{
  "id": 8701277,
  "title": "Aleema detained under MPO in Lahore ahead of PTI's Sept 27 protest",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/aleema-detained-under-mpo-in-lahore-ahead-of-ptis-sept-27-protest",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-20T14:15:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2031350/aleema-detained-under-mpo-in-lahore-ahead-of-ptis-sept-27-protest"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 27, PTI spokesperson Noreen Niazi announced that Imran Khan's sister, Aleema Khan, had been detained by authorities in Lahore. The Lahore Deputy Commissioner had ordered her detention or arrest for 30 days under the Punjab Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance, 1960 (MPO). According to the order, Aleema and a man named Muhammad Ameer were deemed \"prejudicial to the public safety and maintenance of public order\" due to their involvement in roadblocks and protests on May 9, 2023, where PTI supporters and workers had taken to the streets against Imran's arrest. The MPO ordinance allows authorities to order detention and restrict judicial review of such orders. Aleema was reportedly taken to Kot Lakhpat Jail, where she was put under the custody of the superintendent. Her sister Noreen addressed a press conference, stating that Aleema and her driver were picked up after leaving their residence on Saturday and that they learned of her arrest later. Noreen called on PTI supporters not to be afraid despite the alleged crackdown, urging them to come out for their country and Imran Khan. The PTI condemned the arrest, calling it a \"cowardly and deliberate attempt to worsen the situation\" and demanding Aleema's immediate release. Opposition alliance Tehreek-i-Tahafuz-Ayin-i-Pakistan (TTAP) also condemned the arrest, calling it an act of \"state oppression and political revenge\" and demanding Aleema's release along with other political prisoners.",
  "summary": "PTI said on Sunday that ex-prime minister and party founder Imran Khan’s sister, Aleema Khan, had been detained by authorities, after the office of Lahore’s deputy commissioner (DC) ordered her detention or arrest for 30 days. The development takes place amid reports of a crackdown on the PTI ahead of its September 27 countrywide protest and march to Islamabad, which the party has called to…",
  "key_points": [
    "Aleema Khan detained in Lahore under MPO ordinance.",
    "Arrested for 30 days due to roadblocks and protests.",
    "PTI condemns arrest as political revenge."
  ],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 8,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Imran Khan's sister Aleema Khan arrested ahead of protest demanding ex-Pakistan PM's release: Report",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/imran-khans-sister-aleema-khan-arrested-ahead-of-protest-demanding-ex",
        "published": "2026-09-20T09:30:22.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Dawn - Pakistan",
        "title": "PTI claims Aleema Khan taken away by authorities in Lahore",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/pti-claims-aleema-khan-taken-away-by-authorities-in-lahore",
        "published": "2026-09-20T09:49:36.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Imran Khan's sister Aleema arrested in Lahore ahead of planned PTI protest",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/imran-khans-sister-aleema-arrested-in-lahore-ahead-of-planned-pti",
        "published": "2026-09-20T09:58:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Aleema Khan detained in Lahore under 3-MPO",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/aleema-khan-detained-in-lahore-under-3-mpo",
        "published": "2026-09-20T11:02:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "PTI’s Aleema Khan detained under MPO ahead of Sept 27 protest",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/ptis-aleema-khan-detained-under-mpo-ahead-of-sept-27-protest",
        "published": "2026-09-20T11:08:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "NDTV",
        "title": "Imran Khan's Sister Detained In Lahore Ahead Of Planned Protest By His Party",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/imran-khans-sister-detained-in-lahore-ahead-of-planned-protest-by-his",
        "published": "2026-09-20T11:55:47.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Imran Khan's Sister Aleema Khan Detained In Lahore Ahead Of PTI's September 27 Protest Demanding His Release From Jail | Watch",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/imran-khans-sister-aleema-khan-detained-in-lahore-ahead-of-ptis",
        "published": "2026-09-20T13:16:35.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}