Imran Khan’s sisters caught in the latest political storm

Tensions escalated once again outside Adiala Jail when Imran Khan’s sisters became central figures in a fresh crackdown. In a scene that drew swift reactions from party supporters, police detained a group of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders, including the three sisters of the incarcerated party founder. Their presence on Adiala Road, just steps from a partially constructed plaza, sparked immediate action by authorities.

Imran Khan’s sisters, determined to seek a meeting with their brother, stood alongside notable PTI figures such as Opposition Leader Omar Ayub, legal heavyweight Niazullah Niazi, and former minister Zartaj Gul. They were joined by Sunni Ittehad Council head Sahibzada Hamid Raza and others. Before long, police moved in, rounding up the gathering and leading them into waiting vans, an operation that unfolded swiftly and without public explanation.

Crackdown at Adiala: Imran Khan’s Sisters Among Those Detained

Earlier signs of friction had already surfaced. Just days before, Imran Khan’s three sisters had faced similar treatment—detained briefly before being released. Today’s incident, however, suggests an escalation, with more senior PTI leaders swept up alongside family members. The sisters’ continued involvement reflects their rising visibility in political events, highlighting the personal stakes surrounding the former Prime Minister’s incarceration.

Witnesses report that the group had not attempted any overt acts of defiance. Their primary aim, sources say, was to peacefully press for a meeting with Imran Khan, who remains a pivotal figure for the embattled PTI movement even from behind bars. Yet the authorities responded with zero tolerance, underscoring the mounting pressure on the party ahead of crucial political developments.

As the news broke, footage circulated online showing Imran Khan’s sisters entering police vehicles, surrounded by a heavy security presence. PTI supporters quickly voiced outrage on social media, framing the arrests as a suppression of basic rights. Meanwhile, party insiders hinted that more coordinated actions were being planned in response, setting the stage for a potentially volatile political atmosphere in the coming days.