Jemima Goldsmith Urges UK PM Andy Burnham to 'Speak Out' for Ex-Husband Imran Khan Jemima Goldsmith, the British-born ex-wife of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, has publicly called on UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband to intervene in the treatment of her estranged husband, whom she describes as a victim of a human rights crisis. In a tweet posted on X, Goldsmith accused the British government of remaining silent on Khan’s prolonged detention and alleged that his conditions in Pakistani custody have amounted to torture. The plea comes amid renewed concerns about Khan’s health and the ongoing legal battles over his treatment. Goldsmith detailed Khan’s alleged mistreatment, claiming he has been subjected to “brutally penalised” conditions over the past three years. She cited reports of prolonged solitary confinement, which she argued violates the UN Nelson Mandela Rules, as solitary confinement exceeding 15 consecutive days constitutes torture. Khan, 73, has been denied regular contact with his family, access to legal counsel, medical care, and books, according to Goldsmith. She emphasized that his family has been barred from visiting him for nearly ten months, leaving him isolated and deprived of basic human contact. The controversy escalated after Pakistan’s Supreme Court ordered Khan to be transferred to a private hospital for comprehensive medical treatment, including access to his personal doctor, family visits, and regular phone calls with his sons. However, the government transferred him to a state-run hospital instead, citing the presence of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers outside the private Shifa International Hospital.#imran_khan #pakistan_tehreek_e_insaf #andy_burnham #jemima_goldsmith #ed_miliband
ATC Sentences 47 PTI Leaders to 10 Years in May 9 GHQ Attack Case An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi handed down a verdict in the May 9 General Headquarters (GHQ) attack case, sentencing 47 proclaimed offenders, including members of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), to 10 years in prison each. The court also imposed a fine of Rs500,000 per accused and ordered the confiscation of their movable and immovable assets. The ruling was delivered on Saturday, with the court directing all 47 individuals to surrender within 60 days. Those who comply with the order will have their sentences annulled, and the case will be retried on its merits. The accused were required to appear before the court by May 7. ATC Judge Amjad Ali Shah announced the verdict, while Special Prosecutor Zaheer Shah represented the state in the proceedings. The court issued warrants for the execution of the sentence and surrender orders. If the fine of Rs500,000 is not paid, the accused will face additional imprisonment. The 47 individuals convicted include prominent PTI figures such as Omar Ayub Khan, Shibli Faraz, Shahbaz Gill, Zulfi Bukhari, Murad Saeed, Zartaj Gul, Hammad Azhar, Kanwal Shauzab, Sheikh Rashid Shafiq, Ejaz Khan Jazi, Shaukat Ali Bhatti, Usman Saeed Basra, Muhammad Ahmad Chattha, Rai Hassan Nawaz, and Rai Muhammad Murtaza, among others. According to the court’s written verdict, the accused were found guilty of conspiracy related to the May 9 incidents, which involved violent protests. A Joint Investigation Team (JIT) identified them as key suspects in planning the attacks. The charges include arson, siege, vandalism, attacks on police, and damage to government property, specifically targeting the GHQ gate, Hamza Camp, the Army Museum, and the Sixth Road Metro Station.#pakistan_tehreek_e_insaf #rawalpindi #anti_terrorism_court #may_9_ghq_attack_case #joint_investigation_team
Pakistan court sentences 47 leaders, supporters of Imran Khan's party to 10 years imprisonment An anti-terrorism court in Islamabad sentenced 47 leaders and supporters of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party to 10 years imprisonment and a fine of PKR 5,00,000 each in absentia for their involvement in vandalism and violence during the May 9, 2023, protest. The verdict was issued by Judge Amjad Ali Shah of the Rawalpindi anti-terrorism court, which declared the accused as proclaimed offenders due to their absence from court proceedings. The protest, which turned violent, was triggered by the arrest of former Prime Minister and PTI founder Imran Khan in Islamabad. During the demonstrations, a group of protesters attempted to storm the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, the military’s administrative center, leading to damage to government property. The case was registered at the RA Bazar Police Station in Rawalpindi following the incident. The court found the accused guilty of charges including arson, siege, vandalism, attacks on police, and destruction of government assets. Specific incidents cited included attacks on the GHQ gate, Hamza Camp, the Army Museum, and the Sixth Road Metro Station. The convicted individuals were also ordered to surrender their movable and immovable properties, with additional imprisonment imposed if fines were unpaid. Among those sentenced were prominent PTI figures such as Omar Ayub Khan, Shibli Faraz, Shahbaz Gill, Zulfi Bukhari, Murad Saeed, Zartaj Gul, Hammad Azhar, Kanwal Shauzab, Sheikh Rashid Shafiq, Ejaz Khan Jazi, Shaukat Ali Bhatti, Usman Saeed Basra, Muhammad Ahmad Chattha, Rai Hassan Nawaz, and Rai Muhammad Murtaza.#imran_khan #pakistan_tehreek_e_insaf #judge_amjad_ali_shah #rawalpindi #general_headquarters
