Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi were convicted of graft in January, and theywere sentenced to 14 years and seven years in prison, respectively. "The state has an obligation to protect Mrs. Khan's health and ensureconditions of detention compatible with human dignity," Edwards said in astatement. "The authorities must ensure Mrs. Khan has the possibility to communicatewith her lawyers and receive visits from family members, and have meaningfulhuman contact throughout her detention," Edwards said. Earlier this month, Edwards said Khan was being held in conditions that couldamount to torture and other inhuman or degrading treatment. She urged the Pakistani authorities to ensure that the 73-year-old'sconditions of detention fully complied with international norms.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha December 25, 2025 08:26 UTC