Former Prime Minister Imran Khan was permitted to speak with his sons, Kasim and Suleman, over the phone, officials confirmed on Saturday. The call reportedly took place on Friday, facilitated by Adiala Jail authorities in accordance with directives from the Supreme Court of Pakistan, allowing the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader to communicate with his children despite his incarceration.
Sources revealed that the conversation lasted over 30 minutes, emphasizing the importance of maintaining family contact during ongoing legal proceedings. The phone call has attracted widespread public attention, providing a rare glimpse into the personal life of a high-profile political figure amid his detention.
The Supreme Court’s recent interventions have granted certain reliefs to Khan, fueling speculation about potential easing of his legal and political restrictions. Currently, Khan remains confined with limited access to family members, party officials, and legal counsel, and he has not made any public statements in recent months. Observers note that his prolonged silence contrasts with his historically vocal public approach, where he frequently used meetings to convey political messages and issue critiques of senior leadership, which in part led to restrictions on his communications.
Within PTI, there is uncertainty over how Khan might respond if his access to communication is expanded. Historically, his interactions have had political implications, making authorities cautious about permitting unsupervised contact. Reports also indicate that his wife, Bushra Bibi, has met selected relatives under strict conditions that prohibit political discussions or media engagement. Any meetings or communications with Khan himself are likely to follow similar restrictions, though it remains unclear whether he will fully comply.
Overall, the phone call represents a notable exception to Khan’s limited contact during detention, highlighting both the human side of his confinement and the delicate balance authorities maintain between personal rights and political sensitivities.
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