LAHORE: Noreen Niazi and Dr Uzma Khan, sisters of former prime minister Imran Khan, may be released from Kot Lakhpat Jail within the next two days, according to media reports.
The reported possibility comes after almost seven weeks of detention, with authorities said to be considering relief on medical and humanitarian grounds.
However, their release has not been officially confirmed. Both women are still in custody, and no formal instructions regarding their discharge have been made public.
The development follows concerns about Noreen Niazi’s health after she was taken to the Punjab Institute of Cardiology (PIC) in Lahore last month.
She was shifted to the hospital on October 28 after experiencing high blood pressure and symptoms that required further medical examination.
Doctors reportedly performed an electrocardiogram (ECG) and Troponin-T test to assess her condition. Her blood pressure improved following medication, while medical staff did not recommend angiography.
She was subsequently brought back to Kot Lakhpat Jail after receiving treatment.
Uzma Khan is also reported to have a history of heart-related health issues. However, there has been no confirmed report of her receiving separate hospital treatment during the current period of detention.
The health concerns surrounding the two sisters have reportedly contributed to discussions about granting them relief.
Noreen and Uzma were arrested on September 21, 2026, under Section 3 of the Punjab Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) Ordinance, 1960. Their sister, Aleema Khan, had been detained a day earlier.
The arrests came amid preparations for a PTI protest towards Islamabad. The detention orders were subsequently challenged by the family through legal proceedings at the Lahore High Court.
During a hearing on October 26, the Punjab government informed the court that the detention of Aleema, Noreen and Uzma had been extended for another 30 days on the recommendation of the Lahore deputy commissioner.
The court later disposed of the petition seeking their release.
Meanwhile, Noreen’s hospital visit raised further concerns among family members, who sought better access to her and information about her medical condition.
Federal Minister Rana Sanaullah also discussed the matter in the Senate. He said Noreen had received medical attention and that her test results were normal.
The minister maintained that her health was stable and that the authorities had arranged the necessary treatment.
In a separate development, Lahore High Court Justice Abher Gul Khan directed the Lahore deputy commissioner on November 2 to arrange a meeting between Noreen and her daughters.
The court also summoned the deputy commissioner to appear on November 4 regarding the matter.
Despite these proceedings, no judicial order confirming the immediate release of the sisters has been publicly reported.
Aleema Khan, who was arrested before her two sisters, has not been mentioned in the latest reports concerning a possible release within 48 hours.
It remains unclear why the reported consideration of medical and humanitarian relief is limited to Noreen and Uzma. Authorities have not provided a public explanation or announced any separate decision regarding Aleema.
For now, the possibility of Noreen Niazi and Uzma Khan leaving Kot Lakhpat Jail remains subject to official approval.
The Punjab government and prison authorities have yet to issue a formal confirmation. Until an official decision is announced, both women will remain in detention.
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If the reported development materialises, it could bring relief to Imran Khan’s family after weeks of uncertainty surrounding the sisters’ detention and medical concerns.
