Imran Khan alleges ‘inhumane treatment’ of Bushra Bibi, slams Pakistan judiciary

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has strongly criticised the countryrsquos judiciary accusing it of subjecting his wife Bushra Bibi to ldquoinhumane treatmentrdquo during her imprisonment The remarks conveyed through his son have intensified political tensions amid ongoing legal battles involving the former leader reported IANSMessage from Jail Raises Serious AllegationsThe statement was shared by Imran Khanrsquos son Kasim Khan on social media platform X According to Kasim he spoke with his father on March 21 during which the jailed leader asked him to deliver a message to the public reported IANSIn the message Imran Khan accused members of the judiciary of compromising their integrity and acting with bias He alleged that the courts were targeting his wife in an attempt to exert pressure on him claiming that despite repeated legal appeals justice had not been servedClaims of Isolation and Harsh Prison ConditionsImran Khan further alleged that Bushra Bibi has been kept in prolonged isolation with extremely limited contact He claimed she spends nearly all her time alone and is allowed minimal interaction including a brief weekly meeting with him that is not always granted reported IANSDescribing the situation as unjust and unacceptable the former Prime Minister questioned how such treatment could be permitted particularly towards a woman and framed the issue as both a legal and moral concernImran Khan Criticises Judiciaryrsquos RoleIn his remarks Imran Khan accused the judiciary of failing in its responsibility to uphold justice He alleged that certain judges had abandoned ethical standards and were acting under external influence or personal interests reported IANSHe also stated that targeting family members to exert pressure was against societal and moral principles adding that such actions undermine public trust in judicial institutionsImran Khan and Bushra Bibi Lodged in Adiala JailImran Khan and Bushra Bibi have been in custody since August 2023 and are currently lodged at Adiala Jail a highsecurity facility in Rawalpindi Their detention has remained a focal point of political debate in Pakistan with supporters alleging unfair treatment and the government denying any wrongdoing reported IANSMedical Concerns Add to ControversyMeanwhile concerns over Imran Khanrsquos health have also surfaced He recently underwent a medical procedure at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences where he received an antiVEGF intravitreal injection as part of treatment for an eye condition known as Central Retinal Vein Occlusion reported IANSHospital authorities stated that the procedure was completed successfully and that he was stable before being shifted back to jailPTI Demands Better Medical Access and TransparencyLeaders from the Pakistan TehreekeInsaf PTI including Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram have raised concerns about the lack of transparency in Khanrsquos treatment The party has demanded that he be shifted to Shifa International Hospital for comprehensive medical evaluation and allowed access to personal physicians reported IANSPTI has also alleged that Khanrsquos family has not been adequately involved in medical decisions a claim the government has rejectedOngoing Political Tensions in PakistanThe developments come amid continued political friction in Pakistan with the opposition accusing the government of targeting Imran Khan through legal and administrative measures The government however maintains that all actions are being carried out within the framework of the lawWith inputs from IANS