Medical Board Examines Imran at Adiala Jail
News Desk
Islamabad: The health of incarcerated former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has once again come under judicial and political spotlight, as a five-member medical board examined him at Adiala Jail and reported improvement in his eye condition.
Sources said the medical evaluation, which lasted about an hour, was carried out by a team that included eye specialists such as Dr Afaq, Dr Sikandar and Dr Arif.
The examination was conducted to comply with a deadline set by the Supreme Court (SC), which had directed authorities to submit a comprehensive medical report by February 16.
The development comes amid heightened political agitation over Khan’s health and detention conditions.
Court-Driven Medical Review
Khan’s counsel, Salman Safdar, had earlier met his client in jail and subsequently submitted concerns regarding his health to a bench headed by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi. The court sought a detailed report, prompting the fresh medical assessment.
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Jail authorities have since forwarded Khan’s complete medical record to the Punjab Home Department. The documents include a chart of vital signs — blood pressure, pulse, temperature and blood sugar levels — along with consultation notes and details of the doctors overseeing his treatment. Officials say on-duty medical staff conduct examinations three times daily, compiling routine health reports.
A separate report specifically addressing his eye condition has also been submitted to the relevant authorities.
CRVO Diagnosis Sparks Political Pressure
Two weeks ago, it emerged that the PTI founder had been diagnosed with central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO), a serious eye disorder typically associated with cardiovascular risk factors such as hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and heart disease.
The disclosure triggered concern within PTI ranks and among Khan’s family members, who demanded his immediate transfer to a hospital for specialized treatment. The federal government, however, maintains that all necessary medical facilities are being provided within jail premises.
The issue has since evolved beyond a medical matter into a political flashpoint.
Lawmakers from PTI and members of the opposition alliance Tehreek Tahaffuz-e-Aiyeen Pakistan (TTAP) have staged a sit-in demanding that Khan be shifted to a hospital. The protest, now in its third day, is being held at Parliament House, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa House and the Parliament Lodges.
Among the participants are National Assembly Opposition Leader Mehmood Khan Achakzai, Senate Opposition Leader Allama Raja Nasir Abbas, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and former chief minister Ali Amin Gandapur.
Health at the Heart of Politics
While sources indicate that Khan’s eye condition has shown “marked improvement,” the court-mandated medical scrutiny underscores how his health has become intertwined with broader political tensions.
With the Supreme Court awaiting a complete medical report, the coming days are likely to determine whether the matter remains a clinical issue — or continues to fuel political confrontation both inside and outside Parliament.
