Former Pakistani Prime Minister and founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan, is currently under arbitrary detention according to a UN human rights working group. The group issued an opinion stating that Khan's detention violates international law and called for his immediate release along with compensation and reparations. The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention, based in Geneva, reached this conclusion during its 99th session held from March 18-27. It highlighted that Khan's incarceration is part of a broader pattern of repression against him and his political party, particularly leading up to the 2024 elections. Members of PTI have allegedly been subjected to arrests, torture, and disruptions during their campaign rallies. Moreover, the working group criticized the conduct of the elections themselves, accusing the authorities of widespread fraud and the manipulation of parliamentary seats. Despite these allegations, Pakistan's election commission has denied any irregularities, maintaining the legitimacy of the electoral process. Imran Khan has been in custody since August of the previous year and has faced convictions in some cases ahead of the national election held in February. He continues to battle numerous other legal charges, which he and his party claim are politically motivated attempts to prevent his return to power. Recent judicial decisions in Pakistan have overturned some of Khan's convictions related to allegations of illegal acquisition and leaking state secrets. However, he remains imprisoned due to a separate conviction concerning the validity of his 2018 marriage. Additionally, Khan faces charges under anti-terrorism laws related to incidents of violence in May of the previous year. Imran Khan ascended to power in 2018 but was ousted in 2022 through a vote of no-confidence. He has publicly alleged that the United States and elements within Pakistan's military played a role in orchestrating his removal via the no-confidence vote, allegations that both parties have vehemently denied. Following his ouster, Khan faced multiple legal challenges that ultimately disqualified him from participating as a candidate in the February elections. Despite his disqualification, candidates supported by PTI secured the highest number of parliamentary seats. However, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) formed a coalition government. International observers, including the United States, Britain, and the European Union, expressed concerns over reported irregularities during the elections and called for investigations. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also voiced concerns about violence during the electoral process and the suspension of mobile communications services. The situation surrounding Imran Khan's detention and the political landscape in Pakistan remains fluid and contentious. His detention has drawn widespread international scrutiny and calls for justice, with human rights organizations and diplomatic entities urging Pakistan to adhere to international norms of due process and rule of law. As the legal battles continue and political tensions simmer, the fate of Imran Khan and the future of PTI's political influence in Pakistan hang in the balance. The international community continues to monitor developments closely, advocating for transparency, accountability, and respect for human rights in Pakistan's political and judicial processes.