Summary
Former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, has been in jail since August 2023, serving sentences for various corruption charges. His family was prevented from visiting him for almost a month, sparking protests and concerns about his conditions. Khan's sister stated after visiting him that he is physically well but experiencing mental stress due to the conditions of his imprisonment.
Key Facts
- Imran Khan, former Prime Minister of Pakistan (2018-2022), is in jail on corruption charges.
- Khan was sentenced to 14 years in prison for both the Al-Qadir Trust and Toshakhana cases.
- Khan and his wife deny all charges, claiming they are politically motivated.
- Khan's sister visited him and reported that he is healthy but is confined in poor conditions.
- Khan was also indicted on anti-terrorism charges related to his supporters' violent protests in 2023.
- The Pakistan authorities have not officially stated if there is a block on visits to Khan.
- Khan argues that the legal cases against him are driven by political reasons.
