The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, led by jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, has raised alarms over his health and isolation, demanding immediate access to him. Khan, who has been incarcerated since August 2023 on corruption charges, has been barred from meeting his family and lawyers for over three weeks, sparking widespread concern and protests. PTI spokesperson Zulfikar Bukhari emphasized that Khan’s health is a significant worry, given his prolonged isolation and lack of medical support. Despite being a former head of state, Khan has been denied basic visitation rights, raising questions about the legality of his treatment. Protests have erupted outside the Rawalpindi jail, with Khan’s family and supporters demanding transparency and access. Social media has also amplified the issue, with the hashtag #WHEREISIMRANKHAN trending on X. While a jail official anonymously confirmed Khan’s good health and denied any plans to transfer him to a high-security facility, the PTI remains skeptical. Khan’s political journey has been tumultuous since his ousting in 2022 after a fallout with military leaders, who wield significant influence in Pakistan’s governance. His arrest in 2023 triggered nationwide protests and a crackdown on his party, which emerged as the largest in the 2024 elections but alleges electoral rigging prevented it from forming a government. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his allies have denied these claims, further fueling political tensions.
