ISLAMABAD: Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has assured the public that Imran Khan, founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), is in good health after undergoing a medical evaluation at a government hospital.
This update was shared on the social media platform X to address rising concerns regarding the health of PTI leader.
According to Tarar, a team of specialist ophthalmologists conducted a thorough eye examination on Khan following recommendations from medical experts monitoring his condition. The examination aimed to address specific health concerns flagged by practitioners.
On Saturday night, Khan was temporarily transferred from Adiala Jail to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) for the procedure along with the eye check-up. This development followed doctors’ advice for further medical attention, including what has been described as a minor procedure.
Tarar clarified that this procedure was carried out only after obtaining Imran Khan’s written consent. Lasting approximately 20 minutes, the process was described as minor and was executed smoothly by the medical team. Later that same night, Khan was returned to Adiala Jail without any complications.
Addressing public anxieties, the minister reiterated that Imran Khan is in good health and that the recent medical attention was solely precautionary, based on professional recommendations.
The situation follows mounting pressure from PTI’s core committee, which had earlier demanded transparency regarding Khan’s health. They advocated for his examination by doctors from Shaukat Khanum Hospital and called for clarity in medical reporting.
The committee also criticized restrictions allegedly preventing Khan from meeting his family, political colleagues, and legal counsel. These measures were condemned as politically motivated and unacceptable by the committee members.
The committee issued a warning that if such obstructions persisted, plans for shutdowns and wheel-jam protests would be initiated in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and other regions. Responsibilities for coordinating these actions on February 8 were delegated among committee members.
