The imprisonment and reported declining health of former prime minister Imran Khan were debated in the Parliament of the United Kingdom on Tuesday, with MPs from both government and opposition parties urging stronger diplomatic engagement with Islamabad. Some lawmakers pressed the Labour government to consider tying trade and development assistance to measurable human rights commitments.

The issue was raised during oral questions led by Labour peer Baroness Alexander of Cleveden, who sought details on discussions with Pakistani authorities regarding Khan’s detention. Responding on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, Minister of State Baroness Chapman of Darlington said that while Pakistan’s judicial proceedings fall under its own jurisdiction, respect for fundamental freedoms remains essential.

Concerns regarding the protection of fundamental rights for @ImranKhanPTI and the broader democratic situation in Pakistan have been raised in the UK Parliament. We hope wisdom and restraint prevail, and that democratic principles, the rule of law, and human rights are fully… pic.twitter.com/gsKCP8QyTU

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She underscored the need to ensure fair trial guarantees, due process, humane conditions of detention, and access to appropriate medical care, stressing that these rights apply equally to all Pakistani citizens.

The treatment of Imran Khan at the hands of the Pakistani government is an international outrage.
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Several peers referred to reports that Khan had been denied access to legal counsel, family members and medical professionals, and was being held in solitary confinement.

The government reiterated that concerns over human rights obligations had been consistently raised with Pakistani counterparts and would continue to be addressed.