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Imran Khan, who entered politics after retiring from cricket, served as Pakistan’s prime minister from 2018 to 2022. (Photo: AFP File)
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News18•28-09-2026, 19:48
Imran Khan's Son Wants Father to Accept Deal for Release from Prison
  • •Kasim Khan, Imran Khan's son, expressed his desire for his father to accept any deal from the Shehbaz government that could lead to his release from prison.
  • •Kasim acknowledged he hasn't spoken to his father in over seven months and lacks a complete picture of the situation in Pakistan.
  • •He believes Imran Khan would likely reject a deal that secures only his personal freedom while other political prisoners, including family members, remain incarcerated.
  • •Concerns persist regarding Imran Khan's health and prison conditions, with his family raising issues about his isolation, despite authorities denying mistreatment allegations.
  • •The comments emerge amidst heightened political tensions, with PTI planning protests and several of Khan's family members being detained.

Key Questions Answered

Kasim Khan stated in an interview that he would personally love for his father to accept any arrangement offered by the Shehbaz Sharif government that could secure his release from prison, although he noted he has not spoken to him in over seven months and lacks a complete picture.

Kasim expressed doubt that his father would agree to an arrangement securing only his personal freedom while other political prisoners and family members remain behind bars.

Imran Khan has been held at Adiala Jail since 2023 following his conviction in multiple cases, prompting his family and supporters to raise ongoing concerns regarding his health, prolonged isolation, and prison conditions.