Verdict in November 26 protest case against Aleema Khan postponed for third time

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1. 17 Oct 2026 92% related

   4 outlets · 2 developments

   Aleema Khan's November 26 protest case verdict delayed again

   Most outlets reported that the Anti-Terrorism Court in Rawalpindi deferred its verdict in the November 26 protest case against Aleema Khan for the fourth time, with the new date set for October 26. The Daily Times and Minute Mirror both noted the repeated postponement, while the latter also mentioned her connection to Imran Khan. ARY News provided similar details, adding that the hearing was conducted by Judge Amjad Ali Shah and that her counsel, Faisal Malik, appeared before the court.

2. 26 Sep 2026 93% related

   6 outlets

   Aleema Khan protest case verdict deferred to October 1

   Most outlets reported that the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi deferred the verdict in the November 2024 protest case involving Aleema Khan and nine others to October 1. Dawn specifically noted that the deferral occurred after the judge went on leave, while other outlets either omitted this detail or described the delay more generally. The framing of the delay varied slightly, with some outlets emphasizing the postponement itself and others briefly mentioning the reason.

3. 23 Sep 2026 92% related

   2 outlets

   ATC reserves verdict in Nov 26 case against Aleema Khan

   Most outlets reported that the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi reserved its verdict in a case against Aleema Khan, sister of former prime minister Imran Khan, relating to the November 26, 2024 protest. The framing was largely consistent, with both excerpts noting the date of the protest and the court’s decision to reserve the verdict. There were no significant differences in emphasis or additional details provided.

4. 22 Sep 2026 76% related

   17 outlets · 2 developments

   Imran Khan’s sisters detained under MPO ahead of protest

   Most outlets reported that two of Imran Khan’s sisters, Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi, were detained under the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) for 30 days, following the earlier detention of his sister Aleema Khan. Several also noted the timing in relation to the planned September 27 protest and mentioned their transfer to Kot Lakhpat jail. While most described the detentions as part of a broader crackdown or in the context of the PTI’s long march, a few, like *Dawn* and *Business Recorder*, briefly mentioned PTI’s condemnation of the arrests. The framing of the detentions as a “crackdown” appeared only in *Pakistan Observer*, while others used more neutral language.

5. 31 Jul 2026 76% related

   5 outlets

   Anti-terrorism court declares Imran Khan’s sisters proclaimed offenders

   Most outlets reported that an anti-terrorism court declared Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan, sisters of PTI founder Imran Khan, as proclaimed offenders and issued perpetual arrest warrants. While all excerpts included this core detail, some outlets, like 24 News HD and Dawn, explicitly mentioned their status as Imran Khan’s sisters in the headline or opening line, whereas others, like Business Recorder and Samaa, noted it in passing. All excerpts emphasized the legal action taken by the court, with slight variation in the framing of the court’s jurisdiction and the nature of the case.