LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Thursday directed the deputy commissioner (DC) to decide an application of the PTl seeking permission to hold a rally at Minar-iPakistan on Oct 5.

Justice Farooq Haider was hearing a petition by PTl leader Akmal Khan.

A lawyer for the petitioner argued that the PTl wanted to hold a rally at Minar-i-Pakistan on Oct 5, which marks the birthday of PTl founding chairman Imran Khan. He said a formal request had been submitted to the DC, but no decision had been made on it.

He asked the court to grant PTl permission to hold the rally from 5pm to 10pm on Oct 5 at the chosen venue.

The judge directed the government`s lawyer to convey the court order to the DC and ensure that the application of the petitioner is decided by Sept 30.

PU STUDENTS: The Lahore High Court on Thursday summoned reports from the deputy commissioner and the police regarding detention of 23 Punjab University students.

Advocate Vishal Shakir argued on behalf of the students, saying the detention orders were issued after a clash between Baloch students and members of the Islami Jamiat-iTalaba at the university.

He said the DC ordered detention of 23 students, and they were taken into custody and transferred to Kot Lakhpat Jail.

The lawyer argued that the detention orders were baseless and against the law.

He asked the court to order the release of all detained students.

Justice Tariq Nadeem summoned reports from the respondents by Oct 2.