Kasim Khan once again urges international action for Imran Khan

WEB DESK: Son of incarcerated former Prime Minister Imran Khan, Kasim Khan has once more raised alarm over his father’s treatment in custody, stating that he has been under arrest for 845 days and held in solitary confinement for the past six weeks. In a social media post, Kasim claimed that his father is confined in a “death cell” with no transparency, and that family members, including his sisters, have been denied visits despite court orders. He added that there have been no phone calls, meetings, or any proof of life, leaving him and his brother without contact.

Kasim described the situation as a deliberate attempt by the Pakistani government to hide Imran Khan’s condition. He urged the international community, human rights organisations, and democratic voices to demand proof of life, enforce court-mandated access, end his father’s isolation, and call for the release of Pakistan’s most popular political leader, who he said is being held for political reasons.

Earlier in August in a rare public appearance on Piers Morgan Uncensored, both Sulaiman Isa Khan and Kasim, had raised serious concerns over their father’s prolonged imprisonment, alleging harsh conditions, political persecution, and risks to his health. The brothers, 28 and 26, described Khan’s incarceration as “brutal” and “desperate,” claiming he is confined in a small cell for 22 hours a day without proper hygiene, medical care, or sunlight, and subjected to isolation tactics.

Imran Khan, serving a 14-year sentence on corruption charges he denies, has had minimal contact with his family. His wife, Bushra Bibi, is also imprisoned and reportedly unwell. The sons accused Pakistani authorities of violating human rights and appealed to international leaders, including Donald Trump, and British officials to intervene.

The interview highlighted the family’s fear that Khan’s detention is politically motivated, aiming to suppress dissent. The brothers said they were willing to risk arrest to visit him and stressed that his incarceration is both a human rights and democratic issue.