Unruly scenes were witnessed in the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday when the high court extended the interim bail granted to a suspect in a rape case, inviting the wrath of the girl’s mother and other women who surrounded the suspect.  The girl’s mother and other women started beating up Hasnain, the suspect, who…

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Minister of Interior Mohsin Naqvi met U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker in Islamabad on Wednesday. The meeting covered the strengthening of Pakistan-U.S. relations, investment opportunities, and bilateral cooperation. The two sides also discussed the latest regional situation, efforts for peace and stability, and regional security matters. Both sides agreed to further strengthen mutual engagement. US…

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A draft of amendments to the Punjab Legal Aid Rules has been approved. After approval, scope of free legal aid for deserving individuals in Punjab has been expanded. According to documents, free legal assistance to be available for disputes regarding inheritance, property ownership, and illegal eviction. Legal aid in property-related cases to be provided to…

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The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday adjourned the hearing of the petition filed against the detention of Aleema Khan, the sister of former prime minister and PTI founder Imran Khan, and her driver until September 25. The petitioner’s counsel will give more arguments in favour of the admissibility of the petition.  Shehrez Khan had…

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Punjab government has requested for services of Rangers for various districts of the province. A formal request has been sent to the Federal Ministry of Interior for the deployment of Rangers’ contingents.  Rangers’ contingents will be deployed in Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum, and Mianwali until October 5, 2026.  Approval for this deployment was granted during the…

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The Punjab Assembly Secretariat has decided to hold meetings of its standing committees online as part of austerity measures aimed at reducing consumption of petroleum amid the international oil crisis. The decision has been taken in view of the federal government’s ongoing austerity campaign, under which public institutions are being encouraged to reduce unnecessary use…

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The Punjab Home Department has imposed Section 144 across the province from September 23 to October 5, banning public gatherings of five or more people at public places, roads and open spaces. The notification issued by the Punjab Home Department states that gatherings, rallies, processions, sit-ins and demonstrations have been prohibited in view of serious…

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The district administration has finalised security arrangements and road closures in anticipation of a potential Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest in Sarai Alamgir.  According to the report, containers are being positioned at various locations, and piles of sand have been placed on the roads.  Long lines of containers are visible around the Jhelum River bridge, alongside…

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The Lahore High Court has summoned Punjab Inspector General Abdul Kareem in his personal capacity on September 24 after expressing displeasure that the police presented an FIR in unusually small font. Chief Justice Aalia Neelum issued the written order, directing the relevant law officer to ensure the Punjab IG’s appearance before the court. According to…

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The proposed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police Act 2026 seeks to overhaul the province’s police command and oversight structure, with several key powers placed under the provincial government and Chief Minister. The proposed legislation comes nearly a decade after the PTI-led government introduced police reforms in 2017, with the stated objective of reducing political interference and strengthening…

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