Imran Khan’s sister arrested ahead of PTI protest march
Aleema Khan, sister of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, was arrested by Lahore police on 20 September 2026.
In Brief
- •Aleema Khan, sister of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, was arrested by Lahore police on 20 September 2026.
- •The arrest occurred exactly one week before PTI’s planned protest march on 27 September demanding Khan’s release.
- •She was detained under Punjab’s Maintenance of Public Order law for a 30‑day preventive detention.
- •PTI condemned the arrest as illegal and called for her immediate release.
- •Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said the government would try to stop the PTI march.
Why It Matters
The arrest of Aleema Khan underscores the heightened political tensions surrounding Imran Khan’s imprisonment and the upcoming PTI protest. It raises questions about the use of preventive detention laws to curb political dissent and could influence the scale and legality of the planned march. The incident also reflects broader concerns about the rule of law and civil liberties in Pakistan’s current political climate.
Key Details
- Arrest date
- 2026-09-20
- Detention law
- Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) law of Punjab
- Detention period
- 30 days
- Planned PTI march
- 2026-09-27
Context & Background
Imran Khan has been jailed since August 2023 on convictions his party claims are politically motivated. A Supreme Court order last month directed his transfer to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad for medical care, a move that authorities reportedly violated.
What To Watch
PTI protest march scheduled for September 27, 2026.
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