--- title: "Imran Khan’s sisters detained under MPO ahead of protest" description: "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." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/9557-aleema-khan-detained-shifted-to-lahore-s-kot-lakhpat-jail site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Imran Khan’s sisters detained under MPO ahead of protest pakistan · updated 22 Sep 2026, 5:17 AM PKT · 20–22 Sep 2026 · 41 articles from 17 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 21 Sep 2026 — Imran Khan’s sisters detained under MPO ahead of protest (13 outlets) > 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. - **Business Recorder** — [IK’s sisters arrested ahead of protest](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440608/iks-sisters-arrested-ahead-of-protest) · 22 Sep 2026, 5:17 AM PKT > LAHORE: Former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s sisters, Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi, were arrested on Monday, ahead of the party’s September 27 protest call. The development follows the detention of Imran’s other sister, Aleema Khan, after Lahore Deputy Commissioner ordered her detention for 30 days on Sunday. PTI spokesperson Sheikh Waqas Akram confirmed t... - **Daily Times** — [Imran’s sisters challenge detention in LHC, seek immediate release](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1556509/imrans-sisters-challenge-detention-in-lhc-seek-immediate-release/) · 22 Sep 2026, 4:27 AM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > A petition was filed before the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday challenging the 30-day detention orders issued against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s sisters Aleema Khan, Dr Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi under Section 3 of the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) Ordinance, seeking their immediate release. The petition was filed by Aleema’s […] - **Pakistan Today** — [LHC petition challenges detention of Imran's sisters](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/21/lhc-petition-challenges-detention-of-imrans-sisters) · 21 Sep 2026, 10:26 PM PKT · 62% identical wording to the newest filing - **24 News HD** — [LHC to hear plea against detention orders of Imran Khan’s three sisters](https://www.24newshd.tv/21-Sep-2026/lhc-hear-plea-detention-orders-imran-khan-s-three-sisters) · 21 Sep 2026, 9:22 PM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing > The Lahore High Court has fixed a hearing for a petition challenging the detention orders issued against three sisters of PTI founder Imran Khan, 24News HD TV reported on Monday. - **Abb Takk News** — [Imran Khan’s sisters Uzma, Noreen detained under 3-MPO](https://abbtakk.tv/imran-khans-sisters-uzma-noreen-detained-under-3-mpo/) · 21 Sep 2026, 7:09 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s sisters Noreen Niazi and Uzma Khan have been detained for 30 days under Section 3 of the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) Act, 1960, officials said on Monday. The detention orders were issued by the Lahore deputy commissioner on the recommendation of police,... - **Pakistan Observer** — [LHC Moved Against Detention of Imran Khan’s Three Sisters](https://pakobserver.net/lhc-moved-against-detention-of-imran-khans-three-sisters/) · 21 Sep 2026, 4:55 PM PKT · 66% identical wording to the newest filing > The Lahore High Court (LHC) has been approached against the preventive detention of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former prime… - **Dawn** — [Detention of Imran's sisters under MPO challenged in LHC](https://www.dawn.com/news/2031596/detention-of-imrans-sisters-under-mpo-challenged-in-lhc) · 21 Sep 2026, 3:43 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE: The preventive detention of former prime minister and PTI founder Imran Khan’s three sisters was challenged before the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday. Earlier today, Dr Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi were detained for 30 days ahead of the party’s September 27 protest call. The development follows the detention of Imran’s other sister, Aleema Khan, after Lahore Deputy Commissioner (DC) or... - **Aaj News (English)** — [Imran Khan’s two more sisters detained in Lahore under MPO](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330473255/imran-khans-two-more-sisters-detained-in-lahore-under-mpo) · 21 Sep 2026, 11:55 AM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > Two more sisters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, Noreen Niazi and Uzma Khan, have been detained in Lahore in the late hours of Sunday, hours after their sister Aleema Khan was taken into custody under the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) law, sources said on Monday. According to the sources, Noreen Niazi and Uzma Khan were initially detained along with other family member... - **Geo News** — [Uzma Khan, Noreen Niazi detained under 3MPO following Aleema's detention](https://www.geo.tv/latest/682961-uzma-khan-noreen-niazi-detained-under-3mpo-following-aleemas-detention) · 21 Sep 2026, 10:51 AM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > PTI founder Imran Khan's sisters stage sit-in on Adiala Road in Rawalpindi on May 12, 2026. — Facebook/@ImMuhammadSohailAfridiImran's sisters detained for 30 days, shifted to Kot Lakhpat jail.Lahore DC issues detention orders for Uzma Khan, Noreen Niazi.Noreen and Uzma moved to... - **The Nation** — [Imran Khan’s two sisters detained under MPO](https://www.nation.com.pk/21-Sep-2026/imran-khan-s-two-sisters-detained-mpo) · 21 Sep 2026, 10:32 AM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE: Two sisters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi, have been detained for 30 days under Section 3 of the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) on the orders of the Lahore deputy commissioner. - **Dunya News** — [Imran Khan's sisters Uzma and Noreen detained for 30 days under 3-MPO](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/973926-imran-khans-sisters-uzma-and-noreen-detained-for-30-days-under-3mpo) · 21 Sep 2026, 10:28 AM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > PTI founder Imran Khan’s sisters Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi were detained for 30 days under the MPO in Lahore, following Aleema Khan’s detention. - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [PTI long march: Imran Khan’s sisters detained in Lahore](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/21-Sep-2026/pti-long-march-imran-khans-sisters-detained-in-lahore) · 21 Sep 2026, 9:38 AM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE – Police have detained Noreen Niazi and Uzma Khan, sisters of PTI founder Imran Khan, following the detention of his sister Aleema Khan ahead of the September 27 protest. Aleema Khan’s son, Sher Shah, and Shahrez were also taken into custody. Noreen Niazi and Uzma Khan were subsequently transferred to Kot Lakhpat Jail in […] - **Hum News English** — [Imran Khan’s sisters Noreen and Uzma arrested, moved to Kot Lakhpat jail](https://humenglish.com/latest/imran-khans-sisters-noreen-and-uzma-arrested-moved-to-kot-lakhpat-jail/) · 21 Sep 2026, 9:31 AM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE: The other two sisters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former prime minister Imran Khan, Noreen Niazi and Uzma Khan, have been arrested and transferred to Kot Lakhpat jail in Lahore, according to family sources and officials. Earlier, Aleema Khan had been arrested on Sunday. The arrests reportedly took place late Sunday night as authorities continued a crackdown ahead of PT... ### 20 Sep 2026 — Aleema Khan Detained in Lahore Ahead of PTI Protest (15 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Aleema Khan, sister of PTI founder Imran Khan, was detained in Lahore under Section 3 of the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) Ordinance, with some noting the 30-day duration of her detention. Many also linked the arrest to the PTI’s planned September 27 protest march. A few outlets, such as The Express Tribune and Dawn, highlighted PTI’s claim that she was “abducted” by authorities. ARY News and Hum News English also mentioned additional arrests of PTI-linked figures ahead of the protest, while others focused primarily on Khan’s detention and transfer to Kot Lakhpat Jail. - **Daily Times** — [Aleema Khan detained in Lahore ahead of PTI’s Sept 27 protest](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1555963/aleema-khan-detained-in-lahore-ahead-of-ptis-sept-27-protest/) · 21 Sep 2026, 5:27 AM PKT > PTI said on Sunday that ex-prime minister and party founder Imran Khan’s sister, Aleema Khan, had been detained by authorities, after the office of Lahore’s deputy commissioner (DC) ordered her detention or arrest for 30 days. The development takes place amid reports of a crackdown on the PTI ahead of its September 27 countrywide protest […] - **Business Recorder** — [Aleema Khan arrested in Lahore](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440426/aleema-khan-arrested-in-lahore) · 21 Sep 2026, 5:00 AM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE: Police arrested Aleema Khan, the sister of Pakistan’s jailed ex-prime minister Imran Khan at her house in Lahore, a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Punjab spokesman said on Sunday, ahead of a planned protest march by the party on September 27. A notification issued by Lahore’s district administration said she has been arrested and sent to jail for 30 days. “According to intelligence reports, h... - **Pakistan Today** — [Aleema Khan detained under MPO ahead of PTI’s Sept 27 protest](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/21/aleema-khan-detained-under-mpo-ahead-of-ptis-sept-27-protest) · 21 Sep 2026, 1:59 AM PKT · 91% identical wording to the newest filing > PTI founder Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khan has been detained under the MPO in Lahore for 30 days ahead of the party’s Sept 27 protest. PTI condemns the move and demands her immediate release as authorities prepare for the march to Islamabad amid heightened political tensions. ahead of planned march - **ARY News (English)** — [PTI long march: 5 parliamentarians detained ahead of Islamabad protest](https://arynews.tv/pti-long-march-5-parliamentarians-detained-ahead-of-islamabad-protest) · 21 Sep 2026, 12:27 AM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > PTI founder Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khan is also under detention in Lahore and has been shifted to Kot Lakhpat Jail under.... - **The Express Tribune** — [Imran's sister detained ahead of PTI protest](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2630460/imrans-sister-detained-ahead-of-pti-protest) · 20 Sep 2026, 11:45 PM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > Aleema sent to Kot Lakhpat Jail for 30 days, PTI founder's sister accused of inciting people - **Hum News English** — [PTI alleges fresh arrests ahead of September 27 march](https://humenglish.com/latest/pti-alleges-fresh-arrests-ahead-of-september-27-march/) · 20 Sep 2026, 9:12 PM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Sunday alleged that several party-linked figures were arrested as authorities stepped up action ahead of the party’s planned September 27 protest march. PTI founder Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khan was arrested in Lahore, according to the party, with reports telling that the Lahore district administration ordered her detention for 30 days under the Maintenance o... - **Minute Mirror** — [PTI condemns Aleema Khan’s 30-day detention](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pti-condemns-aleema-khans-30-day-detention-632859/) · 20 Sep 2026, 5:43 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has condemned the detention of Aleema Khan, sister of party founder Imran Khan, after the Lahore deputy - **Aaj News (English)** — [Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khan detained for 30 days under 3-MPO](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330473177/imran-khans-sister-aleema-khan-detained-for-30-days-under-3-mpo) · 20 Sep 2026, 3:59 PM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > Aleema Khan, sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, was detained by police on Sunday under Section 3 of the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) and shifted to Kot Lakhpat Jail, according to sources. The sources said that Aleema was leaving her home in Lahore’s Upper Mall area to go to a gym when Lytton Road police detained her. Her vehicle was parked at Lytton Road Police St... - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Pakistan police detain Imran Khan’s sister ahead of Islamabad protest march](https://www.arabnews.pk/pakistan/pakistan-police-detain-imran-khans-sister-ahead-of-islamabad-protest-march-3001777) · 20 Sep 2026, 3:52 PM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing - **The Nation** — [Aleema Khan detained under 3-MPO in Lahore](https://www.nation.com.pk/20-Sep-2026/aleema-khan-detained-3-mpo-lahore) · 20 Sep 2026, 3:37 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khan has been detained in Lahore under Section 3 of the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) Ordinance, according to family and party sources. - **Dawn** — [PTI claims Aleema Khan taken away by authorities in Lahore](https://www.dawn.com/news/2031350/pti-claims-aleema-khan-taken-away-by-authorities-in-lahore) · 20 Sep 2026, 2:49 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > PTI on Sunday claimed that party founder Imran Khan’s sister was “abducted” in Lahore. In a post on X, PTI claimed that authorities “abducted” Aleema from outside her home. PTI Central Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram also made the claim in a post on X, demanding that Aleema be presented in court immediately. “A sister is being punished for speaking up for her brother,” Akram alleged. D... - **24 News HD** — [PTI founder Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khan arrested in Lahore](https://www.24newshd.tv/20-Sep-2026/pti-founder-imran-khan-s-sister-aleema-khan-arrested-lahore) · 20 Sep 2026, 2:41 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > Aleema Khan, sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, has been arrested in Lahore, reported the 24NewsHD TV channel on Sunday. - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khan detained under 3MPO ahead of PTI Protest](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/20-Sep-2026/imran-khans-sister-aleema-khan-detained-under-3mpo-ahead-of-pti-protest) · 20 Sep 2026, 2:38 PM PKT · 90% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE – Aleema Khan, sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan, has been detained just days before the party’s planned September 27 protest and march towards Islamabad. Aleema was taken into custody under Section 3 of the Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance and later shifted to Kot Lakhpat Jail. The detention reportedly came as Aleema […] - **Dunya News** — [Imran Khan's sister Aleema Khan detained in Lahore under 3MPO](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/973809--imran-khans-sister-aleema-khan-detained-in-lahore-under-3mpo-) · 20 Sep 2026, 2:37 PM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > PTI founder Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khan has been arrested by police in Lahore and shifted to Kot Lakhpat Jail, while her vehicle was taken to mozang police station. - **Pakistan Observer** — [Aleema Khan Detained, Shifted to Lahore’s Kot Lakhpat Jail](https://pakobserver.net/aleema-khan-detained-shifted-to-lahores-kot-lakhpat-jail/) · 20 Sep 2026, 2:34 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > Aleema Khan, sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, was detained by police in Lahore under Section 3 of… ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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