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Imran Khan’s Sister Arrested Ahead of Planned PTI Protest
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Arrest Details and Legal Basis
Aleema Khan, sister of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, was taken into custody on Sunday in Lahore, the capital of Punjab province. Police transferred her to Kot Lakhpat jail.
Political Context and Upcoming Protest
Imran Khan has been imprisoned since August 2023 on multiple convictions that his party describes as politically motivated. His health, particularly a deteriorating right eye, has become a focal point of PTI’s campaign for his release. The party has scheduled a mass march to Islamabad on September 27 to demand his freedom, and streets in the capital have already been fortified with shipping containers.
Official Statements & Responses
A senior Lahore police official, speaking anonymously, confirmed the arrest but offered no further details.
Criticism & Opposition
The PTI party condemned the move as an attempt to silence a vocal critic of the government and labeled the detention “an illegal arrest.” Zulfi Bukhari, a close aide to Imran Khan, described the arrest as “absolutely despicable” and said the fear of the September 27 protest “is clearly taking its toll.”
Verbatim Quotes
- “The fear of the 27th protest is clearly taking its toll,” — Zulfi Bukhari, described the arrest of Khan's sister as "absolutely despicable."