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Government Bars Imran Khan’s Sister From Visits, Citing Prison Rules

Officials say political talk during a recent meeting breached regulations that restrict supervised access for convicted inmates.

Overview

  • Information Minister Attaullah Tarar announced that Uzma Khan’s visitation rights have been suspended after her meeting with Imran Khan earlier this week.
  • Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar cited Rule 265 and Rule 557, noting one supervised meeting per week with up to six visitors and the superintendent’s power to cancel visits over security or rule violations.
  • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi was denied access for the ninth time at Adiala Jail, with reporters noting heavy police deployment and roadblocks near the facility.
  • Officials reiterated that Adiala Jail operates under Punjab’s jurisdiction and that Islamabad’s new prison facility is not yet operational, so Punjab prison rules apply.
  • PTI says Imran Khan fears for his life and faces harsh conditions, while the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan voiced concern and urged regular family and legal access.