Former PM's imprisonment on contested corruption charges after political opposition, combined with deteriorating health conditions in custody, exemplifies authoritarian use of judicial systems to eliminate political rivals and suppress dissent.
The former Pakistani prime minister's family has repeatedly raised concerns about his deteriorating health in prison. The 73-year-old was jailed in 2023 on corruption charges that he says were politically motivated.
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