Another scheduled family day meeting of former Prime Minister Imran Khan was denied, marking yet another violation of court orders and fundamental human rights. Early this morning, all routes leading to Adiala Jail were blocked by Punjab Police, reportedly on directives from the Punjab government and security authorities, preventing family members and supporters from reaching the jail premises.

Imran Khan remains in solitary confinement, a detention that has been termed arbitrary not only by independent human rights observers but also by the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention. Repeated restrictions on access to family, legal counsel, and medical care have intensified concerns about due process and rule of law.

In response to the denial, Imran Khan’s sisters staged a sit-in protest outside Adiala Jail. The protest later evolved into a street demonstration, during which police carried out a crackdown, arresting several workers and reportedly beating dozens of protesters.

Legal analysts and political observers warn that continued disregard for court orders and suppression of peaceful protest are weakening the judicial system and undermining the rule of law. Critics argue that the ongoing actions reflect an attempt to silence Imran Khan and restrict his constitutional rights, amid fears within the establishment of his political message and public influence.

Supporters maintain that the escalating use of force and restrictions signal growing authoritarianism, further deepening Pakistan’s political and constitutional crisis.