Minister says Imran taken back to Adiala jail after visit to Pims, declared 'medically fit' by doctors

Islamabad Information Minister Attaullah Tarar stated on Friday that former Prime Minister Imran Khan underwent a medical examination at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) before being transferred back to Adiala jail. According to Tarar, Imran was declared "medically fit" following the examination conducted by a team of qualified doctors, including an ophthalmologist, a cardiologist, and a physician.

The statement came after media reports indicated that Imran had undergone a medical check-up at the Shifa International Hospital the previous night. The SC's earlier directive had ordered the government to transfer Imran to the Shifa International Hospital, a private facility. However, Tarar clarified that Imran was actually taken to Pims, a government-run hospital where the PTI founder had received treatment for an eye condition in recent months.

In a subsequent post on X, Tarar revealed that the hospital examination took place at Pims, where doctors from Al Shifa Hospital were also present. He also mentioned that Imran's sister, Uzma Khan, was present during the examination. Imran, who has been imprisoned since August 5, 2023, for hiding details of Toshakhana gifts, is serving a 14-year sentence in Adiala jail in a corruption case known as the Al-Qadir Trust case.

His health has reportedly worsened during his imprisonment, leading to concerns from party members. Prior to his transfer, the Islamabad police had deployed 800 personnel around the Shifa International Hospital to ensure Imran's safety during his visit. The Supreme Court had ordered his transfer to the Shifa International Hospital within two days, following several petitions seeking his hospitalization and family meetings.