LONDON/ISLAMABAD – Sources in the Pakistan High Commission in London have said that Imran Khan’s sons, Qasim and Sulaiman, have not submitted any visa applications there.
According to a private TV channel, High Commission officials said that both sons already hold NADRA-issued NICOP cards, which they used during their previous visits to Pakistan. Under the current system, visa applications can be submitted online, and there is no need to visit the High Commission in person.
Earlier, Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khan claimed on social media platform X that Qasim and Sulaiman had applied for visas at the High Commission a few days ago. She added that the ambassador told them the applications were awaiting approval from Pakistan’s Ministry of Interior.
Aleema also said the two brothers plan to visit Pakistan and are waiting for official clearance before travelling.
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Qasim (26) and Sulaiman (28) publicly spoke out in May about their father’s imprisonment. Last month, Aleema said the two would first visit the US to campaign for Imran Khan’s release and then come to Pakistan. During their visit to the US, they met with American lawmakers over the issue.
Meanwhile, social media users pointed out that Aleema Khan had earlier stated the two sons already had National Identity Cards for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOPs) and therefore did not require visas — leading to confusion over their actual travel requirements.
