Imran Khan's Family and PTI Leaders Denied Jail Visits Despite Court Order
Sisters of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and PTI leaders were again prevented from meeting him at Adiala Jail on Tuesday, despite an Islamabad High Court order permitting twice-weekly visits. The court has authorized meetings on Tuesdays and Thursdays, but Imran has been restricted from receiving visitors for several months. The denial highlights ongoing tensions between authorities and the incarcerated former premier's supporters.
Imran Khan's three sisters—Aleema Khan, Uzma Khan, and Noreen Niazi—along with multiple PTI lawyers and party leaders attempted to visit the former premier at Adiala Jail in Islamabad but were denied entry. An Islamabad High Court order explicitly permits Imran to meet family, lawyers, and associates twice weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays, yet authorities have maintained restrictions on his visitors for several months. Aleema Khan told media that Imran has been incarcerated for three years while Pakistan faced turmoil, and she characterized the visit denial as a violation of their constitutional rights. She stated the family would continue visiting to pressure authorities and reiterated that acceptable resolution would require restoration of an independent judiciary and free elections. The incident reflects broader tensions between the PTI and Pakistan's current government regarding Imran's detention.
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The specific legal charges against Imran Khan and the basis for the jail's continued denial of visits despite the court order are not detailed in the article.
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Imran’s sisters, PTI leaders again denied meeting former premier at Adiala Jail
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