24 March,2026 01:39 PM IST | Islamabad | mid-day online correspondent
Imran Khan
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has strongly criticised the country's judiciary, accusing it of subjecting his wife, Bushra Bibi, to "inhumane treatment" during her imprisonment. The remarks, conveyed through his son, have intensified political tensions amid ongoing legal battles involving the former leader, reported IANS.
The statement was shared by Imran Khan's son, Kasim Khan, on social media platform X. According to Kasim, he spoke with his father on March 21, during which the jailed leader asked him to deliver a message to the public, reported IANS.
In the message, Imran Khan accused members of the judiciary of compromising their integrity and acting with bias. He alleged that the courts were targeting his wife in an attempt to exert pressure on him, claiming that despite repeated legal appeals, justice had not been served.
Imran Khan further alleged that Bushra Bibi has been kept in prolonged isolation, with extremely limited contact. He claimed she spends nearly all her time alone and is allowed minimal interaction, including a brief weekly meeting with him that is not always granted, reported IANS.
Describing the situation as unjust and unacceptable, the former Prime Minister questioned how such treatment could be permitted, particularly towards a woman, and framed the issue as both a legal and moral concern.
In his remarks, Imran Khan accused the judiciary of failing in its responsibility to uphold justice. He alleged that certain judges had abandoned ethical standards and were acting under external influence or personal interests, reported IANS.
He also stated that targeting family members to exert pressure was against societal and moral principles, adding that such actions undermine public trust in judicial institutions.
Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi have been in custody since August 2023 and are currently lodged at Adiala Jail, a high-security facility in Rawalpindi. Their detention has remained a focal point of political debate in Pakistan, with supporters alleging unfair treatment and the government denying any wrongdoing, reported IANS.
Meanwhile, concerns over Imran Khan's health have also surfaced. He recently underwent a medical procedure at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, where he received an anti-VEGF intravitreal injection as part of treatment for an eye condition known as Central Retinal Vein Occlusion, reported IANS.
Hospital authorities stated that the procedure was completed successfully and that he was stable before being shifted back to jail.
Leaders from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), including Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram, have raised concerns about the lack of transparency in Khan's treatment. The party has demanded that he be shifted to Shifa International Hospital for comprehensive medical evaluation and allowed access to personal physicians, reported IANS.
PTI has also alleged that Khan's family has not been adequately involved in medical decisions, a claim the government has rejected.
The developments come amid continued political friction in Pakistan, with the opposition accusing the government of targeting Imran Khan through legal and administrative measures. The government, however, maintains that all actions are being carried out within the framework of the law.
(With inputs from IANS)
