Kasim, the son of Imran Khan , posted on X, calling international human rights organizations and democratic nations to demand “proof of life” for his father, who has been detained since August 2023 on politically driven corruption allegations. He claimed six weeks of total solitary detention in a “death cell” at Adiala Jail, with no family contact, legal access, phone calls, or meetings, despite court orders allowing for weekly visits. Kasim warned Pakistan’s authorities that they would face full legal, moral, and international culpability for any harm caused by this “inhumane isolation”.
Denials from family members and rumors about death
Khan’s sister, Aleema Khan, repeated the situation, claiming that there is no verified access and that the isolation is “illegal,” despite the fact that she believes authorities are afraid of public outrage because Khan is 90% popular. PTI leaders report missing almost three weeks of meetings since November 4, prompting death rumors that jail officials refute, confirming Khan’s good health and no plans for transfer. Police responded to protests by sisters Aleema, Noreen, and Uzma outside Adiala Jail with hostility, including physical assaults.
My father has been under arrest for 845 days. For the past six weeks, he has been kept in solitary confinement in a death cell with zero transparency. His sisters have been denied every visit, even with clear court orders allowing access. There have been no phone calls, no… pic.twitter.com/VZm26zM4OF
— Kasim Khan (@Kasim_Khan_1999) November 27, 2025
Broader PTI concerns and background
PTI spokesperson Zulfikar Bukhari raised health concerns amid refused visits, while the party claimed that literature, newspapers, medical care, and disobedience of court judgments for six-person meetings were blocked, even preventing Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi from attending. Khan has been serving a 14-year term since his arrest in 2023, which sparked widespread protests and PTI crackdowns; jail laws allow for luxuries, but the PTI alleges terrorist-cell conditions and psychological abuse.
Imran Khan’s sister warns followers about fatal crackdown risks.
Noreen Niazi, sister of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, warned supporters planning a rally outside the Islamabad High Court about the dangers of a violent government response similar to previous instances. She described the May 9, 2023 protests in which “countless people were shot” and their remains were hidden, with security forces apparently utilizing snipers and even killing toddlers in the head during the disturbances. Despite these concerns, she stated that PTI members continue to show solidarity with Imran Khan.
Personal witness to brutality.
Niazi shared her firsthand account of government violence during the 2023 May 9 rallies, highlighting the targeting of civilians by police personnel. She claimed that officials used lethal force indiscriminately, creating an atmosphere of fear and tyranny.
Imran Khan’s determination and fan caution
Despite Imran Khan’s tough tactics, his supporters are desperate to show their support. However, Niazi, the former premier, has recommended against public protests due to prior violent responses, warning that the government might resort to shooting protestors to stifle dissent.
Allegations of torture and pressure.
Niazi alleged that Imran Khan is being exposed to extreme torture in order to force him to forsake his political objective, comparing the pressure on him to that on past politicians Nawaz Sharif and Asif Zardari. She emphasized that, unlike regular politicians, Khan aspires to transform Pakistan, which explains the severe treatment and attempts to crush his spirit.
