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Last Updated:February 16, 2026, 08:58 IST
The court’s decision could determine whether Khan continues to receive treatment within Adiala Jail or is shifted to a specialised medical facility
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party supporters carry a poster of their leader and former Prime Minister Imran Khan. (AFP)
The fate of former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan hangs in the balance as the Supreme Court is expected to review his medical condition on Monday and decide whether he should remain in jail or be shifted to a hospital for treatment.
A team of senior doctors examined Khan inside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi amid concerns over his deteriorating eyesight. Sources told CNN-News18 that the medical team carried specialised instruments, including a slit lamp and an Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) scan machine, to conduct a detailed eye assessment within the prison premises.
The examination, which lasted around 90 minutes, was conducted by Dr Arif of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences and Dr Nadeem Qureshi of the Al-Shifa Eye Trust Hospital, along with supporting medical staff. Sources from PIMS said the doctors performed a comprehensive physical and ophthalmic evaluation.
Medical examiners have reportedly observed a reduction in eye swelling and an improvement in Khan’s vision, with no major complications detected so far. One dose of Eylea has been administered, while a second dose is scheduled for February 25 along with steroid medication. An angiogram procedure is also being planned to further assess the condition.
Sources indicated that the complete medical report will likely be submitted before the Supreme Court on Monday. The court’s decision could determine whether Khan continues to receive treatment within Adiala Jail or is shifted to a specialised medical facility.
The development comes amid heightened political tensions, with Khan’s legal and medical situation closely watched across Pakistan. The top court’s ruling is expected to provide clarity on the next course of action regarding his custody and healthcare.
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February 16, 2026, 08:58 IST
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