Pakistan’s Punjab government has extended the detention of former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s three sisters by another 30 days under a public safety law, an official said on Monday, October 26, 2026.
Aleema Khan, Noreen Niazi and Dr. Uzma Khan have been held at Kot Lakhpat Jail in Lahore for more than a month under the Punjab Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance, 1960.
The latest extension means the three women will remain in custody for an additional month, according to the report. Authorities have invoked the public safety legislation to continue their detention.
The development comes amid continuing political tensions surrounding Imran Khan, the jailed former prime minister and founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). His party and supporters have repeatedly raised concerns about the treatment of Khan and people associated with him.
PTI leader Moonis Elahi described the sisters’ detention as “politically motivated,” reflecting the opposition’s criticism of the government’s actions. The allegation represents the political leader’s stated position; further details about the authorities’ reasons for the latest extension were not included in the report.
The detention has drawn attention because the women are close relatives of one of Pakistan’s most prominent opposition figures. The use of public order laws in politically sensitive cases is likely to remain a point of debate between the government and opposition groups.
The latest decision adds to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Pakistan’s political climate, where disputes involving Imran Khan and PTI continue to shape national debate.
Further official details about the extension and any legal challenge to the decision were not provided in the report.
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