RAWALPINDI – Noreen Niazi, sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, was permitted to meet her brother in jail, according to jail sources. The meeting took place in the conference room of the Rawalpindi facility, where the siblings discussed the former prime minister’s health and other pressing matters.
Supreme Court Order Discussed Behind Bars
Sources revealed that Noreen Niazi briefed the PTI founder on the latest developments concerning a Supreme Court order. The discussion comes at a critical juncture, as Imran Khan faces a series of legal and political proceedings that have kept him incarcerated for months.
After the meeting concluded, Noreen Niazi left the jail premises and reached the Dahgal checkpoint. When a journalist asked whether she had been allowed to meet the PTI founder, she placed a finger on her lips, signalling silence without confirming or denying the encounter.
Private Briefing with Close Associates
Noreen later remained seated inside her vehicle, where Dr Uzma was called to join her. Qasim Zaman also arrived shortly afterward. According to sources, Noreen continued briefing both individuals about the meeting and the matters discussed with Imran Khan.
The development underscores the heightened sensitivity surrounding Imran Khan’s imprisonment and the PTI’s ongoing legal battles. The party has previously stated it would not politicise the health issue of its founding leader, even as it welcomes judicial interventions.
Context of Imran Khan’s Detention
Imran Khan has been in custody since August 2023, facing multiple cases ranging from corruption allegations to charges related to state secrets. His legal team has repeatedly raised concerns about his health and prison conditions, while the government maintains that all facilities are being provided in accordance with the law.
The jail meeting with his sister marks a rare family interaction amid a tightly controlled visitation schedule. It also signals that the PTI leadership continues to coordinate legal strategy through trusted family members and close aides, even as formal channels remain restricted.
