UN Expert Condemns Imran Khan's Prison Conditions: Potential Human Rights Violations in Pakistan's Political Crisis

Dec 13, 2025 10:23 am CST

A UN human rights expert has warned Pakistan that former Prime Minister Imran Khan's detention conditions may constitute torture, citing prolonged solitary confinement, poor cell conditions, and inadequate medical care. The 72-year-old political figure has been held at Adiala Jail since September 2023, raising international concerns about human rights standards amid Pakistan's ongoing political turmoil.