Pakistan Accused of Denying Rights to Imran Khan and Wife
· World · The Hindu, Hindustan Times
Pakistan authorities are alleged to have denied legal and constitutional rights to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi, according to PTI minister Shafi Jan. Shafi Jan, a minister in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, said the couple were not allowed to contact relatives or party members and were deprived of proper healthcare. Khan reportedly suffered from an eye ailment for four months, and the couple were taken to a hospital late at night on 4 June 2026 in a move alleged to violate jail regulations. No medical report was shared with the parties, and PTI has demanded that the couple be transferred to Shifa International Hospital and given access to personal physicians. The minister also claimed that the restrictions may violate court orders and could amount to contempt of court. No official confirmation of these claims has been released by the Pakistani government.
Why it matters
The allegations highlight possible judicial and human rights concerns in Pakistan and could trigger legal or political action if the government violates court directives. It may also influence the opposition’s stance and affect Pakistan’s internal political dynamics.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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