Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan were arrested from D-Chowk during PTI protest and face charges under terrorism laws
By our correspondent
ISLAMABAD: In a significant development amidst escalating political tensions, an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad has remanded Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan, sisters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, into police custody for one day. Their arrests occurred during a protest at D-Chowk, where they joined PTI supporters in expressing their political dissent.
The court proceedings, presided over by Duty Judge Azhar Nadeem, addressed the cases of 105 PTI workers, including Aleema and Uzma Khan, as well as Adnan Khan, the brother of senior PTI leader Asad Qaiser. The detainees are currently under investigation for charges registered at the Kohsar Police Station, with allegations stemming from their involvement in the protest.
During the hearing, the prosecution requested an extensive 20-day physical remand for the accused, while also seeking judicial remand for nine other female PTI workers detained during the protest. However, the court opted for a more measured approach, granting only a one-day physical remand for Aleema, Uzma, Adnan, and several other party workers. In contrast, the nine female workers were remanded to jail under judicial custody.
The sisters were apprehended on Friday after participating in the PTI-organized demonstration at D-Chowk. Following their detention, they were transferred to the Secretariat police station, prompting significant media coverage and public interest due to their prominent connections within the political landscape.
This case has drawn considerable attention, not only due to the identities of those involved but also because it encapsulates the broader political unrest in Pakistan. As protests continue to unfold in response to the government’s actions against PTI members, the atmosphere remains charged, reflecting the ongoing struggle for political expression and stability in the country.
