Imran Khan's Sons Warn He 'Won't Survive' Prison, Lawyer Alleges 'Slow-Motion Murder'

The sons of jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan have raised fresh concerns about his health, warning that they fear he may not survive his continued imprisonment. Sulaiman Khan and Kasim Khan made the remarks amid an ongoing dispute over their father’s medical treatment and prison conditions. They have called for greater access to independent doctors and more information about his health.

Khan’s international lawyer, Jared Genser, has also accused Pakistani authorities of subjecting the former prime minister to conditions he described as a “slow-motion murder” plot. The allegation has not been independently established, while Pakistani authorities have rejected claims of deliberate mistreatment or medical neglect.

The latest controversy follows Khan’s recent transfer from prison to a government hospital for a medical examination. He was reportedly examined by doctors and later returned to prison after being declared medically fit. Khan’s family and legal team have questioned whether the medical arrangements complied with directions issued by Pakistan’s Supreme Court. They have particularly raised concerns about his reported eyesight problems and have sought access to independent medical specialists.

The Pakistani government, however, maintains that Khan is receiving appropriate medical care in custody. Officials have also cited security considerations in decisions concerning his treatment and movement. The dispute comes as Khan remains at the centre of Pakistan’s prolonged political crisis. The former cricket star and prime minister has been imprisoned since 2023 after being convicted in multiple cases. Khan and his supporters have repeatedly described the legal proceedings against him as politically motivated, an allegation authorities have denied.

His sons’ latest warning is likely to increase pressure on the Pakistani government over the treatment of the former prime minister. Any significant deterioration in Khan’s health could further intensify political tensions surrounding his imprisonment. The competing claims over his medical condition remain at the heart of the controversy, with Khan’s family demanding independent medical oversight and authorities insisting that he is receiving necessary treatment.