Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders visited Adiala Jail on Thursday after a two-week gap in attempts to meet party founder Imran Khan, but were once again denied access, according to Beyond Time News.
IHC Allows Twice-Weekly Meetings
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has permitted Imran Khan to meet family members, lawyers, and selected associates twice a week—on Tuesdays and Thursdays. However, despite these instructions, his meetings have largely remained limited.
While Imran Khan’s sisters have continued to appear at the jail on Tuesdays, PTI leaders had reportedly not visited for the past two weeks, which drew criticism within political circles.
Revised List of PTI Leaders Submitted
A day earlier, PTI submitted a list of leaders to the Adiala Jail superintendent for a scheduled meeting with the party founder.
The initial list included:
- Barrister Gohar Ali Khan (PTI Chairman)
- Advocate Hamid Khan
- Barrister Ali Zafar
Later, PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja, who was authorized by the Islamabad High Court to coordinate meeting names, revised the list.
The updated list included:
- Salman Akram Raja
- Humayun Mohmand
- Ali Muhammad Khan
- Sahibzada Sibghatullah
- Mehboob Shah
- Ali Bukhari
Leaders Denied Access at Adiala Jail
On Thursday, all six PTI leaders arrived at Adiala Jail hoping to meet Imran Khan. However, despite following the revised schedule and list submission, they were not allowed inside.
The repeated denial has raised further concerns within the party regarding compliance with court directives.
PTI Leaders Skip Adiala Jail Meeting with Imran Khan for Second Week
PTI Reaction and Concerns
Salman Akram Raja criticized the situation, stating that party leaders are being denied access despite court-approved meeting arrangements.
He also warned that attendance of those arriving on designated meeting days would be documented and made public, signaling growing frustration within the party over the restrictions.
Conclusion
Despite Islamabad High Court directions allowing regular meetings, PTI leaders continue to face barriers in meeting Imran Khan at Adiala Jail. The situation highlights ongoing tensions over access, compliance with court orders, and political uncertainty surrounding the former prime minister, according to Beyond Time News.
