Jemima Khan, former spouse of Imran Khan, founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and ex-prime minister of Pakistan, the platform ‘X’, raised her concerns over Imran Khan’s human rights and lawful treatment.
Jemima Khan’s statement also underlines that her intentions are not rooted in politics but are focused on her family’s personal and legal tribulations.
She revealed that for several years, she has faced harassment from individuals associated with the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), who attempt to silence her. Jemima has also voiced serious concerns regarding the health and safety conditions of Imran Khan, who is currently detained in Adiala Jail. She noted troubling incidents that have emerged over recent weeks concerning his treatment.
According to Jemima, Pakistani authorities have imposed restrictions on her family and their legal representatives, preventing them from visiting Imran Khan. This has led to his complete isolation, with all judicial processes concerning him being indefinitely suspended.
Her statements have ignited widespread reactions on social media, drawing attention from international journalists, scholars, and human rights organizations. Responding to Jemima’s tweet, Christina Baker highlighted a severe breakdown in peace and human rights in Pakistan and globally. She noted the extensive injustices and human rights violations that have occurred unchecked by international bodies.
American author Sarah Bent criticized Imran Khan’s jail conditions as a violation of international laws, underlining the severity of his plight.
The Human Rights Council acknowledged Jemima Khan’s concerns and expressed deep concern over Pakistan’s current state of human rights. They noted that despite their efforts, the jail administration had rejected their request to meet with Imran Khan.
Paris Morcan described the situation as terrifying and provocative, with a significant call on social media to amplify Jemima’s message.
CJ Werleman, a foreign journalist, has called for Imran Khan’s release, highlighting the lack of successful international intervention.
TRT World reflected on Jemima’s comments, pointing out Imran Khan’s complete isolation and lack of external communication, which she described as akin to being “literally in the dark.”
Peter Krono sarcastically remarked on the change led by another US-backed undemocratic regime.
At the same time, Jimmy Dore, a prominent podcaster and journalist, commented on the international war machine’s treatment of peace advocates.
Daniel Hannon raised alarms about the disturbing reports that Pakistan’s military leaders have now denied Imran Khan visits and phone calls and have even cut off electricity to his cell, where he has been in solitary confinement for 14 months—a condition declared illegal by the United Nations.
