The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) said on Sunday that party founder and former prime minister Imran Khan’s sister, Aleema Khan, had been taken into custody, while an order issued by Lahore Deputy Commissioner Capt (retd) Muhammad Ali Ijaz confirmed that she had been ordered detained for 30 days under the Punjab Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) Ordinance, 1960. The detention order, issued on September 20 under Section 3 of the MPO, also named Aleema's driver, Muhammad Ameer, directing that both be detained for 30 days from the date of their arrest at Central Jail, Kot Lakhpat. The order cited concerns over public safety and the maintenance of public order. According to the order, the Lahore Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) forwarded a request based on reports submitted by the SP Civil Lines Division and the In-charge District Intelligence Branch. The reports alleged that Aleema and Ameer had been involved in the May 9 protests and road blockades and had motivated workers to damage public and government property. The police and intelligence reports further alleged that the two were again mobilising workers through social media and public meetings, potentially creating a law and order situation. The reports also accused them of raising what the order described as “objectionable slogans” against the government and institutions in an attempt to provoke or incite members of the public. Multiple cases, including FIR No. 96/23 registered at Race Course police station, were cited in support of the request for detention. {{pdf}} The authorities described the two as “potential dangers to public peace and tranquility” and recommended their detention for 30 days under the MPO to maintain law and order in Lahore. The matter was subsequently placed before the District Intelligence Committee at a meeting held on September 20 under the chairmanship of the Lahore deputy commissioner. According to the order, the committee discussed the matter and endorsed the evidence and material provided by the police department before unanimously recommending detention of both individuals to maintain the law and order situation in the city. Read: Aleema says public backs Imran's release The deputy commissioner said he was satisfied, on the basis of the material submitted by the CCPO and the committee's recommendation, that the presence of the two individuals at any public place would pose a “grave threat to public safety” and was likely to cause a breach of public peace and order. The order was issued under powers conferred through a 2017 Punjab Home Department notification and Section 3(1) of the Punjab MPO Ordinance, 1960. The order also states that the detainees may make a representation to the provincial government against their detention. PTI announces emergency press conference PTI said on Sunday that an emergency press conference would be held by the sisters of party founder Imran regarding the arrest of his sister, Aleema. The press conference will be held at Zaman Park in Lahore at 5:30pm today, according to the PTI’s central media department. The party invited journalists, anchors and international media representatives to attend and cover the press conference. PTI, TTAP condemn Aleema Khan detention PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has condemned the arrest of Aleema, saying it was the first step towards worsening the situation. “Our march will be peaceful and political. We do not want any kind of confrontation or violence,” he said, adding that the party’s objective was to pursue a peaceful struggle for constitutional and political demands. Gohar said arresting Aleema or detaining her under the MPO amounted to fuelling tensions. He called on the government to immediately stop such measures and release her. He added that the party would soon announce its course of action against such measures. The Tehreek Tahafuz Aain Pakistan (TTAP) also strongly condemned the detention of Aleema, sister of former Prime Minister Imran, terming it an escalation of the ongoing crackdown on political workers and their families. In a statement, TTAP said Aleema had been detained under the 3-MPO and alleged that her detention had been carried out despite there being no charge against her. The alliance said the action had created an atmosphere of fear among political workers and their families. Read more: Aleema says Imran will not bow The statement further alleged that the Punjab government’s actions against political workers were aimed at disrupting political activity ahead of the September 27 protest. TTAP has announced the September 27 protest as part of its campaign for protection of the Constitution, Parliament and provincial rights. “The relentless crackdown on political workers in Punjab has now reached families. Aleema Khan saheba’s detention under 3-MPO, with no charge and days before September 27, is repression at its peak. It will not break our resolve. Resisting it is our duty,” said TTAP provincial leader Shayyan Bashir. TTAP demanded the immediate release of Aleema Khan and other political prisoners, saying the government should end what it described as a series of arrests and restrictions on political activity. Aleema’s son, Shahrez Khan, said his mother was abducted after leaving home on Sunday morning, adding that the family had had no contact with her or information about her whereabouts. Shahrez wrote on X, “My mother, Aleema Khan, was abducted after leaving home this morning. Our family has had no contact or news of her whereabouts. She is on bail in all cases against her in Lahore. We demand the government immediately disclose her whereabouts and ensure her safe return." My mother, Aleema Khan, was abducted after leaving home this morning. Our family has had no contact or news of her whereabouts. She is on bail in all cases against her in Lahore. We demand the government immediately disclose her whereabouts and ensure her safe return.… — Shahrez Khan (@Shahrez_KhanPK) September 20, 2026 PTI Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram also condemned the detention of Aleema, saying the government had abducted an elderly woman from outside her home. Akram wrote on X, “Maryam Nawaz says women are a red line. Today, their government abducted Alima Khatoon, an elderly woman, from outside her home. This is not justice; it is cowardice. A sister is being imprisoned as punishment for speaking for her brother. If women are a red line, then present Alima Khatoon in court right now.” مریم نواز کہتی ہیں خواتین ریڈ لائن ہیں۔ آج ان کی حکومت نے علیمہ خانم ، ایک بزرگ خاتون ، کو گھر کے باہر سے اغوا کر لیا۔ یہ انصاف نہیں، بزدلی ہے۔ بہن کو قید بھائی کی بات کرنے کی سزا دی جا رہی ہے۔ اگر خواتین ریڈ لائن ہیں تو علیمہ خانم کو ابھی عدالت میں پیش کرو۔ — Sheikh Waqas Akram (@SheikhWaqqas) September 20, 2026 PTI founder Imran’s sister Noreen Khan held a telephone conversation with Opposition Leader in the Senate Allama Raja Nasir Abbas. Abbas said the government had become nervous and that the determination of Imran's sisters was encouraging workers and the nation. He said the struggle of Imran and his sisters represented resistance against oppression in Pakistan. He added that they were standing with the Constitution of Pakistan and the people while enduring hardships. He condemned the arrest of Aleema, saying the detention of a sister exposed the government’s nervousness. He alleged that the government had become fearful of September 27 and was therefore now arresting the sisters as well. Noreen Khan said they were working for the Pakistani people and their brother. She said such arrests could not break their resolve and instead made them stronger. Noreen added that Aleema’s arrest could not weaken them and that they would continue their efforts. According to the family sources, Aleema was travelling towards Gymkhana Club when police intercepted her vehicle and took her into custody along with her driver and the car. They said she had left her residence around 1:15pm to 1:20pm after offering Zuhr prayers. According to the family sources, she was subsequently taken towards Lytton Road and was expected to be shifted to Kot Lakhpat Jail under the MPO law. It is pertinent to mention that the area where she was allegedly intercepted does not fall under the jurisdiction of Lytton Road Police Station.