Seven months without a single visit, phone call, or medical update — that is the grim picture Imran Khan's sons paint of their father's imprisonment. In a fresh CNN interview published Thursday, Kasim and Sulaiman described being cut off from the former prime minister, even as his health remains a growing concern. Their remarks land as Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) marks three years since Khan's incarceration on Aug 5, 2023. Main Developments Kasim and Sulaiman, speaking from London, said they have had "no updates because his family, doctors [and] lawyers haven't been allowed to see him for seven months." They claimed to be "more in the dark than we've ever been through his incarceration," despite an Islamabad High Court (IHC) order mandating a phone call every two weeks. The brothers also alleged that Pakistani authorities have made it harder for them to visit by delaying their visas or creating administrative hurdles. "We're trying, we'd like to go, but nothing's coming through," Kasim said, adding that their National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (Nicop) have expired and no visa has been issued. Read also: Broad Peak Avalanche Victims Airlifted to Skardu, Search Continues In response, Pakistan's information ministry told CNN that the brothers hold valid Nicops and therefore do not need visas, calling their claims "misleading and appear to convert an administrative process into an issue of political point-scoring." The ministry, however, did not address the assertion that the Nicops have not been renewed. On the possibility of a deal between Khan and the government, both sons dismissed it as unlikely. Sulaiman said Khan would not accept any resolution that leaves other political prisoners behind, while Kasim echoed that sentiment, adding, "They're refusing to show us any kind of health report. So his health may have deteriorated significantly since then." Kasim also labeled the charges against his father as "plain lies and deceit." Background Khan has been in Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail since Aug 5, 2023, following his conviction in the Toshakhana gifts case. He is also serving a 14-year sentence in a £190 million corruption case and was convicted in another Toshakhana case in December 2025. Pending trials include terrorism charges linked to the May 9, 2023 riots. His health became a flashpoint in late January when it was revealed that he suffers from right central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO). The government says it has provided treatment, but Khan's family and opposition leaders accuse it of a lack of transparency and deny his personal physicians access. They have demanded his transfer to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad. The IHC has ordered that Khan meet his family and party leaders on Tuesdays and Thursdays, yet no such meetings have occurred since his sister Uzma Khanum visited in December. PTI rallies in Karachi and Lahore on Wednesday were met with police action and arrests. Why It Matters The prolonged isolation of a former prime minister, coupled with deteriorating health, raises serious questions about due process and humane treatment. For Khan's supporters, the lack of transparency fuels claims of political vendetta, while the government insists it is following legal procedures. The visa dispute adds a diplomatic layer, as the sons' inability to visit — whether due to expired documents or administrative delays — keeps the family separated and heightens international scrutiny. The IHC's orders being ignored also tests the judiciary's authority. What's Next Khan's sons say they will continue to press for access, with Kasim urging "anyone with the power to take action" to intervene. The government has not signaled any change in policy, and the information ministry's dismissal suggests no immediate resolution. Observers will watch whether the IHC enforces its meeting orders or if Khan's health forces a policy shift. Meanwhile, PTI's demand for his release — and the government's refusal — keeps the political standoff entrenched.