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Imran Khan’s family says three sisters detained ahead of Islamabad march

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Imran Khan's family and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) officials report that three of Khan’s sisters were detained in Lahore before an upcoming September 27 march planned in Islamabad to demand his release from jail. Authorities have confirmed that Aleema Khan has been ordered held for 30 days.
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On Sunday, Aleema Khan, the sister of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, was arrested from her home in Lahore by Pakistani authorities. PTI, Imran's political party, claims this is an "illegal detention" aimed at stifling opposition ahead of a planned protest march on September 27. The arrest order issued by Lahore’s deputy commissioner under the Punjab Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance mandates her detention for 30 days in Kot Lakhpat jail. PTI officials and Aleema's family have demanded her immediate release, alleging political motives behind her arrest, which they see as a punitive measure against Imran Khan's supporters.

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Islamabad Lahore PTI

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Imran Khan’s PERSON · 2× Islamabad GPE · 2× Aleema Khan PERSON · 1× Lahore GPE · 1× PTI ORG · 1×

Narrative

Imran Khan’s family says three sisters detained ahead of Islamabad march Imran Khan’s family and PTI officials say three of the jailed former PM’s sisters have been detained in Lahore ahead of a September 27 march on Islamabad demanding his release.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-21
2026-09-21 · Al Jazeera
Imran Khan’s family says three sisters detained ahead of Islamabad march · assertive framing

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Imran Khan’s family says three sisters detained ahead of Islamabad march Imran Khan’s family and PTI officials say three of the jailed former PM’s sisters have been detained in Lahore ahead of a September 27 march on Islamabad demanding his release. asserted
three → say → release
Authorities have confirmed Aleema Khan was ordered to be held for 30 days. asserted
Khan → confirm → days
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