ISLAMABAD — Aleema Khan, sister of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, has filed a contempt of court petition against the superintendent of Adiala Jail and other senior officials for repeatedly denying her and other family members access to meet the former premier. The plea cites an Islamabad High Court (IHC) order that reinstated a twice-weekly visitation schedule, which the jail authorities are accused of willfully ignoring.
The move comes amid growing frustration from Imran Khan’s family and supporters after multiple attempts to meet him in custody were blocked. Reports indicate that even when visitors arrived according to the court-mandated schedule, they were denied entry, prompting Aleema to take legal action to enforce the IHC directives.
Background of the Case
In March 2025, a larger bench of the Islamabad High Court reinstated visitation privileges for Imran Khan, ordering the jail administration to allow meetings with family members, lawyers, and friends twice a week. The designated days, Tuesdays and Thursdays, were to follow strict procedural guidelines to ensure access.
Despite the court order, Aleema and other visitors were repeatedly prevented from meeting Imran. On several occasions, visitors reportedly waited for hours outside the jail only to be turned away, highlighting ongoing tensions between the family and jail authorities.
Allegations in the Contempt Petition
The petition alleges that the jail superintendent, the Punjab Home Department Secretary, the Saddar Beroni Station House Officer, and the Federal Interior Secretary have deliberately disregarded the court’s directives. It claims that these repeated violations constitute serious contempt of the Islamabad High Court and calls for legal action against the officials involved.
The plea seeks immediate enforcement of the visitation rights, ensuring that family members and lawyers can meet Imran Khan as per the court-approved schedule. Legal observers suggest that the case underscores broader concerns regarding compliance with judicial orders in high-profile political cases and could set a precedent for accountability of prison authorities.
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