Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has stated that he has lost significant eyesight in his right eye, with only 15% vision remaining, according to a medical report submitted to the Supreme Court.
The seven-page report was prepared by PTI counsel Salman Safdar, who was appointed as amicus curiae (friend of the court) and directed to meet the incarcerated former prime minister at Adiala Jail and submit his findings. The report was filed on February 11.
According to the document, Imran Khan said he was diagnosed with a blood clot in his right eye that caused severe damage. Despite receiving treatment, including an injection, his vision could not be restored beyond 15%.
The PTI founder was recently shifted to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) for an eye procedure. However, the party claimed that neither his family nor its leadership was informed beforehand.
Imran reportedly told Safdar that until October 2025, he had normal 6/6 vision in both eyes. He began experiencing persistent blurred and hazy vision three to four months earlier and repeatedly informed jail authorities. However, he alleged that no timely action was taken.
According to the report, his condition worsened, eventually leading to a sudden and complete loss of vision in his right eye. An ophthalmologist at PIMS, Dr Muhammad Arif, later diagnosed a blood clot that had caused significant and possibly irreversible damage.
Safdar noted in his report that Imran appeared visibly distressed during their meeting. He described the former prime minister as deeply perturbed by both the loss of vision and what he termed the absence of timely and specialized medical intervention. The report also mentioned that Imran’s eyes were watery throughout the meeting and that he repeatedly used tissues, indicating discomfort.
Imran further claimed that for nearly three months he was treated only with eye drops, which failed to improve his condition and ultimately resulted in major impairment.
In addition to his eye condition, Imran said that despite being 73 years old and requiring dental consultation, no dentist has examined him over the past two years. He also stated that regular blood tests appropriate for his age were not conducted.
The PTI founder told the court-appointed counsel that his personal physicians, Dr Faisal Sultan and Dr Asim Yusuf, had previously been granted access, but subsequent requests for medical consultations were allegedly ignored.
Imran Khan also raised concerns about limited access to legal counsel and family members while in custody. He informed Safdar that multiple criminal cases against him are at various stages, including bail, trial, and appeal. However, he claimed that for the past five months he has not been allowed to meet his lead counsel or other members of his legal team, leaving him unable to receive updates or provide legal instructions.
He further alleged that immediate family members, including his sisters, have been denied visitation rights despite concerns over his health. According to the report, he was only allowed to meet his wife after a recent change in jail administration and now sees her once a week for approximately 30 minutes.
Imran also stated that despite repeated applications and court orders, he was permitted to speak by telephone with his sons, Qasim and Suleman, who reside in the United Kingdom, only twice during 2025.
The report outlined Imran Khan’s daily routine at Adiala Jail. He reportedly has breakfast around 9:45am, followed by recitation of the Holy Quran. He engages in physical exercise using limited equipment available to him, including an exercise bike and weights.
He is allowed limited time outside his cell for walking within the secured compound. From approximately 5:30pm until 10:00am the next morning, he remains confined to his cell.
For meals, Imran said his weekly lunch plan is self-financed by his family and includes chicken, meat, lentils, and occasionally snacks. For dinner, he consumes fruit, milk, and dates. Bottled drinking water is reportedly provided.
Imran Khan’s sister, Aleema Khan, expressed concern over his health, alleging that jail authorities failed to act promptly despite being informed about his deteriorating eyesight for months.
Speaking to media in Islamabad, she claimed that former Adiala Jail superintendent Abdul Ghafoor Anjum had been aware of the issue but did not ensure timely treatment. She described the situation as deeply distressing and criticized the handling of his medical care.
Separately, PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja alleged that a criminal offence had been committed against the former prime minister. He demanded immediate medical treatment by doctors trusted by Imran Khan and his family and called for expedited hearings in pending cases, including the Toshakhana case.
The matter remains under consideration before the Supreme Court.
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