Protests Erupt in Pakistan as Imran Khan's Health Worries Grow
WHO:
Deccan Herald - PTI Punjab general secretary Chaudhry Bilal Ejaz reported that five party lawmakers were among 25 others arrested in Lahore.
CNN - Imran Khan's sons, Kasim and Sulaiman Isa Khan, expressed concerns about their father's health, stating they have had "no updates because his family, doctors (and) lawyers haven’t been allowed to see him for seven months."
Al Jazeera - Imran Khan, former Prime Minister of Pakistan, age 73.
Al Jazeera - Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, Khan's political party.
Al Jazeera - Bushra Bibi, Khan's wife.
Al Jazeera - Isabelle Lassee, acting regional director for South Asia at Amnesty International.
Al Jazeera - Tallal Chaudhry, minister of state for interior.
Al Jazeera - Abuzar Salman Niazi, lawyer and PTI politician.
Al Jazeera - Arif Ansar, analyst at PoliTact.
Al Jazeera - Zaigham Khan, political commentator.
WHAT:
The Times of India - Over 100 supporters of Imran Khan were arrested during protests across Pakistan, with police using tear gas in Rawalpindi amid clashes.
The Times of India - PTI claimed at least 50 workers were arrested in Mianwali, Rawalpindi, and other parts of Punjab, while more than 10 were arrested in Karachi.
The Times of India - Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister Muhammad Suhail Afridi announced that PTI supporters will march towards Islamabad on September 27 if 'justice' is not provided to Khan.
Deccan Herald - Protests erupted across Pakistan to mark Imran Khan's three years in jail.
Deccan Herald - Over 100 supporters of Khan were arrested during the protests.
Al Jazeera - Thousands of PTI members and supporters demonstrated for Khan's immediate release.
Al Jazeera - Khan is currently serving a 14-year sentence for corruption and an additional 17 years for a case involving state gifts.
Al Jazeera - Khan's health has become a significant issue, with a diagnosis of a retinal condition and five injections received at a government hospital.
Al Jazeera - The Supreme Court agreed to hear Khan's petition for a transfer to a private hospital.
WHERE:
Deccan Herald - Protests occurred across Pakistan, including Lahore.
Al Jazeera - Khan is imprisoned in Pakistan.
WHEN:
Al Jazeera - Khan was imprisoned on August 5, 2023.
Al Jazeera - The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention issued a finding in July 2024 regarding Khan's detention.
Al Jazeera - The Supreme Court's hearing of Khan's petition has been pending since February.
WHY:
The Times of India - PTI's demands include that cases against Khan and his wife be heard and decided on merit, and restoration of meetings with their legal team, doctors, relatives, and party leaders.
Al Jazeera - Khan's supporters claim his detention is politically motivated and arbitrary.
Al Jazeera - Amnesty International condemned the conditions of Khan's detention, citing a lack of fair trial rights and prolonged solitary confinement.
Al Jazeera - The government rejected accusations of mistreatment and stated that Khan's detention conditions are under judicial oversight.
HOW:
The Times of India - Police baton-charged protesters and arrested scores of PTI workers in Lahore, Mianwali, and Rawalpindi.
Al Jazeera - Protests were organized by PTI members in several cities across Pakistan.
Al Jazeera - Khan has been subjected to solitary confinement for up to 23 hours a day under constant camera surveillance.
(UPDATED August 6, 2026 11:23 UTC)
In a significant development, five lawmakers from the PTI party were among 25 individuals arrested in Lahore, as reported by Punjab general secretary Chaudhry Bilal Ejaz. Meanwhile, Imran Khan's sons, Kasim and Sulaiman Isa Khan, voiced their concerns about their father's health, revealing they have received no updates due to restrictions on family, doctors, and lawyers for the past seven months. Amid ongoing protests across Pakistan, over 100 of Khan's supporters were arrested, with police using tear gas in Rawalpindi, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's chief minister announced plans for a march towards Islamabad on September 27 if justice is not served for Khan.
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(UPDATED August 6, 2026 05:09 UTC)
Protests erupted across Pakistan as thousands of supporters demonstrated for the immediate release of Imran Khan, who is currently serving a 14-year sentence for corruption and an additional 17 years for a case involving state gifts. Over 100 of Khan's supporters were arrested during these protests, which took place in various cities, including Lahore, while Amnesty International condemned the conditions of his detention, citing a lack of fair trial rights and prolonged solitary confinement. The Supreme Court has agreed to hear Khan's petition for a transfer to a private hospital, as his health has become a significant concern following a diagnosis of a retinal condition.