Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what representations they have made since 5 July 2024 to counterparts in the government of Pakistan regarding reports of Imran Khan's mistreatment by Pakistani authorities.

While Pakistan's judicial processes are a domestic matter, we are clear that the Pakistani authorities need to respect fundamental freedoms, including the right to a fair trial, due process, humane detention and access to appropriate medical treatment. This applies to Imran Khan as it does to all Pakistan's citizens. We have raised these principles privately with the Government of Pakistan at suitable opportunities and will continue to do so. The Minister for the Middle East, Stephen Doughty met Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Dar on 27 August to discuss a range of issues, including matters relating to Imran Khan.