Islamabad, Jan 3 (NationPress) Renowned Pakistani religious scholar Muhammad Ali Mirza, who recently found himself incarcerated in Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi before being released on bail in a prominent blasphemy case, disclosed that Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and former Prime Minister, is feeling "very frustrated" during his time in jail, according to local media.

In an interview with a private television channel, Mirza elaborated on Imran's behavior and daily life in prison, where he has been detained since September 2023.

His comments have ignited a renewed discussion regarding the treatment and amenities provided to the PTI leader while in Adiala Jail, as reported by the Pakistani daily The Express Tribune.

As per Mirza, Imran has access to outside news, receiving two newspapers and having a television in his cell, enabling him to keep updated.

Mirza characterized Imran as "very frustrated" while imprisoned, emphasizing that such sentiments are typical for someone who has faced nearly two years in custody.

He noted that Imran has been assigned six barracks, with five designated for his personal use and the sixth for an attendant.

This information surfaced following the Rawalpindi Bench of the Lahore High Court granting bail to Mirza in a blasphemy case filed in Jhelum. Justice Sadaqat Ali Khan reportedly approved his release on December 3, 2025, requiring him to submit two surety bonds of 500,000 PKR each.

Last month, PTI reached out to the chairman of the Pakistani Senate, urging the swift establishment of a parliamentary committee to investigate what they termed the "solitary confinement" and "infringement of fundamental rights" of Imran and his wife, Bushra Bibi, at Adiala Jail.

The letter stated that senators are constitutionally authorized to assess the conditions of any imprisoned citizen, particularly a former Prime Minister and an elected member of the National Assembly. They proposed Senators Ali Zafar, Hamid Khan, Azam Swati, and Mishal Azam for the committee.

"All the senators wish to convey serious concern regarding the unlawful solitary confinement and the ongoing violation of the fundamental rights of Chairman Imran Khan," the letter stated.

"The conditions under which he is being held raise significant constitutional, legal, and humanitarian issues," it further remarked.

The party also raised concerns regarding the isolation and treatment of Bushra Bibi, labeling it a breach of basic human rights.

Previously in December 2025, Alice Jill Edwards, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on torture, urged the Pakistani government to take prompt and effective measures to address worries about the "inhumane and undignified" detention conditions of Imran, cautioning that they could constitute torture and other forms of inhuman or degrading treatment.