Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s sister, Uzma Khan, met him in Adiala Jail after weeks of restrictions. The long-awaited meeting took place on Tuesday and followed several failed attempts by the family and party leadership to see the former prime minister. Uzma is expected to brief the media about Imran Khan’s health after leaving the jail premises. Her visit comes as concerns grow within the party regarding his well-being and access to basic rights.
Sisters Blocked as Police Tighten Movement Around Jail
Despite Uzma’s approved visit, Imran Khan’s other sisters — Aleema Khan and Noreen Niazi — were once again denied access. They had reached Factory Naka earlier in the day but were stopped when police blocked the route leading to Adiala Jail. Heavy contingents, including women officers and anti-riot teams, were deployed across the area. Multiple checkpoints, steel barriers, and strict vehicle inspections were introduced as part of a special security plan.
Aleema and her sisters attempted to walk toward the jail and managed to reach Gorakhpur checkpoint, where police halted them again. She expressed frustration over what she called “undemocratic” restrictions and criticised the authorities for creating unnecessary obstacles. Aleema also claimed Imran Khan had been kept in solitary confinement for a month, adding to growing concerns over his treatment in custody.
Protests, Section 144, and Fears About Imran Khan’s Health
The PTI had announced protests outside the Islamabad High Court and Adiala Jail after Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi was denied a meeting with Imran Khan for the eighth consecutive time. Afridi had earlier staged a 16-hour sit-in demanding access. In response to the planned demonstrations, authorities in Islamabad and Rawalpindi enforced Section 144, banning all rallies and public gatherings to prevent unrest.
Security officials stated that law-enforcement agencies had been placed on high alert to maintain order. Over 700 officers from 12 police stations were mobilised, and citizens were warned against violating Section 144.
Meanwhile, Imran Khan’s sons voiced deep concern about the lack of information regarding their father’s condition. They told Reuters that the family had received no verifiable updates for more than three weeks, despite a court order allowing weekly meetings. They fear authorities may be concealing something serious or possibly transferring him to another undisclosed location.
Uzma’s meeting now holds significant importance as the family awaits her update on Imran Khan’s health and overall condition.
