Pakistan Police Detain Ex-PM Imran Khan’s Sister Before Protest

Police arrest sister of jailed Pakistan PM Imran Khan ahead of planned September 27 protest. Details on the detention and party response.

Editorial Desk

September 20, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Lahore, Pakistan — Authorities in Lahore have detained Aleema Khan, the sister of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, at her residence ahead of a scheduled demonstration by his political party.

The arrest occurred just days before the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) plans to hold a march on September 27 in the capital, demanding the release of Imran Khan, who is currently incarcerated.

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A spokesperson for the PTI Punjab branch confirmed the detention, which was carried out by local police. The Lahore district administration cited public safety concerns as the reason for the arrest, while a close associate of Khan, Zulfi Bukhari, condemned the action as politically motivated.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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