The saga surrounding Imran Khan’s health has taken a dramatic turn, with Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi pointing fingers at the PTI chief’s sister for delaying vital medical tests. As backlash mounts worldwide—including appeals from cricket icons to PM Shehbaz Sharif—Naqvi’s revelations during a Tuesday presser have intensified the blame game in Lahore.
Speaking to ARY News, Naqvi recounted discussions at Adiala Jail between Khan’s doctors, his personal medical team, and PTI representatives. The feedback was glowing: doctors commended the treatment, while PTI figures voiced contentment and readiness to update followers.
Further probing revealed no need for additional tests. But Naqvi didn’t hold back on Alima Khan’s role. ‘She instructed her party that agreeing to the reports would kill the issue. Her stance caused a three-day delay in checkups,’ he asserted.
Drawing from Dawn reports, Naqvi criticized the selective politicization: ‘They profess proximity to facts yet turn it into a political weapon.’ He noted Alima’s veto power thwarted consensus among ready political leaders right from the start.
Background: The issue surfaced post-government confirmation of Khan’s transfer to PIMS for a routine eye procedure. Recent Supreme Court documents validate a severe diagnosis—Central Retinal Vein Occlusion—forcing renewed focus on jail medical protocols. Naqvi cautioned against PTI’s bid to ‘cash in’ on the plight, urging resolution over rhetoric amid escalating tensions.