Imran Khan in Good Health but Isolated, Says Sister Uzma Khanum After Adiala Jail Visit

After weeks of denied access and rising speculation, Imran Khan’s sister Uzma Khanum finally secured a rare meeting with the former prime minister inside Adiala Jail — offering a mix of relief and alarm.

Speaking to reporters after the visit, Uzma said her 73-year-old brother appeared “healthy and physically fine". But she stressed that his conditions remained harsh, describing what she called “continuous solitary confinement” and limited outdoor time. According to Al Jazeera, Uzma warned that the confinement was exerting “constant mental pressure,” and that Khan himself viewed the isolation as a form of “mental torture.”

“He is kept inside almost all the time,” she said. “There is no contact with anybody.” Al Jazeera reported that Khan has grown “very angry” about the restrictions, believing they exceed standard jail protocols.

A rare glimpse amid months of silence  

For nearly a month, family visits had been blocked despite court orders, prompting public concern and a swirl of rumours about Khan’s well-being. Prison officials, however, insisted he remains “completely safe and healthy” with access to books, newspapers, television, and weekly visits. They also said he regularly receives home-cooked meals.

The family and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), however, dispute that picture, noting that privileges cannot replace meaningful interaction, legal access, or basic rights. PTI’s legal team says Khan’s personal doctor has not been allowed to examine him for more than a year.

On Tuesday, movement restrictions under Section 144 imposed for two months in Islamabad and three days in Rawalpindi created a near-lockdown environment around the jail. Still, small groups of PTI supporters staged peaceful demonstrations demanding unrestricted access, as Gulf News earlier published.

As pressure grows, questions remain  

Uzma’s visit may have settled immediate rumours about Khan’s health, but it has intensified debate around his treatment. Rights advocates warn, as reported across multiple outlets, that keeping a high-profile political figure in prolonged isolation raises serious legal and human-rights concerns.

With PTI pushing for regular family contact and medical checks, and supporters refusing to stay quiet despite restrictions, political pressure around Adiala Jail appears far from fading - and could, in fact, be just beginning to boil over.