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Imran Khan health concerns in Pakistani prison

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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. Subsequent medical reports submitted to In August 2026, the Supreme Court in August 2026 detailed various physiological and psychological issues. These include 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 restlessness. 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 a slight abnormality abnormalities in blood flow between the heart’s chambers. flow. Doctors identified anxiety as a major concern, attributed to have recommended stress from limited management measures, such as increased access to family, reading materials, materials and media. Recommended treatments included anti-anxiety medication, increased family visits, more frequent meetings with his spouse and daily walks. 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.

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