Imran Khan's sisters detained for 30 days in Lahore under preventive ordinance ahead of PTI's September 27 protest call.
Pakistani authorities detained two sisters of former prime minister Imran Khan on Monday under preventive detention laws, following the detention of a third sister the day before. The 30-day detentions come as the PTI prepares for a major September 27 protest demanding Khan’s release and challenging the government.
- ▪Dr Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi held at Kot Lakhpat jail in Lahore under the Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance for 30 days
- ▪Their detention follows sister Aleema Khan’s arrest on Sunday under the same ordinance and similar charges
- ▪Authorities cited involvement in May 9 protests, alleged damage to public property, and claims of mobilizing workers through social media
- ▪PTI says the three sisters and their children were ‘abducted’ without explanation or official confirmation of whereabouts
- ▪PTI condemns detentions as illegal, unconstitutional, and political victimization ahead of planned nationwide march
- ▪Lahore’s deputy commissioner ordered the detentions after a meeting with police where members ‘endorsed’ evidence presented
- ▪PTI has called the September 27 protest to demand Imran Khan’s release and assert constitutional supremacy
- ▪Government has vowed to prevent the planned march; Islamabad High Court ruled no party has right to occupy public roads during protests
- ▪Detentions part of broader reported crackdown on PTI in Punjab, including arrests of party workers and former officials
- ▪PTI formed an organizing committee for Lahore district to manage party operations amid what it calls ‘fascist onslaught’
Source: according to local media reports
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