Imran’s son says no contact with father for over a month

Kasim Khan, son of former prime minister Imran Khan said on Friday that they had no contact with the incarcerated PTI founder for over a month despite court orders.

“My father has been under arrest for 845 days. For the past six weeks, he has been kept in solitary confinement in a death cell with zero transparency,” he wrote on X.

Kasim further said that Imran’s sisters have been denied every visit, even with clear court orders allowing access.

“There have been no phone calls, no meetings and no proof of life. Me and my brother have had no contact with our father.”

He said it was a deliberate attempt to hide his condition and prevent the family from knowing whether he was safe.

“Let it be clear: the Pakistani government and its handlers will be held fully accountable legally, morally and internationally for my father’s safety and for every consequence of this inhumane isolation.”

Kasim called on the international community, global human rights organisations and every democratic voice to intervene urgently.

“Demand proof of life, enforce court ordered access, end this inhumane isolation and call for the release of Pakistan’s most popular political leader who is being held solely for political reasons.”

Earlier, the PTI on its official social media handle also expressed concern over what it called “malicious rumours” circulating regarding the well-being of former prime minister, urging the government to issue an immediate clarification.

In a statement issued by the PTI’s Central Media Department, the party said that unverified claims about Imran were being spread through “non-official Afghan and Indian media outlets and foreign social media accounts,” creating unnecessary alarm.

PTI called on the federal government and the Ministry of Interior to “promptly and unequivocally” rebut the rumours and arrange an urgent meeting between Imran and his family.

It also demanded a transparent and official statement detailing Imran’s health, safety and current status.

Imran, who has been in prison since 2023, facing charges of corruption, land fraud and disclosure of official secrets, is also being tried separately on similar charges related to the riots.

The government accused him and other PTI leaders of inciting the May 9, 2023, protests, during which demonstrators attacked military and government buildings, including the army headquarters in Rawalpindi and Jinnah House Lahore.

The former prime minister denies wrongdoing and says all the cases are politically motivated to dismantle his party.