Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has refused to meet the party’s founder, Imran Khan, at Adiala Jail despite receiving official permission from prison authorities.
The decision came after he learned the meeting would be held privately, without the presence of a family member or legal counsel.
Barrister Gohar requested that either a family member or a lawyer accompany him during the visit. When the jail authorities could not arrange this, he chose not to proceed with the meeting.
Jail entry and registration
According to prison officials, Barrister Gohar was allowed to enter up to the main entrance of the jail. He registered his name at Gate Number Five and waited for some time at the entrance before leaving the premises without meeting Imran Khan.
This drew attention in political circles, highlighting ongoing concerns about access to Imran Khan while he remains in custody. The officials told that such meetings often require careful coordination between prison authorities, legal representatives, and family members to ensure transparency and comfort for all parties involved.
Background and recent developments
Imran Khan, former Prime Minister and founder of PTI, has been in custody at Adiala Jail under ongoing legal proceedings. His detention has prompted numerous requests for meetings from party officials, lawyers, and family members, often under strict prison regulations.
Earlier today, Imran Khan’s sisters were allowed to meet him at Adiala Jail. This visit comes amid a series of approved meetings for close family members, contrasting with the refusal of some party leaders, including Barrister Gohar, due to the absence of legal or family accompaniment.
The differing outcomes of these visits reflect the careful balance jail authorities maintain between security protocols and the rights of detainees to meet with relatives and legal counsel.
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