Imran Khan - In the Dark...

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Jemima Goldsmith Issues Urgent Statement on Ex-Husband Imran Khan’s Treatment in Pakistani Prison.
https://x.com/KingArthurII2/status/1846488243103002849

Goldsmith expressed her deep concern for Khan's well-being, stating, "In the last few weeks, there have been serious and concerning developments regarding my sons’ father, Imran Khan’s treatment in prison." She detailed that Pakistani authorities have stopped all visits to Khan by his family and lawyers, postponed court hearings, and in violation of a court order, halted his weekly phone calls to their sons, Sulaiman and Kasim Khan, both of whom live in London. The calls were stopped on 10th September, further isolating him from his loved ones.
Even more troubling, Goldsmith reported that Khan is now being kept in complete solitary confinement. She revealed that authorities have turned off the lights and electricity in his cell, sent the prison cook on leave, and barred him from leaving his cell at any time. "He is now completely isolated, in solitary confinement, literally in the dark, with no contact with the outside world. His lawyers are concerned about his safety and well-being," she wrote.
Goldsmith’s statement comes amid growing concerns about political repression in Pakistan, where Khan’s family and supporters have faced increasing pressure. Khan’s nephew, Hassan Niazi, was detained in military custody in August 2023, and most recently, Khan’s sisters, Uzma and Aleema Khan, were arrested while attempting to attend a peaceful demonstration. Despite no lawful grounds for their detention, they remain in jail.
The situation has drawn international scrutiny. In June 2023, the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention declared Imran Khan’s imprisonment as unlawful and arbitrary, calling for his immediate release—a call that has so far gone unheeded by the Pakistani authorities.
Goldsmith’s statement concluded with a heartfelt plea, urging the authorities to release Khan, his sisters, and his nephew. She also called for the resumption of contact between Khan and his sons, emphasising the need for assurance of his safety and well-being.
This latest statement from Jemima Goldsmith adds to the mounting concern over Imran Khan's treatment and the broader political crackdown in Pakistan, raising questions about human rights and the future of political opposition in the country.