Asad Qaiser condemns Aleema Khan’s arrest

Asad Qaiser condemns Aleema Khan’s arrest

Former National Assembly Speaker and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) central leader Asad Qaiser has strongly condemned the arrest of Aleema Khan, describing the detention of non-political members of PTI founder Imran Khan’s family as a matter of serious concern.

In a statement issued from Swabi, Qaiser said that taking members of Imran Khan’s family into custody despite their lack of political involvement was troubling. He specifically denounced Aleema Khan’s arrest and called for the authorities to respect the rights of family members who are not directly involved in political activities.

Qaiser said the PTI leadership remained concerned about the treatment of Imran Khan’s family and maintained that political differences should not lead to the detention of individuals who are not participating in political activities.

Earlier, PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan had also condemned Aleema Khan’s arrest and called for her immediate release. He said he had received a telephone call from Noorain Niazi, who informed him about Aleema Khan’s detention.

Barrister Gohar reiterated the party’s position that its planned march would remain peaceful and political. He said PTI wanted to pursue its constitutional and political demands through peaceful means rather than confrontation.

The PTI leadership has continued to stress that its political activities are aimed at raising its demands through constitutional and democratic channels. The arrest of Aleema Khan has nevertheless drawn criticism from senior party figures, who have called for her release.