Imran’s sisters Uzma, Noreen released after extended detention orders withdrawn, says lawyer

Dr Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi, the sisters of incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan, have been released from jail after their detention orders were withdrawn, according to PTI legal counsel Rana Mudassar Umer. Umer told Dawn on Thursday that the two women, who had been detained in September prior to a PTI protest, have returned home.

On Wednesday, lawyers met with Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, at Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail following orders from the Islamabad High Court to facilitate such meetings. Barrister Salman Safdar and Advocate Latif Khosa both confirmed they met with the couple. Safdar stated the meeting lasted nearly three hours, from 4pm to 7pm, and was used to discuss legal and medical issues and provide comprehensive instructions. Khosa told reporters the meeting lasted between three and four hours and included Bushra Bibi.

Safdar indicated that he will continue to represent both individuals in the main appeals of the Al Qadir Trust case. Additionally, Safdar said Advocate Khosa will assist him regarding Bushra Bibi’s pending petition before the Islamabad High Court concerning her eye complications and the granting of relief.

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