Pakistan, May 15 -- A special court in Islamabad has directed Adiala Jail authorities to allow former Prime Minister Imran Khan to talk to his sons and receive a medical check-up by his personal physician. The court emphasized that these rights must be granted immediately and in full accordance with earlier orders.

Special Judge Central Shahrukh Arjumand had previously approved Imran Khan's petitions requesting phone access to his sons and a check-up by his chosen doctor. However, jail authorities recently challenged the decision, claiming that providing these facilities violated the Pakistan Prison Rules and the Constitution.

Despite their objections, the court rejected the jail administration's plea and ruled that earlier decisions ma...