Lawyer Salman Safdar submitted a seven-page report to the Supreme Court detailing former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s living conditions in Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi.
The court had appointed Safdar as amicus curiae (friend of the court), ordering him to meet the jailed former prime minister and submit a report to him on February 11.
“A copy of the report, obtained by Geographic newsdescribed the conditions of Imran Khan’s detention, including the facilities available to him during his imprisonment.
Daily routine and nutrition.
The jailed former prime minister, in the report written by Safdar, described his daily routine as varying between summer and winter.
“He has breakfast at around 9:45 a.m., followed by recitation of the Holy Quran at approximately 11:30 a.m. for about an hour. He then engages in physical exercise using the limited equipment available to him, including a stationary bike, two 9-kilogram dumbbells, and a barbell,” the report said.
“At around 1:15 p.m., after showering, he is allowed access to the walking shed within the secure compound, where he can sit or walk. Lunch is taken between 3:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., and at 5:00 p.m. he is again allowed a short walk. From approximately 5:30 p.m. until 10:00 the next morning, he remains confined to his cell,” he added.
Imran stated that for breakfast in the morning he consumes a cup of coffee, porridge and some dates.
“For lunch [his main meal of the day]Imran reported that the weekly meal plan is self-selected and self-financed by his family, comprising two days of chicken, two days of meat, two days of lentils (daal) and/or two days of ‘chaat/snacks,’ the report said.
In addition, he stated that he has bottled drinking water at his disposal. Regarding dinner, Imran said that he does not eat a full meal but consumes fruit, milk and dates.
Amenities
According to a report submitted by the petitioner, Imran Khan has access to basic winter amenities: a small heater/fan is available in his cell and hot water is available at all times.
However, according to the report, PTI’s founding president described the summer months as particularly challenging due to extreme heat and humidity.
“Living conditions during the summer are very difficult. Despite using mosquito repellent and having a refrigerator installed in the room, the heat and insects make it difficult to rest and the quality of sleep is affected,” the report states.
The report mentions that Imran also expressed concern over food storage, pointing out the absence of a refrigerator. “They only provide me with a portable refrigerator, which is not always effective in extreme weather conditions.” I have experienced food poisoning two or three times during the summer months,” the PTI founder was quoted as saying.
Security
On security matters, the report indicated that the former prime minister had no concerns. “There are approximately ten surveillance cameras installed in the complex, covering most areas. One camera covers the shower area, but none are installed inside the room/cell,” he added.
Living conditions
According to the report, Imran’s cell includes a single mattress, four pillows and two blankets. “It was also observed that under the bed there were five pairs of shoes/sneakers,” the inspection noted. Personal items such as a prayer rug, a tasbeeh, two towels and toiletries were also present.
The report further mentions that approximately 100 books, two wrapped apples, two dumbbells, and other personal care items, including tissues, mouthwash, an air freshener, shaving gel, and a shaving kit, were found in the cell.
Regarding the cell bathroom, the report states: “Inside the cell, a bathroom approximately 4½ x 4½ feet was observed, divided by a five-foot high wall with no roof. Outside the bathroom area, there was a sink with access to hot and cold water, as well as a mirror. In terms of cleanliness, some room for improvement was observed in the sanitary conditions of the bathroom.”
As for ventilation, the cell supposedly has two openings measuring 2 x 2 feet at opposite ends of the roof for cross ventilation. However, “despite the bathroom located inside the cell, there is no escape system installed,” the report adds.
