Imran Khan-Asim Munir deal? Sisters' release from jail, hospital visit spark buzz in Pakistan
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Is Pakistan witnessing the first signs of a possible thaw between jailed former prime minister Imran Khan and the country's powerful military establishment? The release of two of his sisters and his recent hospital visit for eye treatment have come amid speculation that a political settlement involving Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir has taken place.His sisters, Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi were released on Thursday from Lahore's Kot Lakhpat Jail after the Punjab government withdrew their extended detention orders.
The two had spent 53 days in custody after being detained ahead of a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest march. Their sister Aleema Khan remains behind bars.The release came a day after Imran Khan was taken from Adiala Jail to Islamabad's Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences for an eye examination and treatment.
Doctors administered an injection for an issue affecting his right eye, besides treating his blood pressure.
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