Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Imran Khan’s Sons Fear for His Safety in Prison
Imran Khan is a former leader of Pakistan and a famous cricket player.
He is currently in prison.
His sons, Sulaiman and Kasim, said they are very worried about his health and safety.
They claimed he is kept alone in his cell for most of the day.
They also said he was not checked by an independent doctor.
Imran recently received a medical examination after Pakistan’s Supreme Court ordered one.
His sons said he was quickly returned to prison afterward.
They have tried to visit him but said their visa applications were blocked.
Pakistan’s Cricket Board complained because their interview was shown during a cricket match.
Sulaiman and Kasim Khan said they fear attempts are being made to kill their father in prison.
Kasim said Imran Khan is reportedly isolated in a cell for more than 23 hours a day.
The brothers said Imran was recently examined but not by an independent doctor.
Pakistan’s Cricket Board complained to Sky Sports after the interview aired during a Test match.
Imran has been held at Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail since 2023 after a corruption conviction.
- Who
- Jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and his sons, Sulaiman and Kasim.
- What
- The sons publicly expressed fears about Imran Khan’s safety, prison conditions, and medical care.
- When
- The interview aired on Thursday during the lunch break of the second England-Pakistan Test; the report is dated Aug. 28.
- Where
- Imran Khan is held at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Pakistan; the interview aired on Sky Sports during a match at Lord’s in London.
- Why
- The sons cited worsening prison conditions, extended isolation, concerns about his recent medical examination, and difficulty obtaining permission to visit him.
Family Concerns
Pakistan Cricket Board Objection
Broadcast interview
Family Concerns
Imran Khan’s sons used the interview to raise allegations about his safety, isolation, and access to independent medical care.
Pakistan Cricket Board Objection
The Pakistan Cricket Board objected to the interview being broadcast during the England-Pakistan Test and filed a complaint with Sky Sports.
- Prison
- Adiala Jail, Rawalpindi
- Time in custody
- Held there since 2023
- Reported isolation
- More than 23 hours a day in a cell, according to Kasim Khan
- Medical examination
- Ordered by Pakistan’s Supreme Court and conducted recently
- Hospital mentioned
- Shifa Hospital in Islamabad
- Interview
- An 18-minute Sky Sports interview conducted by Mike Atherton
- Sports board response
- The Pakistan Cricket Board complained to Sky Sports and reportedly threatened to withdraw its players from the match
