Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has instructed his two sons, Suleman and Qasim, not to travel to Pakistan, effectively barring them from participating in any political activities or protests. The directive comes amid reports that the two were planning to visit Pakistan to join a demonstration demanding their father’s release from prison.
Sources close to the PTI founder confirmed on Tuesday that Khan firmly decided his sons would not be involved in the political protest planned for August 5. The clarification came during proceedings of the Toshakhana II case, held inside Adiala Jail, where Imran Khan was asked whether his sons had returned from the US and whether they would take part in upcoming protests.
In response, Khan reportedly said his sons would not be coming to Pakistan and emphasized that the protest movement would be led by his party, which they are not affiliated with. He reiterated that the campaign for his release and political struggle must be run by PTI members and not by his family.
Meanwhile, outside Adiala Jail, Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khan expressed frustration with the authorities. Speaking to the media, she said that for the past two to three months, she and her sisters have been denied access to visit Khan.
She added that despite a court order allowing family and legal representatives to attend court proceedings, the jail administration has repeatedly violated those instructions. “The founder of PTI is being kept in solitary confinement. Even court orders are not being honoured,” Aleema said.
Responding to rumours that she has taken control of PTI, Aleema dismissed the allegations. “They say I’ve hijacked the party — let them try and take over. They can’t even manage their own party, how will they handle PTI?” she quipped.
Aleema also criticized the current government, accusing them of prioritizing PTI’s affairs over national crises. “Sugar and wheat shortages loom, but the focus is only on what’s happening inside PTI,” she said. She further claimed that the ruling coalition is actively working to disqualify opposition voices, including Punjab Assembly leaders and Omar Ayub.
“There is no constitution being followed, and there is certainly no rule of law,” she concluded.
