PTI condemns reported arrest of Aleema Khan, says workers also detained
“Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Central Punjab on Sunday strongly condemned the reported arrest of Aleema Khan, sister of PTI founder Imran Khan, and alleged that party workers were also being arrested…”
“The party strongly condemns the arrest of Aleema,” the PTI Central Punjab spokesperson said. He also alleged that a large number of PTI workers were being detained as part of a crackdown on the party.
Meanwhile, retired Brigadier Mushtaq said Aleema had been shifted to an undisclosed location.
“This government has become fearful of a popular revolution,” he said.اس ناجائز حکومت اور انکے ناجائز اقتدار پر قابض ہینڈلرز نے علیمہ خانم کو انکے گھر کی باہر سے اغواء کر لیا۔— PTI (@PTIofficial)September 20, 2026The statements came shortly after family sources reported that Aleema was intercepted by police while travelling from her residence on Canal Road towards Gymkhana Club for a private engagement., Aleema was travelling towards Gymkhana Club when police intercepted her vehicle and took her into custody along with her driver and the car.
"Stay connected with Aman-e-Pakistan for ongoing live reporting and verified investigative updates."
They said she had left her residence around 1:15 to 1:20pm after offering Zuhr prayers.علیمہ خان@Aleema_KhanPKاس گاڑی میں گھر سے ڈرائیور کے ہمراہ نکلیں تھیں۔ رابطہ بند ہونے کے بعد معلوم ہوا کہ گاڑی تھانے میں موجود ہے جبکہ علیمہ خان تھانے میں موجود نہیں۔علیمہ خان کو گرفتار کرکے کوٹ لکھپت جیل منتقل کر دیا گیا ہے!#ستمبر27_لانگ_مارچ_بالقسطpic.twitter.com/vC3E80tfkJ— PTI Punjab (@PTIPunjabPK)September 20, 2026According to the family sources, she was subsequently taken towards Lytton Road and was expected to be shifted to Kot Lakhpat Jail under the MPO law.
It is pertinent to mention that the area where she was allegedly intercepted does not fall under the jurisdiction of Lytton Road Police Station. Her reported arrest comes a week ahead of PTI's planned long march to Islamabad on September 27.
The PTI has announced the march as part of its protest campaign demanding the release of Imran. The development comes amid heightened tensions over the planned march. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has warned that no such march would be allowed to enter Islamabad.
There was no immediate official confirmation of Aleema's reported arrest.
Continue Reading: More in National
Swipe or click arrows to explore National desk coverage
