Imran Khan Has Been In Prison For
Former Prime Minister of Pakistan — Detained since August 5, 2023
Arrested on August 5, 2023 — Held at Adiala Jail, Rawalpindi
"You can chain me, you can torture me, you can even destroy this body, but you will never imprison my mind."
At a Glance
Key facts about Imran Khan and his current situation
Through The Years
Iconic moments from Imran Khan's extraordinary journey
Who Is Imran Khan?
Cricket Legend
Born October 5, 1952, in Lahore — one of cricket's greatest all-rounders. Captained Pakistan to their first Cricket World Cup victory in 1992. Played 88 Tests, took 362 wickets and scored 3,807 runs.
Philanthropist
Founded the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital in 1994, providing free treatment to 75% of patients. Also established NAMAL University in rural Mianwali for underprivileged students.
Political Leader
Founded PTI in 1996. After 22 years of struggle, became the 22nd Prime Minister in 2018. Launched Ehsaas social protection, Billion Tree Tsunami, and Sehat Sahulat health cards.
Current Situation
A summary of Imran Khan's ongoing legal and political battles
Current Status: Imran Khan has been held at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi since August 5, 2023. He faces multiple court cases including the Toshakhana case, cipher case, Iddat case, and cases related to the May 9, 2023 incidents. He was removed from office through a no-confidence motion in April 2022.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Imran Khan's imprisonment
Imran Khan was arrested on August 5, 2023, and convicted in the Toshakhana case. He faces multiple charges including the cipher case, Iddat case, and cases related to the May 9, 2023 events. He is held at Adiala Jail, Rawalpindi.
Imran Khan has been in prison since August 5, 2023. Our live counter at the top of this page tracks the exact number of days, hours, minutes, and seconds in real time.
The main cases include the Toshakhana case (misuse of state gifts), the cipher case (leaking classified documents), the Iddat case (marriage law violation), and multiple cases related to the May 9, 2023 incidents involving attacks on military installations.
Imran Khan was one of cricket's greatest all-rounders, captaining Pakistan to their 1992 Cricket World Cup victory. He also founded the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and NAMAL University before entering politics with PTI in 1996.
International human rights organizations including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have called for fair trial guarantees. Several world leaders and the European Parliament have expressed concerns about the political nature of the charges.