Imran Khan being treated as terrorist 'to break his will', claims PTI

PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday raised concerns over the treatment of party founder Imran Khan in Adiala jail, saying that the former prime minister was being treated as a terrorist and calling it "an attempt to break his will".

Addressing a press conference in Peshawar, PTI spokesperson Sheikh Waqas Akram castigated the authorities for denying permission to meet the incarcerated party founder, saying that despite the court rulings, the authorities do not allow the meetings to take place.

Imran, who was ousted via a no-confidence motion in April 2022, has remained imprisoned since August 2023 on multiple charges ranging from corruption to terrorism.

His party has time and again accused the incumbent government of violating the jail manual by denying meetings with the former premier, also highlighting his "unfair treatment".

Waqas, in today's presser, alleged that the authorities have only allowed meetings once in the past six months, noting that the Constitution and the law say otherwise. "Despite court orders, Imran is not being allowed to meet his children, nor his lawyers," he added.

"Even the courts' orders are being disregarded, and no explanation is being given...the system in this country is paralysed," he added. Furthermore, he said the PTI founder should undergo regular medical check-ups and "our doctors should be involved".

However, he said, Imran's resolve was strong and he could not be broken. "A prisoner has his rights, which should be given," he added.

Regarding his health, the PTI spokesperson said the former premier was fine, adding that false propaganda was being carried out to provoke party workers and supporters.