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Pakistani fans on social media are divided over a letter urging humane treatment for Imran Khan: many praise Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev for backing him, while some of their own cricket legends are called spineless and criticized for the response.
A medical board examined Imran Khan in Adiala jail, reporting right-eye vision of 6/36 unaided improving to 6/9 with glasses, and left-eye vision 6/6; slit-lamp results showed clear corneas with notable retinal changes in the right eye, including mild intravitreal hemorrhage, disc hyperemia, and moderately dense retinal hemorrhages with cotton-wool spots, while the left eye was normal. Optical coherence tomography confirmed resolving macular edema with central macular thickness dropping from 550 to 350. The panel recommended Nevanac, Co-Sopt, and Systane eye drops and noted a possible second anti-VEGF dose. Officials said the update satisfied Khan’s personal physicians and political leaders amid previous concerns over the inspection’s timing and transparency.
Imran Khan's sons Kasim and Sulaiman, based in London, say their father’s health in a Pakistani jail is deteriorating and have applied for visas to visit him, though no approvals have come. Khan’s lawyers have alleged significant vision loss in his right eye, while a medical board said swelling eased and vision improved. The brothers, who last saw him in late 2022 after living in Britain, urge authorities to grant access to medical care, while Pakistan says procedures are underway and rejects neglect claims; the Supreme Court has asked for treatment details.
A five-doctor eye examination and tests were conducted at Adiala Jail for Imran Khan after a Supreme Court order, but PTI rejected the inspection for lacking his family and personal physicians. The party and allied TTAP are pressing for Khan to be moved to a hospital under the oversight of his doctors, while rights groups urge transparent, uninterrupted medical care amid ongoing protests.
A Pakistani court sentenced eight journalists and social media commentators to life imprisonment in absentia for terrorism-related activities linked to online support of Imran Khan and the May 9 protests, amid a crackdown on dissent following Khan's arrest, with most convicts outside Pakistan and not present during the trial.
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have been sentenced to 17 years in prison for corruption related to the illegal sale and retention of state gifts, including jewelry, with Khan planning to appeal the verdict. The case has sparked controversy over the fairness of the trial and political motivations, amid ongoing political tensions in Pakistan.
A Pakistani court sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife to 17 years in prison for selling state gifts below market value, a verdict criticized by Khan's supporters as unjust and politically motivated.
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have been sentenced to prison for fraud related to state gifts, including a luxury jewelry set from Saudi Arabia, with Khan planning to challenge the verdict. The case is part of a series of legal issues against Khan, who has been detained since August 2023 and faces multiple charges, including corruption and terrorism.
A Pakistani court sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife to 17 years in prison for corruption related to under-priced luxury state gifts, adding to his ongoing legal troubles and political controversy.
Pakistan's military has charged former ISI chief Lt Gen Faiz Hamid with engaging in political activities, accusing him of collaborating with ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan to destabilize the country. The charges follow investigations under the Pakistan Army Act, with Hamid also facing accusations of violating the Official Secrets Act and misuse of authority. His arrest in August 2024 was linked to alleged illegal property acquisitions. The case marks an unprecedented court martial of a former spy chief, highlighting ongoing tensions between the military and political spheres in Pakistan.
Pakistan's army and police have been accused of firing on supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries during protests in Islamabad demanding Khan's release from prison. The government denies any fatalities, but reports from hospitals and witnesses suggest otherwise. The protests, led by Khan's wife, were met with a heavy military presence and shoot-to-kill orders, leading to violent clashes and a subsequent crackdown. Human rights groups have called for dialogue between Khan's party and the government to prevent further violence.
Pakistan has ended a four-day lockdown of its capital, Islamabad, after dispersing supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who were demanding his release from prison. The authorities used tear gas and fired into the air to break up the protests, which resulted in at least seven deaths. Khan's wife, Bushra Bibi, led the protest but fled with other demonstrators after clashes with police. Khan, facing over 150 criminal cases, remains a significant opposition figure after being ousted in 2022.
Pakistani authorities have dispersed protesters supporting former Prime Minister Imran Khan in a crackdown. The demonstrations were part of ongoing political unrest following Khan's ousting from power. Law enforcement used force to break up the gatherings, reflecting the tense political climate in the country.
Opposition supporters in Pakistan have temporarily halted protests demanding the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan after a police crackdown in Islamabad resulted in at least six deaths. The protests, led by Khan's party PTI, were dispersed by authorities using tear gas, and over 500 supporters were reportedly arrested. The PTI claims several of their members were killed and have called for an investigation. Despite Khan's imprisonment, he remains a significant political figure, with his party emerging as the largest bloc in recent elections, though they were unable to form a government.
Supporters of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan clashed with police in Islamabad, breaching lockdown measures to demand his release from jail. The protests turned violent, with police using tear gas and rubber bullets, resulting in several injuries and deaths. The government threatened to use live ammunition if protesters fired weapons. Khan, facing over 150 criminal cases, has been imprisoned since August 2023. Authorities have arrested thousands of his supporters and restricted internet services to curb the unrest.