Rawalpindi (April 17, 2026) — Bushra Bibi, the wife of PTI founder Imran Khan, was shifted back to Adiala Jail on Friday after undergoing surgery for a retinal detachment at a private hospital in Rawalpindi. The procedure follows months of concerns raised by her family and party leadership regarding her deteriorating health in prison.
Medical Update
- Retinal detachment in the right eye, accompanied by reports of blurred vision and “flashes.”
- Surgery was performed on Thursday evening by a panel of specialists led by Professor Dr. Nadeem Qureshi.
- Discharged after one night of observation; currently back in the female ward of Adiala Jail.
- Serving sentences in the £190 million corruption case and the Toshakhana 2 case.
#BushraBibi has been shifted back to #AdialaJail after surgery on her right eye. She was diagnosed with retinal detachment. Yesterday evening, she was shifted to a private hospital in Rawalpindi. Her family was called for a meeting today, & the family meeting has been arranged.
— Shabbir Dar (@ShabbirDar5) April 17, 2026
Emergency intervention and recovery
Prison authorities initiated the transfer to a hospital after ophthalmologists confirmed a serious retinal issue that could lead to permanent vision loss if left untreated. According to the jail superintendent, Bushra Bibi provided formal consent for the operation. While the surgery was successful, the PTI leadership remains “deeply concerned” about her post-operative care within a prison environment.
Family reached Islamabad. She will be going through a crucial surgery today. Please pray for her. #BushraImranKhan
— Maryam Riaz Wattoo (@soulful7867) April 17, 2026
PTI leadership demands visitation rights
Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan took to social media to reiterate that meeting family members is a “basic right” that has been largely curtailed. He called for immediate access for her family to monitor her recovery, while also drawing parallels to Imran Khan’s own recurring eye ailments. Khan’s sister, Maryam Riaz Wattoo, confirmed the family had reached Islamabad to seek a meeting, emphasizing the “crucial” nature of the medical intervention.
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