The family of Imran Khan, the former prime minister of Pakistan, has voiced extreme concern over his deteriorating health following the denial of hospital treatment for a serious eye condition. Khan, who has been imprisoned for over two years, is reported to have lost nearly 85 per cent of the vision in his right eye and underwent surgery for a blood clot in late January.
Supreme Court Order Ignored in Prison Medical Assessment
Despite a Supreme Court order mandating a thorough medical assessment at a specialist eye hospital, Khan was instead examined within the prison compound. This examination occurred without the presence of his personal doctors or family members, raising significant alarms among his supporters and relatives.
Family and Party Reject 'Closed-Door' Procedure
Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party and his sisters have strongly rejected this 'closed-door' medical procedure. They deem it lacking in credibility and have raised suspicions about the transparency and effectiveness of the assessment. The family is demanding that his personal doctors be allowed to be present for any future treatment or evaluations.
The family alleges that prison authorities have consistently denied Khan proper medical care, linking the worsening of his vision to this inaction. They claim that the lack of adequate treatment has exacerbated his condition, leading to severe visual impairment.
Government Denies Claims and Promises Further Check-ups
In response, the government has denied these allegations, stating that Khan has received appropriate medical attention and that further check-ups are planned. Officials maintain that the prison examination was conducted in accordance with regulations and that Khan's health is being monitored closely.
This situation highlights ongoing tensions between Khan's supporters and the Pakistani government, with health concerns adding to the political strife surrounding his imprisonment. The family's fears underscore broader issues about medical care for high-profile detainees in Pakistan.
