Has Pakistan allowed Imran Khan's sister to meet him amid Sec 144 in Rawalpindi? What we know

Amid mounting pressure on Pakistan government regarding the whereabouts of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, the jail authorities have decided to allow his sister Uzma Khanum, to meet him, Pakistani outlet The Dawn reported on Tuesday (December 2) at Adiala Jail. This comes as Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protested in Rawalpindi demanding access to Imran Khan. Though the authorities have imposed Section 144 in Rawalpindi banning public gatherings, it seems to have given into to the demands by the PTI members and Khan's family. Citing sources, News18, reported that jail authorities are allowing only his sister, Uzma, and one vetted lawyer to meet the former PM under a strict gag order that bars any discussion related to social media.

Where is Imran Khan?

The whereabouts of the former Pakistani PM Imran Khan is not known with her sisters now having filed a contempt of court petition against the Adiala jail superintendent and other officials. While his sons have demanded proof of his life from the authorities, his last social media post was on November 5. Reportedly delivered after meeting his sister, the post accused Pakistan’s Army Chief, General Asim Munir, of exerting total control over the state.

In what now seems to be a hint that Khan might be aware of the dangers to his life, he wrote on X, “The military establishment has done all they could against me. All that is left for them is to now murder me. I have stated publicly that if anything happens to me or my wife, General Asim Munir will be responsible. But I am not afraid because my faith is strong. I would prefer death over slavery." He also described Munir as the “most oppressive dictator” in the country’s history and a “mentally unstable” man. Imran Khan also claimed that Asim Munir is governing everything in the Pakistani government, calling it “Asim Law.” He said that he and his wife Bushra Bibi are facing “extreme cruelty.” He also accused Asim Munir and the Pakistani government of targeting PTI members without regard for women, children or elderly.