Imran Khan's Sisters Stage Sit-in Outside Jail, Refused Meeting with Former PM

Imran Khan's sisters, Noreen, Aleema, and Uzma, were denied entry to Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, where their brother, the jailed former Pakistan prime minister, has been held since August 2023. The sisters, who had arrived after official meeting hours, were stopped at a checkpoint and decided to stage a sit-in with PTI leaders. This development comes after Uzma Khan was allowed to meet her brother last week, but alleged that he blamed the army leadership for his troubles. The army responded with a press conference, criticizing Khan without naming him. The situation has led to a heavy police deployment near the jail to prevent any potential unrest. PTI chairman Gohar Khan defended the sisters' right to meet with Khan, citing multiple court orders that support their claim. He emphasized that politics should not lead to enmity and that opponents should avoid derogatory language. The issue has strained ties between the government and PTI, with authorities accusing Khan's meetings of being used to gain political support.