{
  "id": 1619703,
  "title": "KP CM Afridi raises concerns over Imran Khan’s health",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/kp-cm-afridi-raises-concerns-over-imran-khans-health",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T03:09:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2023593/kp-cm-afridi-raises-concerns-over-imran-khans-health"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has expressed deep concern over the official medical report regarding Imran Khan's health. He stated that the reported condition had caused widespread concern across the country. Afridi emphasized that a meeting among Imran Khan's personal doctors, family, legal team, and PTI leadership would determine a clear course of action. He noted that Imran Khan's blood pressure had been consistently within the normal range during checks by his personal physicians Dr Asim and Dr Faisal, contradicting the official report of elevated blood pressure. Afridi questioned the lack of access for Imran Khan's family, lawyers, and personal doctors since December 2, 2025, and highlighted the emergence of health concerns during Imran Khan's incarceration. He reminded the public that the judiciary was the last hope for 250 million people, and asked why ordinary citizens could have no confidence in the justice system if a former prime minister and the leader of the largest political party faced health issues without proper support. Afridi called for the restoration of meetings between Imran Khan and his lawyers and family members, access for personal physicians, and treatment at the best available hospital under the supervision of his doctors. Meanwhile, leaders of Tehreek-i-Tahaffuz Ayeen-i-Pakistan (TTAP) held a press conference, criticizing the incumbent government's policies and claiming all cases against Imran Khan were fabricated. They demanded free and fair elections, pointing out the government's lack of a mandate and accusing both the media and judiciary of remaining silent.",
  "summary": "• Demands meetings with family and lawyers, access for ex-PM’s private doctors • TTAP leaders claim govt has failed on economic, political fronts ISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has expressed grave concern over the official medical report regarding the health of Imran Khan, saying that the reported condition has caused deep concern across the country. Speaking at a…",
  "key_points": [
    "Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM Sohail Afridi expresses concern over Imran Khan's health condition.",
    "Blood pressure readings by personal doctors contradict official report of elevated levels."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The KP chief minister's comments highlight growing unease among Imran Khan's supporters and allies over the former prime minister's health and access to proper medical care during his incarceration.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "KP CM Afridi raises concerns over Imran Khan’s health",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/kp-cm-afridi-raises-concerns-over-imran-khans-health-1623614",
        "published": "2026-08-18T03:09:38.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Imran Khan’s eye condition ‘almost normal’: Pakistan jail to top court",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/imran-khans-eye-condition-almost-normal-pakistan-jail-to-top-court",
        "published": "2026-08-18T03:55:45.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}