Report before Supreme Court: Is Imran Khan living in luxury inside Adiala Jail?
2026-02-17 - 10:36
ISLAMABAD – The Supreme Court has received a detailed report from the Superintendent of Adiala Jail outlining the facilities provided to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan during his incarceration. The report has revealed that Imran Khan’s living area in Adiala Jail comprises a compound with seven cells. A corridor measuring 57 feet in length and 14 feet in width runs in front of the cells, while a lawn measuring 35 by 37 feet is located adjacent to the compound. According to the jail authorities, Khan spends his time in the lawn reading books and newspapers as well as soaking up sunlight. The seven-cell compound is designed to hold 30 to 35 prisoners, providing ample space for movement and recreation. In termed of fitness, the report states that Imran Khan has been provided with a cycling machine and other gym equipment, allowing him to exercise within the compound. Natural light and fresh air are reportedly available from morning until evening, ensuring access to basic outdoor conditions. The report further highlighted that Imran Khan has been given a secure environment along with facilities considered above standard in the jail. It also included the details regarding meals and beverages that are available to him at personal expense. The Supreme Court is expected to review the report in detail, considering both security and welfare aspects. Imran Khan moves IHC seeking bail over severe right eye condition On February 14, Imran Khan filed a bail petition in the Islamabad High Court, seeking suspension of his sentence in the Toshakhana-II case due to a serious medical condition affecting his right eye. The petition, submitted by lawyers Barrister Salman Safdar and Khalid Yousuf Chaudhry, also included a miscellaneous request for an early hearing regarding the suspension of his sentence in the 190 million-pound case. According to the plea, Imran Khan is suffering from a severe eye disease diagnosed by Dr. Muhammad Arif of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS). Doctors have confirmed that blood clots have severely damaged his right eye, leaving only 15 percent vision intact. The petition emphasized that adequate treatment is not possible within the prison. The plea further stated that the 73-year-old leader requires release on bail to receive proper medical care. Barrister Salman Safdar told journalists that Imran Khan had informed him that PIMS doctors, after conducting tests and research, confirmed that he has lost 85 percent of vision in his right eye. The Islamabad High Court will hear the petition in the coming days. President Zardari criticizes Imran Khan, stresses agriculture, governance priorities