• Kasim says trying to travel to Pakistan but being “denied visas”.
• “Denying a prisoner treatment is cruel,” says Kasim.
• Statement comes amid controversy over Imran’s health.

Jailed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s son Kasim Khan has alleged that he and his brother are trying to travel to Pakistan to see their father, but the government is deliberately refusing to process their visa applications.

In a statement issued on X, Kasim said Imran has been held in “solitary confinement” for 914 days, during which his health has deteriorated and he has been denied access to independent medical care. 

He said denying medical treatment to a prisoner was “cruel” and preventing his children from seeing him amounted to collective punishment. 

Kasim called on international human rights organisations and governments to speak out and act “before irreversible harm is done”.

The statement comes amid recent controversy surrounding Imran’s health.

He recently underwent an eye procedure at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad, where doctors confirmed that pressure in blood vessels had affected his vision. The PTI has accused the government of withholding details of his medical condition for several days.

It may be noted that Kasim and his brother Suleiman said in December 2025 that they had submitted visa applications and intended to visit Pakistan in January. 

Imran’s sons have repeatedly claimed that their father is being held in a ‘death cell’ at Adiala Jail under what they described as “awful” conditions, with prolonged restrictions on communication. They have said that court-mandated contact has not been consistently allowed.

Meetings with the PTI founder have remained a point of contention between the party and the government. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has confirmed that a blanket ban on meetings with the incarcerated politician has been in place since December 2025.

Kasim publicly highlighted his father’s imprisonment for the first time in May 2025. In June 2025, he took to X to express concern over Imran’s condition in jail. In a separate post, he criticised the incumbent government over what he described as his father’s imprisonment and “torture”.

The sons later said they feared authorities were concealing “something irreversible” about their father’s condition after more than three weeks without evidence that he was still alive.

The family had also sought access for Imran’s personal physician, who they say has not been permitted to examine him for more than a year.

However, the Adiala jail administration clarified that Imran is being provided all facilities available to ‘B-Class’ prisoners under the law, including tailored meals, healthcare, reading materials, exercise and walks.

Imran, 72, has been in jail since August 2023 after being convicted in multiple cases, which he says are politically motivated following his removal from office through a parliamentary vote in 2022.

His first conviction was linked to allegations of unlawfully selling state gifts, commonly referred to as the Toshakhana case. Subsequent verdicts added lengthy prison sentences, including 10 years for leaking a diplomatic cable and 14 years in a graft case related to the Al-Qadir Trust. Prosecutors allege the charity was involved in improper land deals.

Imran remains incarcerated as legal proceedings continue, with his conviction in the Toshakhana-2 case marking the latest setback. He faces dozens of cases filed since 2022, ranging from corruption to anti-terrorism and state secrets charges. He has denied all allegations, which his party says are politically driven.

The PTI maintains that the prosecutions are aimed at excluding Imran Khan from public life and elections.

Kim Kardashian is offering dating advice as rumours swirl about her budding romance with Lewis Hamilton.

The reality TV star was recently spotted alongside the Formula One champion during a weekend trip to Paris, sparking speculation about a new relationship. While in the French capital, Kardashian spoke with British Vogue at the launch of the new Nike x SKIMS pop-up, where she answered readers’ burning questions ranging from sisterly rivalry to modern dating.

“Yes, who cares if they’ve seen your Story? Like, what does it matter? Post and ghost. Who cares?” the 45-year-old replied.

Her comments come as reports suggest her own love life may be entering a new chapter. The Sun reported that Kardashian and Hamilton are now dating, claiming the SKIMS founder recently flew to the U.K. to spend a romantic weekend with the racing star in the Cotswolds.

According to the outlet, Kardashian travelled on her private jet and stayed at the luxury Estelle Manor, where the pair allegedly enjoyed exclusive access to a private spa and shared an intimate dinner at the country club.

A source also told HELLO! magazine that sparks may have flown earlier than fans realised. “Kim and Lewis got people talking at Kate Hudson’s New Year’s Eve party in Aspen last year,” the insider said, suggesting their connection has been quietly building for months.

Zayn Malik has shared good news for fans, announcing that his fifth studio album, Konnakol, will be released on April 17 via Mercury Records, marking a creative moment he describes as deeply personal and long in the making.

The singer revealed the project shortly after wrapping up his Las Vegas residency, telling fans he feels “lucky enough” to be returning with a new body of work that reconnects with the sound that first defined his solo career. 

The album’s lead single, Die for Me, is set to arrive this Friday, offering the first glimpse into what listeners can expect.

According to a release, Konnakol builds on the style fans first heard on Zayn’s record-breaking debut album, Mind of Mine, while taking that foundation in a more meaningful direction. 

Visually, the project is rooted in heritage, with the album artwork featuring a snow leopard, a symbol in South Asia that reflects how his background shaped the record. 

Zayn subtly teased this connection during his Vegas shows, where snow leopard imagery appeared at the end of each night as a quiet Easter egg for fans.

Explaining the title and intent behind the album, Zayn said, “It’s that time again, I have been lucky enough to make a fifth studio album. Konnakol in its definition is the act of creating percussive sounds with one’s voice but what it means to me lies somewhere much deeper.”

He went on to describe it. 

“I have always drawn on my heritage for inspiration since I first started making my own music, this album is a development of that understanding, knowing more now than ever, who I am, where I come from and where I intend to go.”

The announcement follows Zayn’s recent seven-night residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM, which concluded on January 31. 

Across the shows, he treated fans to unreleased music alongside familiar favourites, signalling that a new era was approaching.

With Konnakol, Zayn appears to be blending reflection with evolution, giving fans a taste of his early solo sound while grounding the album in a clearer sense of identity. 

For listeners who have followed his journey from the start, the project promises both nostalgia and growth, delivered by an artist who says he finally understands where he’s been, and where he’s going next.