United Nations Special Rapporteur urges Pakistan to end Imran Khan's solitary confinement

Exam-focused facts from the 15 December 2025 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

UN Special Rapporteur on torture Alice Jill Edwards called on Pakistan to lift Imran Khan's solitary confinement, stating it 'should be lifted without delay' as prolonged solitary confinement beyond 15 days constitutes psychological torture.
Since his transfer to Adiala Jail Rawalpindi, Imran Khan has reportedly been confined 23 hours a day, under constant camera surveillance, denied outdoor activity, communal prayers, and frequently interrupted legal and family visits.
The cell lacks natural light and adequate ventilation, causing extreme temperatures, foul odours, insect infestations, nausea, vomiting and weight loss; authorities have allegedly denied him adequate medical attention despite his history of spinal injury and gunshot wounds.