Aleema Khan & Uzma Khan, sisters of former Prime Minister & PTI founder Imran Khan. They were released from Jhelum Jail on Friday night after the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad granted their bail. Judge Abul Hasnat Zulqarnain approved their release on a bond of 20,000 rupees each. This development follows a series of hearings surrounding the D Chowk protest case. Where they were detained on terrorism-related charges due to their participation in PTI-led demonstrations in Islamabad’s red zone.
The protest, led by PTI on October 4 at D Chowk, caused significant disruptions across Islamabad, with major roads blocked & over 30 individuals, including Aleema Khan & Uzma Khan, arrested. During the initial court proceedings on October 12, the request for further physical remand was denied. The court ordered judicial remand instead. Their bail applications, which were previously postponed on October 22 by Administrative Judge Raja Jawad Abbas Hasan, were ultimately accepted on October 27.
This case marks a critical moment in the ongoing legal challenges faced by PTI leaders. It reflects a broader movement of PTI supporters that prompted substantial law enforcement action. The bail approval for Aleema Khan & Uzma Khan follows other notable legal outcomes involving PTI affiliates. In a separate but related development, Bushra Bibi, wife of Imran Khan, was released from Adiala Jail following a warrant issued by Islamabad’s special court in the Tosha Khana 2 case.
Imran Khan Sister’s Key Highlights:
- Bail Approval: Aleema Khan & Uzma Khan were released from Jhelum Jail after posting bail in the D Chowk protest case.
- Court Ruling: ATC Judge Abul Hasnat Zulqarnain granted bail on a 20,000-rupee bond.
- PTI Protest Arrests: The October 4 protest resulted in road blockades across Islamabad & the detention of over 30 individuals.
- Bushra Bibi’s Release: Imran Khan’s wife was also recently released, marking another legal development for PTI members.
This recent development underscores the intensifying legal scrutiny surrounding PTI leaders amid their political activism & high-profile cases within Pakistan.
