Former Pakistan Prime Minister receives medical attention amid concerns over his health in prison
Pakistan’s jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan has been taken to a hospital for medical treatment related to an eye condition, according to reports, bringing renewed attention to his health while in custody.
The development comes as concerns continue over the medical care and living conditions of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder, who has remained behind bars following his conviction in multiple cases.
Khan’s health has been a subject of public and political discussion, with his supporters repeatedly raising concerns about access to appropriate medical facilities and treatment during imprisonment.
According to officials, Khan was taken from Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad late Tuesday for an eye examination and treatment. He also received medical attention for blood pressure-related issues.
Officials said he was examined and given the required treatment before being shifted back to his prison cell.
Khan’s lawyers have expressed concerns about his deteriorating health in custody, claiming that he has suffered significant vision loss in his right eye. The authorities have previously provided updates indicating improvement following medical treatment.
The latest hospital visit is the first known instance since August in which Khan was taken for medical treatment and subsequently returned to prison.
Imran Khan, 74, has been imprisoned for more than three years following his removal from office in 2022. He denies wrongdoing in the cases against him and maintains that the charges are politically motivated, an allegation rejected by the government
