Imran Khan, founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and former prime minister, underwent a medical examination at Adiala jail in Rawalpindi. The check-up was conducted by Dr. Muhammad Ali Arif and Professor Nadeem Qureshi, supported by a medical team from Islamabad’s Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences. The team spent approximately one and a half hours inside the jail assessing Khan’s overall health, including a follow-up examination of his eye condition.
Following the medical evaluation, the doctors are expected to submit their report to the Islamabad commissioner. Khan has been incarcerated since August 2023 after convictions in several cases he describes as politically motivated. Since his removal from office through a no-confidence vote in 2022, he has faced multiple legal challenges, including allegations related to state gifts and an unlawful marriage. Some of these convictions have been suspended or overturned, with appeals still pending. Khan continues to deny any wrongdoing.
In a significant development, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, a PTI supporter, attempted to visit Khan at Adiala jail but was prevented from doing so. Speaking to the media at 26 Number Chungi, Afridi condemned the denial as discriminatory, emphasizing that he and his cabinet intended to meet Khan peacefully. He highlighted that Khan’s meetings with family, lawyers, and personal doctors are fundamental human rights.
Afridi also stressed the seriousness of Khan’s eye condition, insisting that the former premier should be allowed treatment at a hospital of his choice. He further noted Khan’s past generosity in permitting treatment for political opponents and reiterated that his party’s demands are centered on basic human rights.
Meanwhile, Islamabad experienced severe traffic disruptions due to road closures at 26 Number Chungi. These closures, apparently imposed to block Afridi’s access to the jail, caused long vehicle queues and significant delays, particularly affecting travelers to and from Islamabad airport. Police barriers intensified congestion, with reports of vehicles, including an ambulance, stuck in the resulting gridlock, causing widespread inconvenience across the city.
