PTI Chairman Gohar Ali Khan has condemned the arrest of Aleema Khan in Lahore. He has also called for her immediate release.
The PTI chairman said Aleema Khan’s detention could increase political tensions in the country. He shared his position in a message posted on X.
PTI Chairman Gohar said the party’s planned march would remain peaceful and political. He added that PTI did not want confrontation or violence.
He said the party would pursue its demands through constitutional and political channels. He also stressed that the party wanted to avoid conflict.
The statement comes after Aleema Khan was detained in Lahore on Sunday. The Lahore district administration ordered her detention for 30 days under the Maintenance of Public Order law.
According to Reuters, Aleema Khan was arrested at her Lahore residence. The report cited a PTI spokesperson regarding the arrest.
The district administration cited concerns about public safety in the detention order. The arrest came ahead of PTI’s planned September 27 protest march.
PTI has said the upcoming march will seek the release of party founder Imran Khan. The party has continued preparations for the planned protest.
PTI Chairman Gohar urged the government to avoid measures that could further increase tensions. He said the party would announce its next course of action.
Aleema Khan and her two sisters had recently faced restrictions at Adiala Jail. They had attempted to meet Imran Khan but were not allowed to meet him.
The sisters had also announced changes to their future visits to the jail. Aleema Khan said only the three sisters would visit Imran Khan.
She also said PTI workers would not be called to gather during their jail visits.
The latest arrest has taken place amid increased political activity by PTI. Islamabad authorities have also started security preparations for the September 27 protest.
Capital police have detained several PTI activists ahead of the planned demonstration. Authorities said security arrangements were being reviewed for the protest.
The arrest also follows earlier legal proceedings involving Aleema Khan.
In July, an anti-terrorism court in Islamabad declared Aleema Khan and her sister Uzma Khan proclaimed offenders. The case concerns an October 4 protest.
The court also issued perpetual arrest warrants against the two sisters, according to the provided reference.
Meanwhile, PTI leadership has continued to describe its political activities as peaceful. PTI Chairman Gohar has called for political engagement to address ongoing tensions.
The government has also indicated that security measures will be taken regarding the planned protest. The two sides have presented different positions about the political developments.
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Further developments are expected as the September 27 protest approaches. The detention of Aleema Khan remains a major development in the ongoing political situation.
