Imran Khan’s family says three sisters detained ahead of Islamabad march
Family members and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) officials say three sisters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan were detained in Lahore ahead of a planned march on Islamabad scheduled for September 27. Authorities have confirmed that one sister, Aleema Khan, has been ordered to be held for 30 days.
Why It Matters
The detentions come as supporters plan a large protest demanding Imran Khan’s release, highlighting tensions between the former prime minister’s political movement and state authorities ahead of a high-profile demonstration. Actions against close relatives of political leaders can affect mobilisation and public perception around the march.
Key Facts
- Who was detained: Three sisters of former prime minister Imran Khan (family and PTI officials' account)
- Location of detentions: Lahore, Pakistan
- Planned protest: March on Islamabad scheduled for September 27
- Official confirmation: Authorities confirmed Aleema Khan was ordered to be held for 30 days
- Source of claims: Imran Khan’s family and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) officials
Relatives and party officials for Imran Khan say three of the former prime minister’s sisters were detained in Lahore ahead of a march planned for September 27 that aims to press for Khan’s release. The family and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) representatives reported the detentions as supporters prepared to travel to Islamabad for the demonstration.
Authorities have publicly confirmed that one sister, Aleema Khan, has been ordered to be held for 30 days. Beyond that confirmation, officials have not, in the material provided, released additional details about the circumstances of the other two detentions or the legal grounds for Aleema Khan’s 30-day order.
The planned march has been positioned by organisers as a protest demanding Imran Khan’s release; it has drawn attention amid ongoing tensions between the PTI movement and state institutions. The reported detentions of close relatives are likely to be consequential for mobilisation around the Islamabad event.
The available reporting is based on statements from Khan’s family and PTI officials and an official confirmation regarding Aleema Khan’s detention period. No further official details or responses from security agencies were included in the source excerpt.
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