PTI founder Imran Khan brought to Pims, undergoes eye procedure

Former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan was once again admitted to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) for further assessment and treatment of his eye condition on November 10-11. According to a hospital official, Khan was transferred from Adiala jail in Rawalpindi to Pims in Islamabad during the night between the 10th and 11th for a medical examination and follow-up eye treatment.

Before the procedure, Khan underwent a comprehensive medical examination, which revealed normal vital signs, a stable clinical condition, and an unremarkable general physical checkup. An ophthalmology team administered an intravitreal anti-VEGF injection to address his right central retinal vein occlusion, a condition that surfaced in late January.

Khan was discharged around 2:30 am, after receiving instructions for post-procedure care and follow-up. His last visit to Pims for the same issue was in June. Imran Khan has been incarcerated since August 2023, and his health has deteriorated during his prison term, leading to widespread concern from party members. The Supreme Court ordered him to be transferred to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad on August 18, following a report from jail authorities that highlighted his deteriorating health.

However, the government transported him to Pims instead. This move was allegedly justified by security concerns created by PTI supporters on the route to and outside the hospital, a claim the party denies and accuses the government of deliberately ignoring the court's orders.