An article in 5Pillars, written by Alen Bašić, reported growing concerns over the health of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, who remains in custody at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi.
According to the report, Khan’s party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has warned that his health has significantly deteriorated in detention, citing worsening eyesight and a broader decline in his physical condition.
PTI has claimed that restricted access to proper medical care and periods of solitary confinement have contributed to his worsening health. The party has called for urgent independent medical evaluation and immediate access to specialist care.
The report further states that PTI has demanded Khan’s transfer to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad, arguing that prison medical facilities are not adequate for his condition. It has also insisted that his personal doctors be allowed to examine him freely.
Concerns have also been raised by PTI over the transparency of medical assessments conducted inside the jail, alleging that examinations carried out without the presence of Khan’s family or trusted physicians cannot be considered fully reliable. The party has called for full medical records, including eye-related tests, to be released for independent review.
Khan’s legal team is also reported to have described his condition as “critical,” warning that authorities would be held responsible if his health continues to deteriorate in custody.
The article also notes that PTI has highlighted the condition of senior leader Ijaz Chaudhry, who is reportedly suffering from serious kidney disease in prison, and has urged authorities to ensure his urgent transfer to hospital.
The party maintains that access to healthcare is a fundamental right of all detainees and has warned that delays in treatment could have serious consequences.
The situation comes amid ongoing political tensions in Pakistan following Khan’s removal from office in 2022 and subsequent legal proceedings, which his supporters describe as politically motivated.
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