Imran Khan’s Sons Warn of Deteriorating Health | Adelaide News

0:00It's September 3rd. Welcome in. This is Adelaide News today, where local news meets AI. I'm Cory with the story. The sons of former Pakistan Prime Minister Emran Khan are raising alarms about his deteriorating health behind bars. They report he's experiencing high blood pressure, heart palpitations, and significant anxiety, which they say is uncharacteristic for him. This comes after a period of isolation, with his aunt noting his unwell appearance during a brief hospital visit. Khan, a former cricket star who transitioned into politics, was elected Prime Minister in 2018. However, he lost the military's backing by 2022 and was eventually ousted. He since faced over 100 charges, including corruption, and receives sentences totaling more than 30 years. His sons describe his prison conditions as harsh, stating he's denied reading materials and rarely allowed out of his small, hot cell. Despite a Supreme Court order for independent medical treatment at a private hospital and family visits, they claim these directives are being ignored by authorities.

1:05International figures, including former cricket captains, have voiced support, urging for improved conditions and medical care for Khan. Pakistan, however, denies mistreatment, asserting he is medically fit and has contact with relatives. The family's advocacy, amplified by international attention, seems to be drawing a reaction. Pakistan is even threatened to withdraw players from a cricket match following an interview with Khan's sons. His sons believe this shows leaders still view their father as a political threat, aiming to remove him from public life.