Imran Khan’s family says three sisters detained ahead of Islamabad march

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

Imran Khan’s family says three of his sisters have been detained in Lahore ahead of a march demanding his release.

Key facts

  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Mon, 21 Sep 2026 02:31:37 UTC.

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