Kasim Khan, son of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, has claimed that the Pakistani government is deliberately refusing to process visas for him and his brother, Suleiman.
The brothers said they want to travel to Pakistan to see their father. Imran Khan has reportedly been held in solitary confinement for over 900 days. During this period, his health has reportedly worsened. The family says he has been denied access to independent medical care.
In a statement on X, Kasim described the visa denial as “collective punishment.” He said: “Denying a prisoner treatment is cruel. Denying his children the right to see him is unfair.” He urged international human rights organizations and governments to intervene before permanent harm occurs.
Kasim and Suleiman live in London with their mother, Jemima Goldsmith. They said they applied for visas last December. They had planned to travel to Pakistan in January 2026, but the government has not granted permission.
This development comes after reports that Imran Khan was recently treated at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS). PTI leaders criticized the transfer, saying it was done secretly. They said the family and party leadership were not informed. They also claimed that Imran was denied access to his personal doctors.
Separately, Mahmood Khan Achakzai, leader of the opposition in the National Assembly, wrote to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. He requested the premier’s personal intervention to allow Imran Khan to be examined by his trusted doctors.
The sons’ statements have highlighted growing concern over Imran Khan’s health and well-being. The visa issue has intensified tensions between the government and the PTI leadership.
