Imran's sons express concerns about father's health in fresh interview with CNN

The sons of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, Kasim and Sulaiman, expressed worry about their incarcerated father's health in a recent CNN interview. The PTI marked its third anniversary since Imran's imprisonment on August 5, 2023, for concealing details of Toshakhana gifts. Both sons claimed they have had "no updates" on their father's condition due to restricted access.

Kasim highlighted that their attempts to engage with the media on their father's behalf have only made it harder for them to see him, citing delays in visa processing as the reason. Despite Pakistani authorities stating they are welcome to visit, Kasim and Sulaiman's National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (Nicop) has expired.

They also claimed they were unable to secure new visas due to technical difficulties. Sulaiman said Imran would only consider a deal with the government if it included arrangements for other political prisoners. Kasim criticized the charges against his father, calling them "plain lies and deceit". He also speculated that his father's health may have worsened since the last health report was unavailable.

Imran was arrested on August 5, 2023, in connection with the Toshakhana case, but he is also serving a 14-year sentence in a corruption case and faces trials related to terrorism charges from the May 9, 2023 riots. The PTI has held rallies in major cities to demand his release, though their protests have been met with police action and arrests.

Despite an order from the Islamabad High Court mandating regular meetings with his family, Imran has not spoken with them since December. His eye ailment, a right central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO), was diagnosed in January. The government and opposition parties have engaged in a blame game over Imran's treatment and access to his personal physicians.