Lahore: Imran Khan's sisters, Noreen Niazi and Dr. Uzma Khan, are being released from Lahore's Kot Lakhpat Jail after nearly two months in preventive detention.
Their release was confirmed by PTI lawyer Taimur Malik in a post on X.
The two sisters were detained on 21 September under Section 3 of the Punjab Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) Ordinance, 1960, ahead of planned protests by the Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI).
Their sister Aleema Khan was detained a day earlier, on September 20.
Detention extended despite legal challenges
The sisters initially faced 30 day detention orders, which were subsequently extended by the Punjab government.
On October 26, the Lahore High Court (LHC) disposed of a petition seeking their release after being informed that the government approved a further 30 days of detention.
The family challenged the continued detention, arguing that it was unlawful and violated their constitutional rights.
Medical concerns preceded release reports
Noreen was previously transferred from Kot Lakhpat Jail to the Punjab Institute of Cardiology after experiencing high blood pressure. She was subsequently returned to prison.
The latest reports of their release follow those developments, although authorities are yet to clarify whether the decision was taken on medical or other grounds.
There was no confirmed update on Aleema Khan's detention status in the information available.
Further official details regarding the reported releases are awaited.
