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title: "Imran Khan's sister files second contempt petition over denied jail meetings"
description: "Most outlets reported that Dr Uzma Khan filed a second contempt of court petition in the Supreme Court, alleging that Imran Khan's family meetings and phone calls were denied at Adiala Jail. Several mentions named PM Shehbaz Sharif and other officials as respondents, while others described the petition as being over the \"failure\" to facilitate meetings. Geo News included a brief reference to Imran Khan addressing a news conference after a shooting incident, but this detail was not central to the framing of the contempt filing."
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# Imran Khan's sister files second contempt petition over denied jail meetings

pakistan · latest filing 2 Sep 2026, 11:47 PM PKT · 31 Aug – 2 Sep 2026 · 24 articles from 15 outlets over 3 developments

## How it developed

Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it.

### 2 Sep 2026 — Imran Khan's sister files second contempt petition over denied jail meetings (8 outlets)

> Most outlets reported that Dr Uzma Khan filed a second contempt of court petition in the Supreme Court, alleging that Imran Khan's family meetings and phone calls were denied at Adiala Jail. Several mentions named PM Shehbaz Sharif and other officials as respondents, while others described the petition as being over the "failure" to facilitate meetings. Geo News included a brief reference to Imran Khan addressing a news conference after a shooting incident, but this detail was not central to the framing of the contempt filing.

- **The Express Tribune** — [Imran's sister files second contempt plea](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2627158/imrans-sister-files-second-contempt-plea) · 2 Sep 2026, 11:47 PM PKT
  > Dr Uzma alleges noncompliance with SC order on meetings, calls
- **Pakistan Today** — [Imran Khan's sister files new contempt petition over denied jail meetings](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/02/imran-khans-sister-files-new-contempt-petition-over-denied-jail-meetings) · 2 Sep 2026, 10:10 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing
- **Hum News English** — [Imran Khan’s sister moves Supreme Court with another contempt plea](https://humenglish.com/latest/imran-khans-sister-moves-supreme-court-with-another-contempt-plea/) · 2 Sep 2026, 6:43 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing
  > ISLAMABAD: Dr Uzma Khan, sister Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan, has filed another contempt of court petition in the Supreme Court, alleging that authorities have failed to implement the top court’s orders regarding the former prime minister’s meetings with family members and phone calls with his sons. The petition, filed through advocate Uzair Karamat Bhandari, contended that the S...
- **Dawn** — [Uzma files another contempt plea in SC, this time over 'failure' to facilitate meetings between Imran and his family](https://www.dawn.com/news/2026885/uzma-files-another-contempt-plea-in-sc-this-time-over-failure-to-facilitate-meetings-between-imran-and-his-family) · 2 Sep 2026, 3:16 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing
  > ISLAMABAD: Uzma Khan, the sister of incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan, filed a contempt plea in the Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday against government functionaries, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, accusing them of violating the court’s earlier directives to arrange the PTI founder’s meetings with his family and phone calls with his sons. The interim order was issued on Aug...
- **Aaj News (English)** — [Imran Khan’s sister files second contempt petition in Supreme Court](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330470523/imran-khans-sister-files-second-contempt-petition-in-supreme-court) · 2 Sep 2026, 3:07 PM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Dr Uzma Khan, sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, has filed a second contempt of court petition in the Supreme Court on Wednesday over the alleged denial of meetings with him and phone calls with his sons. The petition alleges that the August 18 Supreme Court order regarding the PTI founder’s transfer to Shifa Hospital in Islamabad and medical treatment had not been imp...
- **Geo News** — [Jailed Imran's sister files another contempt plea in SC over 'denial' of family meetings](https://www.geo.tv/latest/680275-jailed-imrans-sister-files-another-contempt-plea-in-sc-over-denial-of-family-meetings) · 2 Sep 2026, 2:11 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Former prime minister Imran Khan addresses a news conference after he was wounded following a shooting incident during a long march in Wazirabad at the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre in Lahore, November 4, 2022. — ReutersDr Uzma alleges non-compliance with...
- **24 News HD** — [Imran Khan’s sister files new contempt petition over denied jail meetings](https://www.24newshd.tv/02-Sep-2026/imran-khan-s-sister-files-new-contempt-petition-denied-jail-meetings) · 2 Sep 2026, 12:38 PM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing
  > A fresh contempt of court petition has been filed in Pakistan's Supreme Court over the alleged denial of family meetings and phone calls to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan at Adiala Jail, the 24NewsHD TV channel reported on Wednesday.
- **Dunya News** — [Uzma Khan files contempt plea in SC over denial of Imran's meeting, phone calls](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/970920-uzma-khan-files-contempt-plea-in-sc-over-denial-of-imrans-meeting-) · 2 Sep 2026, 11:55 AM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Dr Uzma Khan has filed a second contempt petition in the Supreme Court, alleging that Imran Khan was denied meetings and phone calls with his children despite an August 18 court order.

### 1 Sep 2026 — Supreme Court denies early hearing of contempt plea against government officials (3 outlets)

> Most outlets reported that the Supreme Court rejected Dr Uzma Khan’s request for an early hearing of her contempt petition against government officials for non-compliance with an August 18 order. The Business Recorder added context about the nature of the order and the officials involved, while the Daily Times noted the petition was filed by Uzma Khanum, sister of PTI founder Imran Khan. Both headlines framed the decision as a continuation of the court’s handling of the case without indicating broader implications.

- **The Express Tribune** — [Imran's sister to file contempt petition against PM](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2627001/imrans-sister-to-file-contempt-petition-against-pm) · 1 Sep 2026, 11:44 PM PKT
  > Uzma alleges govt functionaries deliberately violated SC's Aug 18 order
- **Daily Times** — [SC rejects Uzma’s request for early hearing of contempt plea against govt](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1546271/sc-rejects-uzmas-request-for-early-hearing-of-contempt-plea-against-govt/) · 1 Sep 2026, 7:08 AM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing
  > The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday rejected a second application seeking an early hearing of a contempt of court petition filed by Dr Uzma Khanum, sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, over the alleged non-implementation of an order directing his transfer to Shifa International Hospital. According to official sources, the second application was […]
- **Business Recorder** — [Non-compliance with Aug 18 order: SC again turns down IK’s sister’s plea for early hearing against officials](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40437283/non-compliance-with-aug-18-order-sc-again-turns-down-iks-sisters-plea-for-early-hearing-against-officials) · 1 Sep 2026, 4:48 AM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing
  > ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday again turned down Dr Uzma Khan’s application for an early hearing of a contempt petition against the federal government officials for non-compliance with the August 18 order to shift Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital for medical examination. Earlier on August 25, the Supreme Court’s Registrar Office rejected Dr Uzm...

### 31 Aug 2026 — Supreme Court rejects second plea for early hearing in Imran Khan hospital transfer case (12 outlets)

> Most outlets reported that the Supreme Court rejected a second request for an urgent or early hearing of a contempt petition related to Imran Khan’s hospital transfer, filed by his sister Uzma Khan. While the core fact was consistent across the coverage, some outlets noted the scheduled hearing date of September 16, and a few, such as BOL News and Geo News, briefly mentioned the government’s decision to transfer Khan to PIMS instead of Shifa International Hospital.

- **Abb Takk News** — [SC declines plea seeking urgent hearing on Imran Khan hospital transfer case](https://abbtakk.tv/sc-declines-plea-seeking-urgent-hearing-on-imran-khan-hospital-transfer-case/) · 31 Aug 2026, 5:03 PM PKT
  > ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has turned down a request by Dr Uzma Khan, sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, for an early hearing of her contempt petition over the former premier’s hospital transfer, sources said Monday. Dr Uzma had approached the apex court on August 25, alleging that...
- **BOL News** — [Supreme court rejects early hearing in PTI founder’s hospital case](https://www.bolnews.com/pakistan/supreme-court-rejects-early-hearing-in-pti-founders-hospital-case/) · 31 Aug 2026, 4:25 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Dr. Uzma Khan sought an urgent hearing of her contempt petition over the government’s decision to transfer the PTI founder to PIMS instead of Shifa International Hospital.
- **Hum News English** — [Imran’s hospital transfer: SC turns down plea seeking early hearing of contempt case](https://humenglish.com/latest/imrans-hospital-transfer-sc-turns-down-plea-seeking-early-hearing-of-contempt-case/) · 31 Aug 2026, 3:29 PM PKT · 94% identical wording to the newest filing
  > ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday turned down a request by Dr Uzma Khan, sister of incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, for an early hearing of her contempt petition over alleged non-compliance with the court’s earlier order directing the former prime minister’s transfer to Shifa International Hospital. The contempt petition is already scheduled to be heard on Se...
- **Daily Times** — [SC to hear contempt plea over Imran Khan on Sept 16](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1545973/sc-to-hear-contempt-plea-over-imran-khan-on-sept-16/) · 31 Aug 2026, 3:23 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing
  > The Supreme Court has rejected another request for an early hearing of a contempt petition concerning Imran Khan’s hospital transfer. The petition was filed by his sister, Uzma Khan, over the implementation of a previous court order. The court has already scheduled the matter for September 16. Uzma Khan had challenged the failure to fully […]
- **Minute Mirror** — [SC turns down 2nd plea to fast-track Imran Khan ho...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/sc-turns-down-2nd-plea-to-fast-track-imran-khan-hospital-transfer-case-621976/) · 31 Aug 2026, 3:18 PM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing
  > The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a second request seeking an early hearing of a contempt petition concerning the alleged failure
- **Geo News** — [Imran hospital transfer: SC 'rejects' Uzma Khan's plea for early hearing of contempt petition](https://www.geo.tv/latest/679970-imran-hospital-transfer-sc-rejects-uzma-khans-plea-for-early-hearing-of-contempt-petition) · 31 Aug 2026, 3:01 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Police officers walk past the Supreme Court building in Islamabad. — Reuters/FileUzma's plea for immediate hearing not maintainable: sources.Cases are generally fixed according to their turn: sources.Uzma's contempt petition already fixed for Sep 16: sources.ISLAMABAD: The...
- **The Nation** — [SC rejects early hearing plea in Imran hospital case](https://www.nation.com.pk/31-Aug-2026/sc-rejects-early-hearing-plea-imran-hospital-case) · 31 Aug 2026, 2:55 PM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing
  > The Supreme Court has once again rejected a request seeking an early hearing of a contempt of court petition filed by Imran Khan’s sister, Uzma Khan, over the transfer of the PTI founder to a hospital.
- **Dunya News** — [SC rejects request for early hearing on contempt plea over Imran Khan's hospital transfer](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/970614-sc-rejects-request-for-early-hearing-on-contempt-plea-over-imran-khan) · 31 Aug 2026, 2:10 PM PKT · 90% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Imran Khan’s sister, Uzma Khan, had filed the contempt petition over the non-implementation of the Supreme Court’s August 18 order concerning the transfer of the PTI founder to Shifa Hospital
- **Pakistan Observer** — [Supreme Court again rejects plea for urgent hearing on Imran Khan’s hospital transfer](https://pakobserver.net/supreme-court-again-rejects-plea-for-urgent-hearing-on-imran-khans-hospital-transfer/) · 31 Aug 2026, 1:52 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing
  > ISLAMABAD – The Supreme Court has once again rejected a request to urgently fix for hearing a contempt petition filed…
- **Dawn** — [Imran's hospital transfer: SC turns down Uzma's application seeking early hearing of contempt plea](https://www.dawn.com/news/2026376/imrans-hospital-transfer-sc-turns-down-uzmas-application-seeking-early-hearing-of-contempt-plea) · 31 Aug 2026, 1:36 PM PKT · 91% identical wording to the newest filing
  > ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday turned down yet another request by Dr Uzma Khan, the sister of incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan, for swift contempt of court proceedings against government functionaries for violating the August 18 order direction Imran’s transfer to a private hospital. The contempt of court petition has already been fixed before a three-judge SC bench, consisting of Ju...
- **24 News HD** — [SC rejects 2nd PTI plea for urgent hearing of Imran Khan hospital transfer case](https://www.24newshd.tv/31-Aug-2026/sc-rejects-2nd-pti-plea-urgent-hearing-imran-khan-hospital-transfer-case) · 31 Aug 2026, 12:04 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing
  > The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a second request seeking an urgent hearing of a contempt petition concerning the hospital transfer of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former prime minister Imran Khan.
- **The Express Tribune** — [SC rejects second plea for early hearing of Imran’s hospital transfer contempt case](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2626696/sc-rejects-second-plea-for-early-hearing-of-imrans-hospital-transfer-contempt-case) · 31 Aug 2026, 8:26 AM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Petition, filed by his sister Uzma Khanum, is already scheduled for hearing on September 16

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