ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court of Pakistan records have revealed that Imran Khan, founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, is being held in conditions markedly different from those faced by the general prison population. Documents submitted before the apex court indicate that Khan is not confined to standard barrack-style housing common in Pakistani prisons.
Instead, filings state that he occupies a separate compound comprising seven rooms, an area typically designed to accommodate 30 to 35 inmates. The records further describe a private corridor, a dedicated lawn, and designated spaces for walking and sunbathing. Such facilities, the documents claim, are not available to other prisoners in the same facility.
Moreover, Khan is reportedly allowed open-air movement from morning until evening, granting him a level of daily autonomy rarely afforded within the country’s overcrowded prison system.
Medical access also under scrutiny
The filings also highlight enhanced medical arrangements. According to court documents, physicians visit three times a day for examinations, while continuous health monitoring remains in place during his detention. Consequently, the disclosures have intensified debate over disparities in Pakistan’s penal framework.
Observers note that most inmates contend with overcrowded cells, limited healthcare access, and restricted mobility. In contrast, the conditions described in the filings present a sharply different picture. Therefore, the revelations have sparked broader discussion about equality before the law and the treatment of high-profile detainees.
The Supreme Court has acknowledged the details mentioned in the report. The prison officials, nonetheless, have yet to issue an official response regarding the reported arrangements.
