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.

IMRAN KHAN | Sons Slam UK Government Over Father’s Imprisonment, Seek Stronger Action

Kasim Khan, the son of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, has alleged that his father has suffered significant vision loss while in custody, blaming extended solitary confinement and what he describes as a lack of proper medical care.In a post on X, Kasim claimed that Imran Khan has lost most of the sight in his right eye, saying only around 15 per cent vision remains. He attributed the condition to nearly 922 days in solitary confinement, alleging that prison authorities denied essential medical tests and timely treatment.&nbsp;Imran Khan has been held at Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail since September 2023. Kasim accused the current leadership, including the army chief and government officials, of being directly responsible for his father’s deteriorating health. He alleged that the justice system has been manipulated to prolong Khan’s isolation. He also said that both he and his brother have been refused visas to visit their father despite concerns over his health, calling on international human rights organisations and democratic governments to take notice.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-incorrect-and-speculative-aaib-denies-report-claiming-investigation-in-air-india-ai-171-crash-is-complete-1770909621242">'Incorrect and speculative': AAIB denies report claiming investigation in Air India AI-171 crash is complete</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We have been informed that my father, Imran Khan, has lost most of the vision in his right eye, with reports indicating only 15% eyesight remains. This is the direct consequence of 922 days of solitary confinement, medical neglect (denied blood tests) and the deliberate denial of…&mdash; Kasim Khan (@Kasim_Khan_1999) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kasim_Khan_1999/status/2021924064390951096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Supreme Court amicus raises concerns</h2>Advocate Salman Safdar, serving as amicus curiae in the Supreme Court, recently met Imran Khan at Adiala Jail and later submitted a detailed report outlining the former prime minister’s prison conditions. According to Safdar’s account, Khan said he had normal 6/6 vision in both eyes until October 2025. A few months later, he began experiencing persistent blurred vision, which he claims he reported to jail authorities without receiving timely intervention.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-clears-proposal-to-buy-114-rafale-jets-1770916455060/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-clears-proposal-to-buy-114-rafale-jets-1770916455060/embed</a>&nbsp;Khan reportedly told Safdar that he was later diagnosed with a blood clot that severely affected his right eye. Although he received treatment, including an injection, he now retains only about 15 per cent vision in that eye. Safdar noted that Khan appeared visibly distressed over the loss of sight and what he described as delayed specialised care.<h3>Government response</h3>Information Minister Attaullah Tarar stated that Khan’s comprehensive medical records have been shared with his family. His comments followed a petition filed by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in the Supreme Court seeking access to Khan’s medical reports and permission for visits by his personal doctors and relatives.&nbsp;Earlier, Tarar had confirmed that Khan underwent a medical procedure related to his eye at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad and maintained that the former premier is in good health. Khan, 73, is currently serving a sentence after being convicted in the Al-Qadir Trust corruption case. His health remains a contentious political issue, with PTI alleging insufficient medical attention while the government insists that he is receiving appropriate care.

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan's son alleges he has lost 85% of his vision

Kasim Khan, the son of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, has alleged that his father has suffered significant vision loss while in custody, blaming extended solitary confinement and what he describes as a lack of proper medical care. In a post on X, Kasim claimed that Imran Khan has lost most of the sight in his right eye, saying only around 15 per cent vision remains. He attributed the condition to nearly 922 days in solitary confinement, alleging that prison authorities denied essential medical tests and timely treatment. Imran Khan has been held at Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail since September 2023. Kasim accused the current leadership, including the army chief and government officials, of being directly responsible for his father’s deteriorating health. He alleged that the justice system has been manipulated to prolong Khan’s isolation. He also said that both he and his brother have been refused visas to visit their father despite concerns over his health, calling on international human rights organisations and democratic governments to take notice. Also Read: 'Incorrect and speculative': AAIB denies report claiming investigation in Air India AI-171 crash is complete

Imran Khan’s son alleges severe vision loss due to solitary confinement and neglect, while the government says he is receiving proper medical care

Imran Khan's younger son, Qasim Khan, took to social media in another call to release his father and former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan, from jail. Taking to the social media platform X, Kasim wrote, "Our father spent most of his life in Pakistan - far from us. Not because he had to, but because he chose to stand against a corrupt system."&nbsp;"He wasn’t with us every day as a father, but for Pakistan, he always stood as a leader. He gave everything to this country: hospitals, universities, and a movement for justice," the ex-Pakistani PM's son said.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">ہمارے والد نے اپنی زندگی کا زیادہ تر وقت پاکستان میں گزارا - ہم سے دور ۔ اس لیے نہیں کہ اُنہیں ایسا کرنا پڑا، بلکہ اس لیے کہ انہوں نے ایک کرپٹ نظام کے خلاف کھڑے ہونے کا فیصلہ کیا۔ وہ ہر روز ہمارے ساتھ ایک باپ کے طور پر موجود نہیں تھے، لیکن پاکستان کے لیے وہ ہمیشہ ایک رہنما بن کر… <a href="https://t.co/N7tCyOZ9Et">pic.twitter.com/N7tCyOZ9Et</a>&mdash; Kasim Khan (@Kasim_Khan_1999) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kasim_Khan_1999/status/1944771785414590539?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Kasim further added, "He was offered the chance to live the rest of his life in peace - to walk with us in England or play cricket. But instead, he chose to remain in dark imprisonment."&nbsp;"His sacrifice is for Pakistan. His strength - the people of Pakistan," he ended the post.&nbsp;Banned from Pakistan?&nbsp;After their demand for the release of their father from jail, Imran Khan's children faced the threat of being them from entering Pakistan. The Minister of State for Law and Justice, Barrister Aqeel Malik, on Wednesday (July 9) warned that the Pakistani government could deny the entry of the former prime minister's sons if they travel the country to “spread discord”.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/odisha-self-immolation-tragedy-aiims-declares-student-clinically-dead-after-burn-injuries-1752557375353/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/odisha-self-immolation-tragedy-aiims-declares-student-clinically-dead-after-burn-injuries-1752557375353/embed</a> Imran’s sons: Suleman Khan (28) and Kasim Khan (26), called out for their father's jail term since Khan's arrest in August 2023 against the £190 million corruption case. It was the first time the two had publicly talked about their father’s incarceration.&nbsp;Kasim, posted on the social media platform X on Monday (July 7), calling for his father's release. He said in the post that the PTI founder had been imprisoned for 700 days and cut off from his family and even his personal physician.&nbsp;Addressing the matter on Geo News programme ‘Capital Talk’, Malik said the government had no issue with Kasim and Suleiman entering Pakistan, provided they do not engage in protests or political activity.&nbsp;“If they intend to get a visa to visit Pakistan, the concerned authorities in the interior ministry will look at their purpose of visit … But their aunt (Aleema) said … that they are coming to join the PTI movement,” the minister said.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kasim Khan said Imran Khan wasn’t with him and his brother every day as a father, but for Pakistan, he always stood as a leader. He gave everything to this country: hospitals, universities, and a movement for justice. 

Imran Khan's younger son, Qasim Khan, took to social media in another call to release his father and former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan, from jail. Taking to the social media platform X, Kasim wrote, "Our father spent most of his life in Pakistan - far from us. Not because he had to, but because he chose to stand against a corrupt system." "He wasn’t with us every day as a father, but for Pakistan, he always stood as a leader. He gave everything to this country: hospitals, universities, and a movement for justice," the ex-Pakistani PM's son said.

Kasim Khan said Imran Khan wasn’t with him and his brother every day as a father, but for Pakistan, he always stood as a leader. He gave everything to this country: hospitals, universities, and a movement for justice.&nbsp;

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IMRAN KHAN | Sons Slam UK Government Over Father’s Imprisonment, Seek Stronger Action

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan's son alleges he has lost 85% of his vision

Imran Khan's son says ex-Pakistan PM 'chose to remain in dark imprisonment'