High-Profile Prisoners in Pakistan: Imran Khan and Qureshi Assigned Jail Labor

Imran Khan and Shah Mahmood Qureshi, high-profile prisoners in Pakistan's Adiala Jail, are assigned labor duties despite privileges. Khan's wife, Bushra Bibi, in a sub-jail, receives meals but lacks an exercise machine. The duo faces multiple convictions, with jail time before conviction counting. Imran Khan's legal woes escalate, adding to his challenges.

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In a surprising turn of events, Pakistan's former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, and his aide, ex-foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, both high-profile prisoners, have been assigned labor duties within the confines of Rawalpindi's high-security Adiala Jail, as per a recent media report. The duo, convicted by a special court in the cipher case, is reportedly serving a 10-year jail term.

Imran Khan, 71, and Qureshi, 67, prominent figures in their roles as former prime minister and foreign minister, find themselves separately confined in the high-security prison. Despite their status, the Express Tribune newspaper reveals that both leaders are experiencing a unique prison life, complete with certain privileges. The report highlights that they are availing themselves of facilities similar to those they enjoyed before their conviction, including access to exercise equipment.

Sources indicate that Imran Khan and Qureshi have been provided with two sets of prison uniforms in accordance with jail regulations. However, due to Khan's ongoing trial in other cases, wearing the prison uniform is not currently obligatory for him. Additionally, the media report discloses that both high-profile prisoners will be engaged in prison labor within the compound, undertaking maintenance work or other tasks designated by the jail administration.

The report specifies that high-profile prisoners cannot be integrated into activities like factory work, kitchen duties, or hospital assignments alongside ordinary inmates. Consequently, Khan and Qureshi will carry out their assigned tasks within the prison compound. They are also entitled to prepare their own food or opt for meals prepared according to the jail manual.

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The narrative takes an unexpected turn as details emerge about Khan's wife, Bushra Bibi, convicted in the Toshakhana case. Designated as a sub-jail, her Bani Gala residence is under the watchful eye of female police staff, ensuring her compliance with the jail manual. Interestingly, the former first lady is provided with meals by the prison administration, though the absence of an exercise machine is noted due to the unique nature of her confinement.

Meanwhile, Khan's legal troubles intensify as the sources reveal that the time spent in jail before conviction will be counted as part of his punishment. Recent court decisions sentenced Khan and his wife to seven years in an "un-Islamic" marriage case and 14 years in the Toshakhana case. Simultaneously, the cipher case, involving a diplomatic cable and an alleged international conspiracy, resulted in a 10-year jail term for Khan and Qureshi, along with a five-year political ban.