In the last few weeks there have been serious and concerning developments regarding my sons’ father, Imran Khan’s treatment in prison. The Pakistan authorities have stopped all visits to him by his family and his lawyers. They have also postponed all court hearings. In addition to cutting off in- person visits, and in defiance of a court order, his weekly calls to his sons, Sulaiman and Kasim Khan, who are British and who live in London, were stopped on 10th September. We have received reports that the authorities have now turned off the lights and electricity in his cell and he is no longer allowed to leave his cell at any time. The jail cook has been sent on leave. He is now completely isolated, in solitary confinement, literally in the dark, with no contact with the outside world. His lawyers are concerned about his safety and well-being.
These actions come in the context of ongoing targeting of Imran’s family, as well as his party (PTI) members and supporters in an attempt to silence them and all political opposition in Pakistan. Imran’s nephew, Hassan Niazi, a civilian, has been detained in military custody since August 2023. More recently, Imran Khan’s sisters, Uzma and Aleema Khan, who have continued to speak out on his behalf, have also been arrested as they made their way peacefully to a demonstration and they are currently being held in jail, despite there being no proper or lawful basis for their imprisonment.
In June this year the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention found that Imran is unlawfully and arbitrarily detained and called for his immediate release.
As a matter of urgency , we are calling for Imran Khan’s release, and for the release of his sisters and nephew as well as for his sons’ contact with their father to be re-established, so that they may have assurance first-hand that he is well and not being mistreated.
Wait patiently. It’s never a punishment. It could be a protection. And it’s certainly a preparation for when the door finally opens. It’s all to do with timing. The Lord of the Worlds knows when it’s best to give you what you’ve been asking for day and night!
درد کا نشتر ہے، جو خبر بن کر رگ و پے میں اتر جاتا ہے، جوان جسموں پر اوڑھی خاکی وردیاں جب اپنے ہی لہو میں نہاتی ہیں تو پیچھے رہ جانے والوں کے آنسو کون گن سکتا ہے؟ اپنی زندگیوں کے زیروبم میں مبتلا ہم کبھی جان نہیں سکتے کچھ لوگ ہمارے امن کی کیسی قیمت چکاتے ہیں۔
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When facing a trial, remember that the Almighty’s constantly trying to refine us out of His Love & Mercy so that we can attain the highest ranks in Paradise. So quit asking “why me” when a calamity strikes. Face it with a good attitude so you don’t end up frustrated & bitter!
Replace fear with faith. Worry with worship. Panic with peace. Always remember that the Almighty is totally in control. Surrender your insecurities, your nagging doubts and innermost fears to Him. He will set them right for you and your heart will find tranquility once again.
Understand the Almighty’s Plan. If you’ve done your best & things still don’t work out, move on. Know that He has something better for you. You may not be able to see it at that point in time, but that’s when you need firm faith. Better things and better days are ahead. Trust!
It’s natural to fear the unknown. As humans, we don’t have the answers to everything, but we must trust that the Almighty has planned our next step. Always remember that He who has brought us this far, will see us through every difficulty that comes our way!