There have been domestic allegations of mistreatment, underscoring grave warnings from international human rights bodies that Imran Khan's solitary confinement may constitute psychological torture. (Image: PTI/File)
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Global Pressure Mounts on Pakistan Over Imran Khan's 'Inhumane' Detention

  • Pakistan faces intense global scrutiny over the "inhumane" detention and solitary confinement of former PM Imran Khan.
  • UN experts, including Special Rapporteur Alice Jill Edwards, warn Khan's solitary confinement may constitute psychological torture and demand its immediate end.
  • Close aides and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister allege mistreatment of Khan and his wife in Adiala Jail.
  • Imran Khan's former wife, Jemima Khan, appealed to Elon Musk, claiming Pakistani authorities are suppressing information about his plight on X.
  • Khan, 73, reportedly faces restricted access, no outdoor activity, and inadequate medical attention despite serious health issues.

Why It Matters: Pakistan faces global human rights scrutiny over Imran Khan's 'inhumane' detention.

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