The federal government has decided to shift former prime minister Imran Khan to a hospital for urgent medical care, as political tensions escalate over his health condition. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry confirmed that authorities will also form a medical board to supervise treatment and ensure transparent evaluation. The move comes amid mounting pressure from opposition parties demanding immediate specialist intervention.
عمران خان کی آنکھ کے جاری علاج کے تسلسل میں مزید معائنہ اور علاج ایک خصوصی طبی ادارے میں ماہرینِ امراضِ چشم کریں گے۔ اِس کی تفصیلی رپورٹ بھی سپریم کورٹ میں جمع کرائی جائے گی۔ اس معاملے پر قیاس آرائیوں، بے بنیاد خبروں اور ذاتی مفاد کے لیے اسے سیاسی رنگ دینے کی کوششوں سے گریز کیا…
— Attaullah Tarar (@TararAttaullah) February 14, 2026
Furthermore, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar stated that Imran’s right eye treatment will continue at a specialised facility under senior ophthalmologists. He added that the government will submit a comprehensive medical report to the Supreme Court and urged political leaders to avoid speculation. Officials maintain that humanitarian grounds, rather than political motives, guide every decision regarding his care.
عمران خان کو اپنے بیٹوں سے فون پر بات کرنے کی سہولت فراہم کی گئی ہے اور ان کی صحت کے پیش نظر انہیں ہسپتال منتقل کرنے اور میڈیکل بورڈ تشکیل دینے کا فیصلہ بھی کیا گیا ہے
حکومت انسانی ہمدردی اور قانونی تقاضوں کو مقدم رکھتی ہے۔ ہر قیدی کو قانون کے مطابق سہولیات فراہم کرنا حکومت کی…— Dr. Tariq Fazal Ch. (@DrTariqFazal) February 14, 2026
Medical reports indicate that Imran’s right eye has retained only 15 percent vision due to delayed treatment and complications. Doctors diagnosed him with central retinal vein occlusion, a serious condition commonly linked to high blood pressure, diabetes, and cardiovascular risks. Last month, specialists performed a 20-minute procedure at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences under strict monitoring, and doctors described the intervention as technically successful.
قائد پاکستان تحریک انصاف عمران خان کی الشفاء ہسپتال منتقلی تک دھرنا جاری رہے گا. pic.twitter.com/mSqqTPuV3c
— Tehreek-e-Tahafuz-e-Ayin-e-Pakistan (@TTAP_OFFICIAL) February 14, 2026
Meanwhile, authorities permitted Imran to speak by telephone with his sons, Sulaiman and Kasim Khan, for nearly 20 minutes. His sister, Aleema Khanum, described the conversation as uplifting and emotionally reassuring for the former premier. She stressed that immediate specialist treatment at Shifa International Hospital remains critical to prevent irreversible vision loss.
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In addition, opposition parties, including Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and Tehreek-i-Tahafuz-i-Ayin-i-Pakistan, have intensified protests by staging sit-ins at key government locations in Islamabad. Leaders such as Mehmood Khan Achakzai and Barrister Gohar Ali Khan demand immediate hospital transfer and family access. They argue that delays directly affect party morale and raise serious humanitarian concerns.
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Moreover, several opposition figures warned that demonstrations will continue until authorities guarantee proper treatment and regular family contact. Government officials, however, insist that they are prioritising medical needs while maintaining law and order. As political rhetoric intensifies and health concerns persist, the hospital transfer decision may shape both the legal proceedings and the broader political climate in the coming days.