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2025 Aga Khan Architecture Prize Jury Announced: A Leap Toward Innovative Urban Development

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Geneva, Switzerland – The prestigious Aga Khan Award for Architecture has recently announced the composition of its Master Jury for the 2025 edition, signaling a new chapter in recognizing and celebrating architectural excellence that addresses the needs and aspirations of societies across the world. The award, which carries a prize of $1 million, remains one of the most coveted accolades in the field of architecture. This distinguished panel, tasked with reviewing hundreds of project submissions, is composed of renowned experts from various disciplines and geographies, each bringing a unique perspective to the evaluation process. The … Read more

Global Architectural Visionaries Convene for the Prestigious 2025 Aga Khan Architecture Award Jury

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Geneva, Switzerland – The prestigious Aga Khan Award for Architecture, renowned for its significant contributions to the architectural landscape, has unveiled the nine distinguished professionals that make up the Master Jury for its 2023-2025 cycle. This independent panel bears the responsibility of deliberating on the renowned US$1 million award, set to convene in January to begin evaluating a diverse range of projects submitted globally. The panel boasts an impressive array of global talent including Azra Akšamija, a MIT professor and Director of the Art, Culture and Technology Program; Noura Al-Sayeh Holtrop who serves as an … Read more

Global Architects Convene to Judge $1 Million Aga Khan Architecture Award, Elevating Cultural and Innovative Design

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Geneva, Switzerland – The esteemed Aga Khan Award for Architecture, celebrated for recognizing innovative architectural projects that meet societal, cultural, and environmental needs, has announced its jury for the 2025 competition. Set to convene this January, the Master Jury will assess a plethora of projects submitted globally for the prestigious $1 million prize. Leading figures in global architecture and academia comprise the nine-member panel for the 16th cycle of the award, ranging from university professors to founders of significant cultural and architectural initiatives. Among them is Azra Akšamija, a cultural practitioner and the Director of … Read more

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and Wife Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison for Violating Marriage Law

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ISLAMABAD — Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, have been sentenced to seven years in prison by a Pakistani court for violating the law with their marriage in 2018. This verdict comes just days after the couple was convicted and sentenced to 14 years in prison for corruption. Both cases have raised allegations of political motivation, with Khan and his family maintaining their innocence. According to the defense lawyer for Khan and Bibi, Intisar Panjutha, Judge Qudrat Ullah announced the verdict one day after the trial ended. The prosecution claimed … Read more