Key Takeaways
- Three sisters of Imran Khan have been on hunger strike for 48 hours.
- Family members and lawyers were not allowed to meet Imran Khan at Adiala Jail.
- PTI lawyer claims jail administration is violating court orders.
Three sisters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan have begun a hunger strike at Adiala Jail, according to a family member. Imran Khan’s cousin, Qasim Zaman, confirmed the news, stating that the sisters have been on strike for the past 48 hours.
Family members and lawyers attempted to meet Imran Khan at the jail but were denied access. PTI lawyer Awais Younas Chaudhry reported that they waited until 4:30pm but were unsuccessful in their efforts.
The sisters reportedly started their hunger strike due to alleged misbehavior during their detention. This development comes amid ongoing legal challenges and tensions surrounding Imran Khan’s case.
Awais Younas Chaudhry expressed concern, saying, 'It is tragic that the jail administration has been violating orders of the Islamabad High Court and Supreme Court of Pakistan but courts appear to be helpless.'
The incident highlights the ongoing legal and political challenges faced by Imran Khan and his family. The hunger strike adds to the growing concerns about the treatment of political prisoners in Pakistan.
Family members and legal representatives have alleged that the jail administration is not adhering to court orders, leading to further complications in the legal proceedings.
The situation at Adiala Jail remains tense, with reports suggesting that the sisters are determined to continue their hunger strike until their grievances are addressed.
The move by Imran Khan’s sisters is seen as a desperate attempt to draw attention to their plight and to pressure the authorities to act in accordance with the law.
It is tragic that the jail administration has been violating orders of the Islamabad High Court and Supreme Court of Pakistan but courts appear to be helpless.
Awais Younas Chaudhry, PTI lawyer
