In Rawalpindi's prison walls, a former prime minister fades from sight — literally and politically — while his government works to ensure he fades from public memory as well. Pakistan's authorities have detained Imran Khan's three sisters under a public order ordinance days before a planned opposition march in Islamabad, a move his family and party call naked intimidation. Khan himself, 73 and reportedly losing vision in one eye, remains isolated from family and physicians despite court orders to the contrary. The episode is a reminder that in fragile democracies, the line between maintaining
Pakistan detains Khan's sisters ahead of opposition protest, citing health concerns
Imran Khan detained in poor prison conditions with alleged health neglect; three sisters arrested under public order ordinance; past PTI protests resulted in deaths and injuries.