Lahore (The COW News Digital) Noreen Niazi and Uzma Khan, sisters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, have been released from Kot Lakhpat Jail after spending approximately 50 days in detention.
According to sources, both women were handed over to Noreen Niazi’s daughter, Hajra Niazi, following their release on Thursday.
The two sisters had been detained under the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) law in connection with protests. They remained in custody at Kot Lakhpat Jail for around 50 days before authorities ordered their release.
Sources said PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan played an important role in securing their release. His efforts reportedly contributed to the developments that led to the release of Noreen Niazi and Uzma Khan.
Their release comes amid continuing political tensions surrounding PTI and its leadership, with several party members and supporters facing legal proceedings and detention.
The detention of Imran Khan’s family members had also drawn attention from the party leadership and supporters, who had raised concerns over the circumstances surrounding their arrests.
Following their release, both women are expected to reunite with their family members.
However, Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khan remains in Kot Lakhpat Jail, according to the available information.
The latest development marks a change in the detention status of two members of the former prime minister’s family, while questions surrounding the continued detention of Aleema Khan remain.
The circumstances surrounding the release and any further legal proceedings involving the family members are yet to be detailed.
