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Pakistan Suspends Visits to Imprisoned Ex-PM Imran Khan Amid Security Concerns

Authorities cite potential terror threats as the reason for the two-week ban on visits to Khan, who is serving multiple prison sentences.

  • Pakistani authorities have imposed a two-week ban on visits to former Prime Minister Imran Khan in Adiala prison, citing intelligence reports of a possible attack.
  • Khan, convicted on charges of corruption, revealing official secrets, and violating marriage laws, is serving his sentences concurrently.
  • The ban has sparked criticism from Khan's political party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), which deems the move as unlawful and aims to isolate Khan.
  • The February 8 elections saw PTI failing to secure a majority, leading to Shehbaz Sharif's return as prime minister amid allegations of election rigging.
  • Khan's legal team and PTI plan to challenge the visitation ban in court, arguing it violates a high court directive allowing routine meetings.
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