ISLAMABAD (National Times) The Islamabad Police on Friday arrested PTI founder Imran Khan’s sisters Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan in D-Chowk.

According to details, Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan were arrested in D-Chowk during the PTI protest call as Section 144 was already imposed in the federal capital.

Both the sisters of former prime minister were shifted to the police station.

Earlier, several incidents of clashes were reported between the PTI workers and police.

The police also fired the tear gas shells to disperse the PTI workers who were adamant to reach the D-Chowk.
Meanwhile, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi stated that the PTI’s desire to stage a protest at D-Chowk would not be materialised.

Speaking to the media at D-Chowk, Naqvi said that he had requested yesterday that no protests be held. He said that the government wanted to convey to foreign guests that they were visiting a peaceful country.

The interior minister mentioned that none of his police officers were armed and, if any shots were fired, they would identify the source. He pointed out that videos showed people coming with weapons, but the government’s strategy would not be disclosed in advance.

He further mentioned that 63 Afghans had been arrested so far, noting that Afghan nationals were also detained during the previous protest.