Jemima Khan, the former wife of Imran Khan, has expressed serious concern on social media about her children not being allowed to speak with their father. In her recent statement, she said that her sons have not been able to talk to Imran Khan on the phone for almost two years while he remains in jail.
She added that the situation has become more troubling as the Pakistani authorities have now warned that if her sons try to visit their father in prison, they too could be arrested. Jemima called this treatment a form of personal revenge, not politics. She stressed that such actions are not expected from a functioning democracy or a civilized state.
If Imran Khan's sons come to Pakistan, they'll be arrested. – Pakistan government
So apparently we have now started arresting people simply for the crime of existing on Pakistan soil. pic.twitter.com/dGllt8IDZK
— SocialPariah (@Non_graata) July 8, 2025
Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, has been in jail for an extended period. His supporters believe he is being unfairly targeted, while others argue the legal system is taking its course. Jemima’s tweet brings international attention to the human and emotional side of the issue—especially the effect it is having on Imran Khan’s family.
This development has sparked reactions from various quarters, with many debating whether family members should face such restrictions. The situation adds to the ongoing political tensions in the country and raises questions about rights, justice, and personal freedom.
My children are not allowed to speak on the phone to their father @ImranKhanPTI. He has been in solitary confinement in prison for nearly 2 years.
Pakistan’s government has now said if they go there to try to see him, they too will be arrested and put behind bars.
This doesn’t… https://t.co/ccM7QFPmlV pic.twitter.com/z2v6PKgHto— Jemima Goldsmith (@Jemima_Khan) July 10, 2025