Imran Khan Marks 73rd Birthday in Adiala Jail as Supporters Show Global Solidarity
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan —
Former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan celebrated his 73rd birthday on October 5, 2025, inside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, where he has been imprisoned for more than two years in multiple cases. Despite his continued detention, supporters across Pakistan and around the world marked the day with online gatherings and virtual rallies.
According to jail sources, Imran Khan spent the day quietly without any special celebration. Officials confirmed that his prison routine remained unchanged, though he received birthday greetings from family and followers.
On social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag #HappyBirthdayImranKhan became a top global trend, with over one million posts shared by fans, PTI leaders, and international supporters. Users praised Khan for his political struggle, cricket achievements, and philanthropic work, including the Shaukat Khanum Cancer Hospital and Namal University.
Overseas Pakistanis also organized virtual events and online candlelight vigils in cities such as London, New York, Dubai, and Toronto, expressing solidarity with Khan and calling for his release. Many described him as a symbol of hope and resilience for Pakistan.
Imran Khan was arrested in 2023 on multiple charges. Although the Supreme Court of Pakistan has granted him bail in several cases, he remains behind bars due to ongoing legal proceedings.
Meanwhile, international human rights organizations and global observers have raised concerns about the fairness of his trials and the conditions of his imprisonment, urging Pakistani authorities to ensure transparency and justice.
Political analysts say Khan’s 73rd birthday reflects not just a personal milestone but a moment that highlights his continued influence and public support across Pakistan and abroad.