The visa issue involving Kasim Khan and Sulaiman Khan has once again drawn political and diplomatic attention, as questions persist about why the two brothers have not yet received visas to visit Pakistan. Both are sons of the founder chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and hold British passports.
Recent reports indicate that Kasim Khan and Sulaiman Khan submitted visa applications to Pakistani authorities. However, officials have not yet issued the visas, and the matter remains under review by the relevant departments.
According to sources familiar with the process, authorities identified technical and informational deficiencies in the applications. Officials contacted the applicants to request corrections and additional details needed to move the process forward.
Kasim Sulaiman Khan’s visa issue remains under review
Sources say the applications remain pending because the required information has not been fully provided. As a result, officials have not completed the standard processing steps needed for approval.
Diplomatic sources note that visa applications involving foreign passport holders require clearance from the relevant department of the Ministry of Interior in Islamabad. This approval stage can extend timelines, particularly in sensitive cases.
My brother and I are trying to travel to Pakistan to see our father. For 914 days, he has been held in solitary confinement while his health deteriorates and he is denied access to independent medical care.
Now the government is deliberately refusing to process our visas.… pic.twitter.com/L23ZRmRDZj
— Kasim Khan (@Kasim_Khan_1999) February 4, 2026Reports in the past have also suggested that Imran Khan’s sons have been waiting for visa approval for some time. The latest developments have renewed scrutiny over how the process is being handled.
At the same time, some foreign media outlets have reported that Kasim Khan and Sulaiman Khan accused the government of deliberately delaying their visas. According to those reports, the brothers believe the delay aims to prevent them from meeting their father.
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However, no official confirmation of this claim has come from the government. Authorities have not publicly acknowledged any political motivation behind the pending applications.
Government-linked sources maintain that the issue remains procedural rather than political. They stress that visa matters follow established protocols and timelines.
Visa processing and security considerations
Officials familiar with visa procedures say processing can take additional time due to security checks and document verification. In cases involving high-profile individuals, authorities often conduct more detailed reviews.
Sources also describe visa processing as a sensitive matter, particularly when applicants hold foreign citizenship. They add that delays can occur even after applications are approved.
The Ministry of Interior plays a central role in the final decision-making process. Until clearance is granted, immigration authorities cannot issue visas.
The situation has broader diplomatic and political implications, given the family’s high profile. Observers say the issue has become a point of discussion in both domestic politics and international media.
For now, officials have not provided a clear timeline for a final decision. The applications remain under consideration, pending completion of required documentation and approvals.
