Pakistan releases two sisters of imprisoned former leader Imran Khan

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Pakistan has released two sisters of former prime minister Imran Khan after withdrawing their detention orders.

Pakistani authorities have freed two sisters of imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan from Kot Lakhpat jail in Lahore. Legal representatives confirmed that Dr Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi returned home after officials withdrew detention orders issued under public order regulations. The decision comes ahead of planned anti-government demonstrations organised by Khan's political party.

Detention contextUzma Khan and Noreen Niazi had been held since September under the Punjab Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance.
Remaining detaineeA third sister, Aleema Khan, remains in custody despite the release of her family members.
Legal confirmationDefense lawyers Rana Mudassar Umer and Taimur Malik confirmed the sisters returned home safely after the detention orders were rescinded.

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Imran Khan remains incarcerated while his party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, faces ongoing government crackdowns and legal restrictions ahead of scheduled nationwide protests.

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Sep 2026Pakistani authorities detain Imran Khan's sisters under public order regulations.
Nov 12Officials revoke detention orders and release Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi from prison.

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Pakistani authorities released Imran Khan's sisters Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi after revoking their extended detention orders under public order laws.

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