‘Our Father Is Being Slowly Killed’: Imran Khan’s Sons Accuse Asim Munir Of ‘Personal Vendetta’

Speaking to The Guardian from London, Kasim, 27, and Sulaiman, 29, said they were “deeply concerned” about their 73-year-old father's health. Sulaiman said Khan was being held in a 6ft by 8ft cell and claimed he had been denied new books, contact with his family and access to a doctor of his choice.

He also alleged that Khan's eye condition had been neglected, potentially leaving him with severe sight loss in one eye. Their comments come ahead of a Supreme Court hearing over allegations that the government has failed to comply with an order concerning Khan's medical treatment and access to his family.

The brothers specifically blamed what they described as a personal grudge held by Pakistan's army chief, Asim Munir. Sulaiman told The Guardian that he believed Khan was being treated harshly on Munir's orders. Khan and Munir have had a strained relationship.

Khan was prime minister when Munir was appointed army chief in 2022, and Khan's relationship with Pakistan's powerful military establishment deteriorated before his removal from office later that year. Khan has remained imprisoned since his arrest in 2023 and is serving a 14-year sentence on corruption charges.

He and his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party have denied the allegations against him and described the cases as politically motivated. The Pakistani government has rejected claims of mistreatment, saying Khan is provided with home-cooked food, nuts, bottled water, exercise equipment, medical examinations and family access.

The brothers said they have no intention of entering Pakistani politics or taking over the PTI, citing their father's opposition to dynastic politics. They said they would continue campaigning internationally for his release and access to proper medical care.

Vinita Bhat is a Chief Copy Editor at ABP Live English, with experience in TV and digital journalism. She covers geopolitics, international conflicts, global current affairs and Kashmir. For tips and queries, write to vinitab@abpnetwork.com.