Pakistan has jailed three sisters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan—Aleema Khan, Uzma Khan, and Noreen Niazi—ahead of planned protests demanding his release. The arrests come amid a government crackdown on members and supporters of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party.
Key Takeaways
Pakistan has jailed three sisters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan ahead of planned protests demanding his release. The arrests come amid a government crackdown on PTI members and supporters.
- Three sisters arrested under Maintenance of Public Order law
- Protests planned for September 27 to demand Khan's release
- Family alleges denial of medical treatment and solitary confinement for Khan
- Government warns against proceeding with the march
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High ConsensusAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrest Of Sisters | Broad Agreement | Three sisters arrested under Maintenance of Public Order law | |
| Protest Plans | Broad Agreement | Protests planned for September 27 to demand Khan's release | |
| Health Concerns | Broad Agreement | Khan denied medical treatment and kept in solitary confinement |
Arrest Of Sisters
Broad AgreementThree sisters arrested under Maintenance of Public Order law
Protest Plans
Broad AgreementProtests planned for September 27 to demand Khan's release
Health Concerns
Broad AgreementKhan denied medical treatment and kept in solitary confinement
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According to The Guardian, the sisters were detained for 30 days under the Maintenance of Public Order law, accused of being a threat to public order. Their lawyer, Rana Mudassir Umar, stated that hundreds of police officers raided their family home and took them into custody along with their children and household staff. The arrests followed Aleema Khan's detention on Sunday while traveling to a private club.
The PTI party condemned the arrests as "illegal harassment." According to Al Jazeera, PTI spokesperson Sheikh Waqas Akram posted on X that the sisters were taken to an unknown place in an armored vehicle. Khan's son Kasim also condemned the detentions, calling it "criminal behaviour" and stating that authorities broke into their relatives' homes without explanation.
The arrests mark a dramatic escalation of a crackdown ahead of a nationwide demonstration planned for September 27, described as a "long march," to demand Khan's release. The government has warned against proceeding with the march, with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi stating that they would find a permanent solution to prevent it from going ahead.
Khan has been jailed since August 2023 on corruption charges, which his party alleges are politically motivated. His family and supporters have raised concerns about his health, particularly the condition of his right eye, which requires specialist treatment. The PTI party has faced constant harassment over the past three years, with most senior figures either in jail or pressed to leave politics.
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