Imran Khan Hospitalized Again Amid Family Concerns Over Treatment

Islamabad, June 16: Former Prime Minister and founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan, has been struggling with eye issues for several months. On Monday, prison authorities took him to the hospital for the fifth time for treatment. His family has raised concerns regarding the government’s intentions in this matter.

Imran Khan’s sister, Aleema Khan, stated on Tuesday that she has no trust in the information provided by the government. She shared on social media platform X that she learned on the morning of June 15 that Imran Khan was once again taken to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS).

She accused the hospital of making “dubious claims” about Imran Khan’s condition, including a statement that 90% of his vision had recovered, which he himself has denied.

Aleema Khan questioned why Imran Khan requires an injection for the fifth time and demanded that his treatment be conducted by independent and qualified specialists at Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad.

She also claimed that the government is violating their rights, as the family has not been allowed regular visits with him despite court orders.

Aleema Khan asserted that the court had permitted six family members to meet Imran Khan every Tuesday, but this order has not been followed for several months. According to prison regulations, Imran Khan is entitled to several rights, including regular family visits, contact with lawyers, access to books and news, and adequate medical care, which are not being upheld.

According to the prominent English daily Dawn, the hospital administration reported that Imran Khan was brought to PIMS on Monday for follow-up treatment, where he received another anti-VEGF injection for his eye condition. Doctors have declared him medically stable.

Imran Khan’s eye issues emerged at the end of January, and he has received multiple injections since then.

The issue has sparked a back-and-forth between the government and the opposition. The opposition claims that Imran Khan is not receiving proper treatment and transparent medical care, while the government has consistently denied these allegations.