Pakistan arrests three sisters of Imran Khan before protest
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This escalates political repression in Pakistan and may spark wider unrest or international condemnation.
Pakistani police arrested and jailed Imran Khan's sisters Aleema, Uzma, and Noreen for 30 days under a public order warrant ahead of a nationwide protest demanding Khan's release. Their lawyer confirmed the detentions on Monday, part of a crackdown on family and supporters.
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Pakistan jails sisters of Imran Khan before protest seeking his release
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