Imran Khan may Travel to UK for Urgent Eye Treatment to avoid Vision Loss: report

2026-02-12 - 17:36

ISLAMABAD – The health of former Prime Minister Imran Khan has become a flashpoint in Pakistan’s political landscape as his eye condition worsens dramatically behind bars. Amid the speculations, Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry revealed that if Khan requires treatment overseas, the government will not hesitate to facilitate it, highlighting the gravity of the situation. According to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Khan’s vision has shown some improvement after treatment, but the damage to his right eye remains severe. Dr. Chaudhry dismissed a previous report by Salman Safdar, emphasizing that as a lawyer, not a medical professional, his findings carry no authority. Khan reportedly began experiencing blurred vision after October, which escalated into total vision loss in his right eye. Only a detailed medical evaluation can determine if the damage is reversible. Pakistani journo Zahid Gishkori warned that urgent treatment abroad, possibly in the UK, may be necessary within the coming months, with doctors recommending advanced procedures by late March or April. The decision could hinge on the health panel’s report, potentially requiring court approval. The development also sent shockwaves through the Sharif-led federal government, which now faces mounting pressure amid ongoing PTI protests to either provide treatment locally or allow Khan to travel abroad. The nation watches anxiously as the fate of the PTI chairman’s eyesight, and political future, hangs in the balance. Imran Khan’s Eyesight Affected: What is Central Retinal Vein Occlusion and How Serious Is It?