Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Imran Khan’s Sister Alleges Torture During Solitary Confinement
Imran Khan is a former prime minister of Pakistan who is in jail.
His sister, Uzma, said he told her that he was being treated unfairly and kept alone for long periods.
She said he was taken from Adiala Jail to a hospital during the night.
Doctors checked him, treated one of his eyes, and measured his blood pressure.
She said he looked physically healthy at the time.
Khan reportedly said that being kept without human contact was harming him.
He compared his situation with that of former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi.
His political party says it may ask the courts to act over his medical care.
Uzma Khan alleged that her brother, Imran Khan, has faced severe mistreatment and solitary confinement for about 10 months.
Imran Khan was briefly taken from Adiala Jail to a hospital for an eye procedure and medical evaluation.
Uzma said Khan’s blood pressure was recorded at 120/80 and that he appeared physically fit during the visit.
Khan reportedly compared his detention to the treatment of former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi.
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi said PTI would seek a contempt petition over medical-treatment orders.
- Who
- Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, his sister Uzma Khan, and PTI officials.
- What
- Khan was transferred from Adiala Jail for a brief medical evaluation, while his sister alleged torture and solitary confinement.
- When
- The hospital visit began late Thursday and Khan returned to jail around Friday’s Fajr prayer; he has been incarcerated since 2023.
- Where
- The transfer involved Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, PIMS and Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad.
- Why
- He was taken for evaluation after concerns about fluctuating blood pressure and related symptoms; his sister raised allegations about his confinement and medical treatment.
Khan’s Family and Party
Authorities’ Stated Position
Treatment in detention
Khan’s Family and Party
Uzma Khan alleged that Imran Khan has been subjected to severe injustice, torture, and prolonged solitary confinement.
Authorities’ Stated Position
The reported transfer was described as taking place under maximum-security protocols and in compliance with Supreme Court directives.
Medical access
Khan’s Family and Party
PTI said authorities had not properly implemented the Supreme Court’s order concerning Khan’s medical treatment and planned to seek contempt proceedings.
Authorities’ Stated Position
Khan was taken for a medical evaluation, received treatment for an eye, and was returned to Adiala Jail after the visit.
Cause of health concerns
Khan’s Family and Party
Uzma said Khan reported that a doctor attributed his hypertension to a lack of human contact.
Authorities’ Stated Position
Reports said the hospital visit followed concerns about fluctuating blood pressure and related symptoms noted in prison medical filings.
- Detention
- Imran Khan has been incarcerated since 2023 and is serving a 14-year sentence linked to the Toshakhana case.
- Alleged confinement
- Uzma Khan said her brother reported severe injustice, torture, and solitary confinement over the past 10 months.
- Medical reading
- Uzma said Khan’s blood pressure was recorded at 120/80 and that he appeared physically fit.
- Medical treatment
- An injection was reportedly administered to one of Khan’s eyes, while the other eye was covered with a bandage.
- Transfer
- Khan was moved under maximum-security protocols for a brief medical evaluation before returning to Adiala Jail.
- Planned legal action
- Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi said PTI would approach the courts with a contempt petition concerning medical-treatment orders.