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Pakistan police detain ex-PM Khan's sister ahead of party march
Authorities in Lahore have arrested Aleema Khan, sister of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, as his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party prepares for a major protest demonstration scheduled for later this month.
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Police took Aleema Khan into custody at her Lahore residence on Sunday, according to a spokesman for the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party's Punjab chapter. The arrest comes just days before the party plans to hold a significant protest march on September 27.
The detention of Khan's sister marks the latest move against the family and political allies of Imran Khan, who has been imprisoned amid various legal challenges. The PTI has been mobilising supporters for the upcoming demonstration, which represents a show of force by the opposition party.
Authorities have not immediately disclosed specific charges related to Aleema Khan's arrest. The timing of the detention, coinciding with preparations for the planned march, has drawn attention from political observers monitoring the deepening tensions between the government and the opposition party.
The PTI has faced mounting pressure in recent months, with multiple party figures subjected to legal action. The arrest of Khan's sister underscores the escalating political friction in Pakistan as the country navigates competing claims between the ruling establishment and opposition forces.