Imran Khan’s son raise alarm over his health, claim former Pakistan PM faces isolation in jail

Islamabad , August 28 : The sons of former Pakistan Prime Minister and cricket captain Imran Khan have raised serious concerns over their father’s health and alleged prison conditions, claiming that he is being kept in prolonged isolation and is not receiving adequate medical care.

 

 

Speaking to former England captain and commentator Michael Atherton, Sulaiman Khan and Kasim Khan said they fear that their father’s health has deteriorated during his nearly three years in prison.

 

Kasim alleged that Imran Khan has lost around 80 per cent of the vision in one eye and was recently seen wearing an eye patch. He further claimed that the former Pakistan captain spends more than 23 hours a day alone in a small cell, with limited access to books and basic facilities. According to the brothers, the cell also lacks air conditioning during the summer.

 

 

The brothers said their immediate priority is ensuring that Imran receives proper medical treatment. Sulaiman claimed that despite a court order concerning his father’s medical care, Imran was taken to a government medical facility for only a short examination before being returned to prison.

 

 

He alleged that doctors at an independent hospital, including a family member, were waiting to examine Imran, but the former prime minister was instead taken back to jail.

 

 

 

The brothers also spoke about their attempts to visit their father. They claimed that their visas to Pakistan were blocked on technical grounds. Despite the possibility of arrest, they said they were prepared to travel to Pakistan to meet him.

 

 

The interview also triggered a controversy involving the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after reports said the board lodged a formal complaint with Sky Sports over the broadcast. There were also reports that the PCB considered asking Pakistan’s players not to return to the field after lunch, although the team eventually resumed play.

 

 

The issue has attracted wider attention, with several former international cricket captains, including Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, reportedly urging Pakistan’s government to ensure that Imran receives proper medical treatment and humane conditions in prison.