The sisters of former Pakistani Prime Minister and founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan, on Wednesday strongly criticised the party's leadership for what they described as "complete silence" and lack of action regarding Khan's ongoing legal cases.
Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi moved the Islamabad High Court seeking suspension of their Toshakhana-2 sentences. The petition cites double jeopardy, medical concerns over Khan's eyesight, and challenges his classification as a public servant. They also requested an early hearing in the 190 mill
The protests continue despite a March 24, 2025, court order from the Islamabad High Court (IHC) directing that Imran Khan be allowed to meet visitors twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Dawn reported.
PTI leaders and Imran Khan's sisters were again denied a meeting with him at Adiala Jail despite a court order, prompting a sit-in near the prison as party leaders accused authorities of violations and continued to press for access.
Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi have appealed their Toshakhana 2 conviction in the Islamabad High Court, calling it politically motivated. They challenged the investigation, trial process and application of Toshakhana rules, seeking to overturn the 17-year sentences and secure acquittal.
Speaking to the media after the meeting, Uzma said, "Imran Khan's health is perfectly fine. However, he was very angry and said that they are subjecting him to mental torture."
PTI supporters protested outside the Islamabad High Court over concerns about Imran Khan's health and restricted access to him in jail. Authorities imposed Section 144 in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, warning of strict action, while security was strengthened and police deployed to prevent unr
KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi held an overnight sit-in outside Adiala jail after being repeatedly denied a meeting with Imran Khan. He accused authorities of ignoring court orders and blocking access to Imran, while PTI raised concerns over the former prime minister's health and prolonged
Imran Khan's sister Noreen Niazi warned that PTI supporters protesting outside the Islamabad High Court risk facing violence similar to past crackdowns. She said security forces previously shot civilians, claimed Khan was being tortured in jail, and noted he urged supporters not to protes
Four Islamabad High Court judges tried to challenge the 27th Amendment, but the Supreme Court refused to hear their petition and told them to approach the new Federal Constitutional Court. The judges argue the amendment undermines judicial independence and gives excessive power to the exe
The larger bench emphasised that all visits for Imran Khan must adhere to the security policy orders. The order referred to its earlier ruling on March 24 and instructed the jail authorities to follow the issued permits and established procedures.
A larger bench of the Islamabad High Court will hear 11 petitions by PTI leaders, including Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, on visitation rights for Imran Khan at Adiala Jail. The court will address visitation issues, jail jurisdiction, and related petitions, with responses due from officials