Question:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations his Department has made to the Government of Pakistan on the imprisonment of Imran Khan. (32544)

Tabled on: 09 October 2026

Answer:
Stephen Doughty:

While Pakistan’s judicial processes are a domestic matter, we are clear that the Pakistani authorities need to respect fundamental freedoms, including the right to a fair trial, due process, humane detention and access to appropriate medical treatment. This applies to Imran Khan as it does to all Pakistan’s citizens. We have raised these principles with the Government of Pakistan and will continue to do so. I met Pakistan’s Law, Justice and Human Rights Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, on 6 October, where I raised issues relating to Imran Khan’s detention. I also raised these issues in the meetings with other Pakistani Ministerial counterparts last month.