The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ordered a medical examination for former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is currently imprisoned, following reports that he has only 15% vision remaining in his right eye. This decision came after a report by PTI counsel Barrister Salman Safdar highlighted the severe deterioration of Khan's eyesight, which reportedly began in November 2025 and worsened by December, leading to a complete loss of vision in the right eye. The court has mandated that the examination be conducted before February 16, 2026, and also allowed Khan to have a phone conversation with his children. Chief Justice Yahya Afridi emphasized the importance of addressing Khan's health needs, stating, 'The issue of Imran’s health is most important' (Dawn, February 12, 2026). The court's decision follows allegations from PTI officials, including Secretary General Salman Akram Raja, who accused the state of 'criminal negligence' and described the situation as 'painful and terrifying' (Pakistan Today, February 12, 2026). Raja further claimed that the prison authorities failed to provide timely medical care, only administering eye drops instead of consulting specialists, which led to the current critical condition (Geo News, February 12, 2026). The PTI has demanded immediate and unrestricted access to trusted medical professionals and has warned of potential public unrest if the situation is not addressed promptly (Tribune Latest, February 12, 2026). Federal Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry assured that Khan would be allowed treatment abroad if necessary, stating, 'The health of Imran Khan is the government’s priority' (ARY News, February 12, 2026).
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Supreme Court Orders Eye Examination for Imran Khan in Jail

Pakistan's Supreme Court orders a medical exam for jailed ex-PM Imran Khan, who has 15% vision in his right eye. PTI alleges negligence; govt assures treatment abroad if needed by Feb 16, 2026.
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Dawn
Updated 1 day ago‘State has committed a crime against Imran’: Opposition lashes out over PTI founder’s reported vision lossFEB 12, 1:26 PMRead →‘State has committed a crime against Imran’: Opposition lashes out over party founder’s reported vision lossFEB 12, 12:53 PMRead →Imran claims only 15pc vision left in right eye; SC forms medical team to examine PTI founderFEB 12, 9:38 AMRead →SC orders formation of medical team for Imran’s eye examination, passes directives for phone call with sonsFEB 12, 7:54 AMRead →SC orders formation of medical team for PTI founder Imran Khan’s eye examination, phone call with sonsFEB 12, 5:59 AMRead →
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Al Jazeera
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The Hindu
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ARY News
Updated 1 day ago“PTI founder will be treated abroad if necessary,” says Tariq Fazal ChaudhryFEB 12, 11:46 AMRead →“Enough drama, we want justice,” Aleema Khan on PTI founder’s healthFEB 12, 9:38 AMRead →“If PTI founder goes blind, many others will too,” warns Junaid AkbarFEB 12, 8:48 AMRead →PTI founder loses 85% vision in right eyeFEB 12, 6:57 AMRead →SC orders PTI founder’s eye exams, phone call with sons before Feb 16FEB 12, 4:24 AMRead →Salman Safdar report recommends examination of PTI Founder’s eyesFEB 12, 2:27 AMRead →PTI planning long march after Eid, claims Rana SanaullahFEB 11, 2:41 PMRead →PTI faces big political blow in Gilgit-BaltistanFEB 11, 9:38 AMRead →“People protested from home on 8th February,” says Aleema KhanFEB 11, 9:30 AMRead →
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Daily The Patriot
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Tribune Latest
Updated 1 day agoPTI slams state for 'crime' against Imran after eye health revelationsFEB 12, 7:58 AMRead →Online concern grows after report on Imran Khan’s health in jail surfacesFEB 12, 5:56 AMRead →Imran Khan’s right eye at 15% vision, SC report details jail conditionsFEB 12, 2:53 AMRead →SC orders access to doctors, phone calls for Imran Khan in Adiala JailFEB 12, 12:07 AMRead →
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The Frontier Post
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Business Recorder
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Daily Times
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