Noreen Niazi and Uzma Khan released from Kot Lakhpat Jail

Two sisters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan have been released from Kot Lakhpat Jail in Lahore.

According to jail officials, Noreen Niazi and Uzma Khan were freed after the prison administration received their official release orders. However, their sister Aleema Khan remains in jail as her release orders have not yet arrived.

Release orders received by jail authorities

The two women were released after the required documents reached the jail administration. Their release brought an end to around 50 days of detention under Section 3 of the Punjab Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) Ordinance, 1960, according to media reports.

The Kot Lakhpat Jail superintendent also confirmed their release, saying that both women were handed over to Noreen Niazi’s daughter after completing the necessary formalities.

Noreen and Uzma were taken into custody in September as authorities moved to prevent possible disturbances amid PTI’s planned protest activities.

Their detention had remained a subject of legal proceedings, with petitions filed before the Lahore High Court challenging the orders.

Why is Aleema Khan still in jail?

Meanwhile, Imran Khan’s third sister, Aleema Khan, continues to remain behind bars.

Jail authorities said they had not received any official instructions regarding her release. Therefore, prison officials have not been able to process her release.

Her continued detention means that, despite the release of Noreen and Uzma, the legal situation involving Imran Khan’s family remains unresolved.

The next development will depend on whether the relevant authorities issue formal release orders for Aleema Khan.