LAHORE, November 12, 2026: Two sisters of former Pakistan Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan have been released from Kot Lakhpat Jail in Lahore following the withdrawal of their extended detention orders.
The released sisters have been identified as Dr Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi. Their release was confirmed by their lawyer, Rana Mudassar Umer, who said that both women had returned home safely.
According to reports, the Punjab government withdrew the detention orders issued against the two women under the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) law, paving the way for their release.
Third Sister Aleema Khan Remains in Custody
Although Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi have been released, their third sister, Aleema Khan, reportedly remains in prison.
The three sisters were detained in September 2026 amid political tensions surrounding a planned PTI protest march towards Islamabad.
Authorities had cited concerns about maintaining public order as the reason for their detention.
The party, however, has criticised the arrests and described them as politically motivated.
Family Seeks Explanation Over Detention
Following the release, Uzma Khan’s son, Wali Khan, questioned the legal basis of his mother’s detention and demanded an explanation from the authorities.
He argued that the detention and subsequent release raised questions about the decisions made by the government.
The development has attracted attention among PTI supporters and political observers, particularly because Imran Khan remains imprisoned.
Imran Khan’s Legal Situation
Imran Khan has been in prison since 2023 and continues to face legal proceedings related to several cases.
He has denied wrongdoing and maintained that the cases against him are politically motivated. The government has rejected his allegations.
The release of his two sisters represents a significant development for the Khan family, although Aleema Khan’s continued detention remains an unresolved issue.
