Rawalpindi, April 17, 2026: Bushra Bibi, wife of incarcerated former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, was shifted back to Adiala Jail on Friday after undergoing eye surgery at a private hospital in Rawalpindi, prison authorities confirmed.
According to officials, Bushra Bibi had been admitted to hospital following complaints of impaired vision. Medical examinations reportedly diagnosed retinal detachment in her right eye, after which doctors advised surgical intervention.
She is currently serving sentences in multiple corruption-related cases, including the £190 million case and the Toshakhana 2 reference.
Jail authorities stated that she was first taken to a private hospital on Thursday evening for necessary tests and underwent surgery performed by a panel led by Professor Dr. Nadeem Qureshi. The operation was completed after which she remained under observation overnight before being discharged and returned to Adiala Jail.
Officials added that post-operative care and follow-up treatment will continue in line with medical advice.
Meanwhile, PTI leadership expressed concern over her health condition. PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan said he was informed of her hospitalization and termed access to family meetings a “basic legal right,” urging that both Bushra Bibi and former prime minister Imran Khan be provided appropriate medical care and family access.
Bushra Bibi’s sister, Maryam Riaz Wattoo, also stated that the family was present in Islamabad and requested prayers ahead of the procedure.
Earlier, PTI had raised concerns over reports of her deteriorating eyesight, citing medical documents indicating symptoms consistent with posterior vitreous detachment (PVD), myopia, and astigmatism, although these claims could not be independently verified.
The development comes amid ongoing political and legal proceedings involving PTI leadership, with repeated calls from party officials for improved medical facilities and access for incarcerated leaders in accordance with legal and humanitarian standards.
