Unverified and highly sensitive reports alleging the assassination of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan inside Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail have gone viral across social media platforms, triggering nationwide speculation and political turmoil. While no official confirmation has been issued by the Pakistani government or the prison authorities, the rumours have caused panic among his supporters.
The Claims and the Allegations
The claims of the former PM's death began circulating on Wednesday afternoon, November 26, 2025. The reports gained traction after several unverified social media handles and even a post from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Baluchistan (MFA) on 'X' (formerly Twitter) alleged foul play.
- Targeting the Establishment: The posts specifically named the Pakistani intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), and certain high-ranking military officials, accusing them of orchestrating the alleged "assassination" to eliminate a key political opponent.
- Wider Context: These rumours follow a period of intense pressure on Khan and his party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Earlier this week, Khan's sisters were allegedly manhandled by police outside Adiala Jail while attempting to secure a court-mandated meeting with their brother, raising renewed concerns over his health and safety in custody.
Official Silence Fuels Speculation
As of the current time, the government of Pakistan and relevant authorities have not released an official statement to either confirm or definitively deny the viral claims. This silence has further fueled the intense speculation and led to a spike in public anxiety, particularly among PTI workers who have long alleged that Khan is being mistreated in solitary confinement.
Reports are now surfacing from inside the prisons of PUnjabi Pakistan that Imran Khan, who was being held in custody, has been killed by Asim Munir and his ISI administration according to several news outlets. If this information is confirmed to be true, it marks the absolute end… pic.twitter.com/SbbVB5uJll
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs Baluchistan (@BaluchistanMFA) November 26, 2025
The lack of access granted to Khan's family and legal team has continually intensified rumours regarding his well-being. The alleged brutality directed towards his sisters outside the jail further heightened existing concerns about the former cricketer's condition.
The History of Threats
In November 2022, he was shot and wounded in an apparent assassination attempt during a political rally in Wazirabad. Following that incident, Khan had publicly accused multiple political and intelligence officials of being involved in the plot against him
Until an official, verifiable statement is released by the Pakistani government, the reports of his death remain unconfirmed. The situation in Pakistan remains highly volatile as the nation waits for clarity on the status of its most popular, yet imprisoned, political leader.
