Jemima Goldsmith urges UK Govt to speak out over Imran Khan’s detention

August 24, 2026 by World Desk

LONDON: Jemima Goldsmith, the former wife of jailed former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, has urged the British government to speak out over his detention and what she described as alleged human rights violations.

Goldsmith said Khan had spent three years in custody and had been subjected to prolonged isolation. She called on the British government to end its silence and raise concerns over his treatment.

She also claimed that a recent Supreme Court order concerning Khan’s medical care had not been fully implemented and urged British authorities to speak clearly in support of his fundamental rights.

Her comments came amid renewed controversy over Khan’s treatment in custody. Pakistan’s Supreme Court had ordered that Khan be transferred to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad for medical care and examined by a medical panel that included his personal physician. The government subsequently challenged the order.

Khan, 73, has been imprisoned in Rawalpindi since August 2023 after being convicted in several cases. He and his supporters have described the cases as politically motivated, while the government has rejected allegations of mistreatment and medical neglect.

Goldsmith’s appeal comes as international cricket figures have also called for Khan to receive humane treatment and proper medical care in prison.

Imran Khan expresses serious health concerns, says sister

August 21, 2026 by Pakistan Desk

ISLAMABAD: Dr Uzma Khan, sister of former Pakistani prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan, said Friday that he had expressed serious concerns about his health and claimed that his complaints were not being heard.

Speaking at a news conference in Islamabad, Uzma said she was taken from Adiala Jail to Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) hospital on Thursday night, where she found Imran already present.

She said the family had expected Imran to be transferred from PIMS to Shifa International Hospital, but he was instead taken back to Adiala Jail early Friday.

Uzma alleged that Imran had developed anxiety because of prolonged solitary confinement and had been experiencing persistent blood pressure problems. She also claimed that his concerns were being ignored and that no one was being allowed to approach him.

Imran’s personal physician, Dr Faisal Sultan, said he had reached Shifa International Hospital from Adiala Jail and waited for about three hours. He said he was informed at around 4:30 a.m. that Imran would not be brought to Shifa and had already been transferred from PIMS back to Adiala Jail.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi criticized the government’s handling of the matter, saying Imran was a former prime minister and questioning what such treatment meant for ordinary citizens.

The Supreme Court had ordered that Imran be transferred to Shifa International Hospital for a medical examination. The government instead took him to PIMS, where doctors examined him before he was returned to Adiala Jail.

Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on X that Imran was taken to hospital overnight on Aug. 20-21 under security arrangements and was examined by qualified specialists, including an ophthalmologist, cardiologist and physician.

Tarar said security concerns caused by PTI supporters outside and along the route to Shifa led authorities to take Imran to PIMS, where doctors from Shifa were also present.

Imran Khan likely to be taken to Shifa Hospital shortly

August 20, 2026 by Pakistan Desk

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan could be transferred from Adiala Jail to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad on Thursday, according to sources familiar with the arrangements.

Sources said preparations for Khan’s transfer have been completed and security has been tightened around the hospital. A heavy police contingent has been deployed, while vehicles parked along roads near the hospital have been removed.

Hospital sources said special arrangements have been made for Khan’s treatment. He will undergo an initial examination in the emergency department by a team of six specialist doctors.

Doctors will then decide whether Khan needs to be admitted to the hospital. Hospital authorities said arrangements have also been completed in case he is admitted for further treatment.

The Supreme Court has ordered that Khan be transferred to Shifa International Hospital within two days.

Asked about the timing of the transfer, Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar said the deadline runs until midnight and that the Islamabad administration is responsible for carrying out the order.

He said the administration was taking the necessary steps to implement the court’s directive.

Imran Khan not negotiating any deal, says Barrister Gohar

August 19, 2026 by Pakistan Desk

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan said Wednesday that former Prime Minister Imran Khan was not negotiating any deal.

Speaking to reporters at Parliament House, Gohar said the federal government’s review petition had not yet been assigned a number.

He urged the authorities to implement the Supreme Court’s order concerning Imran Khan’s medical treatment, saying it had taken considerable time for the matter to reach that stage.

Gohar said the authorities had fulfilled their commitment to facilitate a meeting between Imran Khan and his sister, Noreen Niazi, and praised them for honoring the commitment.

He said he had not spoken to Niazi after her meeting with Imran Khan, adding that she had respected his words by not discussing the meeting afterward.

Gohar reiterated that Imran Khan was not negotiating any deal and said the PTI founder’s continued imprisonment was unjust.

Barrister Saif meets Imran Khan at Adiala Jail

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif met party founder and former Prime Minister Imran Khan at Adiala Jail, sources said.

According to the sources, the meeting took place at the jail on Tuesday night, during which Saif briefed Imran Khan on matters concerning the PTI and other issues.

The sources said the meeting also included a discussion about Imran Khan’s health.

The meeting came a day after the Supreme Court ordered that Imran Khan be shifted to a private hospital and directed the formation of a medical board to assess his condition.

Following the court’s permission, Imran Khan’s sister, Noreen Niazi, also met him at Adiala Jail on Tuesday.

Sources said Niazi met Imran Khan in the conference room, where they discussed his health and other matters. She also briefed him on the Supreme Court’s order.

The meeting between Niazi and Imran Khan lasted about 45 minutes, according to the sources.

After the meeting, Niazi reached Dahgal checkpoint but declined to speak to the media.

Govt to file review plea against SC order on Imran Khan’s hospital transfer

August 18, 2026 by Pakistan Desk

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to file a review petition before the Supreme Court against its order directing the transfer of former prime minister and PTI founder Imran Khan to a private hospital for treatment.

Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar said the government had reviewed the Supreme Court’s order concerning Imran Khan’s treatment and would approach the court seeking reconsideration of the decision.

Tarar said the government had also consulted on other aspects of the order, particularly whether the ruling would apply to all prisoners facing health problems.

“There are many other sick prisoners in jails who are being provided treatment at government hospitals,” the law minister said, questioning whether the Supreme Court’s decision would set a precedent for all such prisoners.

He said convicted prisoners were already provided medical treatment at government hospitals and that the government wanted clarification on the broader implications of the court’s order.

The Supreme Court had earlier ordered that Imran Khan be shifted to Al Shifa Hospital in Islamabad for treatment and directed that he be allowed to meet his family and lawyer once a week.

The court also ordered that Imran Khan’s personal physician, Dr Faisal Sultan, and his sister, Dr Uzma Khan, be allowed to accompany or meet him in connection with his medical care.

The court further directed that details concerning Imran Khan’s health should not be discussed publicly or used for political purposes.

Following the ruling, the government had initially said it would comply with the Supreme Court’s decision. Imran Khan’s sister was subsequently allowed to meet him after a prolonged gap, and she did not speak to the media after the meeting.

Meanwhile, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif criticised the Supreme Court’s decision, describing it as an “extraordinary relief” for Imran Khan and alleging that PTI leaders were seeking an NRO for their founder.

SC orders transfer of Imran Khan to private hospital

August 18, 2026 by Pakistan Desk

ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court ordered authorities to transfer former Prime Minister Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital until the next hearing, citing concerns over his health and directing that a medical board be constituted for his treatment.

The court ordered that Khan be transferred from Adiala prison to the private hospital under strict security and directed authorities to ensure that law and order around the hospital was not disrupted.

The bench, comprising Justice Shahid Waheed and Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan, also ordered authorities to provide Khan’s complete medical record before the next hearing.

Court raises concerns over Khan’s medical condition

Justice Shahid Waheed questioned why the court had not been provided Khan’s complete medical record, saying the material submitted so far was only a summary of his medical reports.

The judge said the medical reports indicated that Khan’s vital organs were beginning to be affected and questioned whether angiography could be performed while he remained in prison.

The Islamabad advocate general told the court that angiography could be conducted at a hospital outside the prison.

Court orders medical board, family meetings

The Supreme Court ordered the formation of a medical board to oversee Khan’s treatment and directed that his personal physician, Dr. Faisal Sultan, and Dr. Uzma Khan be given access to him.

The court also ordered that Khan’s family be allowed to meet him once a week and directed authorities to provide details of his meetings with family members over the past three years, including records of his telephone conversations with his children.

The court stressed that meetings with Khan’s sisters were a fundamental right and not a concession by the state.

PTI told not to politicize Khan’s health

Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan told Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders not to politicize Khan’s health and said the focus should remain on his treatment and well-being.

PTI lawyer Uzair Bhandari assured the court that Khan’s doctors and family members would not hold media talks after meeting him.

PTI Secretary-General Salman Akram Raja also assured the court that the party would not use Khan’s medical reports for political purposes.

The court directed the PTI and Khan’s family to provide assurances that medical reports would remain confidential and would not be used for political purposes.

PTI to bear private hospital expenses

During the hearing, the court asked who would bear the cost of treatment at the private hospital. Bhandari told the court that the expenses would be paid by Khan’s family and the PTI.

The court also directed that no political gatherings, media talks or press conferences be held outside the hospital, warning that the order could be withdrawn if its conditions were violated.

Court seeks details of Khan’s cases and meetings

The Supreme Court also sought complete details of Khan’s pending and decided cases, including the number in which he is facing trial, the cases in which he has been convicted and those in which his sentences have been suspended.

The court further sought records of Khan’s meetings at Adiala prison over the past three years and questioned why directions issued by the Islamabad High Court regarding meetings had allegedly not been implemented.

The hearing was adjourned until Sept. 16, with prison authorities also directed to appear before the court at the next hearing.

Medical board recommends more family meetings for Imran Khan

August 17, 2026 by Pakistan Desk

ISLAMABAD: A four-member medical board has recommended that former Prime Minister and PTI founder Imran Khan be allowed more meetings with his wife, along with access to newspapers, television and books, to help reduce mental stress, according to a report submitted to the Supreme Court.

The report, submitted by the superintendent of Adiala Jail, said consultant cardiologist Dr. Akhtar Ali Bandesha examined Khan on Aug. 1. Khan reported fluctuations in blood pressure, headaches and anxiety. His ECG showed no significant abnormality, while his blood pressure was recorded at 140/100 with a pulse rate of 50 beats per minute.

The cardiologist recommended increasing and adjusting Khan’s blood pressure medication and suggested a CT coronary angiography in view of his age and reported mental stress.

The four-member medical board conducted another examination on Aug. 10. According to the report, Khan’s blood pressure was recorded at 140/80 and his pulse at 54 beats per minute. He reported no chest pain, heaviness, shortness of breath or palpitations.

His ECG was normal, while an echocardiogram showed normal heart chambers and valves, the report said.

The medical board recommended that Khan be allowed to walk for one hour daily and be provided with some mental relaxation under the circumstances of his imprisonment. It also recommended access to newspapers, television and books.

The board said more frequent meetings with family members could help reduce anxiety and control blood pressure.

However, the board concluded that Khan did not require further cardiac testing, including CT coronary angiography, according to the report.

SC fixes hearings on Imran Khan’s meeting and treatment cases

August 13, 2026 by Pakistan Desk

ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court has scheduled for hearing cases concerning former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s meetings with his lawyers and family members, as well as matters related to his medical treatment.

The Supreme Court registrar’s office has fixed the cases for hearing on Aug. 18.

A three-member bench comprising Justice Shahid Waheed, Justice Naeem Afghan and Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim will hear the cases.

Justice Shahid Waheed will head the bench constituted to hear matters concerning Khan.

The registrar’s office has issued notices to all relevant parties and their lawyers, informing them of the scheduled proceedings.

Adiala Jail rejects solitary confinement claim in Imran Khan case

August 5, 2026 by Pakistan Desk

ISLAMABAD: The superintendent of Adiala Jail has denied allegations that former Prime Minister Imran Khan is being held in solitary confinement, according to a report submitted to the Islamabad High Court.

The report states that Khan is free to move within a seven-cell compound from the time his lock-up opens in the morning until evening and that no inmate at Adiala Jail is being kept in solitary confinement.

According to the jail authorities, Khan is allowed to meet his wife, Bushra Bibi, every Tuesday in accordance with prison rules.

The report also says special security arrangements have been made due to his status as a former prime minister and leader of a political party, preventing access to his residential area by other inmates.

The superintendent said prison doctors examine Khan three times daily, checking his blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen saturation and other vital signs, while also inspecting his meals. A full-time convicted inmate prepares his meals according to his preferred menu.

The report further states that Khan has access to natural light, fresh air and outdoor exercise from sunrise to sunset. It urges the court to dismiss the petition filed by Aleema Khan, describing the allegations of solitary confinement as baseless.

The Islamabad High Court is scheduled to hear the petition on Thursday before Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro.

Imran Khan given fifth eye injection during hospital visit

June 15, 2026 by Pakistan Desk

RAWALPINDI: Former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has received the fifth dose of an intravitreal injection as part of his ongoing medical treatment, party officials said.

PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan confirmed that Khan underwent a medical examination and was taken from Adiala Jail to Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Hospital late Sunday night.

According to Gohar, the PTI founder received the scheduled injection and was subsequently transferred back to Adiala Jail.

“I was informed this morning that the PTI founder underwent a follow-up checkup at PIMS,” Gohar said.

He reiterated the party’s demand that Khan be shifted to Shifa International Hospital for medical care and that family members be granted access to meet him.

No official statement was immediately issued by prison authorities regarding the medical visit.