Imran Khan marks three years in solitary jail as PTI protests surge

Former prime minister Imran Khan completed three years of solitary incarceration, during which his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party organized demonstrations in multiple cities calling for his immediate freedom. International organisations, including Amnesty International, allege he has been denied regular legal visits, adequate medical care and a fair trial, claims echoed by UN mechanisms that labelled his detention arbitrary and his confinement potentially torturous.

Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi are serving 14-year and seven-year corruption sentences respectively, with an additional 17-year term imposed in a separate case. The interior minister asserted that prison conditions are subject to continuous judicial oversight and provide amenities beyond ordinary standards. Legal challenges over Khan's health, including a retinal condition, are pending before the Supreme Court. Analysts suggest the military’s stance and the broader political environment limit prospects for his release.