Imran’s sons have stepped into the spotlight in a surprising turn of events, breaking their family’s long-standing silence about their father’s ongoing imprisonment. They are now calling for the world to put pressure on Pakistan to help secure his release.
Imran Khan sons, Suleman Khan and Qasim Khan, have spoken publicly for the first time about their father’s imprisonment. Although a court granted them weekly contact with him in November 2023, they revealed that the calls have been inconsistent and difficult to arrange.
During an interview with influencer Mario Nawfal, the brothers opened up about their decision to finally speak out.
“We’ve explored every legal avenue we could think of. Honestly, we never imagined he would be stuck in there for this long. And it just keeps getting worse. At this point, we feel like we’ve run out of options. That’s why we’ve decided to take action and speak out publicly,” Qasim explained.
He continued, “What we’re really hoping for is international pressure on Pakistan right now because he’s currently enduring inhumane conditions. They’re denying him basic human rights… They’re not doing nearly enough. We need global attention on this issue.”
Reflecting on the dead end they hit with legal channels, Suleman mentioned, “We’ve tried every other option and legal path, but things have gone very quiet. It feels like the international media has also lost interest.”
When asked about Richard Grenell’s calls for Imran Khan release, Suleman mentioned that they hadn’t had any direct communication with him, but they truly appreciated “all the support he’s shown.”
As for whether they had a message for the Trump camp, Suleman stated: “We urge any government that champions free speech and genuine democracy to join us in calling for our father’s release.”
Qasim shared his thoughts, saying, “Just look at the situation and hopefully take some action. Who better than Trump to grab attention? We’d really like to talk to Trump or find a way for him to lend a hand. At the end of the day, our goal is to free our father, promote democracy in Pakistan, and ensure his basic human rights are respected.”
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Q1.Why are Imran Khan’s sons speaking out now?
They stated that they’ve exhausted all legal options in Pakistan and are now going public to increase international awareness and pressure. They believe their father’s basic human rights are being violated during his imprisonment.
Q2.When were Suleman and Qasim allowed to contact their father?
In November 2023, a court allowed weekly phone calls between Imran Khan and his sons. However, the brothers say these calls have been infrequent and difficult to arrange.
Q3.What did they say about Imran Khan’s prison conditions?
Qasim described the conditions as “inhumane”, claiming their father is being denied basic rights and isolated, which they believe violates both Pakistani and international human rights standards.
Q4.are they asking the international community to do?
They are urging governments, human rights organizations, and media outlets to:
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Apply pressure on Pakistan
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Advocate for Imran Khan’s release
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Support democratic values and human rights
Q5.Have Imran Khan’s sons contacted Donald Trump or his allies?
No direct contact has been made. However, they expressed hope that Donald Trump—or any influential figure who supports free speech and democracy—would raise their father’s case.
Q6.What was said about Richard Grenell’s involvement?
Suleman mentioned they have not spoken directly with Richard Grenell, but appreciate his public support for their father’s release.
Q7.What is their ultimate goal?
Their mission is to:
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Secure Imran Khan’s release
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Protect his human rights
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Raise global awareness about the state of democracy in Pakistan
