Why jail access to Pakistan’s Imran Khan has caused a political storm

Al JazeeraCenterEN 6 min read 100% complete by Sarah ShamimDecember 3, 2025 at 02:03 PM

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Imran Khan, Pakistan's former prime minister, has been imprisoned since August 2023 on corruption charges, leading to restricted family access and public protests. For nearly a month, Khan's family was barred from visiting him at Adiala jail, raising concerns about his health. Following protests, his sister was finally allowed to visit on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, reporting that while his health was good, he described prison conditions as "mental torture." Khan is serving lengthy sentences related to the Al-Qadir Trust case (land bribes) and the Toshakhana case (selling state gifts), and also faces anti-terrorism charges related to protests following his initial arrest. His wife, Bushra Bibi, is also serving a seven-year term in connection with the Al-Qadir Trust case.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Uzma Khanum ×280% Imran Khan ×9100% Pakistan ×5100%

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90%

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Pakistan

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