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Khan’s sons say authorities are cracking down ahead of PTI protest
By The BriefBrief · Sources (14)
Filed: Sep 23, 2026 at 11:08 AM ET
Summary: Imran Khan’s sons, speaking to DW, said their father is in ill-health while being isolated from family and doctors in jail. They also said other family members have been detained ahead of a planned PTI opposition protest, amid what they describe as a crackdown by authorities.
WHO: Imran Khan’s sons (speaking to DW)
WHAT: The sons of jailed former PM Imran Khan tell DW that authorities are cracking down, with family members detained and Khan isolated from family and doctors.
WHEN: Sep 23, 2026 at 9:39 AM ET
WHERE: Pakistan
WHY: They said the crackdown is occurring ahead of a planned PTI opposition protest.
Sources (14):
ABC Australia,
ABC News,
ARY News,
Al Jazeera,
BBC News,
Bloomberg,
Dawn Pakistan,
Deutsche Welle,
Financial Times,
France 24,
Jerusalem Post,
Sky News,
Straits Times,
The Hindu
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