ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistan prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan was shifted from Adiala Jail to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad late Tuesday night under tight security for a detailed medical examination.
According to jail sources, doctors examined Khan’s eyesight, checked his blood pressure and conducted cholesterol and other necessary medical tests during his visit to the hospital.
The medical team also reviewed his previously prescribed medication and recommended additional medicines, the sources said.
Following the examination and medical assessment, Khan was transferred back to Adiala Jail under strict security arrangements.
The latest hospital visit comes amid continuing concerns about the former prime minister’s health and follows earlier medical examinations related to his eyesight.
Supreme Court Had Ordered Hospital Transfer
On August 19, 2026, the Supreme Court directed authorities to transfer Khan to Shifa International Hospital within 48 hours for examination and treatment by a multidisciplinary medical board.
The order followed medical reports presented before the court indicating concerns about Khan’s health, including signs that his vital organs were beginning to be affected.
The court also directed the authorities to ensure appropriate medical care and allow his personal physician and sister to remain associated with his treatment.
Following the ruling, security arrangements were intensified around Shifa International Hospital during the night of August 20 and 21. Police blocked roads leading to the facility, while vehicles parked along nearby roads were removed to facilitate security arrangements.
The Islamabad inspector general of police also visited the hospital to review security preparations.
At the time, officials said a decision on whether Khan would be admitted to the hospital would be taken after doctors examined him.
The federal government subsequently filed a review petition against the Supreme Court’s decision, while PTI indicated that it could pursue contempt of court proceedings if the order was not implemented.
Attaullah Tarar Says Doctors Found Imran Medically Fit
Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar later disclosed that Khan’s medical examination had taken place at PIMS rather than Shifa International Hospital, although doctors from Shifa were also present.
In a statement posted on X, Tarar said a team of specialists, including an ophthalmologist, cardiologist and physician, had conducted a detailed examination and declared Khan medically fit.
He added that Khan had continued to receive medical facilities and would be provided with further treatment whenever required.
The minister had earlier confirmed that Khan was transferred to a hospital during the night between August 20 and 21 under security arrangements in compliance with the Supreme Court’s directions.
The latest examination marks another hospital visit for the incarcerated former prime minister as questions surrounding his health and medical treatment remain in focus.
