Uzma Khan, Noreen Niazi released after 50 days in detention
“Two sisters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, Noreen Niazi and Uzma Khan, were released from jail on Thursday after remaining in detention for 50 days under the Maintenance of Publ…”
The two sisters were handed over to Hajra Niazi, the daughter of Noreen, following their release. Both had been detained under the MPO law in connection with protests. Meanwhile, Imran's sister Aleema Khan remained incarcerated at Kot Lakhpat Jail.
Imran's sisters were detained in September under Section 3 of the Punjab MPO Ordinance, 1960, as the PTI prepared for a planned protest march towards Islamabad. Aleema was detained on September 20, while Uzma and Noreen were taken into custody on September 21.
Their initial detention orders were issued for 30 days. The orders were later extended for another 30 days. This is a developing story and will be updated further...
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