Pakistan’s Supreme Court was informed on Monday by prison authorities that jailed former prime minister Imran Khan’s eye condition had improved significantly and his vision was “almost normal”.
His medical record has been maintained since imprisonment. Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail authorities submitted a report to the apex court about the latest condition of the 73-year-old leader’s eyes. Khan has been incarcerated since Aug 5, 2023, when he was arrested from his residence in Lahore after conviction in a case of corruption.
It said that medical officers visited Khan thrice a day to check his meals and take his vitals, including blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen saturation.
The development comes a day before the court was set to hear Khan’s plea for his treatment at Islamabad’s Shifa International, a leading private medical facility.
Restrictions on Khan’s Family and Legal Team
Since December 2, 2025, Khan’s family members, legal team, and personal physicians have been barred from visiting him. This ongoing restriction raises concerns about transparency regarding his health status, leaving the public in the dark about his actual condition. Afridi highlighted these limitations, emphasizing the difficulties in obtaining accurate information about Khan’s wellbeing.
