“You Are Not Alone”: Trump Aide Meets Imran Khan’s Sons in California

Meeting with U.S. Trump‑era Envoy in California

Sulaiman Khan (28) and Kasim (often Qasim, 26), sons of jailed ex‑PM Imran Khan, held a high-profile meeting today in California with Richard Grenell, former U.S. Ambassador and Trump special envoy for special missions

Grenell praised their bravery, told them to “stay strong”, and reassured them that millions worldwide are opposed to “political prosecutions”
He shared photos and posts on X (formerly Twitter), including: “Welcome to California, my friends… You are not alone.”

They were also joined by Dr. Asif Mahmood, Pakistani-American physician and USCIRF vice‑chair, who applauded their public campaign for their father’s freedom

What This Meeting Represents

Launch of International Freedom Campaign
The brothers unveiled a strategic global campaign focusing on the U.S. to rally support for Imran’s release.
Symbolic Political Mobilization
It's their first major public political engagement since Imran’s August 2023 imprisonment and signals a shift from legal efforts to international lobbying
U.S. Voices Amplifying Their Plea
Grenell’s outspoken support—echoing earlier public advocacy—underscores the potential influence of high-profile U.S. actors

Background & Next Moves

Imran's legal and incarceration status:
He has been in Adiala Jail since August 2023, convicted in a £190 million corruption case and facing trials under the Anti-Terrorism Act, particularly for May 9, 2023 protests
Prior Advocacy:
Earlier this year and into May 2025, Sulaiman and Kasim made public appeals urging Trump, global leaders, and the international community to intervene, describing their father’s detention as inhumane
Upcoming Plans:
They’ve expressed intention to travel back to Pakistan to join PTI-led protests—paving the way for a combined international-diaspora strategy

In the summer of 2025, Imran Khan’s sons have stepped into the spotlight. In California today, Sulaiman and Kasim met with former ambassador Richard Grenell and Dr. Asif Mahmood to launch a bold U.S.-based campaign advocating their father’s release.

This marks a turning point not just in their personal activism but in PTI’s broader strategy. Moving beyond courtrooms and local rallies, they are now forging global alliances, harnessing sympathetic voices in U.S. political circles, and amplifying their campaign through media and diaspora networks.

Grenell’s visible backing carries symbolic weight. His public message of solidarity

“you are not alone”is not just comforting; it’s a rallying cry, echoing through PTI ranks and within international discourse on civil liberties in Pakistan.

As the brothers set their sights on Pakistan, joining protests and taking center stage in PTI’s next phase, the dynamics are shifting. What began as legal challenges are evolving into a transnational political movement blending advocacy, symbolism, and international diplomacy.

Key Takeaways

Focus	Details
What happened today	Meeting with Grenell in California; launch of U.S. campaign
Why it matters	Marks first public political move; international support visible
What’s next	International lobbying + joining protests in Pakistan

This meeting signals that Imran Khan’s sons are no longer silent observers they’re emerging as active voices of a global campaign to demand their father’s freedom. Their journey, bridging the U.S. and Pakistan, may redefine PTI’s resistance narratives.

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