As of 1 Dec 2025, sons of jailed ex-PM Imran Khan warn authorities may be hiding “something irreversible,” calling the prison silence a human-rights crisis. Brief: On 1 December 2025, the family of former Prime Minister Imran Khan publicly expressed grave concern for his welfare, claiming they have received no verified contact with him for over three weeks.Imran Khan — convicted and imprisoned since August 2023 — has reportedly been denied visits from family and lawyers during this period, and his sons fear “something irreversible” may have happened. In a statement, they accused authorities of deliberate isolation and demanded immediate access or transparency.
The situation has reignited debates over jail conditions, human-rights obligations, and prisoners’ access to legal counsel in Pakistan. Advocates have called on domestic human-rights groups and international watchdogs to intervene. The lack of independent verification — combined with restricted media coverage and a social-media blackout on his name/image — has only deepened public suspicion. Even if official statements claim Khan is “safe and in custody,” the prolonged silence and restricted access make assurances hard to verify. For Pakistan’s democracy debate, this isn’t just about one man: many see it as a test of institutional fairness, the rule of law and the right to information.
