- Pakistan Army has issued a rare statement confirming that Imran Khan is not dead, countering claims made by journalist Wajahat Saeed Khan based on three GHQ sources who feared for Khan's life.
- Wajahat Saeed Khan claimed in a video that three senior military officers expressed concerns that Imran Khan may have died in jail, but he noted that this was based on hearsay and not confirmed evidence.
- PTI leader Sohail Afridi warned that over two million people are prepared to protest if access to Imran Khan is denied, indicating a significant mobilization effort.
- Imran Khan has been imprisoned since August 2023 and is serving a 14-year sentence in the £190 million Al-Qadir Trust corruption case.
- In November 2025, rumors about Khan's death circulated but were dispelled after his sister met him and confirmed he was physically well.
- PTI has announced a long march towards Islamabad on September 27, amidst rising tensions regarding Khan's detention and health.
The Pakistan Army has confirmed that Imran Khan is alive, countering claims by journalist Wajahat Saeed Khan, who reported that three senior military sources feared Khan might have died in jail. Khan's health and access to legal counsel have been contentious issues since his incarceration on August 5, 2023.12347
Khan's family and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party have repeatedly sought permission to meet him, raising alarms over his deteriorating health. Amnesty International has highlighted that Khan has been denied a fair trial and access to medical care, with reports indicating he has lost 85% of his vision.
In response to the ongoing situation, PTI leader Sohail Afridi warned that more than two million supporters are prepared to protest if Khan's access remains restricted. “Alhamdulillah, our people are united and ready,” Afridi stated, emphasizing the potential for widespread unrest among the youth.
The claims about Khan's health were sparked by a video posted by Khan on August 10, where he stated, “This is our reporting. We have done this reporting from GHQ, from senior officers based at GHQ.” However, he acknowledged that the information was not confirmed, stating, “They haven't seen anything with their own eyes.”
The situation remains tense as the PTI plans a long march towards Islamabad on September 27, with Afridi asserting that the anger among the youth could become impossible to contain.9
A bipartisan group of 13 US lawmakers has also expressed concern over Khan's detention conditions, urging Secretary of State Marco Rubio to address the issue with Islamabad.
“The Army's rare statement follows a video by Wajahat Saeed Khan, who said three senior GHQ officers fear Khan may be dead, but they haven't seen evidence. PTI's Sohail Afridi threatens protests before the September 27 march if access remains denied.”
