SC moved for Imran Khan’s treatment at Al-Shifa International Hospital
2026-02-25 - 08:03
ISLAMABAD – A petition was moved to the Supreme Court seeking directives for the relevant authorities to transfer Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former Prime Minister Imran Khan from Adiala jail to Al-Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad. The petition was moved through a local lawyer in a case related to Toshakhana Criminal Case under Rule 35(6) of the Supreme Court Rules, 2025. “Imran Khan should be moved to the hospital for medical care,” read the plea. It urged the top court that Imran Khan be granted access to his personal physicians and be allowed to receive treatment in the presence of his family members. A SC two-member bench has already adjourned the hearing of the Toshakhana criminal case until the high court announces its final verdict in the matter. PIMS releases update on Imran Khan’s health after second dose for eye treatment Two days ago, 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. Watch: Imran Khan’s sister Noreen Niazi falls into drain on Adiala Road