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- Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan remains imprisoned at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi as concerns about his health and prison conditions intensify.
- Khan’s sons, Sulaiman and Kasim, have accused Pakistan’s army chief of pursuing a personal vendetta against their father, allegations the government rejects.
- Pakistan’s Supreme Court is due to hear a contempt case concerning alleged non-compliance with earlier orders relating to Khan’s medical treatment and family access.
- Seven former Australian cricket captains have appealed to Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong over humanitarian concerns about Khan’s detention.
- Khan’s family and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have repeatedly raised concerns about his deteriorating eyesight.
- The Supreme Court previously ordered that Khan be moved to a private hospital for medical examination and treatment.
- Khan was subsequently taken to a hospital but returned to prison after a relatively short medical visit, according to reports.
- An Islamabad High Court ruling has directed authorities not to keep Khan and Bushra Bibi in solitary confinement and called for access to family meetings, reading material and medical facilities.
- PTI continues to demand better treatment and the release of its founder.
- The Pakistani government maintains that Khan is receiving adequate food, medical examinations and other facilities in prison.
Imran Khan News Today
Former Pakistan Prime Minister and former cricket captain Imran Khan remains at the centre of a major political and legal controversy on September 15, 2026. His health, prison conditions and access to family and medical care have become the focus of renewed domestic and international attention.
Khan has been imprisoned since 2023 following corruption convictions. His Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party and family have consistently disputed the cases against him and described his imprisonment as politically motivated.
Imran Khan’s Sons Raise Fresh Concerns
The latest development comes from Khan’s sons, Sulaiman and Kasim Khan, who have publicly expressed fears about their father’s health and prison conditions.
Speaking from London, they accused Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, of pursuing a personal vendetta against their father. These are allegations made by Khan’s family and have not been independently established. The Pakistani government strongly rejects claims that Khan is being deliberately mistreated.
The brothers say they have been unable to speak with their father for months and are particularly concerned about his eyesight and access to independent medical care.
Health and Eye Treatment Remain Key Issues
Khan’s eyesight has become one of the most important issues surrounding his imprisonment. His family and lawyers have previously reported significant deterioration in vision in his right eye.
Pakistan’s Supreme Court ordered authorities in August to move Khan from Adiala Jail to Shifa International Hospital for medical treatment. The order followed petitions from his family concerning his medical condition.
Khan was later transferred for medical checks but returned to prison after a relatively brief hospital visit. His party and family questioned whether the court’s order had been properly implemented.
Supreme Court Hearing Expected
The legal dispute over Khan’s treatment is now moving toward another important court hearing. A three-member Supreme Court bench is scheduled to consider a contempt-related case concerning allegations that government authorities failed to fully comply with previous judicial directions.
The case could determine whether authorities properly followed orders relating to Khan’s medical care, family meetings and other prison arrangements.
The outcome will be closely watched by Khan’s supporters and opposition politicians, as well as international observers monitoring Pakistan’s political and judicial environment.
Court Addresses Solitary Confinement
The Islamabad High Court also issued an important ruling earlier this month concerning Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi.
The court directed Adiala Jail authorities not to keep either prisoner in solitary confinement. It also instructed authorities to provide access to family meetings, newspapers, books and medical facilities according to prison rules.
The ruling has added another layer to the continuing legal battle over the treatment of Pakistan’s most prominent imprisoned political figure.
Australian Cricket Captains Support Khan
The controversy has also reached the international cricket community.
Seven former Australian cricket captains — Steve Waugh, Allan Border, Greg Chappell, Ian Chappell, Belinda Clark, Kim Hughes and Mark Taylor — have written to Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong expressing humanitarian concerns about Khan’s detention.
The former captains emphasized that their appeal was not intended to take a position on Khan’s political or legal cases. Instead, they said their concern was about the treatment and wellbeing of a fellow former cricketer while in detention.
Their intervention follows previous appeals from former international cricket captains concerning Khan’s health.
Pakistan Government Rejects Allegations
The Pakistani government has rejected allegations that Khan is being subjected to cruel or punitive conditions.
According to the government’s position, Khan has access to food, bottled water, exercise equipment and medical examinations. Authorities have also disputed claims that he is being deliberately isolated or denied appropriate care.
The conflicting claims between Khan’s family, PTI and the government remain a central part of the controversy.
PTI Continues Campaign for Release
Khan’s political party continues to make his release a major demand. PTI supporters have held demonstrations and called for greater pressure on the government.
The former prime minister remains an influential political figure in Pakistan despite being imprisoned. His supporters argue that the legal cases against him are politically motivated, while government authorities maintain that the judicial proceedings are being handled according to law.
