Imran Khan's ex-wife seeks UK intervention over Pakistan detention

Jemima Goldsmith has called on Britain's Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary to intervene in the case of Imran Khan, citing serious concerns about the former Pakistani leader's treatment and wellbeing in detention.

Goldsmith, a British television producer and philanthropist, expressed deep worry about Khan's current situation and the conditions he is facing in prison. According to her account, the ex-Prime Minister has endured what she characterizes as sustained harassment over a three-year period.

The appeal marks a rare public intervention by Goldsmith in Khan's legal troubles since their marriage ended in the 1990s. Her request for British government involvement reflects growing international scrutiny of Khan's detention and the circumstances surrounding it.

Khan, who served as Prime Minister from 2018 to 2022, has faced multiple legal cases in Pakistan following his removal from office. His arrest last year sparked significant domestic and international attention, with supporters and observers raising questions about due process and the political nature of charges against him.