Five-Doctor Team Examines Imran Khan’s Health in Jail

Based on the latest reports as of Monday, February 16, 2026, here is the breakdown of the headline and the developing situation surrounding PTI founder Imran Khan.

The core news follows a court-mandated medical assessment at Adiala Jail. A five-member team of specialists (including ophthalmologists from PIMS and Al-Shifa Trust) spent an hour examining Imran Khan on Sunday, February 15. This was triggered by a report stating Khan has lost 85% of his vision in his right eye due to Central Retinal Vein Occlusion (CRVO).

Key Developments (Feb 16, 2026)

• Medical Procedures: The team conducted a detailed eye examination, monitored blood pressure, and took blood samples. While his sister, Noreen Khanum, mentioned his vision is “improving” after a recent injection, the formal report is expected to be submitted to the Supreme Court today.
• PTI’s Rejection: The party has officially rejected the government-led examination as “malicious.” They argue that no medical check-up is valid without the physical presence of Khan’s personal doctors (Dr. Faisal Sultan and Dr. Asim Yusuf) and family members.
• Opposition Sit-in: Protests by the Tehreek-e-Tahafuz-e-Aiyeen Pakistan (TTAP) alliance have entered their fourth day. While roads around Parliament House have been cleared for traffic, the sit-in continues with a demand that Khan be moved to Shifa International Hospital or Al-Shifa Eye Trust.
• Family Access: Per judicial orders, Khan was permitted to speak with his sons, Kasim and Sulaiman, via phone over the weekend.
• Hospital Transfer: Despite rumors of an ambulance at the jail, authorities maintain that Khan is currently being treated within the prison’s medical wing. However, the government hinted that a transfer to a specialized facility may occur depending on the final medical report.

What is CRVO?

The amicus curiae report revealed that Khan’s vision loss is caused by a blood clot in the retina (Central Retinal Vein Occlusion). This condition requires urgent specialist intervention to prevent permanent blindness, which is the primary driver for the current political and legal urgency.

You May Also Like: Opposition Sit-in Day 4 Focuses on Imran Khan’s Al-Shifa Transfer