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Two of Imran Khan's sisters walk free from Lahore jail
Published : Thursday, 12 November, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Observer Online Report
Two sisters of jailed former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan were released from Lahore's Kot Lakhpat Jail on Thursday (November 12), while their third sister, Aleema Khan, remains behind bars.
Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi were released after the Punjab government suspended their joint detention orders, according to their lawyer and Khan's political party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).
Lawyer Rana Mudassar Umar said the two women were released at around 2PM local time following the withdrawal of the detention orders. He added that Aleema Khan remained in custody as her separate detention order had not yet been withdrawn.
PTI also confirmed their release. However, in a statement, the party said the development did not bring an end to the hardships faced by Imran Khan's family and urged authorities to stop harassing its members.
Imran Khan served as Pakistan's prime minister from 2018 to 2022 and has been in prison since August 2023. He faces multiple cases, including corruption and charges related to alleged sedition, following his removal from power.
The 74-year-old former cricket star and his lawyers have rejected the allegations, claiming that the cases are politically motivated and intended to undermine his popularity.
Aleema, Uzma and Noreen were arrested in September after Imran Khan's party called for anti-government protests. The government described the planned demonstrations as unlawful, and the three women were subsequently placed under 30-day detention orders.
Lawyer Mudassar said they had filed a petition challenging the joint detention orders against Noreen and Uzma. However, authorities withdrew the orders before the scheduled court hearing, paving the way for their release. Lawyers are also working to secure the withdrawal of Aleema's separate detention order.
Public discontent over Imran Khan's imprisonment intensified in Pakistan last October, particularly over concerns about his medical treatment and access to doctors and family members. Thousands of people staged protests in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a stronghold of PTI.
Between Wednesday night and Thursday, Imran Khan was temporarily taken out of prison for an eye examination and medical treatment. After receiving treatment, he was returned to Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi.
In August, Pakistan's Supreme Court had directed authorities to transfer him to a civilian hospital for medical treatment. However, he was returned to prison after a brief stay at a government hospital.
Imran Khan initially enjoyed the support of Pakistan's powerful military establishment when he came to power. However, differences over key appointments and foreign policy strained his relationship with the military leadership, and he was ousted through a parliamentary no-confidence vote in 2022.
Khan has publicly accused the military leadership, including Army Chief General Asim Munir, of orchestrating his removal. The military has denied allegations of interference in politics.
- MaT
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