Imran Khan’s son accuses Pakistan govt of risking father’s life in prison
- Sulaiman Khan says family has had no contact with former premier since August, urges compliance with Supreme Court order
Sulaiman Khan alleges his father, Imran Khan, is being tortured in prison, with authorities ignoring a Supreme Court order for medical assessment and family access, raising fears for his life.
- Allegations of Imran Khan's torture and deteriorating health.
- Government's alleged non-compliance with Supreme Court medical orders.
- Concerns over Imran Khan's safety and government accountability.
Sulaiman Khan, son of Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, has accused the government of endangering his father’s life in prison, alleging that authorities have ignored a Supreme Court order for his medical assessment and treatment at Shifa International Hospital.
In a series of posts on X, Sulaiman said the family had neither seen nor heard from his father since August, when the former premier allegedly told them that he was being tortured and feared authorities were trying to kill him.
He also cited the United Nations special rapporteur on torture, saying the official had repeatedly stated that his father’s treatment amounted to torture.
“His health is deteriorating because of the inhumane treatment he has been subjected to in prison,” Sulaiman said, referring to his father’s condition.
Sulaiman alleged that authorities had failed to comply with an August Supreme Court order requiring Imran Khan to be assessed and treated at Shifa International Hospital, as well as allowing regular access to family members and lawyers.
He further warned that the government would be held responsible if his father died in custody, alleging that the authorities feared the former premier because of his popularity.
Sulaiman said his father was in exceptionally good physical condition when he was imprisoned three years ago, despite having survived an assassination attempt in which he was shot in the leg.
He also expressed concern that authorities might attribute any deterioration resulting in his father’s death to natural causes or old age.
Imran Khan, who served as prime minister from 2018 to 2022, has remained imprisoned amid multiple legal cases.
His detention and treatment have drawn sustained criticism from his supporters, who have repeatedly raised concerns about his health and access to legal counsel.
Sulaiman also criticised foreign governments maintaining relations with Pakistan’s current leadership, arguing that such engagement was incompatible with claims of supporting democracy and human rights.
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