Kasim Khan, son of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, has said his father had chosen to remain in a “dark prison cell” rather than living a life of comfort abroad.
In a post that was shared on X, Kasim reflected over the imprisoned Pakistan Tehreek-E-Insaf founder’s political journey and personal victims. “Our father lived in Pakistan – away from us – in most of our lives. Not because he had to, but because he chose to stand up against a corrupt regime,” he wrote.
Our father lived in Pakistan – away from us – for most of our lives. Not because he had to, but because he chose to stand up against a corrupt regime. While he wasn’t there every day as a father, Pakistan had him as a leader. He gave his country everything: Hospitals, … pic.twitter.com/sreebvpnau
– Kasim Khan (@kasim_khan_1999) July 14, 2025
Kasim noted that although Imran Khan was not present as a father every day, Pakistan had “him as a leader”, which highlighted his contribution to the country.
“He gave his country everything: Hospitals, universities and a movement movement,” he said. He said Imran Khan was offered a chance to live out of his days peacefully in Englad and spent time with the family.
“He has been offered the chance to spend the rest of his days in comfort – go walking or playing cricket with us in England. Instead, he chooses to stay locked away in a dark prison cell,” Kasim said. He added his father’s running victim is for Pakistan and that “his strength comes from its people.”
