PIMS releases update on Imran Khan’s health after second dose for eye treatment

2026-02-24 - 04:03

ISLAMABAD – Former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan received was injected with second dose of intravitreal injection of Anti VEGF under guidance of microscopy during his follow-up visit to Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad. Khan was transported to hospital in early hours of Wednesday from Adiala Jail where he has been detained for over two years in multiple cases. Following his visit, PIMS issued a press release, stating: “Mr Imran Ahmed Khan Niazi s/o Ikram Ullah Khan Niazi, age 74 years was brought to PIMS for follow up eye-treatment i.e. second dose of anti VEGF intra vitreal injection on 24 February, 2026”. Prior to the procedure he was examined by a board of specialists: Consultant Cardiologist who also performed Echocardiography and ECG with results coming normal, and and Consultant Physician. “Mr Imran Khan was found to be clinically stable,” read the press release. “After obtaining informed consent, and under standard monitoring, precautionary measures and protocols in the operation theatre, he was injected with second dose of intravitreal injection of Anti VEGF under guidance of microscopy by Consultant Ophthalmologist, and Consultant Vitreo-Retinal Surgeon of PIMS and Al Shifa Eye Hospital. The procedure was performed as a day care surgery.” During the course of his stay, he remained vitally stable before, during and after the procedure, and was discharged along with instructions for care, follow up advice, and the documents, it added. What the PTI Says PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan also confirmed Imran Khan’s follow up visit to PIMS. However, he reiterated the demands being made by the former premier’s family regarding his treatment. Gohar said the PTI founder should be shifted to Shifa International Hospital for treatment under the supervision of his personal doctors.