Imran Khan's sons say former PM's health declining in prison

Kasim and Sulaiman Khan, sons of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, have expressed concerns over their father's deteriorating health during his imprisonment. An aunt who visited him in a military hospital noted that he displayed signs of poor health, including high blood pressure, heart palpitations, and anxiety. Kasim revealed that his father seemed "kind of disturbed" by the prolonged isolation.

Imran Khan, a renowned cricketer who later became a successful politician, had leveraged his popularity to enter politics and was elected as Prime Minister in 2018. However, after losing support from the military, he was removed from power in a vote of no confidence and charged with over 100 offenses, including corruption.

Since his conviction, Imran Khan has been in jail for over three years in conditions described as harsh by his family and independent observers. His family claims that the Supreme Court order for independent medical treatment and family visits has been ignored. Pakistan maintains that Imran Khan is medically fit and allowed to have phone contact with his relatives.

Despite the criticism, former international cricketers such as Greg Chappell and Michael Atherton have voiced their support for Imran Khan, urging for improved conditions and medical treatment.

The brothers hope that the attention brought by the support from these former cricketers will put pressure on the government to address the situation. They believe that Imran Khan remains a significant political force, particularly among young people and those disillusioned with the current state of Pakistani politics. While it is unclear whether Imran Khan will regain his political influence, his supporters remain hopeful that his imprisonment may serve as a catalyst for change in the political landscape of Pakistan.