Pakistan's military has publicly accused former Prime Minister Imran Khan of being mentally ill and posing a national security threat through his anti-army narratives. The military leadership warns against politicising the armed forces and questions Khan's activities while in custody.

Pakistan: Asim Munir Reshapes Power Balance in Pak, Intensifies Rivalry With Imran Khan

Pakistan's military has publicly accused former Prime Minister Imran Khan of being mentally ill and posing a national security threat through his anti-army narratives. The military leadership warns against politicising the armed forces and questions Khan's activities while in custody.


Pakistan: Asim Munir reshapes power balance in Pak, intensifies rivalry with Imran Khan 

Pakistan Army calls Imran Khan mentally ill, labels his narrative a security threat

Imran Khan returns to the screen after a 10 years long break in Vir Das' directorial film Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos, which is produced by Aamir Khan. The quirky announcement video of the film was dropped online on Wednesday and only gives a brief glimpse of Imran Khan in the film, which has Vir in the lead role. The film also stars Mona Singh.&nbsp;&nbsp;Imran was last seen in Katti Batti with Kangana Ranaut in 2015, followed by his directorial debut with the short film Mission Mars: Keep Walking India in 2018.&nbsp;<h2>Happy Patel: Khatranakh Jasoos Announcement</h2>The video released by Aamir Khan Productions shows Aamir Khan and Vir Das having a rather serious conversation, where Khan seems to be rebuking Vir Das for making Happy Patel without proper action sequences, no item girl and no proper love story.&nbsp;Aamir Khan calls it a flop while Vir Das continues to justify his work.&nbsp;Just then, the audience spills out of the theatres, praising the movie and everything Aamir Khan was unsure of-action, romance, and the item song.&nbsp;The last few minutes of the announcement video gives a glimpse of the film and what the audience can expect. Vir Das, Mona Singh, and Imran Khan are seen in their characters as the film’s release date is announced as January 16, 2026.

<h2>About Imran Khan</h2>There has been a lot of buzz around Imran Khan's comeback this past year; however, the actor has not shared much details.

Imran Khan who gained popularity with films like I Hate Luv Storys, Break Ke Baad, and Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na, went on a break after the failure of Katti Batti.&nbsp;Reports in April 2025 suggested he is all set to make a comeback with a Netflix film. It is going to be a rom-com starring Bhumi Pednekar.&nbsp;<h2>About Vir Das</h2>Vir Das has previously worked in films such as Go Goa Gone, Badmaash Company, and Delhi Belly which was backed by Aamir Khan and also starred Imran Khan.

Vir Das turns director with Happy Patel: Khatranak Jasoos, which is backed by Aamir Khan. The film's announcement video features a quirky conversation between the director and producer, but what caught everyone's attention was a brief appearance of Imran Khan in the film's teaser. 

Imran Khan returns to the screen after a 10 years long break in Vir Das' directorial film Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos, which is produced by Aamir Khan. The quirky announcement video of the film was dropped online on Wednesday and only gives a brief glimpse of Imran Khan in the film, which has Vir in the lead role. The film also stars Mona Singh. Imran was last seen in Katti Batti with Kangana Ranaut in 2015, followed by his directorial debut with the short film Mission Mars: Keep Walking India in 2018. Happy Patel: Khatranakh Jasoos Announcement The video released by Aamir Khan Productions shows Aamir Khan and Vir Das having a rather serious conversation, where Khan seems to be rebuking Vir Das for making Happy Patel without proper action sequences, no item girl and no proper love story. Aamir Khan calls it a flop while Vir Das continues to justify his work. Just then, the audience spills out of the theatres, praising the movie and everything Aamir Khan was unsure of-action, romance, and the item song. The last few minutes of the announcement video gives a glimpse of the film and what the audience can expect. Vir Das, Mona Singh, and Imran Khan are seen in their characters as the film’s release date is announced as January 16, 2026.

Vir Das turns director with Happy Patel: Khatranak Jasoos, which is backed by Aamir Khan. The film's announcement video features a quirky conversation between the director and producer but what caught everyone's attention was a brief appearance of Imran Khan in the film's teaser.&nbsp;

Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos announcement video- Did you spot Imran Khan in the teaser?

Imran Khan's sister was finally granted permission to visit him in Adiala Jail after weeks of speculation and limited family access. During the meeting, she reported that the former Pakistani prime minister is in good health but facing severe mental distress due to isolation and lack of communication. 


Imran Khan's Sister Finally Allowed to Meet Him in Adiala Jail

Imran Khan’s sister was permitted to meet the former Pakistani prime minister despite ongoing restrictions on his visitation rights. The meeting comes as Khan continues to face legal challenges and imprisonment, drawing attention to concerns over political freedoms, due process, and the treatment of opposition leaders in Pakistan’s current political climate.


Imran Khan's Sister Allowed to Meet Him Despite Restrictions

Pakistan: Imran Khan's Sister Allowed to Meet Him Despite Restrictions

After Uzma Khan, the sister of former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan, met him in the Adiala Jail on Tuesday (Nov 2) amid rumours around his health, his party PTI, said that Khan fears for his life in prison. Khan, who is serving 14 years in jail in the Al-Qadir Trust graft case and corruption, said from jail, “The military establishment has done all they could against me. All that is left for them is to now murder me." Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-1-200-to-each-affected-house-38-5-million-for-residents-aid-hong-kong-govt-after-building-fire-kills-55-leaves-hundreds-homeless-1764243371424">‘$1,200 to each affected house, $38.5 million for residents’ aid’: Hong Kong govt after building fire kills 55, leaves hundreds homeless</a>&nbsp;PTI alleged that the former PM has been kept in solitary confinement with no electricity or sunlight, questionable food, no clean drinking water, no medical assistance and none of the basic facilities normally available to inmates.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-1-200-to-each-affected-house-38-5-million-for-residents-aid-hong-kong-govt-after-building-fire-kills-55-leaves-hundreds-homeless-1764243371424">‘$1,200 to each affected house, $38.5 million for residents’ aid’: Hong Kong govt after building fire kills 55, leaves hundreds homeless</a>&nbsp;“If anything happens to me, the Army Chief and DG ISI will be responsible," Khan said, according to a PTI statement. He added, “I have the same facilities that an inmate on death row has," he added. Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-white-house-has-recieved-report-on-macron-s-plan-to-assassinate-me-candace-owens-another-big-claim-as-her-show-goes-off-air-1764165691510">‘White House has received report on Macron’s plan to assassinate me’: Candace Owens’ ANOTHER BIG CLAIM as her show goes off air</a>&nbsp;“I was tortured by being confined in a cage and treated worse than animals. Electricity to my cell was shut off for five days. I was confined to the cell for ten days," he said.“Asim Munir is the most tyrannical dictator in history and is mentally unstable," Khan added.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-first-congratulate-him-for-gaza-deal-say-russia-supported-it-then-in-leaked-call-transcript-witkoff-reveals-how-to-crack-a-deal-with-trump-1764239775071">'First congratulate him for Gaza deal, then...': In LEAKED call transcript, Witkoff reveals how to crack a deal with Trump</a>

PTI alleged that the former PM has been kept in solitary confinement with no electricity or sunlight, questionable food, no clean drinking water, no medical assistance and none of the basic facilities normally available to inmates.



After Uzma Khan, the sister of former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan, met him in the Adiala Jail on Tuesday (Nov 2) amid rumours around his health, his party PTI, said that Khan fears for his life in prison. Khan, who is serving 14 years in jail in the Al-Qadir Trust graft case and corruption, said from jail, “The military establishment has done all they could against me. All that is left for them is to now murder me." Also read: ‘$1,200 to each affected house, $38.5 million for residents’ aid’: Hong Kong govt after building fire kills 55, leaves hundreds homeless PTI alleged that the former PM has been kept in solitary confinement with no electricity or sunlight, questionable food, no clean drinking water, no medical assistance and none of the basic facilities normally available to inmates. Also read: ‘$1,200 to each affected house, $38.5 million for residents’ aid’: Hong Kong govt after building fire kills 55, leaves hundreds homeless “If anything happens to me, the Army Chief and DG ISI will be responsible," Khan said, according to a PTI statement. He added, “I have the same facilities that an inmate on death row has," he added. Also read: ‘White House has received report on Macron’s plan to assassinate me’: Candace Owens’ ANOTHER BIG CLAIM as her show goes off air “I was tortured by being confined in a cage and treated worse than animals. Electricity to my cell was shut off for five days. I was confined to the cell for ten days," he said. “Asim Munir is the most tyrannical dictator in history and is mentally unstable," Khan added. Also read: 'First congratulate him for Gaza deal, then...': In LEAKED call transcript, Witkoff reveals how to crack a deal with Trump

PTI alleged that the former PM has been kept in solitary confinement with no electricity or sunlight, questionable food, no clean drinking water, no medical assistance and none of the basic facilities normally available to inmates.&nbsp;

‘Asim Munir is mentally unstable, all that is left for them is to murder me’: Imran Khan from jail

Pakistan’s High Court has temporarily stayed the arrest of Chief Minister Afridi, delaying it until December 9. The ruling comes amid ongoing political tensions and legal proceedings in the country. Stay updated for developments on the case, court decisions, and reactions from political leaders

Pakistan High Court Halts CM Afridi's Arrest Until December 9 

Pakistan’s political scene heats up as Imran Khan’s party accuses Munir of orchestrating the oppression of Khan and his family. The allegations have intensified political tensions in the country, drawing nationwide attention and sparking debates over accountability and governance.

Pakistan: Imran's Party Says Munir Behind Oppression of Khan & Family

Pakistan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party has demanded clarification from the government regarding circulating rumors about its leader, former Prime Minister Imran Khan.


Pak's 'Absolute Blackout' on Imran Khan: Son Alleges Former PM Is Isolated in a Death Cell

On Friday (Nov 28), Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's sister Aleema Khanum filed a contempt of court petition against the Adiala jail superintendent and other officials. This move comes after the jail authorities, who she alleged failed to comply with Islamabad High Court (IHC) orders. The court had directed a twice-a-week meeting with Khan.&nbsp;&nbsp;Khanum has said that it has been three weeks since they have heard from him and there has been no information shared with his family. Reacting to the rumours about Khan been moved out of Adiala jail in Rawalpindi, she said it is concerning and it is the responsibility of the authorities to update us. “Even if they do not let us meet him, they should be responsible enough to share crucial information with us,” Aleema said. Khan’s sister has been requesting for transparency on whether he has shifted to a new location. Khalid Chaudry, a member of Khan’s legal team spoke to the media and he said, Khan is in complete isolation and solitary confinement, he highlighted how even books, essential items, and access to his lawyers are being blocked. “The law of the jungle prevails here, where only the beast who rules has rights. No one else has any rights,” he further added.

Khanum has said that it has been three weeks since they have heard from him and there has been no information shared with his family. 

On Friday (Nov 28), Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's sister Aleema Khanum filed a contempt of court petition against the Adiala jail superintendent and other officials. This move comes after the jail authorities, who she alleged failed to comply with Islamabad High Court (IHC) orders. The court had directed a twice-a-week meeting with Khan. Khanum has said that it has been three weeks since they have heard from him and there has been no information shared with his family. Reacting to the rumours about Khan been moved out of Adiala jail in Rawalpindi, she said it is concerning and it is the responsibility of the authorities to update us. “Even if they do not let us meet him, they should be responsible enough to share crucial information with us,” Aleema said. Khan’s sister has been requesting for transparency on whether he has shifted to a new location. Khalid Chaudry, a member of Khan’s legal team spoke to the media and he said, Khan is in complete isolation and solitary confinement, he highlighted how even books, essential items, and access to his lawyers are being blocked. “The law of the jungle prevails here, where only the beast who rules has rights. No one else has any rights,” he further added.

Khanum has said that it has been three weeks since they have heard from him and there has been no information shared with his family.&nbsp;

Imran Khan's sister Aleema files contempt plea against Adiala jail superintendent

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. 

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. Untitled Summary

'Inside Pakistan's Adiala Jail': How the high-security prison hides Imran Khan from the world

Imran Khan’s son alleges he has been placed in a “death cell” under harsh isolation. The United Nations has demanded immediate action, calling for his protection and raising concerns over human rights in Pakistan. Stay updated on the latest developments in this unfolding story.


Pakistan: Former Pak PM Imran Khan's son Kasim demands 'proof of life' 

On November 27, thousands of angry people gathered outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi. They were shouting, demanding answers, refusing to leave. An Afghan news outlet had just reported something shocking: Imran Khan, Pakistan's jailed former Prime Minister, might be dead. Nobody had seen or heard from him in four weeks. No family visits, no lawyer meetings, no phone calls. Complete silence. The rumour spread like wildfire, and suddenly Pakistan's military government had a crisis on its hands. They rushed to deny it, but the damage was done. The question everyone asked was simple: if Imran Khan is alive, why are you so afraid to show him?This wasn't the first time death rumours about Khan had circulated, but this time felt different. Court orders allowing weekly family visits were simply ignored. His wife, his party leaders, even his lawyers had no idea whether he was alive or dead. Jail officials had no explanation. Punjab's senior police officers stayed silent. For a government that claims to be in control, the panic was obvious. And the man behind this secrecy is General Asim Munir, Pakistan's Army Chief, who controls the entire country but is absolutely terrified of one prisoner.The hatred between Munir and Khan is deeply personal, and it goes back years. Asim Munir isn't like other Pakistani generals. Most come from elite military families and train in British or American academies. Munir's father was a school principal and mosque imam who fled Jalandhar during Partition. Young Munir studied first in an Islamic madrasa, memorised the entire Quran, and became a Hafiz-e-Quran. He didn't attend Pakistan's prestigious Military Academy but graduated from a lesser-known training school. Ramanathan Kumar, who led the Pakistan desk in India's intelligence agency R&amp;AW from 2015 to 2020, told The Indian Express that Munir is Pakistan's first "mullah general". He's a product of General Zia-ul-Haq's Islamic era, when beards grew longer and Quranic verses appeared on army notice boards. Today, Munir quotes Islamic teachings in fluent Arabic during speeches, presenting himself as a religious warrior leading a holy army.But in 2018, when Munir became ISI chief, Pakistan's most powerful spy agency, religion didn't stop him from making enemies. He reportedly wanted to investigate corruption allegations against Bushra Bibi, Imran Khan's wife. Khan, who was then Prime Minister, was furious. He forced the Army Chief at that time, General Bajwa, to remove Munir from the ISI after just eight months, the shortest tenure ever. Munir was humiliated, sent off to command a regular corps in Gujranwala. For someone who had controlled Pakistan's deadliest intelligence network, this was an insult he would never forget.The tables turned dramatically in November 2022 when Munir became Army Chief, just three days before his planned retirement. Within months, Imran Khan was ousted from power through a no-confidence vote that many believe the army orchestrated. By August 2023, Khan was behind bars on corruption charges his supporters call completely fake. Since then, he's been locked up for over 840 days, and Munir has made sure Khan stays there.But here's the twist that makes this story explosive. Despite controlling Pakistan's entire military machine, Munir is terrified of Khan. Why? Because Khan isn't just a politician or former cricket hero. He's a Pathan, a Pashtun, and he represents something guns and tanks cannot defeat. Pakistan has always been dominated by Punjabis who run the army, government, and economy. Pathans have felt pushed aside for decades, angry since the 1970s about being treated as second-class citizens in their own country. That resentment has only grown worse. Today, many Pashtuns are joining Baloch separatists, openly challenging what they see as Punjabi military oppression.Imran Khan has become the living symbol of Pathan resistance. When the November 27 death rumours spread, the reaction proved exactly what Munir fears most. Thousands instantly mobilised. If Khan had actually been killed, experts warned that riots could erupt from Khyber to Kandahar. Indian filmmaker Abhilash Badli told India Today that the regime fears even a thirty-second video of Khan could trigger nationwide protests. If a government is scared to show a prisoner's face, something is seriously wrong.The situation is getting worse for Munir. Pakistan recently bombed Afghanistan, killing civilians in Khost and Paktika. They've forced millions of Afghan refugees back in freezing weather. Pashtuns on both sides of the border are calling it Punjabi aggression. Meanwhile, targeted killings in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have become routine. Militants hijacked the Jaffar Express train, killing sixty-four people. The country is falling apart, and Munir knows releasing Khan could cause an explosion he cannot control.Munir recently gave himself sweeping powers through a constitutional amendment, becoming Chief of Defence Forces with lifetime immunity. He's legally untouchable now. Yet one imprisoned man keeps him awake at night. Khan's party said it perfectly: a powerless and insecure dictator pretending to be a general cannot silence a nation awakened by truth.The brutal irony is that jailing Khan has backfired completely. Instead of breaking his spirit, it's made him a martyr. His popularity keeps growing. For Munir, Khan is like a bone stuck in the throat—impossible to swallow, impossible to remove. This battle reveals Pakistan's deepest wound: Punjabi military control versus Pathan pride, an old dictator versus a new generation's rage. And right now, the general with all the power is losing to the prisoner with nothing but his voice.

Here's the twist that makes this story explosive. Despite controlling Pakistan's entire military machine, Munir is terrified of Khan. Why? 

On November 27, thousands of angry people gathered outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi. They were shouting, demanding answers, refusing to leave. An Afghan news outlet had just reported something shocking: Imran Khan, Pakistan's jailed former Prime Minister, might be dead. Nobody had seen or heard from him in four weeks. No family visits, no lawyer meetings, no phone calls. Complete silence. The rumour spread like wildfire, and suddenly Pakistan's military government had a crisis on its hands. They rushed to deny it, but the damage was done. The question everyone asked was simple: if Imran Khan is alive, why are you so afraid to show him? This wasn't the first time death rumours about Khan had circulated, but this time felt different. Court orders allowing weekly family visits were simply ignored. His wife, his party leaders, even his lawyers had no idea whether he was alive or dead. Jail officials had no explanation. Punjab's senior police officers stayed silent. For a government that claims to be in control, the panic was obvious. And the man behind this secrecy is General Asim Munir, Pakistan's Army Chief, who controls the entire country but is absolutely terrified of one prisoner. The hatred between Munir and Khan is deeply personal, and it goes back years. Asim Munir isn't like other Pakistani generals. Most come from elite military families and train in British or American academies. Munir's father was a school principal and mosque imam who fled Jalandhar during Partition. Young Munir studied first in an Islamic madrasa, memorised the entire Quran, and became a Hafiz-e-Quran. He didn't attend Pakistan's prestigious Military Academy but graduated from a lesser-known training school. Ramanathan Kumar, who led the Pakistan desk in India's intelligence agency R&AW from 2015 to 2020, told The Indian Express that Munir is Pakistan's first "mullah general". He's a product of General Zia-ul-Haq's Islamic era, when beards grew longer and Quranic verses appeared on army notice boards. Today, Munir quotes Islamic teachings in fluent Arabic during speeches, presenting himself as a religious warrior leading a holy army. But in 2018, when Munir became ISI chief, Pakistan's most powerful spy agency, religion didn't stop him from making enemies. He reportedly wanted to investigate corruption allegations against Bushra Bibi, Imran Khan's wife. Khan, who was then Prime Minister, was furious. He forced the Army Chief at that time, General Bajwa, to remove Munir from the ISI after just eight months, the shortest tenure ever. Munir was humiliated, sent off to command a regular corps in Gujranwala. For someone who had controlled Pakistan's deadliest intelligence network, this was an insult he would never forget. The tables turned dramatically in November 2022 when Munir became Army Chief, just three days before his planned retirement. Within months, Imran Khan was ousted from power through a no-confidence vote that many believe the army orchestrated. By August 2023, Khan was behind bars on corruption charges his supporters call completely fake. Since then, he's been locked up for over 840 days, and Munir has made sure Khan stays there. But here's the twist that makes this story explosive. Despite controlling Pakistan's entire military machine, Munir is terrified of Khan. Why? Because Khan isn't just a politician or former cricket hero. He's a Pathan, a Pashtun, and he represents something guns and tanks cannot defeat. Pakistan has always been dominated by Punjabis who run the army, government, and economy. Pathans have felt pushed aside for decades, angry since the 1970s about being treated as second-class citizens in their own country. That resentment has only grown worse. Today, many Pashtuns are joining Baloch separatists, openly challenging what they see as Punjabi military oppression. Imran Khan has become the living symbol of Pathan resistance. When the November 27 death rumours spread, the reaction proved exactly what Munir fears most. Thousands instantly mobilised. If Khan had actually been killed, experts warned that riots could erupt from Khyber to Kandahar. Indian filmmaker Abhilash Badli told India Today that the regime fears even a thirty-second video of Khan could trigger nationwide protests. If a government is scared to show a prisoner's face, something is seriously wrong. The situation is getting worse for Munir. Pakistan recently bombed Afghanistan, killing civilians in Khost and Paktika. They've forced millions of Afghan refugees back in freezing weather. Pashtuns on both sides of the border are calling it Punjabi aggression. Meanwhile, targeted killings in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have become routine. Militants hijacked the Jaffar Express train, killing sixty-four people. The country is falling apart, and Munir knows releasing Khan could cause an explosion he cannot control. Munir recently gave himself sweeping powers through a constitutional amendment, becoming Chief of Defence Forces with lifetime immunity. He's legally untouchable now. Yet one imprisoned man keeps him awake at night. Khan's party said it perfectly: a powerless and insecure dictator pretending to be a general cannot silence a nation awakened by truth. The brutal irony is that jailing Khan has backfired completely. Instead of breaking his spirit, it's made him a martyr. His popularity keeps growing. For Munir, Khan is like a bone stuck in the throat—impossible to swallow, impossible to remove. This battle reveals Pakistan's deepest wound: Punjabi military control versus Pathan pride, an old dictator versus a new generation's rage. And right now, the general with all the power is losing to the prisoner with nothing but his voice.

Here's the twist that makes this story explosive. Despite controlling Pakistan's entire military machine, Munir is terrified of Khan. Why?&nbsp;

The bone in the throat: Munir's unwinnable war against Imran Khan

As rumours escalate that the former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan has died in prison, his son and sister are criticising authorities for not letting them meet Khan, who has been allegedly kept in solitary confinement for the last six weeks. Imran Khan’s death rumours sparked after Pakistani authorities refused his family and lawyers any contact with him, keeping them in the dark about the cricketer-turned-politician’s well-being. Meanwhile, Adiala Jail officials have insisted that the former prime minister is in “completely good health” despite Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders being denied access to Khan.&nbsp;Khan’s son Kasim Khan said that his father has been kept in a “death cell with zero transparency.” He added that there have been “no phone calls, no meetings and no proof of life. Me and my brother have had no contact with our father.” He also said that Khan’s sisters have been denied permission to visit him despite a court order.&nbsp;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.”&nbsp;<h2>‘No one knows what’s happening’</h2>&nbsp;Noreen Niazi, Imran Khan’s sister, earlier accused Pakistani authorities of holding his brother in harsh conditions in prison and isolating him. Calling the current situation the country’s “darkest period”, she compared it to “Hitler-era-like repression” where people are “killed, beaten, and jailed without accountability.”&nbsp;“No one knows what’s happening inside the jail,” she claimed.&nbsp;Speaking about her last visit to Khan, Noreen Niazi told ANI, “He is going through a tough time alone. He is in isolation... As per the jail manual, one can't be placed in isolation for more than 4 days. But he was put in isolation for three weeks last year as well, during which electricity was switched off, and he wasn't even allowed to read books. The same has been done now.”&nbsp;She claimed no one has been allowed to meet him for the last four weeks. “We don’t know anything. They are not telling us anything, nor are they letting anybody meet him,” she said. “We have not been allowed to meet him for the last four weeks... The Police have been ordered to stop us and, I believe, also given permission to do to us whatever they want. This has never happened in Pakistan before.”&nbsp;<h2>UN expresses concerns over human rights</h2>&nbsp;The United Nations has called on Pakistani authorities to ensure Imran Khan’s human rights and due-process rights are respected.&nbsp;“We have called for his human rights and due process rights to be respected,” United Nations deputy spokesperson Farhan Haq said.&nbsp;<h2>‘Unlawful and deeply worrisome’</h2>&nbsp;Former central deputy secretary of information PTI and Focal Person European Coordination Committee, Yasir Qadeer, said that the party’s French delegation met with Madam Genevieve Garrigos, President De La Commission De Conseil Paris International Relations and Former President of Amnesty International France. “The delegation expressed their deep concern about rumours of life threats of former Prime Minister of Pakistan Mr. Imran Khan,” he said. “Imran Khan’s isolation is worsening, why hasn’t his family been notified? And if he hasn’t, why are they still being denied access despite court orders? This silence is unlawful and deeply worrisome.” He urged immediate measures to question the Pakistan government in this matter.

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.”

As rumours escalate that the former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan has died in prison, his son and sister are criticising authorities for not letting them meet Khan, who has been allegedly kept in solitary confinement for the last six weeks. Imran Khan’s death rumours sparked after Pakistani authorities refused his family and lawyers any contact with him, keeping them in the dark about the cricketer-turned-politician’s well-being. Meanwhile, Adiala Jail officials have insisted that the former prime minister is in “completely good health” despite Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders being denied access to Khan. Khan’s son Kasim Khan said that his father has been kept in a “death cell with zero transparency.” He added that there have been “no phone calls, no meetings and no proof of life. Me and my brother have had no contact with our father.” He also said that Khan’s sisters have been denied permission to visit him despite a court order. 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.” ‘No one knows what’s happening’ Noreen Niazi, Imran Khan’s sister, earlier accused Pakistani authorities of holding his brother in harsh conditions in prison and isolating him. Calling the current situation the country’s “darkest period”, she compared it to “Hitler-era-like repression” where people are “killed, beaten, and jailed without accountability.” “No one knows what’s happening inside the jail,” she claimed. Speaking about her last visit to Khan, Noreen Niazi told ANI, “He is going through a tough time alone. He is in isolation... As per the jail manual, one can't be placed in isolation for more than 4 days. But he was put in isolation for three weeks last year as well, during which electricity was switched off, and he wasn't even allowed to read books. The same has been done now.” She claimed no one has been allowed to meet him for the last four weeks. “We don’t know anything. They are not telling us anything, nor are they letting anybody meet him,” she said. “We have not been allowed to meet him for the last four weeks... The Police have been ordered to stop us and, I believe, also given permission to do to us whatever they want. This has never happened in Pakistan before.” UN expresses concerns over human rights The United Nations has called on Pakistani authorities to ensure Imran Khan’s human rights and due-process rights are respected. “We have called for his human rights and due process rights to be respected,” United Nations deputy spokesperson Farhan Haq said. ‘Unlawful and deeply worrisome’ Former central deputy secretary of information PTI and Focal Person European Coordination Committee, Yasir Qadeer, said that the party’s French delegation met with Madam Genevieve Garrigos, President De La Commission De Conseil Paris International Relations and Former President of Amnesty International France. “The delegation expressed their deep concern about rumours of life threats of former Prime Minister of Pakistan Mr. Imran Khan,” he said. “Imran Khan’s isolation is worsening, why hasn’t his family been notified? And if he hasn’t, why are they still being denied access despite court orders? This silence is unlawful and deeply worrisome.” He urged immediate measures to question the Pakistan government in this matter.

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.”

Imran Khan death rumours: Son demands ‘proof of life’, sister calls it ‘Hitler-era-like repression’ – Who said what?

Imran Khan’s son alleges he has been placed in a “death cell” under harsh isolation. The United Nations has demanded immediate action, calling for his protection and raising concerns over human rights in Pakistan. Stay updated on the latest developments in this unfolding story.

Imran Khan’s Son Alleges Death Cell Isolation, UN Demands Immediate Action

The United Nations has called on Pakistani authorities to ensure that the rights of imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan are “respected and fully upheld”, as anxiety mounts over his health and conditions in detention. In response to WION question, Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, said, “We want Imran Khan’s rights to be respected and fully upheld.”The 72-year-old cricketer-turned-politician has been lodged inside Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail, where he has been held since August 2023 on multiple charges, including corruption, inciting violence and violating the Official Secrets Act. Mr Khan’s party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has accused the authorities of keeping him in deliberate isolation and being denied visits from family members, sisters, personal doctors, and lawyers.In the aftermath of rumors on his death, in a strongly-worded statement, the party demanded, “we demand from the current government and the Ministry of Interior that they immediately and clearly refute and clarify this rumor, and immediately arrange a meeting of Mr. Imran Khan with his family.” It added, “ensuring Imran Khan’s safety, fundamental human rights, and constitutional protections is the direct responsibility of the government.”Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Khan Afridi held a symbolic sit-in outside Adiala Jail alongside party workers. He announced that PTI parliamentarians would gather every Tuesday in front of the Islamabad High Court and travel to the prison to press for access to their leader. Senator Faisal Javed Khan, speaking inside the Parliament, said, “the nation is anxious. End the isolation. Allow family (including phone calls to his children), lawyers, doctors, and party leaders immediate and full access.”Imran Khan, who was ousted as prime minister in April 2022 through a parliamentary no-confidence vote, remains a hugely popular figure. His continued imprisonment has triggered repeated protests and drawn criticism over the human rights situation in the country, where Field Marshal Asim Munir has the last word.

Imran Khan, who was ousted as prime minister in April 2022 through a parliamentary no-confidence vote, remains a hugely popular figure.

The United Nations has called on Pakistani authorities to ensure that the rights of imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan are “respected and fully upheld”, as anxiety mounts over his health and conditions in detention. In response to WION question, Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, said, “We want Imran Khan’s rights to be respected and fully upheld.” The 72-year-old cricketer-turned-politician has been lodged inside Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail, where he has been held since August 2023 on multiple charges, including corruption, inciting violence and violating the Official Secrets Act. Mr Khan’s party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has accused the authorities of keeping him in deliberate isolation and being denied visits from family members, sisters, personal doctors, and lawyers. In the aftermath of rumors on his death, in a strongly-worded statement, the party demanded, “we demand from the current government and the Ministry of Interior that they immediately and clearly refute and clarify this rumor, and immediately arrange a meeting of Mr. Imran Khan with his family.” It added, “ensuring Imran Khan’s safety, fundamental human rights, and constitutional protections is the direct responsibility of the government.” Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Khan Afridi held a symbolic sit-in outside Adiala Jail alongside party workers. He announced that PTI parliamentarians would gather every Tuesday in front of the Islamabad High Court and travel to the prison to press for access to their leader. Senator Faisal Javed Khan, speaking inside the Parliament, said, “the nation is anxious. End the isolation. Allow family (including phone calls to his children), lawyers, doctors, and party leaders immediate and full access.” Imran Khan, who was ousted as prime minister in April 2022 through a parliamentary no-confidence vote, remains a hugely popular figure. His continued imprisonment has triggered repeated protests and drawn criticism over the human rights situation in the country, where Field Marshal Asim Munir has the last word.

Imran Khan, who was ousted as prime minister in April 2022 through a parliamentary no-confidence vote, remains a hugely popular figure.

UN urges Pakistan to 'fully uphold' Imran Khan's rights amid growing concern over jailed ex-PM's welfare

Pakistan Crisis: Imran Khan’s Son Alleges Death Cell Confinement

Amid the health rumours of former Pakistan prime minister, the Chief Minister of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Sohail Afridi, held a protest outside Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail demanding permission to meet Imran Khan on Thursday (Nov 27). This came after Khan's political party, PTI, demanded a government clarification on the whereabouts of Khan. “Go and tell them CM of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is here to meet Imran Khan," said Afridi when he was stopped by the police. “Who is sitting inside the jail – colonel or jailer?" he asked.&nbsp;PTI urged the Shehbaz Sharif government to arrange an immediate meeting between Khan and his family. This came after repeated refusals by the authorities to allow Imran's sisters to meet him at Adiala jail, which resulted in speculation on the whereabouts of Khan.&nbsp;As per Pakistan's Dawn, the speculation around the health of the former PM intensified after multiple unverified claims on X on Khan's concerning health and even his death. The hashtag 'Where is Imran Khan?' also trended on the platform.&nbsp;The PTI said in a post on X that "rumours of a despicable nature" were being spread from "Afghan and Indian media, and foreign social media accounts" regarding Imran's condition.&nbsp;The party demanded that the "current government and the interior ministry immediately and clearly dismiss and clarify the rumour and immediately arrange a meeting between Imran and his family".&nbsp;"A formal and transparent statement should be issued on behalf of the state regarding the health, security and current status of Imran," the party added.

Chief Minister of Pakistan Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Sohail Afridi, held a protest outside Rawalpindi Adiala Jail demanding permission to meet Imran Khan on Thursday (Nov 27). 

Amid the health rumours of former Pakistan prime minister, the Chief Minister of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Sohail Afridi, held a protest outside Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail demanding permission to meet Imran Khan on Thursday (Nov 27). This came after Khan's political party, PTI, demanded a government clarification on the whereabouts of Khan. “Go and tell them CM of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is here to meet Imran Khan," said Afridi when he was stopped by the police. “Who is sitting inside the jail – colonel or jailer?" he asked. PTI urged the Shehbaz Sharif government to arrange an immediate meeting between Khan and his family. This came after repeated refusals by the authorities to allow Imran's sisters to meet him at Adiala jail, which resulted in speculation on the whereabouts of Khan. As per Pakistan's Dawn, the speculation around the health of the former PM intensified after multiple unverified claims on X on Khan's concerning health and even his death. The hashtag 'Where is Imran Khan?' also trended on the platform. The PTI said in a post on X that "rumours of a despicable nature" were being spread from "Afghan and Indian media, and foreign social media accounts" regarding Imran's condition. The party demanded that the "current government and the interior ministry immediately and clearly dismiss and clarify the rumour and immediately arrange a meeting between Imran and his family". "A formal and transparent statement should be issued on behalf of the state regarding the health, security and current status of Imran," the party added.

&nbsp;Chief Minister of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Sohail Afridi, held a protest outside Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail demanding permission to meet Imran Khan on Thursday (Nov 27).&nbsp;

‘Who is sitting inside the jail?’: KPK CM protests outside Adiala Jail, demands meeting with Imran Khan

Pakistan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party has demanded clarification from the government regarding circulating rumors about its leader, former Prime Minister Imran Khan.

PTI Demands Clarification from Government on Rumours About Imran Khan 

Rumours over the death of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan have been widely circulating on social media. But, dismissing speculation over his death, Adiala Jail administration on Wednesday (Nov 26, 2025) confirmed that he had been moved out of the facility, and claimed that his health is good and the death rumours were "baseless".&nbsp;Meanwhile, Pakistani news portal Geo quoted officials from the Rawalpindi prison who revealed that there is no truth to reports hinting at his transfer from Adiala jail. Imran Khan's party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), also received a response from the government official amid speculation about his health, urging authorities to meet between him and his family, Dawn reported.&nbsp;Khan, facing roughly 150 legal cases, has been in jail since August 2023, yet remains a strong favourite among his supporters. How did events unfold?&nbsp;&nbsp;Here is a summary of the developments leading up to his 9 May 2023 arrest and the key milestones that followed:&nbsp;April 10, 2022: Imran Khan is removed as prime minister after losing a no-confidence vote in parliament.&nbsp;Aug. 22, 2022: He is booked under anti-terrorism charges for allegedly inciting violence, though the case is later dropped.&nbsp;Oct. 21, 2022: The Election Commission bars him from holding public office for five years for failing to fully declare his assets. Khan contests the decision in court.&nbsp;May 9, 2023: Paramilitary Rangers arrested him from the Islamabad High Court in the “Toshakhana case”, involving alleged illegal trading of state gifts. The arrest sparks nationwide unrest and attacks on military and public installations.&nbsp;May 10, 2023: The Supreme Court orders his release, ruling that his arrest from inside the court premises was unlawful.&nbsp;May 13, 2023: Numerous cases are filed against Khan across Pakistan for his alleged role in the 9 May violence. He has been cleared in several, while others continue.&nbsp;Aug. 5, 2023: A court sentences Khan to three years in prison in the Toshakhana case. He is arrested from his home in Lahore and urges supporters to protest.&nbsp;Jan. 30, 2024: The Islamabad high court hands Khan and former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi 10-year sentences in the “cipher case” involving alleged mishandling of state secrets. Both were acquitted on June 3.&nbsp;Jan. 31, 2024: Khan and his wife receive 14-year sentences in another Toshakhana case. They are later cleared due to insufficient evidence.&nbsp;Feb. 3, 2024: Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, are sentenced to seven years for allegedly breaching Islamic marriage laws.&nbsp;April 1, 2024: The Islamabad High Court suspends his three-year Toshakhana sentence.&nbsp;July 13, 2024: Khan and his wife are acquitted in the unlawful marriage case.&nbsp;Nov. 20, 2024: The Islamabad High Court grants him bail in the Toshakhana-2 case. The same day, the Lahore High Court rejected his pre-arrest bail pleas in cases linked to the 9 May 2023 unrest.&nbsp;Nov. 24, 2024: PTI launches nationwide rallies towards Islamabad demanding Khan’s release, freedom for detained party workers, and an inquiry into the alleged rigging of the 8 February elections.&nbsp;The Pakistani government has filed over 200 cases against Khan since his ouster in April 2022. He has been convicted in at least three cases, which include the Toshakhana case, the state secrets case, and the unlawful marriage case.

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, facing roughly 150 legal cases, has been in jail since August 2023, yet remains a strong favourite among his supporters. So how did Khan end up in prison? Here's is complete timeline of his cases. 

Rumours over the death of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan have been widely circulating on social media. But, dismissing speculation over his death, Adiala Jail administration on Wednesday (Nov 26, 2025) confirmed that he had been moved out of the facility, and claimed that his health is good and the death rumours were "baseless". Meanwhile, Pakistani news portal Geo quoted officials from the Rawalpindi prison who revealed that there is no truth to reports hinting at his transfer from Adiala jail. Imran Khan's party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), also received a response from the government official amid speculation about his health, urging authorities to meet between him and his family, Dawn reported. Khan, facing roughly 150 legal cases, has been in jail since August 2023, yet remains a strong favourite among his supporters. How did events unfold? Here is a summary of the developments leading up to his 9 May 2023 arrest and the key milestones that followed: April 10, 2022: Imran Khan is removed as prime minister after losing a no-confidence vote in parliament. Aug. 22, 2022: He is booked under anti-terrorism charges for allegedly inciting violence, though the case is later dropped. Oct. 21, 2022: The Election Commission bars him from holding public office for five years for failing to fully declare his assets. Khan contests the decision in court. May 9, 2023: Paramilitary Rangers arrested him from the Islamabad High Court in the “Toshakhana case”, involving alleged illegal trading of state gifts. The arrest sparks nationwide unrest and attacks on military and public installations. May 10, 2023: The Supreme Court orders his release, ruling that his arrest from inside the court premises was unlawful. May 13, 2023: Numerous cases are filed against Khan across Pakistan for his alleged role in the 9 May violence. He has been cleared in several, while others continue. Aug. 5, 2023: A court sentences Khan to three years in prison in the Toshakhana case. He is arrested from his home in Lahore and urges supporters to protest. Jan. 30, 2024: The Islamabad high court hands Khan and former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi 10-year sentences in the “cipher case” involving alleged mishandling of state secrets. Both were acquitted on June 3. Jan. 31, 2024: Khan and his wife receive 14-year sentences in another Toshakhana case. They are later cleared due to insufficient evidence. Feb. 3, 2024: Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, are sentenced to seven years for allegedly breaching Islamic marriage laws. April 1, 2024: The Islamabad High Court suspends his three-year Toshakhana sentence. July 13, 2024: Khan and his wife are acquitted in the unlawful marriage case. Nov. 20, 2024: The Islamabad High Court grants him bail in the Toshakhana-2 case. The same day, the Lahore High Court rejected his pre-arrest bail pleas in cases linked to the 9 May 2023 unrest. Nov. 24, 2024: PTI launches nationwide rallies towards Islamabad demanding Khan’s release, freedom for detained party workers, and an inquiry into the alleged rigging of the 8 February elections. The Pakistani government has filed over 200 cases against Khan since his ouster in April 2022. He has been convicted in at least three cases, which include the Toshakhana case, the state secrets case, and the unlawful marriage case.

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, facing roughly 150 legal cases, has been in jail since August 2023, yet remains a strong favourite among his supporters. So how did Khan end up in prison? Here's is complete timeline of his cases.&nbsp;

Behind the bars, and in the headlines: The Imran Khan timeline you NEED to know

Amid the alleged rumours around the health of the former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan, his political party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf &nbsp;(PTI), demanded an official response. The party urged the Shehbaz Sharif government to arrange an immediate meeting between Khan and his family. This came after repeated refusals by the authorities to allow Imran's sisters to meet him at Adiala jail, which resulted in speculation on the whereabouts of Khan.&nbsp;As per Pakistan's Dawn, the speculation around the health of the former PM intensified after multiple unverified claims on X on Khan's concerning health and even his death. The hashtag 'Where is Imran Khan?' also trended on the platform.&nbsp;The PTI said in a post on X that "rumours of a despicable nature" were being spread from "Afghan and Indian media, and foreign social media accounts" regarding Imran's condition.&nbsp;The party demanded that the "current government and the interior ministry immediately and clearly dismiss and clarify the rumour and immediately arrange a meeting between Imran and his family".&nbsp;"A formal and transparent statement should be issued on behalf of the state regarding the health, security and current status of Imran," the party added.

This came after repeated refusals by the authorities to allow Imran sisters to meet him at Adiala jail, which resulted in speculation on the whereabouts of Khan.

Amid the alleged rumours around the health of the former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan, his political party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), demanded an official response. The party urged the Shehbaz Sharif government to arrange an immediate meeting between Khan and his family. This came after repeated refusals by the authorities to allow Imran's sisters to meet him at Adiala jail, which resulted in speculation on the whereabouts of Khan. As per Pakistan's Dawn, the speculation around the health of the former PM intensified after multiple unverified claims on X on Khan's concerning health and even his death. The hashtag 'Where is Imran Khan?' also trended on the platform. The PTI said in a post on X that "rumours of a despicable nature" were being spread from "Afghan and Indian media, and foreign social media accounts" regarding Imran's condition. The party demanded that the "current government and the interior ministry immediately and clearly dismiss and clarify the rumour and immediately arrange a meeting between Imran and his family". "A formal and transparent statement should be issued on behalf of the state regarding the health, security and current status of Imran," the party added.

&nbsp;This came after repeated refusals by the authorities to allow Imran's sisters to meet him at Adiala jail, which resulted in speculation on the whereabouts of Khan.

‘Clarify the rumour’: Imran Khan’s party demands details on former Pakistan PM’s whereabouts from Shehbaz Sharif govt

Imran Khan remains locked inside Adiala Jail. His supporters protest that prison administration isn't allowing them to meet the former Pakistan Prime Minister. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi says he has been refused to meet the PTI chief seven consecutive times. Watch the explosive courtroom update on Imran Khan’s social media control. Adiala Jail superintendent confirms no phones or internet access for the former prime minister. PTI leaders struggle to get jail access amid tightening political isolation. Get the latest on this high-stakes confrontation behind bars.


Pakistan: Adiala jail says Imran Khan in prison and is in good health

Rumours are swirling, and being rejected, about the whereabouts of Imran Khan, the jailed former prime minister of Pakistan, including some fake news that he is dead. In Pakistan's vengeance-filled politics, democratically elected prime ministers have often faced the revolving door of power, exit, arrest, conviction, prison, exile and even death by hanging.<h2>Riskiest job in the world? No Pak PM finished full five-year term</h2>Since 1947, Pakistan has had around 30 prime ministers if one counts multiple-term PMs separately. In its 75-year history, no Pakistani PM has completed a full five-year term in office. On at least 18 occasions, PMs ended terms or quit due to reasons including dismissals by court, votes of no-confidence or assassination. They were removed through coups, dismissals or judicial and constitutional manoeuvres. Many PMs were dismissed by presidents or governors or forced to resign, and some served only for months. Most PMs, particularly since the 1970s, faced post-tenure legal action: arrests, corruption cases, convictions and exile. As protests continue around Adiala jail, where Khan is lodged, and across Pakistan, here is a look at what happened to former PMs of Pakistan.<h2>What happened to Pakistani PMs till 1973?</h2>Liaquat Ali Khan (Aug 1947 – Oct 1951) was the first prime minister of independent Pakistan. His term ended with his assassination on October 16, 1951. Khwaja Nazimuddin (Oct 1951 – Apr 1953) was dismissed by the Governor-General in April 1953. Chaudhry Mohammad Ali (Aug 1955 – Sep 1956) resigned amid political rows and inner-party differences. &nbsp;Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy (Sep 1956 – Oct 1957) &nbsp;was dismissed by the president, and was reportedly arrested on anti-state charges under the military regime. Feroz Khan Noon (Dec 1957 – Oct 1958) was dismissed just before martial law was imposed in the 1958 military coup.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/pakistan-where-is-imran-khan-sisters-ask-to-meet-jailed-ex-pak-pm-amid-death-rumours-1764219313593/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/pakistan-where-is-imran-khan-sisters-ask-to-meet-jailed-ex-pak-pm-amid-death-rumours-1764219313593/embed</a>&nbsp;<h2>Post-1973 PMs: Zulfikar Ali Bhutto (Aug 1973 – Jul 1977)</h2>Perhaps the most tragic fate was that of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. He was removed from power in July 1977 through a military coup led by General Zia-ul-Haq. Bhutto was arrested in September 1977 on charges of conspiracy to murder a political opponent. Over that 1974 case, Bhutto was tried under martial law, convicted and hanged to death on 4 April 1979.<h2>Muhammad Khan Junejo (Mar 1985 – May 1988)</h2>Muhammad Khan Junejo became prime minister after martial law ended, but his government was dismissed by the president in May 1988. He was reportedly placed under house arrest after dismissal.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/pakistan/where-is-imran-khan-sisters-dragged-by-hair-for-demanding-to-meet-former-pakistan-pm-fake-death-rumours-float-what-s-happening-1764141799691">Where is Imran Khan? Sisters 'dragged by hair' for demanding to meet ex-Pakistan PM, fake death rumours float - What's happening</a><h2>Benazir Bhutto (Dec 1988 – Aug 1990 and Oct 1993 – Nov 1996)</h2>The first term of Benazir Bhutto, the daughter of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, &nbsp;ended with dismissal by the president in August 1990 over alleged corruption and misgovernance. In her second term, Benazir was dismissed by the president in 1996. She faced multiple legal cases after leaving office, leading to convictions in absentia while she lived in exile. She was assassinated on 27 December 2007, while campaigning for the election.<h2>Nawaz Sharif (1990–1993; 1997–1999 and 2013–2017)</h2>One of the longest-serving prime ministers, Nawaz Sharif, could still not complete a full term. His first term ended in 1993 after being dismissed by the president, and second term was cut short by the military coup led by General Pervez Musharraf in October 1999. He went into exile, mostly in London, for several years. His third term ended with disqualification by the Supreme Court due to allegations related to the Panama Papers disclosures. Sharif was arrested and convicted in several corruption cases and served multiple prison terms.<h2>Yousaf Raza Gillani (Mar 2008 – 2012)</h2>Yousaf Raza Gillani was disqualified by the Supreme Court in April 2012 for contempt of court after refusing to reopen corruption cases against the then-president.<h2>Raja Pervez Ashraf (Jun 2012 – Mar 2013)</h2>Raja Pervez Ashraf, who completed the parliamentary term, faced corruption and accountability investigations after leaving office, including over the allocation of government funds.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-osama-bin-laden-dressed-as-woman-pakistan-can-t-win-war-with-india-imran-khan-s-party-demands-apology-from-ex-ex-cia-officer-for-his-statements-1763812519281">‘Osama bin Laden dressed as woman’, 'Pakistan can’t win war with India’: Imran Khan’s party demands apology from ex-CIA officer for his statements</a><h2>Shahid Khaqan Abbasi (Aug 2017 – May 2018)</h2>After his term ended, Abbasi was arrested in July 2019 in an accountability probe related to an LNG contract.<h2>Imran Khan (Aug 2018 – Apr 2022)</h2>Imran Khan was removed from office in April 2022 through a vote of no-confidence, in which practically all of the opposition parties joined hands. He faced multiple arrests and numerous cases over alleged corruption, graft and accountability. He was sentenced or convicted in several of these cases, and sent to jail. His supporters allege these cases are politically motivated.

Imran Khan is not the first former PM to face Pakistan's revenge politics. The South Asian nation’s PMs have faced coups, dismissals, arrests, convictions, exile and even assassination. None could complete a full five-year term. Here is a timeline


Rumours are swirling, and being rejected, about the whereabouts of Imran Khan, the jailed former prime minister of Pakistan, including some fake news that he is dead. In Pakistan's vengeance-filled politics, democratically elected prime ministers have often faced the revolving door of power, exit, arrest, conviction, prison, exile and even death by hanging. Riskiest job in the world? No Pak PM finished full five-year term Since 1947, Pakistan has had around 30 prime ministers if one counts multiple-term PMs separately. In its 75-year history, no Pakistani PM has completed a full five-year term in office. On at least 18 occasions, PMs ended terms or quit due to reasons including dismissals by court, votes of no-confidence or assassination. They were removed through coups, dismissals or judicial and constitutional manoeuvres. Many PMs were dismissed by presidents or governors or forced to resign, and some served only for months. Most PMs, particularly since the 1970s, faced post-tenure legal action: arrests, corruption cases, convictions and exile. As protests continue around Adiala jail, where Khan is lodged, and across Pakistan, here is a look at what happened to former PMs of Pakistan. What happened to Pakistani PMs till 1973? Liaquat Ali Khan (Aug 1947 – Oct 1951) was the first prime minister of independent Pakistan. His term ended with his assassination on October 16, 1951. Khwaja Nazimuddin (Oct 1951 – Apr 1953) was dismissed by the Governor-General in April 1953. Chaudhry Mohammad Ali (Aug 1955 – Sep 1956) resigned amid political rows and inner-party differences. Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy (Sep 1956 – Oct 1957) was dismissed by the president, and was reportedly arrested on anti-state charges under the military regime. Feroz Khan Noon (Dec 1957 – Oct 1958) was dismissed just before martial law was imposed in the 1958 military coup. https://www.wionews.com/videos/pakistan-where-is-imran-khan-sisters-ask-to-meet-jailed-ex-pak-pm-amid-death-rumours-1764219313593/embed Post-1973 PMs: Zulfikar Ali Bhutto (Aug 1973 – Jul 1977) Perhaps the most tragic fate was that of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. He was removed from power in July 1977 through a military coup led by General Zia-ul-Haq. Bhutto was arrested in September 1977 on charges of conspiracy to murder a political opponent. Over that 1974 case, Bhutto was tried under martial law, convicted and hanged to death on 4 April 1979. Muhammad Khan Junejo (Mar 1985 – May 1988) Muhammad Khan Junejo became prime minister after martial law ended, but his government was dismissed by the president in May 1988. He was reportedly placed under house arrest after dismissal. Also read: Where is Imran Khan? Sisters 'dragged by hair' for demanding to meet ex-Pakistan PM, fake death rumours float - What's happening Benazir Bhutto (Dec 1988 – Aug 1990 and Oct 1993 – Nov 1996) The first term of Benazir Bhutto, the daughter of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, ended with dismissal by the president in August 1990 over alleged corruption and misgovernance. In her second term, Benazir was dismissed by the president in 1996. She faced multiple legal cases after leaving office, leading to convictions in absentia while she lived in exile. She was assassinated on 27 December 2007, while campaigning for the election. Nawaz Sharif (1990–1993; 1997–1999 and 2013–2017) One of the longest-serving prime ministers, Nawaz Sharif, could still not complete a full term. His first term ended in 1993 after being dismissed by the president, and second term was cut short by the military coup led by General Pervez Musharraf in October 1999. He went into exile, mostly in London, for several years. His third term ended with disqualification by the Supreme Court due to allegations related to the Panama Papers disclosures. Sharif was arrested and convicted in several corruption cases and served multiple prison terms. Yousaf Raza Gillani (Mar 2008 – 2012) Yousaf Raza Gillani was disqualified by the Supreme Court in April 2012 for contempt of court after refusing to reopen corruption cases against the then-president. Raja Pervez Ashraf (Jun 2012 – Mar 2013) Raja Pervez Ashraf, who completed the parliamentary term, faced corruption and accountability investigations after leaving office, including over the allocation of government funds. Also read: ‘Osama bin Laden dressed as woman’, 'Pakistan can’t win war with India’: Imran Khan’s party demands apology from ex-CIA officer for his statements Shahid Khaqan Abbasi (Aug 2017 – May 2018) After his term ended, Abbasi was arrested in July 2019 in an accountability probe related to an LNG contract. Imran Khan (Aug 2018 – Apr 2022) Imran Khan was removed from office in April 2022 through a vote of no-confidence, in which practically all of the opposition parties joined hands. He faced multiple arrests and numerous cases over alleged corruption, graft and accountability. He was sentenced or convicted in several of these cases, and sent to jail. His supporters allege these cases are politically motivated.

Imran Khan is not the first former PM to face Pakistan's revenge politics. The South Asian nation’s PMs have faced coups, dismissals, arrests, convictions, exile and even assassination. None could complete a full five-year term. Here is a timeline

World's riskiest job? Amid rumours on Imran Khan 'missing', a timeline of all Pakistani PMs who were ousted, convicted, jailed, killed

Pakistan: Where is Imran Khan? Sisters ask to meet jailed ex-Pak PM amid death rumours

PML-N Chief has accused former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s electors of being “bigger criminals,” escalating the political tension between Pakistan’s major parties.

PML-N Chief Says Imran Khan's Electors Are Bigger Criminals

Imran Khan remains locked inside Adiala Jail. His supporters protest that prison administration isn't allowing them to meet the former Pakistan Prime Minister. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi says he has been refused to meet the PTI chief seven consecutive times. Watch the explosive courtroom update on Imran Khan’s social media control. Adiala Jail superintendent confirms no phones or internet access for the former prime minister. PTI leaders struggle to get jail access amid tightening political isolation. Get the latest on this high-stakes confrontation behind bars.

Questions Arise About Imran Khan’s Jail Status as Family, Supporters Seek Urgent Meeting

A nationwide internet blackout has reportedly cut off former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s communication from prison. The disruption has sparked concerns among supporters and rights groups, who say the blackout restricts legal access and transparency.

Pakistan: Internet Blackout Blocks Imran's Communication From Prison

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is lodged in Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail since 2023. While Pakistani military establishment and the government has been accused of torturing him during the jail term, several attempts to meet him has also been rejected by the authorities citing 'security concerns.' On Tuesday night (Nov 25), Khan's sisters Noreen Khan, Aleema Khan, and Uzma Khan huddled outside the prison along with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters and demanded that authorities allow them to meet their brother. Their protest also came amid reports that Khan has been placed into solitary confinement.Khan's sisters' protest and action against them.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/imran-khan-s-sisters-violently-detained-outside-adiala-jail-pti-accuses-police-assault-1763551592413">Imran Khan’s sisters ‘violently detained’ outside Adiala Jail, PTI accuses police assault</a>&nbsp;In a letter to Punjab police chief Usman Anwar, Khan’s sisters accused the policemen of using 'brutal and orchestrated' violence against them &nbsp; 'without provocation.' "We peacefully protested over concerns for his health condition. We neither blocked roads nor obstructed public movement, nor engaged in any unlawful conduct. Yet, without warning or provocation, the streetlights in the area were abruptly switched off, deliberately casting the scene into darkness. What followed was a brutal and orchestrated assault by Punjab police personnel," Noreen Niazi said as per reports. "At the age of 71, I was seized by my hair, thrown violently to the ground, and dragged across the road," she added. She said that other women present outside the jail were slapped and dragged. Khan’s sisters demanded that the IGP Punjab immediately initiate proceedings against all police personnel involved in the violence.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/pakistan/imran-khan-s-sons-who-were-away-from-politics-demand-his-release-from-pakistani-jail-who-are-they-1752058716985">Imran Khan's sons, who were never in politics, now demand their father's release from Pakistan jail - Who are they?</a><h2>Where is Imran Khan?</h2>Its been close to a year, since the request of Imran Khan's sisters to meet him has been denied. On Oct 30, 2024, Khan met with family members after a ban on him was lifted. The meeting took place in the conference room of Adiala Jail. Imran Khan’s sisters — Aleema Khan, Uzma Khan, and Noreen Khan — were among the family members who visited him. The meeting lasted approximately two hours. Back then, his sisters had highlighted the challenges faced by him in the prison. "Federal and Punjab governments were mistreating the PTI founder by shutting down electricity to his jail cell, giving him substandard food, and not allowing him to exercise," they alleged. Since that October 2024 visit, there is no confirmed public record that family or supporters have met him again.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/pakistan/fact-check-ex-pakistan-pm-imran-khan-sexually-assaulted-in-jail-9028350">Fact check: Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan sexually assaulted in jail?</a>&nbsp;On March 24, 2025, the Islamabad High Court restored Khan's bi-weekly meeting schedule with his family, lawyers, and friends. In the same month, a medical check‑up of Imran Khan was conducted by doctors from Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), indicating that prison authorities allowed access to external medical staff. However, PTI members accused jail authorities of cover-up and called the medical check-up a farce. Despite the court order, when the jail authorities did not allow Imran Khan's family to meet him, the Islamabad High Court on October 24, 2025 issued another directive to the Adiala Jail authorities to fully implement his prison visits according to the approved schedule. Nevertheless, the jail authorities repeatedly denied attempts by his sisters to meet him. In November, they have staged multiple protests demanding authorities allow them to meet the former PM of Pakistan.&nbsp;The whereabouts of the former PM remains unknown with some suggesting that he has been moved to a different location, and others suggesting he is in solitary confinement. Recently, fake reports of his death also circulated on social media.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan remains jailed in Adiala Prison with reports of solitary confinement and restricted access. His sisters' repeated attempts to meet him have been denied, leading to protests and alleged police violence.

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is lodged in Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail since 2023. While Pakistani military establishment and the government has been accused of torturing him during the jail term, several attempts to meet him has also been rejected by the authorities citing 'security concerns.' On Tuesday night (Nov 25), Khan's sisters Noreen Khan, Aleema Khan, and Uzma Khan huddled outside the prison along with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters and demanded that authorities allow them to meet their brother. Their protest also came amid reports that Khan has been placed into solitary confinement. Khan's sisters' protest and action against them. Also read: Imran Khan’s sisters ‘violently detained’ outside Adiala Jail, PTI accuses police assault In a letter to Punjab police chief Usman Anwar, Khan’s sisters accused the policemen of using 'brutal and orchestrated' violence against them 'without provocation.' "We peacefully protested over concerns for his health condition. We neither blocked roads nor obstructed public movement, nor engaged in any unlawful conduct. Yet, without warning or provocation, the streetlights in the area were abruptly switched off, deliberately casting the scene into darkness. What followed was a brutal and orchestrated assault by Punjab police personnel," Noreen Niazi said as per reports. "At the age of 71, I was seized by my hair, thrown violently to the ground, and dragged across the road," she added. She said that other women present outside the jail were slapped and dragged. Khan’s sisters demanded that the IGP Punjab immediately initiate proceedings against all police personnel involved in the violence. Also read: Imran Khan's sons, who were never in politics, now demand their father's release from Pakistan jail - Who are they? Where is Imran Khan? Its been close to a year, since the request of Imran Khan's sisters to meet him has been denied. On Oct 30, 2024, Khan met with family members after a ban on him was lifted. The meeting took place in the conference room of Adiala Jail. Imran Khan’s sisters — Aleema Khan, Uzma Khan, and Noreen Khan — were among the family members who visited him. The meeting lasted approximately two hours. Back then, his sisters had highlighted the challenges faced by him in the prison. "Federal and Punjab governments were mistreating the PTI founder by shutting down electricity to his jail cell, giving him substandard food, and not allowing him to exercise," they alleged. Since that October 2024 visit, there is no confirmed public record that family or supporters have met him again. Also read: Fact check: Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan sexually assaulted in jail? On March 24, 2025, the Islamabad High Court restored Khan's bi-weekly meeting schedule with his family, lawyers, and friends. In the same month, a medical check‑up of Imran Khan was conducted by doctors from Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), indicating that prison authorities allowed access to external medical staff. However, PTI members accused jail authorities of cover-up and called the medical check-up a farce. Despite the court order, when the jail authorities did not allow Imran Khan's family to meet him, the Islamabad High Court on October 24, 2025 issued another directive to the Adiala Jail authorities to fully implement his prison visits according to the approved schedule. Nevertheless, the jail authorities repeatedly denied attempts by his sisters to meet him. In November, they have staged multiple protests demanding authorities allow them to meet the former PM of Pakistan. The whereabouts of the former PM remains unknown with some suggesting that he has been moved to a different location, and others suggesting he is in solitary confinement. Recently, fake reports of his death also circulated on social media.

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan remains jailed in Adiala Prison with reports of solitary confinement and restricted access. His sisters' repeated attempts to meet him have been denied, leading to protests and alleged police violence.

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