Imran Khan’s sons, living in London, are increasingly concerned about their imprisoned father’s health in Adiala Jail, Pakistan, especially after reports indicated that the former Pakistan prime minister has lost 85% of vision in his right eye. The brothers, Kasim (26) and Sulaiman (29), have not seen their father since November 2022, after he survived an assassination attempt, and have applied for visas to visit him. They are still awaiting a response from Pakistani authorities.

The former cricket star turned politician has been serving a 14-year sentence for corruption since August 2023, but he and his party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), claim the charges are politically motivated. Khan’s sons recently spoke to him by phone for the first time since September 2025. According to them, he expressed frustration over being denied proper medical treatment for his eye condition during months in custody.

“It’s hard not to feel low at times because we’ve been away from him so long,” said Kasim, emphasizing their concern for not only his health but also his freedom and fair treatment under the rule of law. They have called for their father to be moved to a proper medical facility and allowed access to his private doctors.

While authorities have stated that medical procedures are underway and a medical board reported some improvement in Khan’s vision, the family remains skeptical, saying they have not been given independent verification of his health status. Khan’s sister has also publicly rejected official claims, describing the family’s access to information as limited.

The delay in visa approvals has added to their concerns. Sulaiman suggested that authorities might be worried that their visit could attract greater public attention to Khan’s situation. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has requested details of his medical treatment, highlighting ongoing scrutiny of his welfare.

Kasim and Sulaiman continue to appeal to international human rights standards, stressing that their father’s situation should be handled with transparency, fairness, and access to proper healthcare, while also drawing attention to his broader legal challenges and the political context of his imprisonment.