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LUMS Hosts Major Asian Studies Conference in Lahore

The Association for Asian Studies-in-Asia conference opened at LUMS on Friday, bringing around 1,200 speakers from 37 countries for a three-day event. Themed “Centering Asia: Refiguring Connections, Re-charting Futures,” the conference features 323 panels covering culture, politics, development, knowledge and Asia’s global connections, alongside exhibitions, cultural events and discussions on heritage and climate change. Read More…

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LHC Seeks Reply on Aleema Khan’s Detention Plea

The Lahore High Court has sought a response from Punjab’s home secretary on a petition challenging the 30-day detention of PTI founder Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khan under the MPO Ordinance. The court issued the notice after the government said a review hearing was already scheduled. Aleema’s lawyer also raised concerns about her access to medicines and essential items in jail. Read More…

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LHC Declines Immediate Relief for Imran Khan’s Sisters

The Lahore High Court on Thursday declined to immediately suspend the preventive detention orders against Dr Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi, sisters of PTI founder Imran Khan. The two were detained for 30 days under the Punjab Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance. Their counsel challenged the orders, arguing the sisters were non-political and lacked grounds for detention. Read More…

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LHC Seeks Arguments on Aleema Khan Detention Plea

The Lahore High Court on Tuesday sought further arguments on the maintainability of a petition challenging Aleema Khan’s 30-day detention under the Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance. Her lawyer questioned the timing of the detention proceedings, alleging she was taken into custody before the relevant meeting and notification. The court adjourned the hearing until September 25 for further arguments. Read More…

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Police Move to Curb Stolen Phone IMEI Tampering

Lahore police have ordered a comprehensive crackdown on networks involved in altering IMEI numbers of stolen mobile phones. CCPO Bilal Siddique Kamyana also directed increased surveillance at theft hotspots, additional patrolling and decoy operations. Officers were told to trace recovered phones, verify transaction records and take action against those involved in the illegal trade of stolen phones and spare parts. Read More…

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Aleema Khan Detained as PTI Faces Action Ahead of Protest

PTI said Sunday that party founder Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khan had been detained after Lahore’s deputy commissioner ordered her arrest or detention for 30 days under the Maintenance of Public Order law. The order also named Muhammad Ameer and cited concerns over public safety and order. The development comes ahead of PTI’s planned September 27 nationwide protest. Read More…

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Pakistan Eyes Bigger Role in Global Arbitration

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan could emerge as a preferred seat for international arbitration due to cost advantages and geopolitical goodwill, Lahore High Court Justice Jawad Hassan said at an IPRI seminar. Experts agreed the country has strong potential but needs sustained legal and institutional reforms. They called for greater capacity-building, stronger arbitration infrastructure and coordinated efforts over the coming decade to establish Pakistan as a dispute-resolution hub. Read More…

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LHC Suspends PMDC Directive on Afghan Students

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday suspended the operation of Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) directives requiring Afghan medical students to return to Afghanistan. Justice Khalid Ishaq issued the order while hearing petitions filed by 13 Afghan students studying at medical institutions in Lahore. The court also sought replies from respondents at the next hearing. Read More…

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Sara Shakeel Turns Beauty Into a New Perspective

Globally acclaimed Pakistani artist Sara Shakeel is marking a successful decade in the art world with her latest exhibition, You Can See Through Me, in Lahore. Known for incorporating crystals into photographs, sculptures and installations, Shakeel explores womanhood, body image and spirituality through a feminist lens. She says her work challenges conventional ideas of imperfection, arguing that everything created by God possesses its own beauty and should be viewed accordingly. Read More…

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Maryam Orders Fresh Measures to Improve Lahore Traffic

LAHORE: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Monday ordered dedicated bike lanes on major Lahore roads and directed strict enforcement of traffic rules for vehicles operating under the Suthra Punjab Programme. She expressed grief over the death of a minor girl in an accident involving a Suthra Punjab vehicle. The chief minister also ordered stricter enforcement of zebra crossings, approved camera-based monitoring and reviewed pedestrian alert buttons. The Mall will host a pilot project, while Ferozepur Road will be developed as a model road. Read More…

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