{
  "id": 18061578,
  "title": "Editorial: Imran Khan’s meeting with his lawyer is a right, not a favour",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/editorial-imran-khans-meeting-with-his-lawyer-is-a-right-not-a-favour",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T03:35:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2042018/editorial-imran-khans-meeting-with-his-lawyer-is-a-right-not-a-favour"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Prime Minister Imran Khan, now incarcerated, finally met with his lawyer after a seven-month wait. While the PTI claims Barrister Salman Safdar only discussed legal matters, the state should adhere to the Supreme Court's mandate to grant him all legal facilities. Bushra Bibi, Khan's wife, attended the meeting. However, the government has selectively applied court orders, confining Khan to a government health facility and limiting family visits. Like his sisters, who are also in jail, Khan's right to humane treatment, regular family visits, and access to his chosen physicians remains unfulfilled. The state should uphold these rights, respecting both the Constitution and basic humanity. The PTI, grappling with internal strife, must move beyond contentious rhetoric to collaborate with other political entities, aiding in resolving the country's crisis and preserving democracy.",
  "summary": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2042011/belated-meeting",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Bombay HC’s message to Imran Khan is disquieting",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/bombay-hcs-message-to-imran-khan-is-disquieting",
        "published": "2026-11-04T00:35:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Imran’s nephew denied jail meeting; PTI open to possible alliance with JUI-F",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/imrans-nephew-denied-jail-meeting-pti-open-to-possible-alliance-with",
        "published": "2026-11-04T06:13:27.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}