Imran Khan’s sister Uzma Khanum, after meeting him in jail on December 2, said that her brother is physically in good shape but is being subjected to “psychological torture” at the direction of the Army Chief Asim Munir.

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Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s sister Uzma Khanum said that her brother is “completely fine” but is being subjected to “psychological torture” after a meeting with him at Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail.

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Imran Khan's son Kasim Khan expressed agony over uncertainty regarding his father's well-being, dubbing it a form of 'Psychological torture.'

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The law provides broad discretionary power to the jail superintendent, the Inspector General (Prisons), and the Home Department to determine the duration of restrictions. This means the state can legally block visits for extended periods if formally justified.

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Under Pakistan’s legal framework, any death in custody triggers a statutory judicial inquiry. A magistrate or judge must investigate the cause, treatment records, custody conditions, and any negligence or wrongdoing. 

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Visits to prisoners like Imran Khan require clearance from Punjab Home Department, prison authorities, and sometimes security agencies. Unlike ordinary inmates, high-profile detainees cannot be visited freely by family or lawyers. 

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Pakistan’s political system has a long history of limited transparency, military influence, sudden detentions, and controlled information flow. In this environment, when a political figure disappears from public view, people naturally fear the worst. 

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Kasim Khan further urged the international community to “intervene urgently” into the matter and demand proof of life. He said that the Shehbaz Sharif-led government will be held accountable “legally, morally and internationally.”