Lahore Desk

Lahore Desk

The Lahore Desk covers political, social, and cultural developments from Pakistan’s cultural hub, with a focus on context and local impact.

NCCIA launches fresh probe after Pakistani actress rejects report clearing lawmaker in cyber harassment
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NCCIA launches fresh probe after Pakistani actress rejects report clearing lawmaker in cyber harassment

Actor Momina Iqbal vowed to continue her legal battle against PML-N MPA Saqib Chadhar after a Lahore sessions court disposed of the lawmaker's bail plea following a National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency report that declared him and his wife innocent of cyber harassment and death threats

ATC sentences four senior PTI leaders to 10 years in May 9 Mughalpura case, acquits Qureshi
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ATC sentences four senior PTI leaders to 10 years in May 9 Mughalpura case, acquits Qureshi

Lahore anti-terrorism court sentenced four senior PTI leaders to 10 years in prison over the May 9 riots, while acquitting Shah Mahmood Qureshi for lack of evidence

Debate grows in Pakistan over PECA’s impact on freedom of expression
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Debate grows in Pakistan over PECA’s impact on freedom of expression

Nukta examines how Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act has evolved into one of the country’s most debated legal frameworks governing online activity.

Are teens in Pakistan safe on Discord and Reddit amid rising online risks?
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Are teens in Pakistan safe on Discord and Reddit amid rising online risks?

Nukta spoke to Pakistani teens and digital rights experts about rising risks of harassment and manipulation on anonymous platforms

A man flies a kite from his rooftop as the sky above is filled with kites during Basant
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At least 17 killed during Basant festival in Pakistan, court told

Punjab Home Department report cites electrocution and falls as reasons for majority of deaths; string injuries not recorded

Final-year medical student dies in suspected suicide in Pakistan
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Final-year medical student dies in suspected suicide in Pakistan

Police sources suggested that psychological pressure may have contributed to student’s death