Pakistani faith healer and politician; wife of former PM Imran Khan
Amid court cases and protests, Imran Khan’s party faces renewed scrutiny. Amnesty International and UN bodies have raised concerns over prolonged detention and access to legal counsel, as Khan and his wife face years in prison on multiple charges. Meanwhile, a Pakistani politician’s arrest and UK bail conditions amplify cross-border tensions.
The Supreme Court has ordered Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan to be transferred to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad for examination within 48 hours, provoking security measures outside the hospital. Khan and his wife were sentenced to 17 years in prison last year, and protests have followed his detention since 2023.
Imran Khan remains in solitary confinement as his health deteriorates; family and lawyers say he has faced prolonged isolation, limited visits, and inadequate medical care. Courts have ordered hospital evaluation, but Khan is returned to prison after brief checks; supporters insist charges are politically motivated.