Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s three sisters have demanded an impartial probe into the “brutal” police assault on them and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters outside Adiala Jail last week.
Reports emerged on November 26, that Khanâs three sisters had attempted to meet him at Adiala Jail but were reportedly âbrutally assaultedâ by police outside the facility. The violent confrontation triggered demands for clarity over his whereabouts and welfare. For weeks, the family had reportedly been denied any access, even after receiving permissions from the courts.
The lack of official communication regarding Imran Khanâs condition and location has fueled speculation. Some fear he may have been placed in solitary confinement, or worse. Meanwhile, his supporters including thousands of members of his political party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) â have taken to the streets, demanding answers and transparency from the authorities.
Khan remains incarcerated in Adiala Jail since August 2023, following his conviction in a corruption case related to the alleged misuse of a charitable trust. Over the past two years, the severity of restrictions on his access to family and lawyers has drawn sharp criticism from his party and civil rights observers.
Is Pakistan entering a new political crisis?
Pakistan appears to be entering a renewed phase of political instability as the mystery surrounding former Prime Minister Imran Khanâs condition and whereabouts intensifies. With authorities offering no clear updates, rumours have exploded across social media, triggering widespread concern among citizens and political observers. Tensions escalated further after Khanâs sisters were reportedly denied access and allegedly manhandled outside Adiala Jail, raising questions about transparency, governance, and the countryâs already fragile political climate. As protests grow and pressure mounts on the government, many fear that Pakistan may be heading toward yet another political crisis.
Observers fear this may be the beginning of a broader political crisis. The core issues are not only about one manâs safety, but also about institutional accountability, civil liberties, and the stability of democratic norms in Pakistan.
If relevant stakeholders judiciary, jail authorities, police leadership, and government donât act swiftly to clarify Imran Khanâs condition, allow family and lawyers access, and launch an independent investigation, the unrest could escalate further. Widespread mistrust, protests, and international scrutiny may follow, possibly ushering Pakistan into a new era of political turbulence.
Until thereâs clarity official, verifiable, transparent the mystery of Imran Khanâs fate will continue to haunt the nation, undermining faith in rule of law and igniting a political firestorm that could define Pakistanâs near-term future.