ISLAMABAD, May 5 — The sisters of incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan have urged the public to gather outside Adiala Jail to protest the government’s continued refusal to allow scheduled meetings. Aleema, Noreen, and Uzma Khan arrived at the facility on Tuesday, the designated visitation day, but were turned away by security officials. Speaking to the media outside the prison, the sisters expressed frustration over the lack of judicial intervention and emphasized that increased public pressure is now necessary to secure access to the former prime minister.
Frustration within the family of jailed PTI leader Imran Khan has resurfaced, with his sisters openly expressing dissatisfaction over the party leadership’s response as they call for renewed pressure on the government to ensure medical treatment and family access.
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— The Express Tribune (@etribune) May 5, 2026
Quick Facts
- Imran Khan’s sisters were denied entry to Adiala Jail despite it being a scheduled meeting day.
- The family has appealed for large-scale public gatherings outside the jail to pressure authorities.
- PTI senior leadership, including Salman Akram Raja, were also present and barred from entry.
- Uzma Khan noted that the PTI founder remains in solitary confinement with limited outside contact.
- Party officials condemned the move as a direct violation of clear judicial directives regarding visitation.
- The denial of rights coincides with a critical HRCP report on the state of human rights in the country.
PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja joined the family outside the prison, dismissing rumors of internal party divisions and stating that all leaders are following specific responsibilities assigned by their founding chairman. Meanwhile, the party’s central information secretary criticized the administration for ignoring court orders that permit family and legal counsel to visit twice weekly. He asserted that such restrictions would not diminish the political popularity of the imprisoned leader.
Our family has appealed to all party office holders, senior leadership, MNAs, MPAs, and Senators to come to Adiala Jail this Tuesday to build pressure on the government to:
1. Allow immediate access for Imran Khan’s lawyers and family.
2. Transfer Imran Khan to Shifa…— Aleema Khanum (@Aleema_KhanPK) May 4, 2026
The standoff at the prison gates occurred alongside the release of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan’s (HRCP) annual report. The PTI characterized the report as a “charge sheet” against the current administration, citing its findings on suppressed freedom of expression, harassment of journalists, and the mistreatment of political activists. The party emphasized that the report validates their concerns regarding extrajudicial actions and the weakening of the rule of law within the country.
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