Imran Khan’s Sisters Face Another Month in Detention as Lahore High Court Hears Case
Date: October 26, 2026
The Punjab government has extended the detention of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s three sisters, Aleema Khan, Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi, for another 30 days, the Lahore High Court (LHC) was informed on Monday.
The development came during proceedings on a petition seeking the recovery and release of the three women, who have been held at Lahore’s Kot Lakhpat Jail under preventive detention orders.
A government lawyer submitted a report prepared by the Punjab home secretary, confirming that the provincial government had approved the extension following a recommendation from the Lahore deputy commissioner.
The court subsequently disposed of the petition after reviewing the government’s report. The proceedings have added another development to the ongoing legal and political dispute surrounding the family of the imprisoned former prime minister.
Why Was Imran Khan’s Sisters’ Detention Extended?
According to the government’s report, the detention of the three women was extended for another 30 days on the recommendation of the Lahore deputy commissioner.
The authorities initially detained Aleema Khan on September 20, 2026, while Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi were taken into custody on September 21.
Their detention was ordered under Section 3 of the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) legislation, which allows preventive detention in specified circumstances relating to public order.
The arrests came ahead of PTI’s planned nationwide protests and a proposed march towards Islamabad. The party had called for Imran Khan’s release and demanded respect for the Constitution.
The latest extension means the three women will remain in detention under the renewed orders unless the decision is changed through the relevant legal process.
What Happened During the Lahore High Court Hearing?
Justice Abher Gul Khan heard a petition filed by Shahrez Khan, Aleema Khan’s son, challenging the continued detention of his mother and her sisters.
During the proceedings, the Punjab home secretary and the superintendent of Kot Lakhpat Jail appeared before the court in response to an earlier order.
The government’s lawyer informed the court that the provincial government had approved the additional detention period on October 7.
The petitioner’s counsel had argued in earlier proceedings that the original 30-day detention orders had expired on October 19 and 20. The petition sought the women’s recovery, production before the court and release.
However, the court observed that the deputy commissioner had issued the detention notifications but had not been included as a respondent in the petition.
The court disposed of the petition after considering the report submitted by the home secretary. The decision did not amount to a judicial order extending the detention; the extension had been approved by the provincial government.
PTI and Imran Khan’s Family Face Continued Legal Challenges
The detention of Aleema Khan, Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi has drawn attention because of their relationship with Imran Khan and the wider political tensions surrounding PTI.
The party has repeatedly demanded the release of its founder, who remains imprisoned, while his supporters have continued political and legal efforts on his behalf.
The detention case has also raised questions about the use of preventive detention powers and the legal procedures available to challenge administrative orders.
The petitioners have disputed the continued confinement of the three women and sought legal intervention. The government's position, presented through its lawyer, was that the detention had been lawfully extended following the deputy commissioner’s recommendation.
The legal arguments and the government's decision remain central to the dispute.
What Happens Next?
The immediate development is the Punjab government's approval of another 30 days of detention and the Lahore High Court's disposal of the petition in light of the submitted report.
Any further challenge would need to proceed through the appropriate legal channels. The court's decision to dispose of this petition should not be interpreted as a finding that every aspect of the detention dispute has been resolved.
The case remains politically significant because it involves the family of a prominent opposition leader and the use of preventive detention during a period of political tension.
Further developments will depend on any new legal applications, decisions by the relevant authorities and proceedings brought before the courts.
Conclusion
The Punjab government has extended the detention of Imran Khan’s sisters, Aleema Khan, Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi, by another 30 days, according to a report submitted to the Lahore High Court.
The court disposed of a petition seeking their release after reviewing the government's report and noting that the deputy commissioner who issued the detention notifications had not been made a party to the case.
The development marks another chapter in the legal dispute surrounding the PTI founder’s family. Any further changes to the women’s detention will depend on subsequent administrative or judicial action.
Disclaimer: This article is for news and informational purposes. Legal proceedings and detention orders may change as new developments emerge.