ISLAMABAD(National Times)- Former prime minister and PTI founder Imran Khan was again taken to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) for tests and follow-up treatment for his eye condition, a hospital official told Dawn on Wednesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cImran Khan was brought from the Adiala jail in Rawalpindi to Pims in Islamabad during the night between Nov 10 and 11 for a medical check-up and follow-up eye treatment on the advice of the ophthalmologist treating him,\u201d the official said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The hospital official added that, prior to the procedure, the former premier underwent a medical examination, including an ocular assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHis vital parameters were found to be normal. He was clinically stable, and his general physical examination was unremarkable. After obtaining informed consent and following standard monitoring procedures, precautionary measures and clinical protocols, the ophthalmology team administered an intravitreal anti-VEGF injection,\u201d the official said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He added that Imran remained \u201cclinically stable before, during and after the procedure\u201d. The PTI founder was discharged at around 2:30am with the necessary instructions for further care and follow-up, according to the official.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Later, PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan said the party came about Imran\u2019s check-up through media reports and reiterated the demand that the former prime minister be taken to Shifa International Hospital \u2014 a private hospital in Islamabad \u2014 for a comprehensive medical examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe reiterate our longstanding demand for the immediate and full implementation of the Supreme Court\u2019s order dated 18 August 2026, which directed that Imran Khan be shifted to Shifa International Hospital for medical examination and treatment, and that a medical board be constituted, comprising, among others, his personal physician, with the inclusion of a family member,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gohar added, \u201cRegrettably, this order has remained unimplemented for nearly three months.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The former premier\u2019s last reported hospital visit to Pims particularly for his eye ailment was in June.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Imran has been imprisoned since August 2023, and his health has deteriorated over the course of his prison sentence, prompting outcry from members of the party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His eye ailment \u2014 right central retinal vein occlusion \u2014 came to light in late January, following which he has been taken to hospital multiple times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Aug 18, the Supreme Court directed the government to shift the jailed ex-premier to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad, a day after the superintendent of the Adiala jail \u2014 where Imran is imprisoned \u2014 submitted a report to the SC on the ex-premier\u2019s health condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the report, the jail administration said adequate healthcare facilities were being provided to Imran and his wife, with their health and well-being a priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, an annexure to the report stated that Dr Akhtar Ali Bandeshah of Pims examined him on Aug 1 and noted complaints of uncontrolled and fluctuating blood pressure, palpitations, headache and restlessness. The ex-premier had attributed his symptoms and stress partly to infrequent meetings with his wife, family and social contacts, as well as the absence of newspapers and TV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Aug 10, the SC was informed, a medical board comprising Pims specialists also examined Imran after he complained of heaviness in the head and palpitations. It recommended a one-hour daily walk and relaxation in his prison routine, besides access to newspapers, magazines, television and books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The board also recommended more frequent interaction with immediate family members or his spouse, saying this could help control his anxiety and blood pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Subsequently, the court ordered his transfer to Shifa International Hospital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, the government took the PTI founder to Pims and subsequently transported him back to prison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the time, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar had blamed \u201cthe security situation created by PTI workers on the way to and outside\u201d the hospital for the diversion. The PTI has denied the allegations and accused the government of deliberately flouting the court\u2019s orders.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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