ATC rejects Imran Khan’s request for private medical check-up

2026-02-07 - 10:16

RAWALPINDI – The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi has rejected former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s request to undergo a medical check-up by his personal doctors. ATC Judge Amjad Ali Shah was hearing the case. Advocate Faisal Malik appeared before the court to represent Imran Khan while Special Prosecutor Zaheer Shah appeared for the state. During the proceedings, the prosecution opposed the request, stating that Imran Khan is an under-trial accused in the May 9 General Headquarters (GHQ) attack case but is currently out on bail, and therefore not a prisoner. Zaheer Shah argued that the Anti-Terrorism Court does not have constitutional authority to regulate the custody of a bail-granted accused or order private medical treatment. He added that under Pakistan Prison Rules, there is no provision allowing treatment by private doctors, and the government determines the doctors for any inmate. After hearing arguments from both sides, the court dismissed the request for access to personal doctors for Imran Khan. Imran Khan’s family receives medical report from PIMS Imran Khan’s family has received his medical report from the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS). The report, obtained through Adiala Jail authorities, revealed that the former prime minister had been experiencing reduced vision in his right eye. A detailed ophthalmological examination at the jail diagnosed him with central retinal vein occlusion, and specialists recommended follow-up treatment. According to the PIMS report, Imran Khan was transferred to the hospital during the night between Saturday and Sunday. The treatment, carried out with his consent, lasted approximately 20 minutes in the operation theatre. He was stable after the procedure and discharged with standard post-treatment instructions. Federal Information Minister Atta Tarar confirmed that on the directive of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the Executive Director of PIMS sent the medical report to the Superintendent of Adiala Jail, who then handed it over to Imran Khan’s family. The report confirms that the former prime minister’s eye treatment was successful and that he remains in stable condition. Imran Khan taken to PIMS at his own request, law minister informs Senate