Former prime minister and PTI founder Imran Khan was taken to hospital in Islamabad late on Tuesday for medical treatment and returned to prison, according to officials. The Imran Khan PIMS visit involved an eye check-up at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, one official said on Wednesday.
What Officials Said
Khan, who is held at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, was examined for his eyes at PIMS. The official said he also had some blood pressure issues and was given the required treatment overnight before being shifted back to his prison cell.
It is the first known instance of Khan being taken to hospital for treatment and returned to jail since August, when a hospital visit was cut short.
Health Concerns Raised by Lawyers
Khan’s lawyers say the 74-year-old’s health has deteriorated in prison and that he has lost significant vision in his right eye.
Background of the Cases
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Held at | Adiala Jail, Rawalpindi |
| In prison for | More than three years |
| Convictions | All but one suspended or overturned, appeals pending |
| His position | Denies wrongdoing; says the charges are politically motivated |
| Government position | Denies the charges are politically motivated |
The cricketer-turned-politician has faced multiple corruption charges since he lost power in a no-confidence vote in 2022.
Court Order and Qureshi
His party said a Pakistani court has ordered jail authorities to allow Khan’s legal team to see him and his wife. PTI deputy chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi was also taken to hospital in Lahore from a jail in the same city on Tuesday and remains in hospital.
What Happens Next
Attention will now be on whether the legal team gets access to Khan under the court order and on any further medical updates from the jail or hospital authorities.
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