Pakistan’s political drama intensifies as PTI’s top brass from behind bars reaches out to Chief Justice Yahya Afridi for urgent relief on behalf of Imran Khan. In a strongly worded letter circulated via media outlets like Geo News, the party accuses the government of medical negligence and rights violations against the former premier.
Key signatories—Dr. Yasmin Rashid, Ejaz Chaudhry, Umar Sarfraz Cheema, and Mahmood-ur-Rashid—detail how Khan, jailed since August 2023, is denied basic entitlements. Personal physicians are barred, family visits restricted, and legal counsel access curtailed, they claim, echoing longstanding party grievances.
Timing is critical: this follows Khan’s latest eye treatment at PIMS hospital, where he battles CRVO, with a Supreme Court document revealing 85% vision loss in one eye. PTI contrasts this with Nawaz Sharif’s 2019 case, where state facilities at Services Hospital included full personal doctor participation, open family access, and overseas travel approval for cardiac care.
The letter lambasts the regime for initial denials of Khan’s health issues, followed by grudging admissions post-diagnosis. Allegations fly of intentional hurdles to sustain ‘political dominance,’ especially given the government’s perceived lack of public mandate.
PTI demands judicial oversight to guarantee Khan’s rights to private medical consultations, lawyer meetings, and family contact. This bold move from incarceration highlights PTI’s resilience and could pressure the judiciary amid rising calls for transparency in prisoner treatment. Observers watch closely, as any CJ action might signal broader reforms or fuel further unrest in Pakistan’s polarized arena.