Three years after his arrest, Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan remains incarcerated, with no definitive indication that his release is imminent. Although recent speculation has centred on the possibility of a medical release, these discussions remain contingent on broader political calculations rather than legal momentum.

At 73, Khan continues to be held primarily in solitary confinement at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, serving sentences in multiple cases, including the Toshakhana and Al-Qadir Trust convictions, which both he and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) insist are politically engineered by Pakistan’s military establishment in concert with the Shehbaz Sharif government. Khan continues to face dozens of additional legal proceedings, ensuring that even favourable outcomes in individual cases would not necessarily secure his freedom. His deteriorating health has injected new urgency into the debate. Reports throughout 2026 suggest that Khan has suffered severe vision loss in one eye following central retinal vein occlusion, with his family and advisers attributing the damage to delayed medical intervention. They have also repeatedly highlighted prolonged isolation, restricted access to lawyers and family members, and worsening overall health. Against this backdrop, PTI has sought to mobilise public opinion through nationwide protests, particularly around the symbolic three-year anniversary of Khan’s imprisonment.

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Imran Khan's fate rests with judiciary

Recent media reports suggest that informal discussions are underway regarding a possible release on humanitarian or medical grounds. This would resemble political accommodations extended to figures such as Nawaz Sharif. Yet, the prospects remain uncertain. The government insists that Khan’s fate rests with the........

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