Imran Khan rushed to hospital ‘under cover of night’ for medical treatment amid concerns over eyesight
Concerns for Imran Khan’s eyesight as he is rushed from prison to hospital
- Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan was transferred from prison to a hospital for medical treatment, prompting serious concerns from his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party.
- PTI stated that the transfer occurred without prior notification to Khan's family, legal counsel, or political representatives, raising questions about transparency.
- The party warned that Khan faces a high risk of permanent vision loss due to an untreated eye condition, central retinal vein occlusion, if not promptly and properly addressed.
- Khan, 73, has been incarcerated since August 2023, serving multiple sentences for corruption and leaking state secrets, convictions he claims are politically motivated.
- PTI alleges that authorities have denied Khan access to his legal team and personal physicians for months, leading to human rights concerns and calls for independent specialist care.
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