Bold claim: A worried family reveals a politically charged struggle over health, confinement, and justice. And this is where the details get even more complex.
Aleema Khan, the sister of Imran Khan, who is currently jailed and remains the founder of PTI, shared on Saturday that Imran spoke with his sons for about 20 minutes. She described his mood as “extremely happy to hear their voices.” This moment follows a Supreme Court decision on Thursday that ordered the formation of a medical team to assess Imran after a lawyer’s report indicated he had lost 85 percent of the vision in his right eye. The court also mandated that he be allowed to speak with his children.
Aleema posted on X (formerly Twitter) that the chief justice had directed access for Imran to speak with his sons, and she confirmed the call lasted roughly 20 minutes. She added that his sons told her he was very happy to hear them after such a long separation.
She stated that Imran is now awaiting urgent medical treatment at Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad, under the care of his personal doctors. She underscored the need for specialist doctors to do everything possible to restore his eyesight and urged against any further delays, warning that previous postponements have already caused damage.
Imran’s sons, Kasim and Sulaiman, have previously said they were unable to meet their father during the past year of his arrest. After the court received the vision-loss report, Kasim described the development as a direct result of solitary confinement and medical neglect. He said Imran has reportedly lost most of the vision in his right eye, with estimates suggesting only 15 percent remains.
Kasim attributed this deterioration to 922 days of solitary confinement, a lack of essential medical tests, and the denial of proper treatment in jail. He held the current regime, the army chief, and their supporters responsible for what he called deliberate cruelty, claiming they have manipulated the justice system to keep Imran in isolation. He also alleged ongoing visa denials for him and his brother to visit their father as his health worsens.
