Politics
Pakistan jails Imran Khan's three sisters ahead of protest seeking his release
September 21, 2026 at 05:00 PM
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2 reports · 1 in Arabic, 1 in English · over 3 hours
Pakistan has jailed three sisters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan under a public order law, ahead of a nationwide protest demanding his release.
- Authorities detained Aleema Khan, Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi in Lahore and jailed them for 30 days under the Maintenance of Public Order law, their lawyer Rana Mudassir Umar said.
- Police raided the family home and briefly held relatives, including grandchildren aged four and six, who were released hours later, PTI said.
- Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said the government would find a "permanent solution" to prevent the September 27 march from shutting down the country.
- Khan's family and PTI alleged he is held in solitary confinement, denied family visits and calls for six months, and refused treatment for an eye condition.