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Aurat March Condemns Arrests of Imran Khan’s Sisters
A group called Aurat March criticized the detention of Imran Khan’s sisters and other family members.
The sisters were detained before a protest planned by Imran Khan’s political party.
The protest is meant to demand Imran Khan’s release and call for democracy and respect for the constitution.
Aurat March said stopping people from peacefully protesting is wrong.
It also said the arrests were part of a wider crackdown on people who disagree with the state.
The group does not support every policy of Imran Khan’s party.
However, it said everyone should be allowed to express political demands peacefully.
It asked Pakistanis from all political backgrounds to condemn the reported actions.
Aurat March condemned the detention of Imran Khan’s sisters and other relatives as unconstitutional and inhumane.
Uzma Khan, Noreen Niazi and Aleema Khan were detained under a Lahore deputy commissioner’s 30-day detention order.
The detentions occurred ahead of a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf protest planned for September 27 in Islamabad.
Aurat March said the arrests were part of broader efforts to silence PTI supporters and other dissenting groups.
The group called for every Pakistani’s right to peacefully protest, regardless of political affiliation.
- Who
- Aurat March criticized the detention of Imran Khan’s sisters and other relatives; the detained sisters were Uzma Khan, Noreen Niazi and Aleema Khan.
- What
- The sisters and other family members were detained ahead of a planned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf protest, prompting condemnation from Aurat March.
- Where
- The sisters were detained in Lahore, while the planned protest was to take place in Islamabad, Pakistan.
- When
- The condemnation was issued on Tuesday; the protest was planned for September 27, with no year specified in the article.
- Why
- Aurat March said the detentions and restrictions were intended to intimidate dissent and prevent PTI supporters from protesting.
Key facts
- Organization criticizing the arrests
- Aurat March
- Detained sisters
- Uzma Khan, Noreen Niazi and Aleema Khan
- Detention order
- A Lahore deputy commissioner ordered 30-day detention
- Planned protest date
- September 27
- Planned protest location
- Islamabad
- Protest demands
- Imran Khan’s release, restoration of democracy, constitutional supremacy and the rule of law
- Aurat March’s position
- The group said peaceful protest is a right for every Pakistani and condemned the reported crackdown as unconstitutional and inhumane
Quotes
Aurat March
Pakistani women's rights movement
“We hope that every Pakistani, regardless of their political affiliation, can condemn what the state is doing.”
thehansindia.com
“Every Pakistani has the right to peacefully protest and present their demands to the state.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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