The Supreme Court convened once again this week with a significant directive aimed at addressing the health concerns of Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister and founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The bench, led by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi and including Justice Shahid Bilal Hassan, took the unusual step of ordering an inspection into Khan’s medical condition.
This directive came after a review session focused on Khan’s living conditions at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi. A two-member panel had earlier discussed the matter, but today they ordered both eye examinations and phone calls to his children — all scheduled to occur before February 16th.
While the court directed these critical procedures for Khan’s well-being, it also dismissed the request to have his family members present during the examination of his recent medical intervention. Citing the paramount importance of the matter, Chief Justice Afridi emphasized that “intervention was necessary.” The top judge further noted the state’s responsibility in ensuring proper health care.
In contrast, Attorney General for Pakistan Mansoor Usman Awan affirmed that it was indeed the government’s duty to provide such facilities. He also stated that if Khan were dissatisfied with his current living conditions, then measures would be taken by the state.
On Wednesday, PTI counsel Advocate Salman Safdar had presented a seven-page report detailing Imran Khan’s conditions in the prison. The matter remains ongoing and further updates will follow as needed.