Imran Khan’s son accuses Pakistan govt of risking father’s life in prison

Sulaiman Khan, the son of Imran Khan, the former prime minister of Pakistan who is currently incarcerated, has accused the government of endangering his father's life while he is in prison. Sulaiman alleges that the authorities have disregarded a Supreme Court order for his father to undergo a medical examination and receive treatment at Shifa International Hospital.

In a series of posts on the social media platform X, Sulaiman stated that his family has not seen or heard from his father since August, when Imran Khan reportedly claimed that he was being tortured and feared that authorities were attempting to kill him. Sulaiman also pointed to the United Nations special rapporteur on torture, who has repeatedly claimed that the treatment his father receives in prison can be classified as torture.

Sulaiman expressed concern over his father's deteriorating health, attributing it to the inhumane treatment he has endured in prison. He further accused the authorities of ignoring an August Supreme Court order that required Imran Khan to be assessed and treated at Shifa International Hospital, as well as permitting regular visits from family members and legal representatives.

Sulaiman warned that the government would bear responsibility if his father were to die in custody, asserting that the authorities may harbor resentment towards the former prime minister due to his widespread popularity.

Sulaiman highlighted that his father was in excellent physical condition when he was initially imprisoned three years ago, despite having survived an assassination attempt during which he was shot in the leg. He expressed apprehension that authorities might attempt to dismiss any decline in his father's health by attributing it to natural causes or old age. Imran Khan, who served as prime minister from 2018 to 2022, remains imprisoned as a result of various legal proceedings.

Sulaiman criticized foreign governments that continue to maintain relations with Pakistan's current leadership, arguing that such engagement contradicts their stated support for democracy and human rights. His allegations were made through social media posts, with no response from the government included in his message.