The Supreme Court of Pakistan has directed that a medical team examine former Prime Minister Imran Khan eye and that he be allowed to speak with his children before February 16. The order came during a hearing on Khan’s living conditions in Adiala Jail, presided over by a two-member bench led by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi and Justice Shahid Bilal Hassan.
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The court dismissed requests to allow family members to be present during the eye examination but emphasized the importance of monitoring Khan’s health. Attorney General Mansoor Usman Awan assured the bench that the government would provide necessary medical facilities and take measures if the prisoner remained unsatisfied.
1. The Medical Condition: Central Retinal Vein Occlusion (CRVO)
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The bench also stressed the significance of permitting Imran to make telephone calls to his children, noting trust in the government’s cooperation. AGP Awan said books could be provided after consultation with eye specialists.
Advocate Salman Safdar, acting as amicus curiae, submitted a report after visiting Khan, noting that the former premier claims to have lost significant vision in his right eye. According to the report, Khan had normal vision until October 2025 but began experiencing blurred vision, which he reported to jail authorities. He was later diagnosed with a blood clot by Dr. Muhammad Arif of PIMS Hospital, leaving him with only 15% vision in the right eye despite treatment.
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The report also covered prison conditions and facilities, with Safdar noting that most amenities were adequate. The matter of family visits remains pending before the Islamabad High Court, and the SC said the relevant forum should decide on that issue.
The Supreme Court’s orders aim to ensure both medical care and family communication for Khan while the case on his incarceration continues.