Concerns are growing over the health condition of Pakistan's former prime minister and World Cup-winning cricket captain Imran Khan. He was taken to a hospital after falling ill in prison, and following treatment, he has been returned to custody. The former premier was taken back to jail after undergoing eye examination and treatment at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad.
Citing a source, Reuters reported that Imran Khan had developed blood pressure-related complications. He was provided necessary medical care before being returned to his prison cell.
"He had some blood pressure-related issues...he was given the necessary treatment last night. He has been taken back to his cell," the source said.
Return to Prison
Imran Khan is currently incarcerated at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi. He was taken to the hospital on Tuesday night after his condition deteriorated. Following eye tests and necessary treatment, he was returned to prison on Wednesday.Lawyers of the former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder have long alleged that his health is deteriorating in custody and that adequate medical facilities are not being provided. His legal team has repeatedly claimed that Imran Khan is not receiving proper medical care inside the prison.
Imran Khan has been imprisoned at Adiala Jail since August 2023 after being convicted in multiple cases. His party, PTI, has consistently maintained that the cases against him are politically motivated.
