Kasim and Suleiman Khan, sons of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, have revealed plans to visit Pakistan in January, after applying for visas. Speaking to Sky News journalist Yalda Hakim, they highlighted concerns over their father’s detention, alleging he is confined in what they described as a “death cell.”
The interview coincided with a protest outside Adiala Jail by Imran Khan’s sisters, demanding visitation rights. The sit-in was dispersed using water cannons, which the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) claimed contained chemicals. The family and party leaders have repeatedly raised alarms over restricted access to the former prime minister, prompting a UN special rapporteur to caution that his treatment may amount to inhuman or degrading conditions.
Imran Khan’s sons, Kasim & Sulaiman, say they’re worried they’ll never see their father again and described his conditions in prison as a “death cell”. Watch my full interview on YouTube and my show at 9pm UK time on @SkyNews pic.twitter.com/rfRO8A3hBu
— Yalda Hakim (@SkyYaldaHakim) December 16, 2025
“We fear that we may never see him again,” Imran Khan’s sons tell Sky News, as concerns grow over his prolonged imprisonment and isolation. A family torn apart, a nation watching. pic.twitter.com/UEbk1ROaR5
— Eye on Pakistan (@eyeonpakistan_) December 16, 2025
Kasim stated that while the family wants to keep their father close, they respect his dedication to his political mission, describing it as his “life’s purpose” to combat corruption in Pakistan. Both sons expressed frustration and helplessness over the inability to intervene and conveyed concern about worsening conditions inside the prison, including poor lighting, power outages, and unsafe water.
The brothers also described the emotional strain caused by social media rumours regarding Imran Khan’s health and death, which forced them to seek verification from family members in Pakistan. They stressed the importance of international oversight and adherence to court orders regarding visitation and medical access.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s adviser Mosharraf Zaidi disputed claims of solitary confinement, stating that Imran Khan had regular meetings with family and lawyers, and had access to his personal doctor. Zaidi added that temporary suspensions of visits were due to security concerns, and denied any official restriction on communication with the former prime minister.
Read More: No contact, no updates: Imran Khan’s family raises urgent red flags
Kasim and Suleiman emphasized that Imran Khan’s political popularity is what those in power fear most, and they plan to engage in advocacy in Brussels and Geneva to raise awareness about his detention and ensure basic human rights are upheld.