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.