LHC directs foreign ministry to process pleas over detention of two Pakistanis in UAE

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1. 24 Oct 2026 71% related

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   LHC seeks reports from Lahore, Sheikhupura DCs on PTI workers' detention

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2. 22 Oct 2026 81% related

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   LHC issues notices to foreign secretary over PTI-linked Pakistanis detained in UAE

   Most outlets reported that the Lahore High Court issued contempt notices to Foreign Secretary Asim Iftikhar for alleged non-compliance with an earlier order regarding two PTI-linked Pakistanis detained in the UAE. Dawn provided slightly more context, mentioning the contempt pleas and the connection to the PTI, while Minute Mirror offered a more concise version of the same core information.

3. 25 Sep 2026 75% related

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   LHC seeks report on Aleema Khan's detention under MPO

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4. 22 Sep 2026 70% related

   5 outlets · 3 developments

   Lahore High Court issues notice on petition for Hammad Azhar's meeting

   Both outlets reported that the Lahore High Court issued a notice on a petition seeking permission for Hammad Azhar to meet with family or lawyers. 24 News HD described the petition as seeking a meeting with Azhar himself, while Dunya News specified that the petition sought a meeting with his family and lawyers. Otherwise, the framing and details were largely consistent.