PTI Founder’s Family Denied Access to Adiala Jail

RAWALPINDI, December 9, 2025 – The sisters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former Prime Minister Imran Khan staged a sit-in outside Adiala Jail today after prison authorities refused them permission to meet him.

The family, including Aleema Khan, Noreen Khan, and Uzma Khan, along with their legal counsel Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, were stopped at the Factory checkpoint by police. Authorities stated that official visiting hours had ended, preventing the family from entering the prison.

Sit-In at Factory Checkpoint Sparks PTI Condemnation

Despite being blocked, Aleema Khan urged PTI supporters to remain calm, emphasizing that the police were “not our enemies” and were “themselves under pressure.” She also highlighted the presence of women at the protest site, insisting that supporters maintain distance.

Aleema stated that the family had been repeatedly denied visitation over recent weeks and raised concerns about Imran Khan allegedly being kept in solitary confinement. She stressed that previous meetings had been purely personal and did not involve political discussions.

The sit-in drew additional PTI support, including MNAs Junaid Akbar, Shahid Khattak, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cabinet members Meena Khan and Shafi Jan. Security was tightened along the route to Adiala Jail, with over 1,200 officers deployed and Section 144 enforced, leading to the closure of commercial and educational establishments from Gorakhpur to Dahgal.

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PTI Leaders Condemn Restrictions on Visitation

PTI leader Asad Qaiser criticized the jail authorities for denying access, calling the action “unlawful” and “unconstitutional.” He reiterated the party’s demand for the release of Imran Khan and a legal process based on merit. Qaiser also dismissed suggestions that banning Imran from politics could weaken PTI, citing historical precedents where similar restrictions failed to eliminate political movements.

Meetings with Imran Khan have been a recurring point of tension between PTI and the government. The former Prime Minister has been incarcerated at Adiala Jail for over two years. Previous protests, including those by KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and Imran Khan’s sisters, have occasionally led to brief detentions or heightened security measures.

Legal Rights and Political Tensions

Barrister Gohar Ali Khan told journalists that visiting Imran Khan is a legal right backed by court orders. He warned that blocking access could escalate tensions and urged political leaders to maintain dialogue instead of hostility.

“Politics should not turn into enmity,” Gohar stated. He called for family and legal representatives to be allowed to meet the PTI founder, highlighting that constructive engagement could help ease national political tensions.

Gohar also noted that previous negotiations involving the National Assembly Speaker and other mediators had been productive. He stressed that political stability requires cooperation between the government, parliament, and national institutions.

Rising Political Unrest Around Adiala Jail

The situation around Adiala Jail remains tense, with PTI protests continuing over restricted access to Imran Khan. Security forces have been deployed in large numbers to prevent escalation, and the government has confirmed a blanket ban on visits following controversial remarks by military officials regarding the PTI chief.

Observers note that these events have intensified political polarization in the country, with PTI insisting on legal and family rights, while authorities maintain strict control over the prison.

Q1: Why were Imran Khan’s sisters denied visitation?
Authorities cited the end of official visiting hours and the government’s ban on meetings with the former Prime Minister.

Q2: Who joined the sit-in outside Adiala Jail?
Alongside Imran Khan’s sisters, PTI MNAs Junaid Akbar, Shahid Khattak, and KP cabinet members Meena Khan and Shafi Jan participated in the protest.

Q3: What has been PTI’s response to the visitation ban?
PTI leaders have condemned the move as unlawful, demanding legal access and reiterating calls for the PTI founder’s release.

Q4: How has security been handled during the protests?
Over 1,200 officers have been deployed under Section 144, with commercial and educational establishments closed along key routes near the jail.