Islamabad, February 15, 2026: A team of doctors examined incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former prime minister Imran Khan at Adiala Jail on Sunday, remaining inside the premises for about an hour, sources said. The PTI, however, rejected the medical inspection conducted in the absence of Khan’s family members and personal physicians, terming the exercise “malicious”.
On February 12, Imran Khan had claimed that vision in his right eye had deteriorated to just 15 per cent. Subsequently, the Supreme Court of Pakistan ordered the formation of a medical team to examine him and also directed that he be allowed to speak with his children. The court instructed that both the medical examination and phone calls be completed before February 16.
Although government officials had hinted on Saturday that Imran Khan would be shifted to a hospital, no such move had taken place by Sunday afternoon. At around 3:45pm, however, Khan’s sister Noreen Khanum posted on X that an ambulance had reached Adiala Jail to move her brother to a hospital, but said the family would not accept any step taken without their involvement or the presence of his personal doctors.
According to sources, the jail superintendent dismissed reports of a hospital transfer as a “rumour”, clarifying that Khan was only being examined. “The medical team will examine his eyes, conduct tests and decide whether he needs to be moved to a hospital or can continue treatment inside the jail,” he was quoted as saying.
Sources said the eye examination, conducted by a five-member medical team, concluded around 5:30pm. A detailed eye check-up, blood sampling and blood pressure assessment were carried out, while senior doctors continued the examination for nearly an hour. The team reportedly brought specialized eye examination equipment and is expected to compile its report soon.
Imran Khan had earlier undergone a medical procedure at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) on the night of January 24, a development that was confirmed days later amid claims that the family was not taken into confidence.
Shortly after Sunday’s examination, the PTI formally rejected the process. In a statement posted on X, the party said it “categorically rejects” the conduct of the government and jail administration, arguing that inviting party leadership without ensuring the presence of Khan’s family and personal doctors had no legal or moral justification.
Earlier in the day, Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khanum reiterated that the family would not accept any medical board formed without the approval of his personal physicians. Referring to Parliamentary Affairs Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry’s announcement regarding the formation of a medical board, she also rejected reports that Khan might be shifted to Al-Shifa Eye Hospital without family consent.
“Our demand has been clear from the beginning: Imran Khan shall not be given any treatment without the presence and approval of his personal doctors and family members,” Aleema Khanum said, questioning why authorities were resisting specialists recommended by his doctors.
Meanwhile, Imran Khan’s longtime personal physicians Aasim Yusuf and Faisal Sultan issued a joint video statement, stressing that the former prime minister required a comprehensive medical evaluation at a tertiary care facility. They said his condition, including central retinal vein occlusion and severe vision loss, warranted treatment at Shifa International Hospital.
Opposition sit-in continues
The sit-in by the opposition alliance Tehreek-i-Tahafuz-i-Ayin-i-Pakistan (TTAP) at Parliament House entered its third day on Sunday, with the alliance vowing to continue protests until Imran Khan is shifted to a hospital of his personal doctors’ choice.
Speaking to reporters, PTI MNA Asad Qaiser said the party would not compromise on Khan’s health. Earlier, PTI Chairman Gohar Ali Khan shared visuals of opposition leaders, including TTAP Chairman Mehmood Khan Achakzai and Senate Opposition Leader Raja Nasir Abbas, staging the sit-in inside Parliament House.
A TTAP leader said that confusion persisted over shifting Khan to hospital, alleging that authorities were linking medical treatment to the withdrawal of the sit-in. He added that Sohail Afridi had warned government representatives that the situation could escalate if the issue was not resolved promptly.
The TTAP also alleged that access to food, water and medicines for protesters inside Parliament House had been blocked, calling the move inhumane and unconstitutional.
HRCP, others voice concern
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) expressed grave concern over reports of deteriorating health of PTI-affiliated prisoners, particularly Imran Khan and former Punjab health minister Yasmin Rashid. The rights body urged authorities to ensure immediate, independent medical examinations and uninterrupted access to treatment, stressing that denial of healthcare violates constitutional and legal guarantees.
Awaam Pakistan leader Zafar Mirza said recent developments, including allowing Imran Khan to speak with his sons and the formation of a medical board, reflected the impact of peaceful protest. However, he stressed that Khan still required access to his personal doctors and family, adding that Awaam Pakistan fully supported the sit-in on the principle of the fundamental right to healthcare.
