Pakistan SC Orders Independent Review of Imran Khan's Jail Conditions
Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Feb 10, 2026 · Last updated Feb 11, 2026
The event highlights the ongoing legal and political scrutiny surrounding Imran Khan, which could contribute to political uncertainty in Pakistan. While not directly impacting financial markets, it underscores the importance of judicial oversight in high-profile cases, potentially influencing investor confidence in the rule of law.
The Pakistan===Supreme Court of Pakistan has appointed Barrister Salman Safdar as a 'friend of the court' to independently assess the living conditions and facilities provided to Pakistan===Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan at Pakistan===Central Jail Rawalpindi. Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi emphasized that Salman Safdar should be granted respectful and unhindered access to Imran Khan and submit a written report by Wednesday. Concerns about Imran Khan's health, particularly his eye condition, were also raised during the hearing. The court noted that a previous report on Imran Khan's conditions at Pakistan===Attock Jail was submitted in August 2023, but no order of satisfaction was recorded. The Pakistan===Supreme Court of Pakistan rejected a request from Imran Khan's lawyer, Latif Khosa, for an immediate meeting with his client, prioritizing the independent assessment by Salman Safdar. The court also ordered the constitution of a three-member bench to hear appeals against the acquittal of Imran Khan and Shah Mahmood Qureshi in the cipher case.
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