Aleema Khanum, PTI’s Kanwal Shauzab clash in court over leaked video.

Tension Between PTI’s Aleema Khan and Kanwal Shauzab Erupts in Court

1. Controversial Video Sparks Clash

   • A leaked video showed former PTI MNA Kanwal Shauzab criticizing Aleema Khan (Imran Khan’s sister) for allegedly disrespecting party leaders, including interim chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan.

   • Shauzab vowed to confront Aleema, leading to a tense exchange in Rawalpindi’s Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC).

2. Courtroom Confrontation

   • Shauzab approached Aleema, seeking to discuss the video, but Aleema dismissed her, saying:

     • “What you said was right… We are used to such accusations.”

   • Shauzab claimed her old video was selectively edited, but Aleema ignored her and left.

3. Travel Ban Controversy

   • The ATC rejected Aleema’s request to travel abroad, forcing her to continue attending court hearings.

   • Aleema alleged 50-60 politically motivated cases were filed to block her travel, questioning:

     • “Who is afraid of me going abroad, and why?”

   • Earlier, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) had ordered her name removed from travel blacklists, but trial courts must still grant permission.

The public feud between PTI’s Aleema Khan and Kanwal Shauzab highlights internal rifts within the party, further complicating its already troubled political standing. Meanwhile, Aleema’s travel ban ordeal suggests continued legal pressure on Imran Khan’s family, raising questions about political victimization. As PTI navigates leadership struggles, such conflicts could weaken its cohesion ahead of elections. The judiciary’s role in Aleema’s case will be closely watched, given allegations of state-led harassment.