{
  "id": 6319827,
  "title": "‘Convicted or not convicted’: Wasim Akram breaks silence on Imran Khan’s health — ‘I miss him a lot’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/convicted-or-not-convicted-wasim-akram-breaks-silence-on-imran-khans-6319827",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-08T20:02:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/convicted-not-convicted-wasim-akram-200200132.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Pakistani cricket star Wasim Akram has spoken out about his concern for his former captain and close friend Imran Khan's health, despite the latter being convicted in multiple corruption cases and currently imprisoned. Akram, 73, stated that while legal proceedings must take their course, his former mentor's health should not be compromised. He revealed that he had not spoken to Imran in three years and emphasized that his concerns for Imran's wellbeing are rooted in their friendship, not politics. \"I miss him a lot,\" Akram said, adding that there is growing international concern over Imran's reported health and access to medical care, with 22 former international captains writing an open letter to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to ensure proper medical care and humane treatment for Imran.",
  "summary": "Wasim Akram expressed worry about Imran Khan's health and legal situation. He stated that health concerns should not be compromised by legal proceedings. Akram spoke from the heart as a worried friend, not a politician. International captains have also called for humane treatment and proper medical care. Imran's sons voiced fears for their father's safety in prison.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "‘This isn’t politics’: Brian Lara backs Imran Khan, calls for dignity and proper care",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/this-isnt-politics-brian-lara-backs-imran-khan-calls-for-dignity-and",
        "published": "2026-09-05T14:15:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Lara joins cricket legends seeking medical care for Imran Khan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/lara-joins-cricket-legends-seeking-medical-care-for-imran-khan",
        "published": "2026-09-05T17:13:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "‘This isn’t politics’: Brian Lara backs Imran Khan, calls for dignity and proper medical care for Pakistan legend",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/this-isnt-politics-brian-lara-backs-imran-khan-calls-for-dignity-and-5822810",
        "published": "2026-09-05T19:45:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}