SC to hear pleas on Imran’s access to lawyers, family today

The Supreme Court of Pakistan is set to hear a series of petitions on Thursday concerning the access of incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan to his legal team, personal physicians, and family members. The hearings will be conducted by a three-judge bench led by Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar.

Among the petitions is one filed by PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja, challenging the Islamabad High Court's October 2025 decision to dismiss a contempt petition. This petition sought to enforce court directives for meetings between Imran Khan and his lawyers at Adiala jail.

Additionally, the court will hear an appeal from Dr. Uzma Khan, Imran Khan's sister. Her petition contests an Islamabad High Court ruling that denied requests to transfer Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital, allow access to his personal doctors and family, and provide medical information to relatives. Dr. Uzma Khan, a medical doctor herself, argues she is directly affected by the judgment and has the legal standing to appeal, citing Supreme Court precedent.

The case fixation follows an assurance reportedly given by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi to Salman Akram Raja on May 20, promising that petitions regarding Imran Khan's access would be scheduled soon after Eidul Azha. Raja's appeal contends that the Islamabad High Court relied solely on oral assurances from the jail superintendent regarding compliance with previous court orders. Dr. Uzma Khan's petition highlights her status as Imran Khan's closest relative and expresses deep concern over his well-being, alleging that prison authorities have restricted access to his chosen physicians and family.