Imran Khan's son urges PTI to avoid Adiala Jail on Sep 27 march
Synopsis
As PTI's long march to Islamabad looms on 27 September, Imran Khan's son Kasim has publicly warned supporters to stay away from Adiala Jail — citing fears the state could use any crowd near the prison as cover for harm to his father. The Pakistani establishment has already detained over 150 PTI workers, arrested Khan's three sisters, and imposed a 13-day provincial ban on public gatherings.
Key Takeaways
Kasim Khan urged PTI supporters on 25 September not to march near Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi on 27 September , warning it could endanger Imran Khan's life.
More than 150 PTI leaders and workers have been detained in Rawalpindi division under the Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance ahead of the march.
Police have been activated to detain 463 PTI leaders and workers; checks conducted in over 2,000 homes and offices in 20 days .
Over 10,600 police personnel will be deployed in Rawalpindi ; Punjab has imposed a 13-day ban on public gatherings from 23 September to 5 October .
Imran Khan's three sisters — Aleema Khan , Noreen Niazi , and Uzma Khan — were arrested; the Lahore High Court rejected a plea to suspend their detention orders.
Imran Khan has been imprisoned at Adiala Jail since August 2023 on convictions PTI has called politically motivated.
Kasim Khan, son of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, on Friday, 25 September publicly urged supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to stay away from Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi during the party's planned long march to Islamabad on 27 September. Kasim warned that a rally near the prison could hand Pakistani authorities a pretext to launch what he called a 'counter' assault on the facility — and potentially endanger his father's life.
Kasim Khan's Warning on X
In a post on X, Kasim Khan said he had received information from sources suggesting that any gathering near the jail could be exploited as justification for state action. 'I've heard from sources that this may be used as an excuse for the establishment to launch a 'counter' assault on the jail my father is being held in which could endanger his life. Please do not give them any reasons for 'accidents' to happen to my father during the protest,' he wrote.
He said he had been specifically asked to pass on the message urging people not to march or protest near Adiala Jail on 27 September. The statement is notable for its explicit suggestion that PTI supporters believe state forces may use crowd proximity to the jail as cover for harm to the former prime minister.
Background: Imran Khan's Imprisonment and PTI's March
Imran Khan has been held at Adiala Jail since August 2023, following a string of convictions that PTI has consistently described as politically motivated. Since his removal from office through a no-confidence vote in 2022, Khan has faced multiple legal proceedings, including allegations involving state gifts and an unlawful marriage case. PTI has called the march to demand his immediate release.
This comes amid a pattern of escalating state pressure on PTI ahead of any planned mass mobilisation — a pattern the party has faced repeatedly since Khan's ouster.
Mass Detentions and Security Clampdown
Ahead of the march, authorities have moved aggressively. More than 150 PTI leaders and workers in Rawalpindi division have been detained under Section 3 of the Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance and confined in prisons across the region. According to reports citing sources from daily Dawn, police have been activated to detain 463 PTI leaders and workers overall.
Door-to-door searches have been conducted across Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, and Murree. Police have been monitoring 91 Insaf Student Federation and Insaf Lawyers Forum members, while checks have reportedly been carried out in over 2,000 homes and offices over the past 20 days. More than 10,600 police personnel are set to be deployed in Rawalpindi alone to manage the situation.
Punjab Bans Gatherings, Seeks Rangers and Internet Curbs
The Punjab government has imposed a 13-day ban on public gatherings across the province from 23 September to 5 October, prohibiting assemblies of five or more people in any public place, street, road, highway, motorway, or open space, according to The Express Tribune. The notification cited 'serious and imminent threat to public peace, tranquillity, and the safety of life and property' from militant or terrorist groups as the basis for the restrictions.
The provincial government has also sought Pakistan Rangers' assistance for security in Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum, and Mianwali, and urged the Federal Ministry of Interior to downgrade mobile and internet services at selected locations in Rawalpindi and Attock on 27 September.
Imran Khan's Sisters Detained; LHC Rejects Suspension Plea
In a related development, the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday rejected a petition seeking the immediate suspension of detention orders against Imran Khan's sisters, Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi. Police had arrested three of Khan's sisters — Aleema Khan, Noreen Niazi, and Uzma Khan — following a 30-day detention order issued by the Lahore Deputy Commissioner under Section 3 of the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) Ordinance.
With the march just days away, the crackdown on PTI's support network — from rank-and-file workers to the former premier's own family — signals a broad effort by the state to contain the mobilisation before it reaches Islamabad.
Point of View
It reflects how far the political climate in Pakistan has deteriorated. The simultaneous arrest of Khan's sisters, mass pre-emptive detentions, and a province-wide gathering ban ahead of a single march suggest a security apparatus at full mobilisation — a response disproportionate to a political protest that raises serious questions about civil liberties. The pattern of crackdowns before PTI marches is now a recurring feature of Pakistani politics, yet each iteration seems to escalate further.
NationPress
25 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Kasim Khan urge PTI supporters to stay away from Adiala Jail?
Kasim Khan warned that a gathering near Adiala Jail on 27 September could give Pakistani authorities a pretext to launch a 'counter' assault on the prison, potentially endangering Imran Khan's life. He said he received information from sources specifically alerting him to this risk and asked supporters not to give authorities reasons for 'accidents' to occur.
What is PTI's planned march on 27 September about?
PTI is organising a long march to Islamabad on 27 September to demand the release of its founder Imran Khan, who has been imprisoned at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi since August 2023. The party has described the convictions against him as politically motivated.
How many PTI workers have been detained ahead of the march?
More than 150 PTI leaders and workers in Rawalpindi division have been detained under the Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance. Police have been activated to detain a total of 463 PTI leaders and workers, with checks conducted in over 2,000 homes and offices over the past 20 days.
What restrictions has the Punjab government imposed ahead of the march?
The Punjab government has imposed a 13-day ban on public gatherings from 23 September to 5 October, prohibiting assemblies of five or more people in any public space. It has also sought Pakistan Rangers' assistance and requested the federal government to downgrade mobile and internet services in parts of Rawalpindi and Attock on 27 September.
What happened to Imran Khan's sisters?
Police arrested Imran Khan's three sisters — Aleema Khan, Noreen Niazi, and Uzma Khan — under a 30-day detention order issued by the Lahore Deputy Commissioner. The Lahore High Court on Thursday rejected a petition seeking the immediate suspension of the detention orders for Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi.
