Imran Khan’s Sons Qasim and Sulaiman Announce Plans to Visit Pakistan to Meet Their Father

London: Qasim Khan, son of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former prime minister Imran Khan, has announced that he and his brother Sulaiman have applied for visas and are planning to visit Pakistan in January to meet their father.

Speaking in an interview with British broadcaster Sky News, the London-based brothers were asked whether they had contacted the Pakistani government to seek permission for the visit, particularly after Defence Minister Khawaja Asif had earlier stated that they could come to Pakistan and meet Imran Khan.

Responding to the question, Qasim said they are now moving forward with their plans following those remarks. “We have applied for our visas. They have not arrived yet, but we are expecting the process to be completed, so we are planning to go in January,” he said.

When asked what they would discuss with their father and whether they would urge him to consider a “deal” for his release from jail, Qasim dismissed the idea. He said Imran Khan’s life is driven by a deep sense of purpose, which he described as freeing Pakistan from corruption.

“If he were to make a deal and come to live with us in England, I know it would cause him great pain. He would feel that he had left his country to be destroyed, and I believe he would fall into depression,” Qasim said.

He added that while the family would like their father to be with them and watch their cricket and football matches, Imran Khan’s mission is far greater than personal comfort. “That is his purpose, and you can only respect it,” he said.

Qasim also said he wants to discuss how they can help secure their father’s release, adding that the family currently feels helpless. He noted that during their conversations, Imran Khan consistently refuses to talk about his own conditions and instead asks about the family, particularly their grandmother’s well-being.

The brothers revealed that they have not spoken to their father since their grandmother passed away two months ago. Qasim said he wants to speak to Imran Khan about the loss, noting that after the death of his own mother, Imran Khan regarded his mother-in-law as a mother figure and shared a close bond with her.

Asked whether they believe Imran Khan will ever be released, Qasim said the situation appears to be worsening. “Those in power are becoming stronger, and it is very difficult to see a solution. Many people we speak to seem to be losing confidence,” he said, adding that the family fears they may never see him again.

Sulaiman Khan also noted that Imran Khan is not the kind of person who would compromise or strike a deal, adding that while international pressure may seem like the only easier option at this stage, it can be an effective way to bring about change in such circumstances.