ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN Imran Khan 3 Years Jailed solitary confinement has entered its fourth year, as the former Pakistani prime minister marks three years in detention this week.
In an urgent report dated August 4, 2026, Finn Right Human Rights Commission said Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, have been confined to their cells for 23 hours a day and called for immediate international intervention.
Finn Right Report Details Solitary Confinement Conditions
According to our report, Khan has spent 33 months in solitary confinement without access to his family, and his health has significantly deteriorated during that period. Bushra Bibi is also held in solitary confinement, and both have been denied visitation rights conditions we consider contrary to basic humanitarian principles.
Our report also raised concerns over judicial bias within Pakistan’s legal institutions and urged intervention from the UN Human Rights Council and the European Union.
Finn Right calls for an immediate end to the couple’s solitary confinement and restoration of their access to family and healthcare.
UN Expert Independently Flags Detention Conditions
Separately, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on torture, Alice Jill Edwards, said in December 2025 that Khan has reportedly been held in excessive solitary confinement since his transfer to Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, confined for 23 hours a day with highly restricted contact with the outside world.
She said prolonged solitary confinement beyond 15 days constitutes a form of psychological torture under international law and called for it to be lifted without delay.
The UN statement said Khan has reportedly suffered nausea, vomiting, and weight loss linked to his cell’s poor ventilation and lack of natural light. Khan, 73, has a documented history of health issues, including a spinal injury from a 2013 accident and gunshot wounds from a 2022 assassination attempt.
Pakistani Government Response and Family Accounts Differ
The Pakistani government has denied that Khan is being held in isolation, saying he has access to privileges including gym equipment and a cook, according to a House of Lords Library briefing.
Family accounts have varied: one of Khan’s sisters, speaking after a rare visit, said she found him “perfectly in good health” but angry over what he described as conditions worse than physical abuse.
Khan’s party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has separately said he was denied timely treatment for a retinal vein blockage that began in October 2025, with his lawyers later telling Pakistan’s Supreme Court he had lost most of the vision in his right eye.
Key Facts
- Finn Right Human Rights Commission reports Khan has spent 33 months in solitary confinement as of August 2026.
- The UN Special Rapporteur on torture separately said in December 2025 that his detention conditions may violate international law.
- Bushra Bibi Khan is also imprisoned and reportedly held in solitary confinement.
- Pakistani authorities deny Khan is held in isolation and say he has access to certain privileges.
- Khan’s lawyers say he has lost most of the vision in one eye due to an untreated medical condition.
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FAQs:
How long has Imran Khan been in solitary confinement?
According to Finn Right’s report, he has been held under largely solitary conditions for approximately 33 months since his 2023 transfer to Adiala Jail, though the Pakistani government disputes this characterization.
What has the United Nations said about his detention?
The UN Special Rapporteur on torture said in December 2025 that his prolonged isolation may amount to psychological torture under international law and called for it to end.
Is Bushra Bibi Khan also imprisoned?
Yes. She has been convicted separately and is held in the same prison, though the couple is reportedly not permitted to see each other outside of court appearances.
What does the Pakistani government say in response?
Authorities have denied that Khan is held in isolation and say he has access to privileges including gym equipment and a cook.
What is Khan’s current health status?
Accounts differ. His party says he has suffered significant vision loss from an untreated condition, while a family member described him as physically healthy but angry over his confinement.
What Happens Next
PTI supporters held rallies across Pakistan this week to mark three years since Khan’s detention began. Neither Pakistani authorities nor international bodies have confirmed any change to his detention conditions.
This remains a developing situation, and this report will be updated as new information is confirmed.
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