Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar on Monday dismissed concerns over PTI founder Imran Khan’s reported vision loss, saying there was “nothing as such to worry about”. He said a fresh medical examination found no serious issue with the former premier’s eyesight. The remarks follow scrutiny by the Supreme Court of Pakistan over Khan’s health condition.
The court had earlier been told that Imran retained only 15 per cent vision in his right eye. It subsequently ordered a medical board to examine him before February 16. A five-member team visited Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail on Sunday and conducted a detailed eye examination. Doctors also collected blood samples and checked his blood pressure.
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Addressing the Bar Association in Shahdara, Tarar said he discussed the latest medical report with Attorney General Mansoor Usman Awan and relevant officials. He stated that the examination showed no severe deterioration in eyesight. According to him, one eye is approximately 70 per cent functional with glasses, while the other measures 6/6 vision. He added that there was no basis for alarm.
Imran previously underwent a procedure at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in January. A medical report submitted to the apex court diagnosed right central retinal vein occlusion. His legal counsel told the court that his vision had declined despite treatment. The PTI has demanded his transfer to Shifa International Hospital for further evaluation.
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Meanwhile, Tarar urged political actors to focus on national and economic stability. He criticised road blockades in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, calling them unconstitutional under Article 15. He warned that the federal government could act if the provincial administration fails to comply with the Constitution. The developments come amid heightened political tensions surrounding Imran’s incarceration and health.