Imran Khan’s sons accuse Pakistani army chief of vendetta against imprisoned father
Summary
Imran Khan’s sons say Pakistan’s army chief is targeting their father, the jailed former prime minister, with harsh treatment including solitary confinement. They also say Khan has not received proper medical care and has not been allowed to speak with family for over six months.Key Facts
- Imran Khan is in prison in Rawalpindi, serving a 14-year sentence on corruption charges.
- His sons, Kasim and Sulaiman Khan, accuse army chief Asim Munir of holding a personal grudge against their father.
- Khan is being kept in a small 6x8 foot cell in solitary confinement.
- Khan suffers from an eye condition and high blood pressure, but has not been given proper medical treatment.
- The family has not been allowed to visit or communicate with him for more than six months.
- Pakistan’s supreme court will rule on whether the government broke court orders by denying Khan hospital treatment and family visits.
- The UN says Khan’s detention conditions may violate international law and could be considered psychological torture.
- The political party Khan founded plans a nationwide protest demanding his release.
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