Jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has a walking area adjacent to his cell, a cooler, a TV, a separate kitchen, equipment for exercise, and other amenities, the government informed the Supreme Court.

Khan, 71, has been incarcerated in the high-security Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi since September. He was shifted to this prison from the District Jail Attock after his arrest on August 5 2023 following his conviction in the Toshakhana corruption case.

Appearing before the Supreme Court in a case on May 30, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party founder had complained to the chief justice that he was living in solitary confinement and the government had put restrictions on his meeting with lawyers and family members.

The government in a response submitted to the Supreme Court rejected his assertions by providing a list of facilities he enjoyed and also included photographs of Khan’s cell and other items as well as his meeting with his legal team in prison.

The government said Khan enjoyed a walking area adjacent to the cell, a room cooler, a TV, a separate kitchen, books, a study table with a chair and equipment for exercise.

The government also provided a list of individuals who have met Khan, countering claims that he is being held in solitary confinement. It suggested that, if necessary, a commission could be appointed to verify Khan’s allegation.

Earlier, the government formalised the Standard Operating Procedures for meetings with Khan. According to the SOPs, PTI leaders Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, Sher Afzal Marwat, and Barrister Umair Ahmad Khan Niazi were designated as focal persons for coordinating visits.