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LAHORE, Pakistan: Two sisters of jailed former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan have been released from prison following the withdrawal of their detention orders, their lawyer and his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party confirmed.

Dr Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi were released from Kot Lakhpat Jail in Lahore on Thursday, November 12, after authorities withdrew their detention orders under the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) law.

Their lawyer, Rana Mudassar Umer, confirmed their release in a post on X, saying both women had returned home safely.

The sisters had spent 53 days in detention. Their release followed the withdrawal of the orders that had authorised their continued detention.

Third sister remains in custody

A third sister, Aleema Khan, remains in Kot Lakhpat Jail, according to PTI and prison authorities.

The three sisters were detained in September ahead of a planned PTI protest march towards Islamabad. Pakistani authorities had said their detention was necessary to maintain public order.

The detention orders were initially issued for 30 days and later extended for another 30 days.

Lawyers representing the sisters had challenged the detentions before the Lahore High Court.

Family questions 53 day detention

Noreen’s son, Wali Khan, questioned the decision to detain his mother and aunt for 53 days without charges or trial, saying their release had come without an explanation.

He also revealed that his mother, who is in her seventies, had been transferred to a cardiac hospital during her detention without the family being informed.

PTI lawyers have called for the release of others detained under similar orders and are continuing efforts to secure Aleema Khan’s release.

The development comes amid continuing concerns over Imran Khan’s health. The former prime minister was taken to hospital in Islamabad for treatment related to an issue with his right eye and high blood pressure earlier this week.