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Court Orders Jail to Allow Imran Khan Phone Call, Medical Checkup
Islamabad court orders Adiala Jail to allow Imran Khan a phone call with his sons and a checkup by his personal doctor. Jail’s objections dismissed.
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by News Desk
2025-05-14
Court Orders Jail to Allow Imran Khan Phone Call, Medical Checkup

A special court in Islamabad has directed Adiala Jail authorities to allow Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan to speak with his sons residing abroad and undergo a medical checkup by his personal physician, rejecting the jail administration’s objections.

On Tuesday, Special Judge Central Shahrukh Arjumand upheld previous court orders, asserting that Imran Khan’s requests were lawful and consistent with fundamental rights. The court dismissed a plea by the jail superintendent to overturn earlier rulings from January 10, January 28, and February 3, which had granted Khan these privileges.

The jail authorities had submitted a report on Monday arguing that extending these facilities to Imran would violate the Constitution and Pakistan Prison Rules. They claimed such treatment would contradict the “principles of recognition of inherent dignity” and equal treatment of all inmates.

However, Judge Arjumand’s ruling made it clear that the previous orders were issued after considering all legal and human rights aspects. The court emphasized that there was no valid reason to reverse them and ordered the superintendent to comply with the directives in “letter and spirit.” The hearing was adjourned until next Wednesday.

The ruling comes a day after Imran’s sons, Suleman Khan (28) and Qasim Khan (26), made a rare public statement urging authorities to allow regular contact with their father. They revealed they had only been able to speak with him once every two or three months, often during inconvenient hours with very limited time. Missing the call meant weeks or months of silence.

Imran Khan has been incarcerated at Adiala Jail since August 2023, serving a sentence in the £190 million corruption case. He is also facing multiple charges, including those under the Anti-Terrorism Act in connection with the May 9, 2023, protests.

The court's reaffirmation of his right to communicate with family and receive medical care marks a significant moment in the ongoing legal battle surrounding the former prime minister.

 
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