The sister of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has made a series of alarming claims about his treatment in custody, suggesting authorities orchestrated a 'test run' regarding his death to measure public reaction.
'Elimination' Plan Revealed in Chilling Message
In an exclusive interview with Independent Urdu, Aleema Khan stated that her family received a disturbing message approximately one year ago. This communication detailed a specific plan to 'eliminate' Imran Khan within a two-month timeframe. She did not disclose the source of the message but presented it as evidence of a grave threat to her brother's life.
Aleema Khan further asserted that recent rumours circulating about Khan's death while in detention were not mere speculation. She characterised them as a deliberate manoeuvre by the authorities, a 'test run' designed to gauge the potential public and international response should he die in custody. These reports spread for weeks, a period during which his family and legal representatives were denied access to him.
Complete Isolation and Denied Family Contact
The interview shed stark light on the conditions of Khan's detention. Aleema Khan confirmed that the former cricket star turned politician is being held in complete isolation. Despite repeated appeals to judges, he is denied basic comforts, including access to books, and has only severely limited contact with his children.
This family separation is compounded by difficulties faced by Khan's sons, Kasim and Sulaiman. Aleema revealed they have encountered significant obstacles in obtaining visas to visit their father in Pakistan. Their concerns have led them to meet with officials in the United States to seek support and highlight their father's plight.
Questions Directed at British Government
In a pointed remark likely to resonate with a UK audience, Aleema Khan questioned the stance of the British government. She expressed bewilderment over the lack of intervention or strong diplomatic pressure from London regarding Khan's treatment, given his historical ties and profile in the country where he spent much of his early life and education.
The claims from Imran Khan's sister paint a picture of a high-profile political prisoner under severe duress, with his family fearing for his immediate safety and well-being. The allegations of a calculated 'death test run' add a particularly sinister dimension to the ongoing political saga in Pakistan.
