KP government links Federal funding agreement to restoration of Imran Khan’s legal rights

Yesterday, our family met with senior ministers from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government at the Islamabad High Court to discuss, in detail

Yesterday, our family met with senior ministers from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government at the Islamabad High Court to discuss, in detail, the ongoing efforts being undertaken to restore all of Imran Khan’s legal, constitutional, and human rights while he remains in custody. The meeting focused on both his personal welfare and the broader issues affecting the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

During the discussion, the ministers provided a comprehensive update on the government’s position regarding key financial and administrative matters.

The ministers clarified that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government will not have any surplus budget available this year. This position reflects the consistent guidance and vision of Imran Khan, who has repeatedly emphasized that every available public resource should be directed toward the welfare, development, and uplift of the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. His longstanding policy has been that government funds must be utilized to improve public services, strengthen infrastructure, create economic opportunities, and address the needs of the province’s citizens rather than remain unused.

The ministers also reaffirmed that the KP Government will not enter into or sign any agreement with the Federal Government regarding the transfer of the requested Rs. 175 billion unless critical constitutional, financial, and humanitarian concerns are addressed.

Foremost among these concerns is the province’s rightful financial share for the merged districts, formerly known as FATA. The ministers stressed that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa must receive its full allocation for the current fiscal year, estimated at approximately Rs. 300 billion. These funds are essential for the economic development, reconstruction, stability, and long-term prosperity of the merged districts, which continue to face significant developmental challenges. The provincial government maintains that this constitutional obligation must be fulfilled before any further financial arrangements can be considered.

In addition, the ministers made it clear that no agreement will be signed until Imran Khan’s legal and lawful prison rights are fully restored. They emphasized that the denial of these rights is both unjustified and contrary to established legal standards.

The immediate transfer of Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital for a thorough medical evaluation remains a key demand. The ministers stressed the need for proper diagnosis, examination, and treatment by qualified medical specialists to ensure that his health is adequately assessed and protected.

They also called for an immediate end to the eight months of isolation and solitary confinement that Imran Khan has reportedly endured. As part of restoring his fundamental rights, they demanded the reinstatement of weekly meetings with six family members, six members of his legal team, and six political associates. They further called for the restoration of his regular weekly phone conversations with his sons, which are essential for maintaining family contact and emotional well-being.

Additionally, the ministers insisted that his access to books, newspapers, and other reading materials be fully restored without restriction, recognizing that access to information and intellectual engagement are basic rights that should not be denied.

These demands do not seek special treatment. Rather, they call for the restoration of basic legal protections, constitutional guarantees, and fundamental human rights that must be respected in accordance with the law. The family and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government remain committed to pursuing these matters until all lawful rights are fully restored without further delay.