Imran Khan's Sons Accuse Army Chief Asim Munir of Vendetta Against Father

Imran Khan’s sons have accused Pakistan army chief Asim Munir of a personal vendetta and expressed fears that the imprisoned former prime minister is being slowly killed in a 6-by-8-foot cell. The allegations come ahead of a Supreme Court ruling on his medical care and prison conditions.

The sons of imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan have stepped forward to sound the alarm over their father’s deteriorating health and severe detention conditions. Kasim Khan and Sulaiman Khan stated that their 73-year-old father is enduring conditions that amount to psychological and physical torture inside Adiala prison in Rawalpindi.

Solitary Confinement and Deteriorating Health in Adiala Prison

Imran Khan has been held behind bars since his arrest in 2023, currently serving a 14-year sentence following a corruption conviction. According to his family, his daily reality is stark and punishing.

Imran Khan’s sons — Photo: madhyamamonline.com

“The reality is that he is locked in a tiny 6x8ft cell without human contact. He hasn’t been allowed new books for months and he’s not been allowed to see or speak to his family or a neutral doctor. He has an eye condition which was neglected for months and has meant he’s probably almost lost sight in one eye.”

Sulaiman, son of Imran Khan

The family’s concerns center heavily on a blood clot in Khan’s retinal vein. The Supreme Court previously ruled that Khan should be transported to a private hospital for specialized treatment. Instead, he was briefly taken to a government facility where he received injections before being declared fit to return to his cell.

Uzma Khan, the former prime minister’s sister and a medical doctor, accompanied him during court-ordered medical evaluations last month and voiced sharp dissatisfaction with the care provided. Only his eye was checked, nothing else, she noted, adding that his reported high blood pressure stems directly from prolonged isolation.

Accusations Directed at Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir

Khan’s sons argue that the harsh restrictions are not merely administrative procedures but are fueled by a personal grudge held by Asim Munir, the chief of defence forces and army chief.

The animosity dates back to Khan’s tenure as prime minister, when he unceremoniously demoted Munir. When Munir assumed the role of army chief in 2022, following Khan’s ouster in an April 2022 no-confidence vote, the legal pressure and political crackdown on Khan intensified markedly. It’s very clear this is being driven by personal grudge and that’s one of the reasons he’s being treated so harshly, on the orders of Asim Munir, Sulaiman stated.

Government officials have pushed back strongly against the claims. In an official statement, the Pakistan government dismissed the allegations as fake propaganda, maintaining that Khan is housed in adequate conditions with regular medical examinations, family visits, bottled water, and access to exercise equipment.

Legal Battles, International Pressure, and Political Fallout

International bodies have repeatedly scrutinized the handling of Pakistan’s former leader. The United Nations stated that Khan’s prolonged detention breaches international law, while the UN special rapporteur on torture warned that his solitary confinement conditions could constitute psychological torture.

The diplomatic friction also spilled onto the international sporting stage. During a test match between England and Pakistan, Sky Sports broadcast an interview featuring Kasim and Sulaiman. The Pakistan Cricket Board lodged a formal complaint, and the national cricket team briefly threatened to boycott play after a lunch break—a reaction Kasim cited as evidence of an authoritarian administration seeking to suppress external media coverage.

Domestically, the political apparatus Khan founded—Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)—is preparing a nationwide mobilization.

The Upcoming Supreme Court Decision and Unresolved Stances

Wednesday brings a critical legal test as the supreme court delivers its ruling on a contempt case filed against the government. The petition accuses authorities of defying prior directives by blocking private hospital access for Khan’s eye condition and enforcing a six-month ban on family communication.

Pakistan: Imran Khan's Sisters Accuse Army Chief Asim Munir of Conspiring to Kill Him in Jail | WION

With family members barred from traveling from the UK to Pakistan and communication channels severed, Khan’s sons remain fearful that oversight will only loosen and tighten based on fleeting international attention. Whether Wednesday’s court ruling will alter prison protocols or grant independent medical access remains to be seen as the legal standoff deepens.