ISLAMABAD (April 28, 2026) — Former Prime Minister and PTI founder Imran Khan was transported from Adiala Jail to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) on Tuesday morning for specialized eye treatment. According to a hospital spokesperson, the 74-year-old underwent his fourth intravitreal anti-VEGF injection to treat Right Central Retinal Vein Occlusion (CRVO), a condition first diagnosed in late January. Following a successful “day care surgery” and clinical monitoring, he was declared stable and discharged back into custody with follow-up instructions.
Highlights
- Fourth anti-VEGF injection was administered under microscopic guidance in a standard operating theater.
- Doctors reported “clinical improvement” following an Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) scan.
- This follows previous doses administered on January 24, February 24, and March 23.
- PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan reiterated demands for treatment under personal physicians and family supervision.
- The procedure comes shortly after his spouse, Bushra Bibi, underwent similar eye surgery in Rawalpindi on April 17.
عمران خان کی آنکھ میں انجیکشن کی چوتھی ڈوز دی گئی: پمز انتظامیہ
تفصیل: https://t.co/5DXkNAS4LA pic.twitter.com/4ZvbamGu1N— BBC News اردو (@BBCUrdu) April 28, 2026
Understanding the Medical Track
The administration of a fourth injection marks a continuation of a treatment plan that experts initially hoped would conclude after three doses.
Medical staff at PIMS noted that while three doses are standard for CRVO, the impact is reassessed every four weeks. The decision for a fourth dose suggests a cautious approach to ensuring the prevention of further vision loss.
The hospital confirmed that the former premier remained “vitally stable” throughout the procedure and received standard precautionary care.
It was just confirmed to me that Khan Sab was taken to PIMS last night for eye injection and medical check up.
I would add that whatever the treatment our concern remains unanswered – Khan sab and Bushra BB be shifted to Hospital for treatment under the supervision of personal…— Barrister Gohar Khan (@BarristerGohar) April 28, 2026
Political Friction Over Healthcare
The medical visit has once again ignited a “blame game” between the government and the opposition:
The PTI leadership continues to express dissatisfaction with the level of transparency, calling the current arrangement a violation of fundamental rights. They have consistently pushed for a transfer to Shifa International Hospital.
Official sources maintain that Imran Khan is receiving the best possible care at state facilities under the guidance of top ophthalmologists, denying any negligence or lack of access to appropriate medical technology.
As both Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi remain incarcerated at Adiala Jail, their health remains a focal point of political discourse and legal petitions, with the PTI legal team expected to use these medical updates in upcoming court filings regarding the couple’s detention conditions.
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