Qasim and Suleiman Khan – Imran Khan Sons Rally to Free Imprisoned Father

In a dramatic and sentimental twist, the sons of former Prime Minister of Pakistan and founder of PTI, Imran Khan, have begun a crusading campaign in the US calling for justice and release for their jailed father. Qasim Khan and Suleiman Khan, earlier indifferent to political attention, are now becoming loud spokesmen for their father’s cause on the global platform.

Since August 2023, Imran Khan has been incarcerated in Adiala Jail, serving a sentence in a controversial £190 million corruption case. His detention, combined with ongoing proceedings under Pakistan’s Counter-Terrorism Act linked to the May 9 protests, has sparked outrage among supporters and human rights observers.

Richard Grenell Joins the Chorus: “You Are Not Alone”

A turning point for the campaign came in California, when Qasim and Suleiman encountered Richard Grenell, previous U.S. Ambassador to Germany and Special Envoy to President Donald Trump. Grenell, an outspoken conservative opinion leader, turned to social media platform X (previously Twitter) to endorse.

“You are not alone,” he assured Imran’s children. “Millions across the globe are tired of politically driven prosecutions.”

Grenell’s tweet initiated a chorus of reaction, heightened the word that Imran Khan’s imprisonment is not only a domestic issue, but an international one.

U.S.-Pakistan Diaspora Interjects: Dr. Asif Mehmood’s Critical Intervention

Lending more weight to this cause is Dr. Asif Mehmood, a Pakistani-American doctor and vice chairman of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF). Dr. Mehmood is a vocal PTI supporter within America and is taking an active part in mobilizing the diaspora efforts to #FreeImranKhan.

In a widely circulated photo, Dr. Mehmood can be seen standing in front of Qasim and Suleiman Khan and Richard Grenell. In his post, he wrote:

“Proud of these courageous young men standing tall for their father. This is a battle not only for one man but for democracy and justice in Pakistan.”

The Sons’ First Public Stand: Personal, Political, and Powerful

This is the first time Qasim and Suleiman have publicly acted to campaign for their father’s release. Hitherto aloof from political matters, their recent activity is a sign of increasing concern and desperation about their father’s case, which is widely believed by many, including foreign monitors, to be politically motivated.

Their campaign is not merely about family, but about refocusing attention on the erosion of justice and democratic values in Pakistan. In high-profile meetings and media interactions, they are creating pressure on international platforms to hold the Pakistani state to account.

A Global Campaign Brewing

The campaign to free Imran Khan is building international momentum outside of Pakistan’s borders. With powerful voices in the U.S. political and human rights universe now involved, the former Prime Minister’s detention is rapidly becoming a symbol of political repression in a nation where democracy is being challenged by powerful forces.

Qasim and Suleiman’s quest is a political and emotional one a demonstration of the staying power of family love and the unyielding determination to find justice. Their campaign is not just reviving global interest but rebuilding the narrative concerning Imran Khan’s legal struggle.

As sons of one of Pakistan’s most powerful leaders continue to mobilize support, the world is watching and the chant to Free Imran Khan only intensifies.

Stay tuned to Pakistan Updates for live updates on this international campaign.