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Kasim Khan Raises Imran Khan’s Detention, Medical Concerns at UNHRC
Kasim Khan appeals to UNHRC over Imran Khan’s arbitrary detention, solitary confinement, and denial of medical care, citing violations of international human rights treaties.
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by News Desk
2026-03-25
Kasim Khan Raises Imran Khan’s Detention, Medical Concerns at UNHRC

Kasim Khan, son of Imran Khan, addressed the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Wednesday, raising concerns over his father’s treatment in prison. Imran Khan, the former prime minister and founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, has been incarcerated since 2023 for concealing Toshakhana gifts and is serving a 14-year sentence in Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail in a £190 million corruption case.

During the session, Kasim claimed that Imran’s detention was arbitrary and described it as “the most visible example of a wider pattern of repression in Pakistan since 2022.” He highlighted:

  • Solitary confinement and restrictions on family visits.
  • Alleged denial of medical care, including concerns over Imran’s right-eye vision.
  • Trial of civilians in military courts and the silencing or exile of journalists.
  • Alleged rigging of the February 2024 general elections.

Kasim emphasized that Pakistan has binding commitments under the GSP+ framework, including the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the United Nations Convention Against Torture, and that Imran’s treatment violates these obligations.

He said, “My brother and I are not political people… But my father’s life demands that we take action. We cannot stand by as his health deteriorates and he is kept away from us.”

Earlier, Imran’s message shared via Kasim on social media criticized the judiciary, claiming they had “sold their integrity.” The government has been accused by PTI and the family of blocking visa approvals for Kasim and his older brother Sulaiman to travel from London to Pakistan to see their father, though the government stated they are welcome to visit on their NICOPs.

Medical concerns have escalated after reports of partial vision loss in Imran’s right eye. He recently underwent a third eye procedure at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), while his family and personal doctors have requested his admission to Shifa International Hospital for continued treatment.

The matter has become a political flashpoint, with the opposition accusing the government of withholding medical access and transparency, while the government denies these allegations.
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