Jailed former Pak PM Imran Khan's two sisters released; one still in Lahore jail

All three sisters of Imran Khan were detained in September under a public safety law to stop them from mobilising people for a countrywide protest for the release of PTI chief.Imran Khan's sisters Uzma Khan, Noreen Niazi and Aleema Khan during a PTI protest and march demanding their brother's release in September. (Credits: Reuters)Lahore,Nov 12, 2026 19:43 ISTTwo sisters of Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Imran Khan were released from prison on Thursday after the Punjab government withdrew their detention order, the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) leaders said."Finally, some good news. Two of former PM Imran Khan's sisters – Dr Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi – were released from Kot Lakhpat Jail following the withdrawal of their detention orders (by the Punjab government)," PTI's senior leader and former federal minister Moonis Elahi said in a statement.However, he said Khan's elder sister Aleema Khan remains behind bars."Hopefully Aleema sahiba and Khan's wife Bushra Bibi will be released soon too," he said. "The release of two sisters does not end the injustice or erase the suffering inflicted on Imran Khan's family. The demand is clear – no selective relief, no intimidation, and no further persecution," said Zulfi Bokhari, another PTI senior leader.All three sisters of Khan were detained in September under a public safety law to stop them from mobilising people for a countrywide protest for the release of Khan. The 74-year-old founder of PTI has been incarcerated since 2023 and faces more than 100 cases, including corruption and charges related to inciting violence. His wife, Bushra Bibi, was arrested on January 17, 2025, in a separate case in which the couple were sentenced.On Wednesday, lawyers representing the PTI met Khan in Adiala Jail and discussed court cases with him, a day after the Islamabad High Court (IHC) directed authorities to facilitate the meeting.The lawyers remained at Adiala for four hours and left without speaking to the media, he said.PTI lawyer Latif Khosa, who met Khan, said he had problems with his blood pressure and eyesight. "Blood pressure fluctuates and goes to dangerous levels. However, Khan was active and had determination," Khosa said.The meeting took place hours after Khan was taken to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in Islamabad for his eye ailment.- Ends