Aleema Khan, the sister of imprisoned former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, was detained by law enforcement officials in Lahore. The arrest occurred shortly before a scheduled protest organized by Imran Khan’s political party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).

According to reports, the detention was carried out under the Punjab Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance of 1960. This legal provision grants local authorities the power to arrest individuals if they are deemed a threat to public peace or order. The move is widely viewed by political observers as part of a broader government effort to suppress upcoming demonstrations planned by the PTI, which has faced significant state pressure since Imran Khan’s removal from office.

While the government maintains that such detentions are necessary to prevent violence and maintain stability in the region, PTI supporters and human rights advocates frequently characterize these actions as politically motivated attempts to stifle opposition and intimidate the family of the former leader. The current status of Aleema Khan and the specific conditions of her detention remain subject to ongoing legal developments as the party prepares for its planned protests.