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Imran Khan's sister, Aleema Khan, was arrested from her home in Lahore on Sunday ahead of a planned march on September 27.

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Lahore deputy commissioner Muhammad Ali Ijaz issued the detention order under the MPO law.

4 of 7 outletsfirst reported 20 Sepwording from Times of India

Ex-Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan was handed a three-year prison sentence in 2023 on charges of failing to declare money he had earned selling gifts he received during his time in office.

3 of 7 outletsfirst reported 20 Sepwording from Daily Mail

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Dawn25 Sep

On Friday, the Lahore High Court requested a response from Punjab’s home secretary regarding a petition challenging the detention of Imran Khan's sister, Aleema Khan, under the Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance. Detained on September 20, Aleema faces difficulties receiving medical care and other necessities in jail, according to her counsel. The court has directed for separate filings addressing these issues and…

LHC seeks Punjab home secretary's reply on plea against Aleema's detention →9 articles from Dawn on this story
Times of India21 Sep

Kasim Khan, son of former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan, claims on X that his aunts Dr. Uzma and Noreen, along with cousins Shershah and Shahrez, were forcibly detained by authorities without explanation or reason for arrest. Kasim later added that two more relatives, Azeem and Sakeenah, had also been taken into custody. These allegations come days before the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's planned September 27…

'Forced them into vehicles': Imran Khan’s son alleges aunts, cousins 'abducted' →2 articles from Times of India on this story
Al Jazeera21 Sep

Imran Khan's family and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) officials report that three of Khan’s sisters were detained in Lahore before an upcoming September 27 march planned in Islamabad to demand his release from jail. Authorities have confirmed that Aleema Khan has been ordered held for 30 days.

Imran Khan’s family says three sisters detained ahead of Islamabad march →2 articles from Al Jazeera on this story
BBC20 Sep

Aleema Khanum, sister of Pakistan's imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan, was arrested in Lahore on Sunday ahead of planned protests supporting her brother. The arrest order from Lahore’s deputy commissioner alleges that she was mobilizing supporters through social media and public meetings to create law and order issues. Khanum will be detained for 30 days at Kot Lakhpat jail, with her family calling the…

Sister of Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan arrested →
The Hindu20 Sep

On Sunday, September 20, 2026, Pakistani authorities detained Aleema Khan, the sister of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, in Lahore under the Punjab Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance. Aleema was transferred to Kot Lakhpat jail for a period of 30 days and is accused of being a threat to public peace ahead of planned PTI protests scheduled for September 27 aimed at securing her brother's release from custody…

Pakistan’s Ex-PM Imran Khan’s sister detained by authorities →
Daily Mail20 Sep

Aleema Khanum, the sister of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, was arrested Sunday and detained for 30 days ahead of planned protests demanding her brother’s release from prison. Khanum faces allegations of rallying supporters through social media and public meetings. The arrest comes as Khan, who received a three-year sentence in 2023 for failing to declare money earned from selling gifts he received…

Imran Khan's sister is arrested 'and thrown behind bars herself' ahead of protests demanding ex-PM's release →
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South China Morning Post21 Sep

On September 27, Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan's three sisters—Aleema Khan, Dr. Uzma Khan, and Noreen Khan—were arrested by Punjab police ahead of a planned protest march. PTI party spokesman Zulfi Bukhari reported that the arrests occurred during a raid on Aleema Khan’s home, where the sisters along with their nephews and children were taken into custody; however, the children were later released…

Sisters of Pakistan’s Imran Khan arrested in Lahore, jailed ex-PM’s party says →

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  1. 20 Sep

    Imran Khan's sister, Aleema Khan, was arrested from her home in Lahore on Sunday ahead of a planned march on September 27.

    7 outlets · Times of India

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Where to start Imran Khan's sister is arrested 'and thrown behind bars herself' ahead of protests demanding ex-PM's release Daily Mail

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  • 25 Sep LHC seeks Punjab home secretary's reply on plea against Aleema's detentionOn Friday, the Lahore High Court requested a response from Punjab’s home secretary regarding a petition challenging the detention of Imran Khan's sister, Aleema Khan, under the Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance. Detained on September 20, Aleema faces difficulties receiving medical care and other necessities in jail, according to her counsel. The court has directed for separate filings addressing these issues and…Dawn
  • 24 Sep LHC turns down request for immediate suspension of Noreen and Uzma's detention, issues notices on pleaOn Thursday, the Lahore High Court refused an immediate suspension of preventive detention orders for Noreen and Dr Uzma Khan, sisters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Imran Khan. The arrests, which occurred on Monday under the Punjab Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance 1960, are part of a broader crackdown ahead of PTI’s planned protests scheduled for September 27. The court issued notices to various…Dawn
  • 24 Sep LHC turns down request for immediate suspension of Uzma and Noreen’s detention, issues notices on pleaOn Thursday, the Lahore High Court rejected an immediate suspension of preventive detention orders issued against Dr Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi, sisters of PTI founder Imran Khan. Detained on Monday under the Punjab Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance 1960 for alleged actions threatening public order, they are to remain in custody until further notice from the court, which has issued notices to relevant…Dawn
  • 21 Sep Sisters of Pakistan’s Imran Khan arrested in Lahore, jailed ex-PM’s party saysOn September 27, Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan's three sisters—Aleema Khan, Dr. Uzma Khan, and Noreen Khan—were arrested by Punjab police ahead of a planned protest march. PTI party spokesman Zulfi Bukhari reported that the arrests occurred during a raid on Aleema Khan’s home, where the sisters along with their nephews and children were taken into custody; however, the children were later released…South China Morning Post
  • 21 Sep 'Forced them into vehicles': Imran Khan’s son alleges aunts, cousins 'abducted'Kasim Khan, son of former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan, claims on X that his aunts Dr. Uzma and Noreen, along with cousins Shershah and Shahrez, were forcibly detained by authorities without explanation or reason for arrest. Kasim later added that two more relatives, Azeem and Sakeenah, had also been taken into custody. These allegations come days before the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's planned September 27…Times of India
  • 21 Sep After Aleema, Imran’s sisters Uzma and Noreen also detained in Lahore under MPO for 30 daysDr Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi, sisters of former prime minister Imran Khan, were detained for 30 days in Lahore on Monday under the Punjab Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance. The Lahore deputy commissioner ordered their detention ahead of PTI's planned September 27 protest, citing concerns about public safety and order following allegations that they motivated workers to damage property during a May protest. The…Dawn
  • 21 Sep Following Aleema, Imran's sister Uzma and Noreen also detained in Lahore under MPO for 30 daysDr Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi, sisters of former prime minister Imran Khan, were detained for 30 days on Monday in Lahore under the Punjab Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance. This follows the detention of their sister Aleema Khan a day earlier. The deputy commissioner ordered the detentions due to alleged involvement in protests and social media activities deemed prejudicial to public order and safety ahead of…Dawn
  • 21 Sep PTI claims more of Imran's family 'arrested' following Aleema's detentionOn Monday, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) claimed that two more of former prime minister Imran Khan’s sisters, Dr Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi, along with their children and Aleema Khan's sons, were “arrested” following Aleema Khan's detention by Lahore’s deputy commissioner on Sunday. PTI accused Punjab police of violating fundamental rights and engaging in political victimization through these arrests ahead of…Dawn
  • 21 Sep Imran Khan’s family says three sisters detained ahead of Islamabad marchImran Khan's family and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) officials report that three of Khan’s sisters were detained in Lahore before an upcoming September 27 march planned in Islamabad to demand his release from jail. Authorities have confirmed that Aleema Khan has been ordered held for 30 days.Al Jazeera
  • 20 Sep Imran Khan's sister is arrested 'and thrown behind bars herself' ahead of protests demanding ex-PM's releaseAleema Khanum, the sister of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, was arrested Sunday and detained for 30 days ahead of planned protests demanding her brother’s release from prison. Khanum faces allegations of rallying supporters through social media and public meetings. The arrest comes as Khan, who received a three-year sentence in 2023 for failing to declare money earned from selling gifts he received…Daily Mail
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  • 20 Sep Pakistan’s Ex-PM Imran Khan’s sister detained by authoritiesOn Sunday, September 20, 2026, Pakistani authorities detained Aleema Khan, the sister of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, in Lahore under the Punjab Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance. Aleema was transferred to Kot Lakhpat jail for a period of 30 days and is accused of being a threat to public peace ahead of planned PTI protests scheduled for September 27 aimed at securing her brother's release from custody…The Hindu
  • 20 Sep Sister of Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan arrestedAleema Khanum, sister of Pakistan's imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan, was arrested in Lahore on Sunday ahead of planned protests supporting her brother. The arrest order from Lahore’s deputy commissioner alleges that she was mobilizing supporters through social media and public meetings to create law and order issues. Khanum will be detained for 30 days at Kot Lakhpat jail, with her family calling the…BBC
  • 20 Sep Aleema detained under MPO in Lahore ahead of PTI's Sept 27 protestAleema Khan, sister of former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party founder Imran Khan, was detained by Lahore authorities under the Punjab Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance on September 20. The order from Lahore’s deputy commissioner cites concerns over public safety and law and order issues, citing her involvement in protests and alleged encouragement of property damage. This move comes amid…Dawn
  • 20 Sep Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan’s sister arrested before planned PTI marchPolice in Lahore arrested Aleema Khan, sister of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, from her home on Sunday ahead of a planned PTI protest march scheduled for September 27. The arrest was made under Punjab’s Maintenance of Public Order law, allowing for preventive detention deemed necessary for public order or safety. PTI condemned the move as illegal and called for Aleema Khan’s immediate release, while…Al Jazeera
  • 20 Sep PTI says Aleema detained by authorities as Lahore DC orders arrest under MPOAleema Khan, sister of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, was detained by authorities in Lahore under an order from Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Ali Ijaz on September 20, using the Punjab Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance, which allows for detention without immediate judicial review. The DC's order cited police reports claiming Aleema and another individual named Muhammad Ameer were involved in protests…Dawn
  • 20 Sep Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan's sister Aleema arrested in Lahore ahead of Sept 27 PTI marchAleema Khan, the sister of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, was arrested from her home in Lahore on Sunday ahead of an upcoming PTI protest march scheduled for September 27. According to a PTI spokesperson who spoke with Reuters, Aleema was detained as she prepared for the demonstration organized by her brother's party. Imran Khan has been imprisoned for over three years, and his family members have…Times of India
  • 20 Sep PTI claims Aleema Khan taken away by authorities in LahoreOn Sunday, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party claimed that Imran Khan’s sister, Aleema Khan, was taken away by authorities outside her home in Lahore. PTI and its central information secretary, Sheikh Waqas Akram, posted on X about this alleged abduction and called for Aleema Khan to be presented in court immediately. They asserted that she is being punished for speaking up in support of her brother.Dawn

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