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- In a strongly worded post on X, Kasim highlighted that his father has now spent more than two years in detention and alleged that for the past six weeks he has been confined in a “death cell” under strict isolation.
- confirmation of Khan’s well-being, restoration of family access as ordered by the courts, an end to what he termed “inhumane confinement,” and the release of a political figure he believes is imprisoned solely for his views.
- As rumours continue to circulate and calls for intervention grow louder, the situation inside and outside Adiala Jail remains a focal point of national and international concern.
Speculation over the alleged death of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan has triggered widespread concern and political tension, following claims by an Afghan media outlet that the jailed leader was killed inside Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail. The report, which remains unverified, spread rapidly across social media platforms and prompted swift reactions from Khan’s family and supporters.
Khan’s son, Kasim Khan, has issued a public appeal calling for immediate confirmation that his father is alive and well, alongside renewed demands for his release. In a strongly worded post on X, Kasim highlighted that his father has now spent more than two years in detention and alleged that for the past six weeks he has been confined in a “death cell” under strict isolation.
میرے والد کو گرفتار ہوئے 845 دن ہو چکے ہیں۔ پچھلے چھ ہفتوں سے انہیں مکمل بے خبری کے ماحول میں ڈیتھ سیل میں تنہا رکھا گیا ہے۔ ان کی بہنوں کو ہر ملاقات سے روک دیا گیا ہے حالانکہ عدالت کے واضح احکامات موجود ہیں۔ کوئی فون کال نہیں، کوئی ملاقات نہیں اور زندگی کی کوئی خبر نہیں۔ میں اور… pic.twitter.com/c0dhujWiSO
— Kasim Khan (@Kasim_Khan_1999) November 27, 2025
According to Kasim, the family has been completely cut off from the former prime minister, with no contact or information about his condition. He alleged that court orders permitting family visits have been ignored and described the situation as intentional and deeply concerning.
“For weeks, he has been kept in isolation without access to family, legal counsel, or basic communication,” Kasim stated. “This silence is not accidental — it is calculated. The authorities will be fully responsible if any harm comes to him.”
He further urged international human rights bodies to intervene, listing four specific demands: confirmation of Khan’s well-being, restoration of family access as ordered by the courts, an end to what he termed “inhumane confinement,” and the release of a political figure he believes is imprisoned solely for his views.
Imran Khan’s sister, Aleema Khanum, also echoed these concerns, stating that repeated attempts by the family to meet him have been blocked despite clear legal permission. She claimed that police used excessive force against family members and supporters during a recent protest outside the prison, further escalating tensions.
Growing Political and Public Tensions
Imran Khan has been incarcerated since August 2023, facing a series of legal cases that he and his party claim are politically motivated. Earlier this year, he and his wife were convicted in a corruption case and handed prison terms of 14 and seven years, respectively.
In recent months, PTI leaders have raised alarm over what they describe as his solitary confinement in a high-security cell typically reserved for inmates on death row. They argue that such conditions amount to psychological torture and violate court directives permitting regular family visits.
On Wednesday, tensions reached a peak when Khan’s sisters and PTI supporters organised a sit-in near the Adiala Jail entrance. The protest drew thousands and reportedly turned chaotic when some participants attempted to move closer to the prison grounds. Police presence intensified, and clashes were narrowly avoided after assurances were given that a meeting between Khan and his family would be arranged.
Despite these claims, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has downplayed the situation, stating that Khan is receiving better treatment than during his previous periods of imprisonment. He dismissed allegations of mistreatment as politically driven narratives designed to inflame public sentiment.
The controversy has reignited debate over political freedoms, judicial independence, and the treatment of opposition leaders in Pakistan. While government authorities maintain that due process is being followed, Khan’s family and supporters insist that transparency is being denied and constitutional rights ignored.
As rumours continue to circulate and calls for intervention grow louder, the situation inside and outside Adiala Jail remains a focal point of national and international concern.
