Supporters hold a cutout of former Prime Minister of Pakistan and leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party Imran Khan, during a protest over concerns about their leader's health, on a road leading to Adiala jail in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, December 2, 2025. File Image/Reuters
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Firstpost10-12-2025, 17:51

Imran Khan's family, PTI water-cannoned at Adiala Jail over denied access.

  • Protests erupted outside Adiala Jail after Imran Khan's family and PTI leaders were denied access to him, despite a court order.
  • Police used water cannons to disperse the peaceful demonstration in near-freezing temperatures, drawing strong condemnation from PTI.
  • PTI claims Khan has been held in solitary confinement for over a week, with no family or legal visits, violating his rights.
  • The escalation follows claims that Khan used "mentally ill" to describe the Army Chief, leading to a halt in visits.
  • Khan's sisters, Aleema and Uzma, led the protest, asserting the denial of access is unconstitutional and illegal.

Why It Matters: Pakistan's treatment of Imran Khan sparks human rights outrage and political instability.

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