Amid swirling controversies over political imprisonments, PTI has turned to Pakistan’s apex court to safeguard Imran Khan’s health. The Wednesday petition decries the inadequacy of his recent eye surgery follow-up, pushing for transfer to Shifa International and consultations with personal doctors Dr. Faisal Sultan and Dr. Asim Yusuf.
Sardar Latif Khosa, PTI’s counsel, filed it after Khan’s PIMS hospital visit, invoking the Toshakhana case against the Islamabad election official. Key asks include retina specialist care, family involvement in checkups, transparent reporting to lawyers, and unfettered legal access for fair trials.
At 73, Khan’s retinal condition—Right Central Retinal Vein Occlusion—has sparked national debate since January’s procedure. Delayed disclosures and restricted doctor access have PTI crying foul on transparency. Khosa decried the ‘cloak-and-dagger’ medical processes, insisting they undermine trust and justice.
‘No details from PIMS exams have reached us,’ he noted, amplifying fears over the veteran’s frailty. The government’s slow reveal of the January 24 treatment only intensified scrutiny. While officials deny neglect, opposition pressure mounts for prisoner rights reforms.
This legal salvo arrives as Khan battles multiple charges, positioning his health as a flashpoint in Pakistan’s polarized politics. The Supreme Court’s ruling may ripple through detainee welfare policies, testing commitments to human rights in turbulent times.