Senior journalist and analyst Mazhar Abbas has said that former Prime Minister Imran Khan is not a fragile political prisoner but a firm and resilient one, much like the great political detainees of the past who refrained from making unnecessary demands.
Speaking on a private TV channel, Mazhar Abbas stated that he would not comment on the government’s claim that Imran Khan is being held in a “death cell” unless he sees it with his own eyes. He added that he doesn’t blindly believe either the government or Imran Khan’s statements.
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Citing history, he referenced Khan Abdul Wali Khan, a political prisoner who never demanded special treatment in jail. Abbas shared an anecdote: once rainwater leaked into Wali Khan’s barrack, yet he chose not to inform anyone and spent the night huddled in a corner under a blanket.
According to Mazhar Abbas, true political prisoners have a different mindset—they are used to enduring oppression and do not complain about their conditions. He said Imran Khan fits that profile, noting that during his time in jail, he hasn’t made repeated requests for hospital visits or special treatment, which is rare in Pakistan’s political landscape.
Abbas concluded that it’s still too early to decide who is telling the truth—Imran Khan or the government—until solid evidence surfaces.
This discussion comes at a time when Imran Khan has claimed that he is being held in a “death cell,” a claim the government has firmly denied.
