Pakistan’s PTI demands access to jailed Khan after overnight hospital visit
Summary
Imran Khan was taken from Adiala Jail to Islamabad’s Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences overnight for an eye examination and injection, then returned to prison. His party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), demanded immediate access for his family, personal doctors and legal team, while the government said he was receiving required care.Key Facts
- PIMS said Khan received an injection in his right eye to treat central retinal vein occlusion, a condition linked to reduced vision.
- The hospital said Khan was clinically stable, had normal vital signs and was discharged at about 2:30am.
- PTI said Khan’s family and personal doctors were not informed of the hospital visit and learned about it from news reports.
- Khan’s lawyer told the Islamabad High Court that Khan’s eyesight had improved but his blood pressure remained a concern.
- Khan has been in prison since August 2023 on corruption charges that he denies and describes as politically motivated; the government rejects that claim.
- In August, Pakistan’s Supreme Court ordered that Khan be moved to a private hospital of his choice in Islamabad, but he was taken to PIMS.
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