Imran Khan's sons claims he 'won't survive' in prison; lawyer alleges 'slow-motion murder' plot
Khan's sons alleged that the Pakistani government ignored a Supreme Court order, which allows for Imran Khan to be examined at a private hospital.
Imran Khan's sons have expressed grave concerns about their father's health and prospects while imprisoned in Pakistan. Sulaiman and Kasim Khan allege that their 73-year-old father is unlikely to survive his incarceration due to declining health and harsh conditions. The Financial Times reported that the sons claimed the Pakistani government disregarded a Supreme Court order, preventing a private hospital examination and limiting family visits.
Khan, currently in solitary confinement, was taken to a state hospital under heavy guard, after which the government declared him fit to return to prison. The sons deny this claim, insisting that he is unfit to survive his imprisonment. Khan's lawyer, Jared Genser, described the prison conditions as amounts to "slow-motion murder," noting that Khan is held in a cell barely 1.8 meters by 2.4 meters, with no natural light and 23 hours of darkness daily.
The court had previously ordered Khan's transfer to Shifa International Hospital for treatment of various health issues, including an eye condition. Despite the court's order, Khan has been repeatedly transferred between hospitals, with no independent medical panel assessing his condition. The government maintains that Khan is not in solitary confinement and has had meaningful contact with his family, including a recent meeting with his wife and sister.
However, his sons claim they have not been allowed to visit Pakistan to see their father since November 2022.
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