Islamabad, Dec 2 (NationPress) Uzma Khanum, the sister of former Prime Minister Imran Khan of Pakistan, stated on Tuesday that her brother's health is "fine", even though he is enduring mental torture.

After her visit with Khan at Adiala jail in Rawalpindi, Uzma Khanum shared with reporters, "Imran Khan’s health is fine. However, he was very angry and said that they are subjecting him to mental torture. He is kept in his room throughout the day, with only a little time to go outside, and there is no communication with anyone."

She noted that her meeting with Khan lasted for 20 minutes. This meeting followed a series of denials from the jail authorities, who had previously prevented family members and party leaders from visiting him.

The decision by jail officials came in the wake of PTI protests outside the Islamabad High Court and Adiala jail, demanding more access to Imran Khan, as reported by Pakistan's leading daily, Dawn. Furthermore, Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code was enforced in Islamabad and Rawalpindi ahead of these protests.

Last week, authorities at Adiala jail assured that the PTI founder remains "in good health" and has not been transferred from prison.

In a statement released on November 26, officials from the Rawalpindi prison confirmed, "There is no truth to reports about his transfer from Adiala jail. He is fully healthy and receiving complete medical attention," as noted by another leading Pakistani daily, The News International.

The officials labeled rumors regarding his health as "baseless" and asserted that Imran Khan's well-being is being prioritized.

Since his ouster from power through a no-trust motion in 2022, Khan has remained incarcerated since August 2023, facing multiple charges including corruption and terrorism.

Meanwhile, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has voiced serious concerns about the restrictive conditions of Khan's detention and the limitations on family visits. They stated, “Allegations indicating that he has been unable to meet close relatives, associates or legal counsel warrant urgent clarification, as regular and unhindered access to immediate family and counsel is a fundamental safeguard against isolation and misuse of detention powers,” via a post on X.

The rights organization urged the Government of Pakistan and the Provincial Punjab Home Department to ensure adherence to constitutional due-process protections and international standards of humane treatment.