Advocate Salman Safdar submitted a seven-page report to the Supreme Court of Pakistan detailing the prison conditions of former prime minister Imran Khan at Adiala Jail. Appointed as amicus curiae by the court, Safdar met the jailed PTI founder and documented the facilities and daily routine during his incarceration.
According to the report, Khan follows a structured daily schedule that differs between seasons. He has breakfast around 9:45am, recites the Holy Quran for about an hour late morning, and performs light exercise using limited equipment, including an exercise bike and weights. He is allowed time to walk within the secured compound before and after lunch, but remains confined to his cell from early evening until the following morning.
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The report states that his breakfast typically includes coffee, porridge, and dates, while lunch — his main meal — follows a weekly plan chosen by him and funded by his family, consisting of chicken, meat, lentils, or snacks. For dinner, he consumes fruit, milk, and dates. Bottled drinking water is available.
Regarding amenities, Khan has access to basic winter facilities, including a heater and constant hot water. However, he described summer conditions as difficult due to heat, humidity, and insects, which affect his sleep. He also raised concerns about food storage due to the absence of a refrigerator, noting he relies on a cool box and has experienced food poisoning during hotter months.
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The report recorded no major safety concerns, noting surveillance cameras cover most areas of the compound, though none are installed inside the cell itself. His cell contains basic furnishings, personal items, books, exercise equipment, and toiletries. While ventilation is provided through ceiling openings, the in-cell toilet lacks an exhaust system, and some improvement in sanitary conditions was observed.
