&nbsp;sense because of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>High unemployment<\/strong>, especially among young men who can be easily drawn into gangs or criminal rackets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Poor infrastructure<\/strong>: narrow streets, inadequate policing, and limited access to justice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A strong sense of political loyalty<\/strong>\u00a0that can be exploited by local leaders and gang bosses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When people have&nbsp;<strong>no good jobs or government support<\/strong>, they often turn to&nbsp;<strong>street\u2011level power structures<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 which can be very violent or corrupt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"table-1-why-lyari-is-considered-dangerous-summary\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Lyari_Is_Considered_Dangerous_Summary\"><\/span>Why Lyari Is Considered Dangerous (Summary)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Why-Lyari-Is-Considered-Dangerous-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Why-Lyari-Is-Considered-Dangerous-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Why-Lyari-Is-Considered-Dangerous-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Why-Lyari-Is-Considered-Dangerous-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Why-Lyari-Is-Considered-Dangerous-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Why-Lyari-Is-Considered-Dangerous.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Reason<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">What it means for Lyari<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Example \/ context<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Gang wars (PAC vs KRC etc.)<\/td><td>Deadly street battles, fear of random violence<\/td><td>Feuds over territory and rackets&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Operation Lyari crackdown<\/td><td>Heavy militarisation, police raids<\/td><td>Rangers and police operations in 2010s onward&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Operation_Lyari\"><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Poor state services<\/td><td>Weak law\u2011enforcement presence<\/td><td>Local gangs fill the gap&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2026 panic and rumours<\/td><td>Fear of \u201cspies\u201d and outsiders<\/td><td>Film\u2011induced anxiety and searches&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This table shows that Lyari is not dangerous just because of \u201ccrime\u201d in a generic sense; it is dangerous because of&nbsp;<strong>gang politics, weak governance, and a recent spike in security anxiety in 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"who-was-rehman-dakait\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_was_Rehman_Dakait\"><\/span>Who was Rehman Dakait?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Who-was-Rehman-Dakait-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Who-was-Rehman-Dakait-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Who-was-Rehman-Dakait-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Who-was-Rehman-Dakait-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Who-was-Rehman-Dakait-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blueroads.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Who-was-Rehman-Dakait.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When people talk about Lyari, very few names come up as often as&nbsp;<strong>Rehman Dakait<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 a real\u2011life gang leader whose story has become almost&nbsp;<strong>legendary<\/strong>&nbsp;in Karachi and beyond. His name is now being mentioned again in 2026 because of a&nbsp;<strong>Bollywood film (\u201cDhurandhar 2\u201d)<\/strong>&nbsp;that loosely draws from his life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-from-street-gangster-to-robin-hood-figure\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_From_street_gangster_to_%E2%80%9CRobin_Hood%E2%80%9D_figure\"><\/span>1. From street gangster to \u201cRobin Hood\u201d figure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rehman Dakait (real name often given as&nbsp;<strong>Abdul Rehman Baloch \/ Sardar Abdul Rehman Baloch<\/strong>) rose from being a&nbsp;<strong>street gangster in Lyari<\/strong>&nbsp;to a&nbsp;<strong>feared yet popular figure<\/strong>&nbsp;in the neighbourhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key points about his background:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Joined and then\u00a0<strong>split from the Laloo gang<\/strong>\u00a0after its leader was arrested, forming his own\u00a0<strong>Lyari gang<\/strong>\u00a0in the early 2000s.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Used\u00a0<strong>violence and territorial control<\/strong>\u00a0to dominate parts of Lyari and nearby areas like Malir and Korangi.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Presented himself as a\u00a0<strong>protector of the poor and of Baloch youth<\/strong>, giving unemployed boys daily wages and guns to patrol the area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To many locals, Rehman was not just a criminal; he was a&nbsp;<strong>\u201cRobin Hood\u2013style\u201d strongman<\/strong>&nbsp;who filled the gap left by the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-the-peoples-aman-committee-pac\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_The_Peoples_Aman_Committee_PAC\"><\/span>2. The Peoples\u2019 Aman Committee (PAC)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rehman did not stop at crime. He also entered&nbsp;<strong>formal\u2011sounding politics<\/strong>&nbsp;by creating the&nbsp;<strong>Peoples\u2019 Aman (Peace) Committee (PAC)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What the PAC did:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Officially claimed to bring\u00a0<strong>\u201cpeace\u201d and end the gang war<\/strong>\u00a0in Lyari.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>De facto acted as\u00a0<strong>his own armed wing<\/strong>, securing territory and controlling rackets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mixed\u00a0<strong>social\u2011political language<\/strong>\u00a0with\u00a0<strong>underworld power<\/strong>, making it hard to separate \u201cpolitics\u201d from \u201cgangsterism\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The PAC was eventually&nbsp;<strong>banned by the Sindh Home Department<\/strong>&nbsp;for its violent activities, but its legacy remains tied to Rehman\u2019s image:&nbsp;<strong>a criminal who talked like a politician<\/strong>.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaceinsight.org\/en\/articles\/lyari-karachi-visit\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-politics-ppp-and-police-links\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Politics_PPP_and_police_links\"><\/span>3. Politics, PPP, and police links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lyari is a&nbsp;<strong>core PPP area<\/strong>, and Rehman became closely linked with the&nbsp;<strong>Pakistan Peoples Party<\/strong>&nbsp;and some senior political figures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What this meant:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>He was often photographed with\u00a0<strong>PPP leaders<\/strong>, including\u00a0<strong>former Home Minister Zulfiqar Mirza<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Benazir Bhutto<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Critics say police and political leaders\u00a0<strong>turned a blind eye<\/strong>\u00a0to his activities because of political benefits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supporters argue that\u00a0<strong>no one else was taking care of Lyari<\/strong>, so figures like Rehman stepped in.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This mix of&nbsp;<strong>PPP\u2011linked politics and gang power<\/strong>&nbsp;is a big reason why Lyari is still seen as a&nbsp;<strong>politically volatile and dangerous<\/strong>&nbsp;place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"table-2-rehman-dakait--key-facts\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rehman_Dakait_%E2%80%93_Key_Facts\"><\/span>Rehman Dakait \u2013 Key Facts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Topic<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Detail<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Real name<\/td><td>Often referred to as Sardar Abdul Rehman Baloch<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>From which gang?<\/td><td>Split off from the Laloo gang; formed his own Lyari gang<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gang activities<\/td><td>Control of Lyari territory, extortion, rackets, street violence<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PAC (Peoples\u2019 Aman Committee)<\/td><td>Armed group presented as a \u201cpeace committee\u201d in Lyari<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Political links<\/td><td>Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Zulfiqar Mirza, Benazir Bhutto<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Legacy in 2026<\/td><td>Still referenced in films and local security discussions<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This table shows how Rehman blended&nbsp;<strong>street crime, gang leadership, and political branding<\/strong>&nbsp;into one powerful, dangerous identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-politics-and-gangs-are-still-linked-in-lyari\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_politics_and_gangs_are_still_linked_in_Lyari\"><\/span>How politics and gangs are still linked in Lyari<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most confusing and scary things about Lyari is that&nbsp;<strong>gangs and politics are not separate<\/strong>; they often overlap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-partylinked-armed-groups\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Party%E2%80%91linked_armed_groups\"><\/span>1. Party\u2011linked armed groups<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In Lyari:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Political parties like the\u00a0<strong>PPP<\/strong>\u00a0are very strong, but they also rely on\u00a0<strong>local armed groups<\/strong>\u00a0to control votes and territory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Even after Operation Lyari and PAC\u2011related crackdowns,\u00a0<strong>new power brokers<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>successor gangs<\/strong>\u00a0(like Uzair Baloch\u2019s network) emerged, keeping the\u00a0<strong>link between crime and politics alive<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-residents-caught-in-the-middle\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Residents_caught_in_the_middle\"><\/span>2. Residents caught in the middle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ordinary people in Lyari are often:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Expected to support certain\u00a0<strong>political\u2011gang combinations<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Afraid to speak out, because whoever is in power can be\u00a0<strong>brutal toward opponents<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Caught between\u00a0<strong>state crackdowns<\/strong>\u00a0(police and rangers) and\u00a0<strong>gang\u2011level violence<\/strong>\u00a0if the balance shifts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is why Lyari feels so&nbsp;<strong>dangerous and unpredictable<\/strong>: it is not just \u201ccrime vs police,\u201d but&nbsp;<strong>gangs vs gangs<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>politics vs politics<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>people in the middle<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"lyari-in-2026-dangerous-but-also-changing\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lyari_in_2026_Dangerous_but_also_changing\"><\/span>Lyari in 2026: Dangerous, but also changing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite the fear, Lyari is not stuck in time. There are&nbsp;<strong>real changes<\/strong>&nbsp;happening in 2026:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>More security and public attention<\/strong>\u00a0because of\u00a0<strong>Operation Lyari\u2013style measures and film\u2011induced panic<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Community awareness<\/strong>\u00a0is rising; people are more\u00a0<strong>alert and ready to report suspicious activity<\/strong>, even if that sometimes leads to exaggerated fear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Media and cinema<\/strong>\u00a0are shining a light on Lyari, which can help or hurt \u2014 depending on how the story is told.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"table-3-lyari-then-vs-lyari-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lyari_Then_vs_Lyari_2026\"><\/span>Lyari Then vs Lyari 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Aspect<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Lyari in the 2000s\u2013early 2010s<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Lyari in 2026<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Gang situation<\/td><td>Open gang wars (PAC vs KRC etc.)<\/td><td>Reduced open war, but still underlying tension<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Security presence<\/td><td>Weak police, then Operation Lyari<\/td><td>Rangers, police, and community vigilance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Public image<\/td><td>\u201cNo\u2011go area\u201d and battlefield<\/td><td>Still seen as risky, but more in the spotlight<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Media attention<\/td><td>Local news about crime<\/td><td>National\/global attention from films and social media<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Everyday life<\/td><td>High fear of random violence<\/td><td>Fear of targeted crime and \u201cspy\u2011hunting\u201d panic<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"table-4-key-figures-in-lyaris-gangpolitics-history\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Figures_in_Lyaris_Gang%E2%80%93Politics_History\"><\/span>Key Figures in Lyari\u2019s Gang\u2013Politics History<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Name<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Role in Lyari<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Status today (2026 reference)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Rehman Dakait<\/td><td>Gang leader, PAC founder, PPP\u2011linked<\/td><td>Deceased; referenced in films and political debates<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Arshad Pappu<\/td><td>Rival gang leader (Arshad gang)<\/td><td>Deceased; part of Lyari war narrative<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Uzair Baloch<\/td><td>Successor\u2011type gang figure after Rehman<\/td><td>Was active; later crackdowns and legal cases<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Uzair Jan Baloch (Uzair Baloch\u2019s successor style)<\/td><td>Linked to political assassinations<\/td><td>Part of Operation Lyari narrative<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kutchi Raabta Committee (KRC)<\/td><td>Rival of PAC (PAC)<\/td><td>Declared or banned over time, still referenced<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This table shows how Lyari\u2019s danger is not just about one man (Rehman) but about a&nbsp;<strong>chain of gang leaders, political deals, and security operations<\/strong>&nbsp;that keep the area in a tense state over many years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"final-thoughts-is-lyari-safe-to-visit-or-talk-abou\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_thoughts_Is_Lyari_safe_to_visit_or_talk_about_in_2026\"><\/span>Final thoughts: Is Lyari safe to visit or talk about in 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For many Pakistanis and foreigners, \u201cLyari\u201d is more of a&nbsp;<strong>symbol<\/strong>&nbsp;than a place they know personally. It stands for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Urban violence<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>gang wars<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The\u00a0<strong>tight knot between crime and politics<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A\u00a0<strong>working\u2011class community<\/strong>\u00a0that is loyal, proud, and often ignored until something goes wrong<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In 2026, Lyari is:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Still risky<\/strong>, especially for someone who does not know the area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>More visible<\/strong>\u00a0because of security operations and pop\u2011culture attention (like the Rehman\u2011inspired Bollywood film).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Not a simple \u201cdanger zone\u201d<\/strong>, but a\u00a0<strong>complex social and political landscape<\/strong>\u00a0that deserves careful, informed discussion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may also like :&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/\">Blueroads<\/a><\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blueroads.in\/\">Travel Agency in Agra<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Follow Us On<\/strong>&nbsp;:&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BlueRoads\/\">Facebook<\/a><\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/BlueRoadsOfficial\">Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lyari, a historic neighbourhood in&nbsp;Karachi, Pakistan, is one of the city\u2019s most talked\u2011about yet least understood areas. Often labelled as \u201cdangerous,\u201d Lyari has long been associated with&nbsp;gang wars, crime, and a unique mix of politics and street power. In 2026, those perceptions are still very much alive, but the situation is also shifting because of&nbsp;security [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":536,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ocean_post_layout":"","ocean_both_sidebars_style":"","ocean_both_sidebars_content_width":0,"ocean_both_sidebars_sidebars_width":0,"ocean_sidebar":"","ocean_second_sidebar":"","ocean_disable_margins":"enable","ocean_add_body_class":"","ocean_shortcode_before_top_bar":"","ocean_shortcode_after_top_bar":"","ocean_shortcode_before_header":"","ocean_shortcode_after_header":"","ocean_has_shortcode":"","ocean_shortcode_after_title":"","ocean_shortcode_before_footer_widgets":"","ocean_shortcode_after_footer_widgets":"","ocean_shortcode_before_footer_bottom":"","ocean_shortcode_after_footer_bottom":"","ocean_display_top_bar":"default","ocean_display_header":"default","ocean_header_style":"","ocean_center_header_left_menu":"","ocean_custom_header_template":"","ocean_custom_logo":0,"ocean_custom_retina_logo":0,"ocean_custom_logo_max_width":0,"ocean_custom_logo_tablet_max_width":0,"ocean_custom_logo_mobile_max_width":0,"ocean_custom_logo_max_height":0,"ocean_custom_logo_tablet_max_height":0,"ocean_custom_logo_mobile_max_height":0,"ocean_header_custom_menu":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_family":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_subset":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_size":0,"ocean_menu_typo_font_size_tablet":0,"ocean_menu_typo_font_size_mobile":0,"ocean_menu_typo_font_size_unit":"px","ocean_menu_typo_font_weight":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_weight_tablet":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_weight_mobile":"","ocean_menu_typo_transform":"","ocean_menu_typo_transform_tablet":"","ocean_menu_typo_transform_mobile":"","ocean_menu_typo_line_height":0,"ocean_menu_typo_line_height_tablet":0,"ocean_menu_typo_line_height_mobile":0,"ocean_menu_typo_line_height_unit":"","ocean_menu_typo_spacing":0,"ocean_menu_typo_spacing_tablet":0,"ocean_menu_typo_spacing_mobile":0,"ocean_menu_typo_spacing_unit":"","ocean_menu_link_color":"","ocean_menu_link_color_hover":"","ocean_menu_link_color_active":"","ocean_menu_link_background":"","ocean_menu_link_hover_background":"","ocean_menu_link_active_background":"","ocean_menu_social_links_bg":"","ocean_menu_social_hover_links_bg":"","ocean_menu_social_links_color":"","ocean_menu_social_hover_links_color":"","ocean_disable_title":"default","ocean_disable_heading":"default","ocean_post_title":"","ocean_post_subheading":"","ocean_post_title_style":"","ocean_post_title_background_color":"","ocean_post_title_background":0,"ocean_post_title_bg_image_position":"","ocean_post_title_bg_image_attachment":"","ocean_post_title_bg_image_repeat":"","ocean_post_title_bg_image_size":"","ocean_post_title_height":0,"ocean_post_title_bg_overlay":0.5,"ocean_post_title_bg_overlay_color":"","ocean_disable_breadcrumbs":"default","ocean_breadcrumbs_color":"","ocean_breadcrumbs_separator_color":"","ocean_breadcrumbs_links_color":"","ocean_breadcrumbs_links_hover_color":"","ocean_display_footer_widgets":"default","ocean_display_footer_bottom":"default","ocean_custom_footer_template":"","ocean_post_oembed":"","ocean_post_self_hosted_media":"","ocean_post_video_embed":"","ocean_link_format":"","ocean_link_format_target":"self","ocean_quote_format":"","ocean_quote_format_link":"post","ocean_gallery_link_images":"on","ocean_gallery_id":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[680],"tags":[681,683,682],"class_list":["post-535","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lyari-pakistan","tag-lyari-pakistan","tag-rehman-dakait-politics","tag-why-lyari-is-dangerous","entry","has-media"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Lyari Pakistan 2026: Why Lyari is Dangerous, Rehman Dakait<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Lyari, a historic neighbourhood in Karachi, Pakistan, is one of the city\u2019s most talked\u2011about yet least understood areas. 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