Imran Khan's sister arrested in Lahore ahead of PTI march

Aleema Khan, the sister of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, was arrested by police in Lahore on September 20, 2026, ahead of a planned march by Khan's party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The arrest was ordered by the Lahore deputy commissioner under the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) ordinance, according to PTI. The planned march, set for September 27, is intended to demand the release of Imran Khan, who has been imprisoned since 2023. The arrest is part of a broader crackdown on PTI supporters and leaders ahead of the protest.