What Happened: Imran Khan’s sisters raised concerns about his treatment in prison, alleging power and food issues, leading to threats of protests from party officials if mistreatment continues.
What you need to know: Imran Khan’s sisters, after visiting him in prison for the second consecutive day, voiced concerns about his treatment, prompting Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur to warn of potential nationwide protests if he is mistreated further.
What more: For weeks, the PTI party claimed that Khan was facing harsh conditions in Adiala jail, where visitor access was restricted. This led his ex-wife, Jemima Goldsmith, to publicly share her concerns about his welfare. With the recent lifting of the visitor ban, a team of doctors was permitted to check on Khan’s health and reported him to be in “good health.” Despite this, PTI members and supporters remained worried.
Also: On Monday, Imran was allowed a visit from his sisters, Aleema and Uzma Khan, who afterward addressed the media, expressing serious concerns. Aleema claimed that the electricity to Imran’s prison cell had been cut off since October 3 and that the food provided to him caused nausea. These allegations have intensified PTI’s concerns, with calls from within the party to monitor Khan’s prison conditions closely.