Sister of Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan arrested
Summary
Aleema Khanum, the sister of Pakistan’s imprisoned ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan, was arrested in Lahore ahead of planned protests supporting him. Authorities say she was organizing supporters through social media and public meetings and will be detained for 30 days.Key Facts
- Aleema Khanum was arrested in Lahore on Sunday afternoon.
- The arrest order accused her of mobilizing Imran Khan’s supporters to cause disorder.
- She is being held at Kot Lakhpat jail, according to official sources.
- Her family reported losing contact with her before her location was revealed.
- Widespread protests are planned on 27 September to march to the capital, Islamabad.
- Law enforcement has prepared by placing shipping containers around key government buildings.
- Imran Khan has been imprisoned since 2023 and faces multiple charges, which he denies.
- Khan’s health has worsened in prison, requiring recent hospital examination.
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