Noreen Khanum, sister of the incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan, said the former prime minister’s vision had improved and the swelling around his eye had decreased, citing an initial medical report.
She, however, stated that concerns regarding Imran’s vision “remain” and requested that his treatment be conducted transparently under the supervision of his personal doctors.
On February 12, Imran claimed that his right eye had only 15 per cent vision remaining, following which the Supreme Court (SC) ordered the formation of a medical team to examine him. It was ordered that the eye examination be conducted before February 16 (Monday).
In a post on X, Noreen confirmed that the party founder underwent an eye examination by doctors on Sunday and said “no major complications” have emerged so far.
Elaborating on Sunday’s medical examination, Noreen said a slit lamp, an OCT scan machine and a fully equipped ambulance were brought to Adiala jail for the eye examination.
Dr Arif from the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) and Dr Nadeem Qureshi from Al-Shifa Trust Hospital conducted the examination within jail premises, said Imran’s sister.
“Afterwards, they briefed senior doctors on their findings, including Dr Asim Yousuf and Dr Mirza, who joined via conference call. Barrister Gohar has also been kept informed of all developments.”
Noreen said that doctors at Shifa International Hospital remain cautious. “They said that although it had earlier been stated that Imran Khan would be transferred to Shifa, he was not moved there.”
Giving further details, the PTI founder’s sister said the medical facility’s retina specialists, including Dr Aamir Awan, remained on standby until late at night.
“One dose of the Eylea injection has already been administered, while the second dose will be given on February 25.”
In her social media post, Noreen added that according to experts, including Dr Khurram Mirza, a Vabysmo injection “may be stronger and more effective”.
“This opinion has been conveyed to the CEO of PIMS and retina specialist Dr Nadeem Qureshi. However, for now, it has been decided to continue with Eylea, as positive results are being observed.”
Noreen further revealed that the next step in Imran’s treatment is an angiogram, following which doctors will decide whether laser treatment is necessary.
Government figures on Saturday had hinted that Imran would soon be taken to a hospital, but no such development had occurred over the weekend.
HRCP calls for ‘uninterrupted access’
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) expressed “grave concern” over reports regarding the deteriorating health of prisoners affiliated with the PTI, particularly Imran Khan and former Punjab health minister Yasmin Rashid.
The rights body urged the interior ministry, the Punjab Home Department and prison authorities to ensure that inmates were allowed immediate, independent medical examinations and “uninterrupted access to prescribed treatment”.
