Imran Khan’s sisters continue sit-in after being denied Adiala Jail meeting

A sit-in by the sisters of former prime minister Imran Khan continued on Tuesday after jail authorities denied them permission to meet the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder, according to party officials, Aaj News reported.

Uzma Khanum and Noreen Niazi, accompanied by senior PTI leaders, were stopped outside Adiala Jail as officials refused to allow the scheduled meeting. Family members and party workers gathered outside the facility, prompting heightened security in the area.

Aleema Khan later joined the protest at the Factory checkpoint, where she and dozens of PTI supporters staged a sit-in, chanting slogans and demanding access to the former premier.

Police issued repeated instructions to vacate the area as contingents remained on high alert.

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Authorities intensified security around the jail and adjoining localities, closing shops, petrol pumps, and educational institutions in Dahgal and Gorakhpur. Adiala Road, the main route to the prison, was also sealed, while water cannons were placed on standby under Section 144.

Earlier, police stopped Aleema, Uzma, and Noreen at the Gorakhpur checkpoint before eventually permitting them to walk towards the protest site.

PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan also reached Dahgal and later told reporters that meeting the PTI founder was a legal right guaranteed under jail rules.

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He warned that the country could not afford further political instability and urged all sides to reduce tensions. He added that repeated denial of family visits should not be used as a political tool and said both relatives and lawyers must be granted access.

Gohar acknowledged the “positive role” of National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq on the issue, adding that leaders, including Mahmood Khan Achakzai and Allama Raja Nasir have been empowered for political dialogue.

Last week, Uzma Khanum met her brother for the first time in a month and later told reporters that he was in good health but “angry,” alleging he was being subjected to psychological pressure.

Responding to the claim, Adviser to the Prime Minister Rana Sanaullah said the meeting had been allowed on the condition that no media briefing would follow. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said visitation rules were strictly enforced and violations could lead to temporary restrictions.

Family and lawyer visitation days at Adiala Jail are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays.