An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi has rejected former prime minister Imran Khan’s request to undergo a medical examination by his personal doctors.
After hearing arguments from both sides, the court reserved its verdict, which was later announced by ATC Judge Syed Amjad Ali Shah. The plea sought permission for Imran Khan to be examined by his personal physicians, including Dr Asim, Dr Khurram and Dr Samina.
During arguments, the defense maintained that medical examination by personal doctors is Imran Khan’s constitutional, legal and moral right, citing past precedents where former prime minister Nawaz Sharif was allowed access to personal physicians.
It was also argued that jail rules require authorities to inform family members about medical matters. Defense lawyer Faisal Malik stated that Imran Khan is a former prime minister and national leader, and that proper medical care is his fundamental right.
He added that the Adiala Jail superintendent did not submit a medical report, only informing the court that treatment was ongoing.
Announcing the reserved verdict, the court ruled that under jail rules, Imran Khan is receiving proper medical treatment, and therefore dismissed the request for treatment by personal doctors.
Meanwhile, the Supreme Court on Saturday said PTI’s memorandum – requesting immediate jail visitation rights for party founder Imran Khan with his family, doctors, lawyers and friends – had been conveyed to the “relevant executive authorities” for appropriate consideration in accordance with law.
In a press release issued on Saturday, the SC said that on January 30, the KP chief minister and PTI lawmakers gathered in front of the SC to convey their concerns about access to Imran.
“The registrar engaged with their representatives and assured that the concerns would be brought into the notice of the chief justice,” it said. It went on to say that later that day, PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja conveyed these concerns to the chief justice, but they were referred to the relevant authorities as the matter “did not directly pertain to proceedings pending before the SC”.
“In [the] absence of any communicated response for a week, the delegation, including opposition leaders in [the] Senate and the National Assembly, once again approached the Supreme Court on February 6, 2026, with a signed memorandum, which was formally received by the registrar,” the press release said.
It stated that concerns about access to the imprisoned PTI founder and the provision of his medical reports were once again conveyed to the relevant executive authorities. “The SC, in order to address such eventualities in future, also issued standard operating procedures (SOPs) for engaging aggrieved litigants,” it said.
“The SOPs emphasise ensuring accessibility, facilitation, and provision of necessary amenities, including emergency medical cover, without compromising institutional decorum, judicial functions, or the rights of access of other litigants,” the press release said.
Moreover, the SC fixed for hearing 13 different petitions concerning Imran and Bushra Bibi for hearing on Monday (February 9). According to the supplementary cause list issued, a two-judge bench comprising CJP Afridi and Shahid Bilal Hassan will take up the petitions at 9am on Monday.
Among the petitions fixed for hearing are the Punjab government’s appeal against the granting of bail to the PTI founder and his wife.