Imran Khan has news access but remains frustrated in jail, says scholar Mirza

ISLAMABAD: Religious scholar Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza, who was recently imprisoned in Adiala Jail before being granted bail in a high-profile blasphemy case, has shared details about the conduct and daily routine of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan behind bars.

Speaking to a private television channel, Mirza said Khan does not enjoy “palace-like” facilities in jail but does have access to news from the outside world. He said the former prime minister is provided with two newspapers and an LED television in his room, allowing him to stay updated.

Mirza said Imran Khan appeared “very frustrated” in jail, adding that such frustration was not unusual for someone who had spent nearly two years behind bars.

He said six barracks had been allotted to Khan for his stay. Five were for his personal use, while the sixth was used by his attendant. According to Mirza, Khan would come out of his barrack twice a day — once at 9am for breakfast and again at 3pm for lunch.

Mirza said the attendant prepared food using desi ghee and that the aroma would spread to other inmates. He also claimed that when Khan became angry, he spoke very loudly and continuously.

The remarks have reignited debate over the conditions and facilities provided to the PTI founder at Adiala Jail.

The revelations came after Mirza was granted bail by the Rawalpindi Bench of the Lahore High Court in a blasphemy case registered in Jhelum. Justice Sadaqat Ali Khan approved his bail on December 3, 2025, and directed him to submit two surety bonds of Rs500,000 each. Monitoring Desk