PTI chairman Gohar demands release of Imran Khan's sisters

PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan demanded the immediate release of Imran Khan's sisters on Thursday. He said the arrest of women is increasing bitterness and tension, according to Daily Jang and Daily Pakistan.

Speaking to reporters outside Parliament House, as reported by Geo News and 24NewsHD TV, Gohar expressed concern over the health of Noreen Bibi and called for her immediate release. According to 24 News, Noreen Bibi was admitted to the Punjab Institute of Cardiology after she felt chest pain.

Gohar said Imran Khan's two other sisters must also be released. 24 News quoted him as saying: "Imran's two other sisters must also be released."

He said detaining non-political women is not part of the country's traditions. 24 News reported that he described the persecution of women as against Pakistani traditions.

Gohar also said a long march is not a crime and that the PTI parliamentary party needs serious consultation, according to Daily Jang and Daily Pakistan.

24 News reported that he said the party is passing through difficult circumstances. It also reported that governor's rule has been imposed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, ending the PTI government in the province.

Referring to that step, Gohar was quoted by 24 News as saying: "Now when you have further cemented your position by imposing governor's rule in KP and putting an end to the PTI government in the province, what else do you want?"

He also said PTI members of the provincial assembly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa who struggled against the government should be regarded as heroes, according to the same report.