In a rare public appearance, former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s sons — 28-year-old Suleman Khan and 26-year-old Qasim Khan — have spoken out about their father’s imprisonment, drawing attention to the conditions he is facing.
In an interview with X influencer Mario Nawfal, Qasim explained why they had decided to go public:
“We’ve explored all legal avenues. We truly didn’t expect him to be in prison for as long as he has been — and things are only getting worse. We’ve reached a point where the only path forward is to speak out publicly.”
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He emphasized the need for global attention:
“What we’re calling for is international pressure on Pakistan. Right now, he’s being held in inhumane conditions without access to basic rights. The authorities simply aren’t doing enough — we need the world to take notice.”
Suleman echoed these sentiments, saying, “We’ve exhausted legal options, but the issue seems to have faded from international media coverage.”
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party has consistently raised concerns over Imran’s prison conditions and has filed several petitions in the Islamabad High Court. However, the jail administration has denied any wrongdoing.
Asked about US diplomat Richard Grenell’s recent statements in support of their father, Suleman said they hadn’t personally contacted him but appreciated his efforts:
“We’re grateful for the support he’s shown.”
When questioned about the Trump administration, Suleman said:
“We appeal to any government that upholds democracy and free speech to support the call for our father’s release.”
Here’s how social media users reacted to the interview:
Kasim & Sulaiman who’ve lived their lives out of the limelight have stepped forward in public to raise their voices for their father. Its a slap in the face to all PTI MNAs & MPAs. All these people owe their positions to the man in jail but are doing nothing to secure his release
— SIR .. (@SirJohnRoe) May 13, 2025
Suleiman and Kasim made a excellent decision by speaking out publicly about Imran Khan’s unlawful imprisonment. They should continue this momentum with interviews on CNN, BBC, SKY News, Al Jazeera, TRT and others. Now is the time to drive the point home!
— Mariam’s Madness (@MaddyWithKhan) May 13, 2025
Kasim and Sulaiman’s interview is a powerful reminder of the immense hardship Imran Khan is enduring for the sake of the nation. it’s time for us to take a bold stand for justice & unity. a true patriot who has always put Pak first and dedicated his life to serving this country.
— Mubarak khan (@ik_armyyy) May 13, 2025
Imran khans son stayed out of dirty politics throughout political career.
The reason they spoke up must be very serious…and if we could just visualize how INDIAN GOVERNMENT AND PAKISTANI ARMY achieved their objectives with this drama would already make things crystal clear.
— 𝙏𝘼𝙕 (@MindfulCritique) May 13, 2025
A 70-year-old man is being held in solitary confinement in a small room without electricity or medical care, and subjected to inhumane torture. The international community must take urgent action.
— Imran Khan’s sons, Kasim & Suleiman pic.twitter.com/qI8P572u5c
— Iman (@imanfatemaa) May 13, 2025
“Even Pakistan’s establishment knows that Imran Khan is not corrupt. If he were corrupt, he wouldn’t have struggled for 20 years.” pic.twitter.com/HOhq3eMUFv
— a (@prickytwatling) May 13, 2025
Kasim is an absolute carbon copy of his abba. That’s why khan sb called himself “KASIM K ABBA” pic.twitter.com/l9od1QUHI2
— m.🇵🇸 (@warrashot) November 9, 2023
What a heartfelt interview of Imran Khan’s sons Kasim and Suleiman Khan! This is the family of winners … what a fantastic upbringing of these boys by @Jemima_Khan … so grounded, so eloquent and will all heart! #رہا_کرو_کپتان pic.twitter.com/EDNAiyvU6B
— Jibran Ilyas (@agentjay2009) May 13, 2025
“WE DIDN’T LOSE A FATHER — PAKISTAN LOST A LEADER” Suleman and Kasim Khan
If these words don’t make us wake up as a nation and take back our country, our rights, we really have lost our soul.
Get up and fight, Pakistan! #FreeImranKhan pic.twitter.com/tPqXSiAm9g
— ScarletSapphire (@Scarl3tSapphir3) May 14, 2025
Do you all realize how serious it is that Jemima, along with Kasim and Sulaiman, are all raising their voice for Imran Khan? The fact that they all are so much concerned shows how real and serious the threat to his life must be :(( https://t.co/60B6MGY62y
— deeja ✯ (@deejasays) May 13, 2025