# Imran Khan health concerns in Pakistani prison

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/imran-khan-health-concerns-in-pakistani-prison
> Updated: 2026-08-17T10:53:14.000Z. Sources: 25. Developments: 2.

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, who has been held in solitary confinement at Adiala jail for approximately 1,100 days following his 2023 conviction, is facing significant health challenges.

In July 2026, his son, Kasim Khan, issued an international plea for medical intervention, reporting that his father’s eyesight was rapidly deteriorating, with only about 15 percent vision remaining in the right eye. The family reported having no contact with Khan since March.

In August 2026, the Supreme Court of Pakistan ordered Khan’s transfer from Adiala Jail to Shifa International Hospital for a comprehensive medical evaluation. This ruling followed reports from jail authorities detailing fluctuating health conditions, including high blood pressure, palpitations, headaches, and severe anxiety. Medical assessments noted a pulse rate of approximately 50 to 54 beats per minute and blood pressure readings between 140/80 and 140/100 mmHg. While an electrocardiogram was normal, an echocardiogram revealed slight abnormalities in blood flow.

Doctors have recommended stress management measures, such as increased access to reading materials and more frequent meetings with his spouse and family. In response to these developments, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has demanded that Khan receive treatment under the supervision of his personal doctors and has called for the restoration of access to his legal counsel and family. The Supreme Court has directed the formation of a medical board to conduct a detailed assessment and ordered the submission of his complete medical records, while cautioning against using his health status for political purposes.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-17: Imran Khan ordered to hospital for medical evaluation by Supreme Court

Pakistan’s Supreme Court has ordered jailed former PM Imran Khan to be moved to Shifa International Hospital for medical evaluation following reports of high blood pressure, anxiety, and heart-related concerns.

25 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/imran-khans-medical-report-shows-fluctuating-blood-pressure-and-anxiety

### 2026-07-24: Imran Khan’s health deteriorates in jail, son urges international help

Imran Khan’s son Kasim, from the UK, urges the international community to intervene as the former PM’s vision worsens after 1,100 days in jail.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/imran-khans-health-deteriorates-in-jail-son-urges-international-help

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