The sons of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, Sulaiman and Kasim Khan, have criticised the British government over what they describe as an inadequate response to their father’s imprisonment. In a new interview with The Telegraph, the brothers said they were disappointed by the assistance offered when they considered travelling to Pakistan to see their father.

The brothers said former British Foreign Secretary David Lammy advised them against travelling to Pakistan and warned that the UK government would not be able to support them if they were arrested or detained. Lammy served as foreign secretary from July 2024 to September 2025.

Sulaiman and Kasim said they believe Britain could have applied greater pressure on Pakistan, pointing to international concerns over Imran Khan’s detention. The brothers have also been unable to see their father in person for years, while their attempts to secure visas to travel to Pakistan have reportedly faced repeated rejection on technical grounds.

The controversy comes as concerns over Imran Khan’s prison conditions and access to medical care continue to draw international attention. The brothers have repeatedly called for greater action to ensure they can meet their father.

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Islamabad, Pakistan 
Pakistan military courts have convicted and sentenced 25 people for involvement in pro-Imran Khan unrest last year, the armed forces said Saturday, with the majority handed decade-long prison terms.
Ex-prime minister Khan was arrested in May last year after being ousted from office and mounting an unprecedented campaign of defiance against the nation's powerful military leaders.
His detention over graft allegations sparked nationwide unrest, some targeting armed forces installations, and prompting rare prosecutions of civilians in military courts.
Amnesty International called the move "an intimidation tactic, designed to crack down on dissent" and said it was "contrary to international law".
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Military courts are largely opaque, but after months of confidentiality the military public relations wing named 25 people who have been prosecuted.
All of the convicted are men and 14 have been sentenced to a decade of "rigorous imprisonment", the military said with the remaining 11 set to serve lesser prison terms.
"All sentences announced by the military courts are disproportionate and excessive," said a spokesman for Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party. "These sentences are rejected."
The verdicts were announced just three weeks after the capital Islamabad was gripped by fresh unrest, as tens of thousands of Khan supporters flooded in to demand his release.
The government said at least five security personnel were killed, while PTI alleges at least 10 of their own were shot dead by security forces before crowds retreated. 
<h2>Political terrorism</h2>

A military statement did not make clear what crime each person had been convicted of or when, listing only the location of their offence. The shortest sentence meted out was two years.
During the May 2023 unrest, Pakistan "witnessed tragic incidents of politically provoked violence and arson at multiple places," the military statement said.
"These blatant acts of violence not only shocked the nation but also underscored necessity of checking this unacceptable attempt of political terrorism."
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan said "no civilian should be tried in a military court under any circumstances".
"This contravenes the fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution of Pakistan as well as the international human rights obligations to which Pakistan is a state party," the organisation said in a statement on social media platform X.
Former cricket star Khan served as prime minister from 2018 to 2022, when he was ousted by parliament in a no-confidence vote.
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He blamed the then-head of the powerful military establishment for his downfall. Pakistan's generals are considered the country's political kingmakers and have directly ruled the nation for decades at a time.
Khan's May 2023 detention lasted a matter of days, but he was re-arrested three months later and has remained imprisoned since, facing a parade of court cases he claims are politically motivated.
Meanwhile, PTI was targeted by a sweeping crackdown following the unrest, with thousands of grassroots supporters and senior officials arrested.
The 72-year-old was barred from running in the February elections, which were marred by rigging allegations.
PTI defied the crackdown to win more seats than any other party, but a coalition of parties considered more pliable to military influence formed a government and shut them out of power.
A United Nations panel of experts found in September that Khan's detention "had no legal basis and appears to have been intended to disqualify him from running for political office".
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Ex-prime minister Khan was arrested in May last year after being ousted from office and mounting an unprecedented campaign of defiance against the nation's powerful military leaders.



Islamabad, Pakistan Pakistan military courts have convicted and sentenced 25 people for involvement in pro-Imran Khan unrest last year, the armed forces said Saturday, with the majority handed decade-long prison terms. Ex-prime minister Khan was arrested in May last year after being ousted from office and mounting an unprecedented campaign of defiance against the nation's powerful military leaders. His detention over graft allegations sparked nationwide unrest, some targeting armed forces installations, and prompting rare prosecutions of civilians in military courts. Amnesty International called the move "an intimidation tactic, designed to crack down on dissent" and said it was "contrary to international law". Also read | IDF strikes Hamas command centre in former Gaza school as Israel negotiates hostage release Military courts are largely opaque, but after months of confidentiality the military public relations wing named 25 people who have been prosecuted. All of the convicted are men and 14 have been sentenced to a decade of "rigorous imprisonment", the military said with the remaining 11 set to serve lesser prison terms. "All sentences announced by the military courts are disproportionate and excessive," said a spokesman for Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party. "These sentences are rejected." The verdicts were announced just three weeks after the capital Islamabad was gripped by fresh unrest, as tens of thousands of Khan supporters flooded in to demand his release. The government said at least five security personnel were killed, while PTI alleges at least 10 of their own were shot dead by security forces before crowds retreated. Political terrorism A military statement did not make clear what crime each person had been convicted of or when, listing only the location of their offence. The shortest sentence meted out was two years. During the May 2023 unrest, Pakistan "witnessed tragic incidents of politically provoked violence and arson at multiple places," the military statement said. "These blatant acts of violence not only shocked the nation but also underscored necessity of checking this unacceptable attempt of political terrorism." The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan said "no civilian should be tried in a military court under any circumstances". "This contravenes the fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution of Pakistan as well as the international human rights obligations to which Pakistan is a state party," the organisation said in a statement on social media platform X. Former cricket star Khan served as prime minister from 2018 to 2022, when he was ousted by parliament in a no-confidence vote. Also read | Iran's Khamenei rejects ‘proxy force’ accusations, says Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis act independently He blamed the then-head of the powerful military establishment for his downfall. Pakistan's generals are considered the country's political kingmakers and have directly ruled the nation for decades at a time. Khan's May 2023 detention lasted a matter of days, but he was re-arrested three months later and has remained imprisoned since, facing a parade of court cases he claims are politically motivated. Meanwhile, PTI was targeted by a sweeping crackdown following the unrest, with thousands of grassroots supporters and senior officials arrested. The 72-year-old was barred from running in the February elections, which were marred by rigging allegations. PTI defied the crackdown to win more seats than any other party, but a coalition of parties considered more pliable to military influence formed a government and shut them out of power. A United Nations panel of experts found in September that Khan's detention "had no legal basis and appears to have been intended to disqualify him from running for political office". Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Pakistan military courts convict 25 Imran Khan supporters over 2023 unrest

Pakistan military courts have convicted and sentenced 25 people for involvement in pro-Imran Khan unrest last year, the armed forces said Saturday, with the majority handed decade-long prison terms.

Ex-prime minister Khan was arrested in May last year after being ousted from office and mounting an unprecedented campaign of defiance against the nation's powerful military leaders.

His detention over graft allegations sparked nationwide unrest, some targeting armed forces installations, and prompting rare prosecutions of civilians in military courts.

Amnesty International called the move "an intimidation tactic, designed to crack down on dissent" and said it was "contrary to international law".

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Military courts are largely opaque, but after months of confidentiality the military public relations wing named 25 people who have been prosecuted.

All of the convicted are men and 14 have been sentenced to a decade of "rigorous imprisonment", the military said with the remaining 11 set to serve lesser prison terms.

"All sentences announced by the military courts are disproportionate and excessive," said a spokesman for Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party. "These sentences are rejected."

The verdicts were announced just three weeks after the capital Islamabad was gripped by fresh unrest, as tens of thousands of Khan supporters flooded in to demand his release.

The government said at least five security personnel were killed, while PTI alleges at least 10 of their own were shot dead by security forces before crowds retreated.&nbsp;

<h2>Political terrorism</h2>

 
A military statement did not make clear what crime each person had been convicted of or when, listing only the location of their offence. The shortest sentence meted out was two years.

During the May 2023 unrest, Pakistan "witnessed tragic incidents of politically provoked violence and arson at multiple places," the military statement said.

"These blatant acts of violence not only shocked the nation but also underscored necessity of checking this unacceptable attempt of political terrorism."

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan said "no civilian should be tried in a military court under any circumstances".

"This contravenes the fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution of Pakistan as well as the international human rights obligations to which Pakistan is a state party," the organisation said in a statement on social media platform X.

Former cricket star Khan served as prime minister from 2018 to 2022, when he was ousted by parliament in a no-confidence vote.

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He blamed the then-head of the powerful military establishment for his downfall. Pakistan's generals are considered the country's political kingmakers and have directly ruled the nation for decades at a time.

Khan's May 2023 detention lasted a matter of days, but he was re-arrested three months later and has remained imprisoned since, facing a parade of court cases he claims are politically motivated.

Meanwhile, PTI was targeted by a sweeping crackdown following the unrest, with thousands of grassroots supporters and senior officials arrested.

The 72-year-old was barred from running in the February elections, which were marred by rigging allegations.

PTI defied the crackdown to win more seats than any other party, but a coalition of parties considered more pliable to military influence formed a government and shut them out of power.

A United Nations panel of experts found in September that Khan's detention "had no legal basis and appears to have been intended to disqualify him from running for political office".

Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Pakistan military courts have convicted and sentenced 25 people for involvement in pro-Imran Khan unrest last year, the armed forces said Saturday, with the majority handed decade-long prison terms.

Pakistan military courts have convicted and sentenced 25 people for involvement in pro-Imran Khan unrest last year, the armed forces said Saturday, with the majority handed decade-long prison terms. Ex-prime minister Khan was arrested in May last year after being ousted from office and mounting an unprecedented campaign of defiance against the nation's powerful military leaders. His detention over graft allegations sparked nationwide unrest, some targeting armed forces installations, and prompting rare prosecutions of civilians in military courts. Amnesty International called the move "an intimidation tactic, designed to crack down on dissent" and said it was "contrary to international law". Also read | IDF strikes Hamas command centre in former Gaza school as Israel negotiates hostage release Military courts are largely opaque, but after months of confidentiality the military public relations wing named 25 people who have been prosecuted. All of the convicted are men and 14 have been sentenced to a decade of "rigorous imprisonment", the military said with the remaining 11 set to serve lesser prison terms. "All sentences announced by the military courts are disproportionate and excessive," said a spokesman for Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party. "These sentences are rejected." The verdicts were announced just three weeks after the capital Islamabad was gripped by fresh unrest, as tens of thousands of Khan supporters flooded in to demand his release. The government said at least five security personnel were killed, while PTI alleges at least 10 of their own were shot dead by security forces before crowds retreated. Political terrorism A military statement did not make clear what crime each person had been convicted of or when, listing only the location of their offence. The shortest sentence meted out was two years. During the May 2023 unrest, Pakistan "witnessed tragic incidents of politically provoked violence and arson at multiple places," the military statement said. "These blatant acts of violence not only shocked the nation but also underscored necessity of checking this unacceptable attempt of political terrorism." The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan said "no civilian should be tried in a military court under any circumstances". "This contravenes the fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution of Pakistan as well as the international human rights obligations to which Pakistan is a state party," the organisation said in a statement on social media platform X. Former cricket star Khan served as prime minister from 2018 to 2022, when he was ousted by parliament in a no-confidence vote. Also read | Iran's Khamenei rejects ‘proxy force’ accusations, says Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis act independently He blamed the then-head of the powerful military establishment for his downfall. Pakistan's generals are considered the country's political kingmakers and have directly ruled the nation for decades at a time. Khan's May 2023 detention lasted a matter of days, but he was re-arrested three months later and has remained imprisoned since, facing a parade of court cases he claims are politically motivated. Meanwhile, PTI was targeted by a sweeping crackdown following the unrest, with thousands of grassroots supporters and senior officials arrested. The 72-year-old was barred from running in the February elections, which were marred by rigging allegations. PTI defied the crackdown to win more seats than any other party, but a coalition of parties considered more pliable to military influence formed a government and shut them out of power. A United Nations panel of experts found in September that Khan's detention "had no legal basis and appears to have been intended to disqualify him from running for political office". Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

In the aftermath of the Feb 8 National Elections of Pakistan, supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan took to the streets in key cities and alleged election manipulation. Despite candidates backed by Khan's Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) winning the most seats, talks between rival parties – including the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and Pakistan Peoples Party – raised tensions and stoked protests by PTI supporters.

<h2>Pakistan Elections 2024: PTI-backed candidates move court over results</h2>

Besides, the courts in Pakistan have been flooded with petitions as the PTI-backed candidates challenged the results of Thursday's general elections and alleged&nbsp;rigging. Most of the petitions were filed in the Lahore High Court (LHC), while two PTI-backed candidates moved the Islamabad High Court (IHC) against the results, and at least three petitions were filed in the Sindh High Court (SHC).&nbsp;

<h2>Pakistan Elections 2024: Where all PTI-led protests took place?</h2>

Protests organised by Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party unfolded in Islamabad, Lahore, and Peshawar. PTI Chairman Gohar Ali Khan on Saturday (Feb 10) urged peaceful demonstrations while calling on the Election Commission of Pakistan to ensure a speedy and conclusive end to the vote counting.&nbsp;

The election results revealed that Imran Khan-backed candidates, running as independents, secured the most seats but fell short of a majority.&nbsp;

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Analysts suggest the military, which has clashed with Khan, is supporting a government formed by rival parties. Despite initial talks between the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and Pakistan Peoples Party failing, a working pact is being reportedly forged with a secular-based party, Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan.

<h2>What does PTI-backed candidates' showing mean?</h2>

Independents' strong performance underscores Khan's enduring popularity, particularly among young voters and the middle-class population that has been gripped by economic challenges.&nbsp;

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The army, through Army Chief Asim Munir, called for unity as well as "political maturity" among parties. The military has directly ruled the country for decades, but on record, has asserted its purported intention to refrain from political involvement. But Khan in the past has accused generals of conspiring against him, a claim the military constantly denies.

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Amid competing claims of victory by both Khan and Nawaz Sharif, the son of assassinated leader Benazir Bhutto, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, asserted his party's role as a potential kingmaker. The coalition dynamics also hinge on the loyalty of independent candidates, with Khan, currently in prison, unlikely to participate directly in politics due to numerous charges he claims are politically motivated.

(With inputs from agencies)

In the aftermath of the Feb 8 National Elections of Pakistan, supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan took to the streets in key cities and alleged election manipulation.

In the aftermath of the Feb 8 National Elections of Pakistan, supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan took to the streets in key cities and alleged election manipulation. Despite candidates backed by Khan's Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) winning the most seats, talks between rival parties – including the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and Pakistan Peoples Party – raised tensions and stoked protests by PTI supporters. Pakistan Elections 2024: PTI-backed candidates move court over results Besides, the courts in Pakistan have been flooded with petitions as the PTI-backed candidates challenged the results of Thursday's general elections and alleged rigging. Most of the petitions were filed in the Lahore High Court (LHC), while two PTI-backed candidates moved the Islamabad High Court (IHC) against the results, and at least three petitions were filed in the Sindh High Court (SHC). Pakistan Elections 2024: Where all PTI-led protests took place? Protests organised by Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party unfolded in Islamabad, Lahore, and Peshawar. PTI Chairman Gohar Ali Khan on Saturday (Feb 10) urged peaceful demonstrations while calling on the Election Commission of Pakistan to ensure a speedy and conclusive end to the vote counting. The election results revealed that Imran Khan-backed candidates, running as independents, secured the most seats but fell short of a majority. Also read | Pakistan election results: Independents win most seats in final tally Analysts suggest the military, which has clashed with Khan, is supporting a government formed by rival parties. Despite initial talks between the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and Pakistan Peoples Party failing, a working pact is being reportedly forged with a secular-based party, Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan. What does PTI-backed candidates' showing mean? Independents' strong performance underscores Khan's enduring popularity, particularly among young voters and the middle-class population that has been gripped by economic challenges. Also watch | Pakistan Elections: Independent candidates linked with Imran's PTI to choose party within 72 hours × The army, through Army Chief Asim Munir, called for unity as well as "political maturity" among parties. The military has directly ruled the country for decades, but on record, has asserted its purported intention to refrain from political involvement. But Khan in the past has accused generals of conspiring against him, a claim the military constantly denies. Also watch | Karachi: Imran supporters take to the streets, allege poll rigging | Pakistan Elections 2024 × Amid competing claims of victory by both Khan and Nawaz Sharif, the son of assassinated leader Benazir Bhutto, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, asserted his party's role as a potential kingmaker. The coalition dynamics also hinge on the loyalty of independent candidates, with Khan, currently in prison, unlikely to participate directly in politics due to numerous charges he claims are politically motivated. (With inputs from agencies)

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The United States has called on Pakistan to grant consular access to Khadija Shah, a prominent fashion designer with dual citizenship who was detained during the recent series of protests witnessed in the South Asian nation.&nbsp;

Speaking to the press during a media briefing on Tuesday (June 6th) State Department principal deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel confirmed Shah's dual nationality and stated that the US has requested consular access to her.

<h2>What the&nbsp;State Department&nbsp;spokesperson said</h2>

"Shah is a dual national and so we continue to engage directly with the government&nbsp;of&nbsp;Pakistan."

"We've been following the case and have asked Pakistani officials for consulate access to her," said Patel during the media briefing.

"As we previously said, we always urge foreign governments to follow consular notifications for all procedures when American citizens are detained," he said while answering a question about Shah's arrest.

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The US State Department spokesperson also mentioned that additional US citizens have been arrested in Pakistan. He added that the US government is prepared to provide "appropriate assistance" and expects Pakistani authorities to uphold the detainees' fair-trial rights.

"Whenever a US citizen is arrested overseas, we stand ready to provide all appropriate assistance and we expect Pakistani authorities to respect all fair-trial guarantees owed to these detainees," said Patel, as cited by news agency AFP.

<h2>Who is Khadija Shah?</h2>

Khadija Shah is the founder of luxury fashion brands 'Elan' and 'Zaha'. She was brought before an anti-terrorism court following the protests triggered by the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan on May 9.

According to Shah's family, she participated in peaceful protests on May 9, during which some demonstrators criticised the influential military and alleged a plot to sideline Imran Khan. Shah's family claims that she willingly appeared for questioning but was subsequently arrested. When she appeared in court, her face was covered, they added.

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Shah, as per reports, is one of the prime suspects in the Jinnah House vandalism case. Recently, a video of the Imran Khan supporter apologising for her involvement in the violent events of May 9 surfaced. In the video, Shah alleged that the Pakistan Army barged into her home and roughened up her family members.&nbsp;

"They (authorities) barged into my house at midnight and abducted my husband and father. They roughed up my husband in front of our children... my domestic workers were also subjected to torture."

<h2>Imran Khan's detention and subsequent arrests&nbsp;</h2>

Since the Supreme Court ruled that Khan's detention was illegal and allowed him to be released, thousands of individuals, including grassroots supporters and Khan's key aides, have been rounded up by Pakistani authorities.

(With inputs from agencies)

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The United States has called on Pakistan to grant consular access to Khadija Shah, a prominent fashion designer with dual citizenship who was detained during the recent series of protests witnessed in the South Asian nation.

The United States has called on Pakistan to grant consular access to Khadija Shah, a prominent fashion designer with dual citizenship who was detained during the recent series of protests witnessed in the South Asian nation. Speaking to the press during a media briefing on Tuesday (June 6th) State Department principal deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel confirmed Shah's dual nationality and stated that the US has requested consular access to her. What the State Department spokesperson said "Shah is a dual national and so we continue to engage directly with the government of Pakistan." "We've been following the case and have asked Pakistani officials for consulate access to her," said Patel during the media briefing. "As we previously said, we always urge foreign governments to follow consular notifications for all procedures when American citizens are detained," he said while answering a question about Shah's arrest. Also read | Pak top court lawyer killed in Quetta drive-by shooting, Imran Khan blamed The US State Department spokesperson also mentioned that additional US citizens have been arrested in Pakistan. He added that the US government is prepared to provide "appropriate assistance" and expects Pakistani authorities to uphold the detainees' fair-trial rights. "Whenever a US citizen is arrested overseas, we stand ready to provide all appropriate assistance and we expect Pakistani authorities to respect all fair-trial guarantees owed to these detainees," said Patel, as cited by news agency AFP. Who is Khadija Shah? Khadija Shah is the founder of luxury fashion brands 'Elan' and 'Zaha'. She was brought before an anti-terrorism court following the protests triggered by the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan on May 9. According to Shah's family, she participated in peaceful protests on May 9, during which some demonstrators criticised the influential military and alleged a plot to sideline Imran Khan. Shah's family claims that she willingly appeared for questioning but was subsequently arrested. When she appeared in court, her face was covered, they added. Also read | Pakistan: Imran Khan loyalist Khadija Shah's apology video surfaces days after her arrest Shah, as per reports, is one of the prime suspects in the Jinnah House vandalism case. Recently, a video of the Imran Khan supporter apologising for her involvement in the violent events of May 9 surfaced. In the video, Shah alleged that the Pakistan Army barged into her home and roughened up her family members. "They (authorities) barged into my house at midnight and abducted my husband and father. They roughed up my husband in front of our children... my domestic workers were also subjected to torture." Imran Khan's detention and subsequent arrests Since the Supreme Court ruled that Khan's detention was illegal and allowed him to be released, thousands of individuals, including grassroots supporters and Khan's key aides, have been rounded up by Pakistani authorities. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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