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Aleema Khan raises concerns over Imran's safety, fears poisoning in jail She claims that PTI founder was being kept in isolation under conditions unprecedented for political leader Rana Yasif June 11, 2026 1 min read facebook twitter whatsup linkded email aleema khan arrives at the anti terrorism court in rawalpindi on december 11 Aleema Khan arrives at the Anti-Terrorism Court in Rawalpindi on December 11 LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s sister, Aleema Khan, on Thursday voiced concern over her brother’s prison conditions, saying there were fears that he may have been poisoned. Speaking to the media outside the anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore, Aleema claimed that Imran Khan was being kept in isolation under conditions unprecedented for a political leader. She said neither the family nor the PTI founder had held meetings with anyone regarding ongoing political developments. Aleema maintained that if speaking up for her brother was considered interference in PTI affairs, the family would continue to do so. Criticising the party’s political leadership, she said many leaders had secured votes in Imran Khan’s name but failed to deliver any tangible benefit to the party. She also referred to recent political contacts, expressing hope that the situation might improve, while questioning the effectiveness of talks with a prime minister who, according to her, “has to seek permission before giving an answer”. Aleema said PTI leader Sohail Afridi had stated that if a joint sitting of Parliament was convened, the party would stage a sit-in outside. Read: Imran, Bushra meet in Adiala as Aleema alleges restrictions on access She added that Afridi was not facing any difficulties and expressed confidence that if Pakistan’s 250 million people stood up for their rights, the country’s problems could be resolved. Earlier, the ATC extended interim bail until July 9 of Aleema Khan, Uzma Khan, Asad Umar, Fawad Chaudhry, Azam Swati and other PTI leaders in multiple May 9 riot cases. The court directed the prosecution and defence counsel to present their arguments at the next hearing. The cases relate to incidents of arson, vandalism and attacks, including the burning of the PML-N office, violence near Jinnah House and other May 9-related cases registered at Shadman Police Station and elsewhere.
Speaking outside the Lahore ATC, Aleema Khan expressed severe fears that her brother, PTI founder Imran Khan, faces the threat of poisoning under unprecedented prison isolation. While the court extended interim bail for several PTI leaders in the May 9 riot cases until July 9, Aleema used the media talk to reject rumors of political negotiations and openly criticize party leaders for failing to deliver results.
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by News Desk
2026-06-11
Aleema Khan raises concerns over Imran's safety, fears poisoning in jail She claims that PTI founder was being kept in isolation under conditions unprecedented for political leader Rana Yasif June 11, 2026 1 min read facebook twitter whatsup linkded email aleema khan arrives at the anti terrorism court in rawalpindi on december 11 Aleema Khan arrives at the Anti-Terrorism Court in Rawalpindi on December 11 LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s sister, Aleema Khan, on Thursday voiced concern over her brother’s prison conditions, saying there were fears that he may have been poisoned. Speaking to the media outside the anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore, Aleema claimed that Imran Khan was being kept in isolation under conditions unprecedented for a political leader. She said neither the family nor the PTI founder had held meetings with anyone regarding ongoing political developments. Aleema maintained that if speaking up for her brother was considered interference in PTI affairs, the family would continue to do so. Criticising the party’s political leadership, she said many leaders had secured votes in Imran Khan’s name but failed to deliver any tangible benefit to the party. She also referred to recent political contacts, expressing hope that the situation might improve, while questioning the effectiveness of talks with a prime minister who, according to her, “has to seek permission before giving an answer”. Aleema said PTI leader Sohail Afridi had stated that if a joint sitting of Parliament was convened, the party would stage a sit-in outside. Read: Imran, Bushra meet in Adiala as Aleema alleges restrictions on access She added that Afridi was not facing any difficulties and expressed confidence that if Pakistan’s 250 million people stood up for their rights, the country’s problems could be resolved. Earlier, the ATC extended interim bail until July 9 of Aleema Khan, Uzma Khan, Asad Umar, Fawad Chaudhry, Azam Swati and other PTI leaders in multiple May 9 riot cases. The court directed the prosecution and defence counsel to present their arguments at the next hearing. The cases relate to incidents of arson, vandalism and attacks, including the burning of the PML-N office, violence near Jinnah House and other May 9-related cases registered at Shadman Police Station and elsewhere.

Detailed Report

  • The Poisoning Allegations: In a sharp and emotionally charged press briefing outside the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Lahore on Thursday, June 11, 2026, Aleema Khan—sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan—voiced grave concerns regarding her brother's safety. Aleema explicitly stated that the family harbors deep anxieties that the former prime minister could be poisoned inside his cell, alleging that he is being subjected to absolute, unprecedented isolation protocols never before seen for a mainstream political leader in Pakistan's history.

  • Rejection of Backchannel Rumors: Addressing widespread media speculation regarding potential backchannel settlements, Aleema categorically denied that either the family or the jailed PTI founder had engaged in any meetings regarding recent political developments. She openly criticized the broader political setup, taking a direct swipe at Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif by questioning the utility of engaging in dialogue with a premier who she claimed "has to seek permission before giving an answer."

Internal Friction & Protests: The briefing also exposed visible friction between Imran Khan's immediate family and the current frontline PTI leadership. Aleema rebuked several party leaders, arguing they had successfully secured their legislative seats by weaponizing Imran Khan's name but had subsequently failed to deliver any tangible relief to the party or its detained base. She warned that if standing up for her brother’s basic human rights was interpreted by insiders as "interference" in PTI’s organizational affairs, the family would completely disregard those critiques and continue to speak out.

  • The Parliamentary Threat: On the structural protest front, Aleema referenced organizational commitments made by PTI leader Sohail Afridi. She noted that the party has finalized operational blueprints to stage a massive, indefinite sit-in directly outside the Parliament House in Islamabad the moment a joint parliamentary sitting is officially convened by the treasury benches. She expressed absolute confidence that the country's systemic crises would be resolved if the public mobilized at a mass scale to protect their constitutional rights.

  • Bail Extensions in May 9 Cases: Inside the courtroom, the ATC provided temporary legal relief to the party's secondary leadership tiers. The presiding judge extended the interim pre-arrest bail until July 9, 2026, for a high-profile ledger of politicians, including Aleema Khan, Uzma Khan, Asad Umar, Fawad Chaudhry, and Azam Swati. The ongoing litigation encompasses a massive cluster of cases tied to the May 9, 2023, civil riots, focusing heavily on instances of arson and vandalism directed at the PML-N divisional office, Jinnah House, and coordinates under the jurisdiction of the Shadman Police Station. The court directed both prosecution and defense teams to present final conclusive arguments at the next session.

PTI Legal Status & Prison Complaint Matrix (June 11, 2026)

Case Matrix & Parameters Verified Legal & Operational Status
Primary Detainee Imran Khan (Kept under alleged unprecedented isolation).
Core Security Complaint Explicit family apprehensions regarding potential cell poisoning.
ATC Lahore Ruling Interim bail extended until July 9, 2026, for top leadership.
Prominent Bailed Figures Aleema Khan, Uzma Khan, Asad Umar, Fawad Chaudhry, Azam Swati.
Litigation Scope Arson at PML-N office, Jinnah House attack, Shadman PS property damage.
Proposed Protest Action Nationwide public mobilization and a sit-in outside Parliament House.

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