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Retired Cricketers Urge Humane Treatment for Imran Khan

2/17/2026

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Retired cricketers from India, Australia, and England sent a letter to Shehbaz Sharif, the Prime Minister, urging humane treatment for imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
They cite Khan's deteriorating health and denial of medical care and family visits since August 2023.
Khan's sister Naureen Niazi says authorities have ignored his medical complaints.
Pakistan's Supreme Court has ordered a medical examination for Khan, who says his convictions are politically motivated.

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Retired cricketers from India, Australia, and England sent a letter to Shehbaz Sharif, the Prime Minister, urging humane treatment for imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
They cite Khan's deteriorating health and denial of medical care and family visits since August 2023.
Khan's sister Naureen Niazi says authorities have ignored his medical complaints.
Pakistan's Supreme Court has ordered a medical examination for Khan, who says his convictions are politically motivated.