Imprisonment of Imran Khan

The imprisonment of Imran Khan refers to the ongoing detention of Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, since his arrest in August 2023. Khan, who founded the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, has faced multiple legal cases following his removal from office via a no-confidence vote in April 2022. His detention stems from convictions in corruption cases, including the Toshakhana case and Al-Qadir Trust case, as well as charges related to leaking state secrets and incitement during protests. Some convictions have been overturned or suspended on appeal, but new charges have kept him incarcerated.

Khan's imprisonment has sparked widespread protests by PTI supporters demanding his release, with notable clashes in May 2023 and November 2024. Reports of restricted access for family, lawyers, and party members have raised concerns about isolation and potential mistreatment. Health issues, including significant vision loss in one eye attributed to delayed medical care, emerged in early 2026. Khan and his party maintain that the cases are politically motivated by the military establishment and the government of Shehbaz Sharif, claims denied by authorities.

As of February 2026, Khan remains in Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, facing over 180 cases across Pakistan. The situation has drawn international attention from human rights groups, with calls for his release citing alleged violations of due process.