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Pakistan Says Imran Khan Had Brief Eye Procedure as PTI Presses for Outside Care

Officials report he is stable after a hospital visit, with PTI seeking independent specialists.

Overview

  • Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said Khan was moved from Adiala Jail to PIMS on Saturday night, underwent a roughly 20‑minute eye procedure with written consent, and returned to custody in stable condition.
  • A PIMS team examined him in jail, and a Punjab official said details on the ailment would be shared once doctors submit their report.
  • PTI maintains Khan has central retinal vein occlusion in his right eye, warns of potential permanent vision loss without specialised treatment, and accuses jail authorities of obstructing proper care.
  • Shaukat Khanum Hospital said it is gravely concerned and requested immediate access for its physicians to participate in his treatment.
  • Access remains tightly controlled, with PTI citing a meeting ban until 8 February and noting court petitions for regular check‑ups and visits, including claims his personal physician last saw him in October 2024.