Barrister Salman Safdar Meets Imran Khan at Adiala Jail; Report on Living Conditions Due Feb 12.

Barrister Salman Safdar, appointed as amicus curiae (friend of the court) by the Supreme Court, met with PTI founder Imran Khan at Adiala Jail on February 10, 2026. The visit, which lasted nearly three hours, was authorized by a two-member bench led by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi to independently assess Khan’s current living conditions.

Amicus Curiae Visit & Findings

• Initial Assessment: Following the meeting, Barrister Safdar informed reporters that Imran Khan appeared to be in good health and was looking “fine”.
• Court Mandate: Chief Justice Afridi specifically directed Safdar to focus his report on “living conditions only,” despite broader concerns raised by the legal team regarding recent medical procedures.
• Unimpeded Access: The court issued strict orders to jail authorities to ensure Safdar was granted full and immediate access without being kept waiting outside the prison.

Legal Proceedings & Next Steps

• Official Reports: The Supreme Court has also summoned a formal report from the Jail Superintendent regarding the petitioner’s current welfare.
• Upcoming Hearing: Proceedings are set to resume on February 12, 2026, where the court will review Safdar’s written findings and the official government report.
• Limited Visitation: The bench continues to maintain a cautious stance on broader visitation rights, recently rejecting a separate plea from lawyer Latif Khosa to meet with the former premier.