Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan faces mounting health crises in jail, with his party PTI accusing officials of plotting a covert shift to a hospital. The move, they claim, bypasses family notification and flouts established protocols, posing grave risks to his safety.
In an urgent appeal, PTI insisted that all medical procedures must involve Khan’s chosen physicians and family presence. ‘This is not just a breach of rules—it’s a threat to life,’ the party declared in a public statement.
Media outlets have documented complaints from Khan’s kin about substandard jail healthcare. The right eye’s reported vision loss has amplified worries, especially after prolonged inaction by authorities.
PTI’s outrage stems from intelligence suggesting the transfer was underway without disclosure. They slammed the opacity as reminiscent of earlier cover-ups, demanding swift intervention at a reputable facility like Al-Shifa.
Opposition forces mobilized swiftly. Friday saw dharnas outside parliament by coalition partners, while TTAP launched street protests pledging persistence until Khan’s admission for proper care.
The Supreme Court’s recent mandate for an eye examination board came too late for some, as PTI highlighted chronic neglect. Locked away since his August 2023 arrest in a graft conviction, Khan’s saga from Lahore home to Adiala Jail symbolizes Pakistan’s polarized politics.
With health now a flashpoint, PTI vows unrelenting pressure, framing the issue as a test of democratic values and prisoner dignity.