The Government of Pakistan officially committed to the Supreme Court’s directives regarding the healthcare of PTI founder Imran Khan during a Senate session on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
The statement, delivered by the Prime Minister’s Special Adviser on Political and Public Affairs, Rana Sanaullah, follows a dramatic judicial turn where the court ordered an urgent medical review of Khan’s deteriorating eyesight.
Government Response in the Senate
Responding to a formal query from the Leader of the Opposition, Raja Nasir Abbas, Rana Sanaullah provided the following assurances:
- Judicial Compliance: The government will “fully and faithfully” implement the Supreme Court’s order to form a specialized medical board.
- Depoliticizing Health: Sanaullah urged the opposition to stop using a “humanitarian and legal responsibility” as a political tool, noting that the health of any prisoner is the state’s duty.
- Verification of Facilities: He highlighted that the report submitted by lawyer Salman Safdar (appointed as amicus curiae) actually confirmed that many prison facilities—including hygiene, food, and exercise equipment—were being provided in line with court orders.
The Government of Pakistan officially committed to the Supreme Court’s directives regarding the healthcare of PTI founder Imran Khan during a Senate session on Thursday, February 12, 2026. The statement, delivered by the Prime Minister’s Special Adviser on Political and Public Affairs, Rana Sanaullah, follows a dramatic judicial turn where the court ordered an urgent medical review of Khan’s deteriorating eyesight. Government Response in the Senate Responding to a formal query from the Leader of the Opposition, Raja Nasir Abbas, Rana Sanaullah provided the following assurances: Judicial Compliance: The government will “fully and faithfully” implement the Supreme Court’s order to form a specialized medical board. Depoliticizing Health: Sanaullah urged the opposition to stop using a “humanitarian and legal responsibility” as a political tool, noting that the health of any prisoner is the state’s duty. Verification of Facilities: He highlighted that the report submitted by lawyer Salman Safdar (appointed as amicus curiae) actually confirmed that many prison facilities—including hygiene, food, and exercise equipment—were being provided in line with court orders. A Timeline of Dispute While the government maintains that medical care has been consistent, the report by Salman Safdar painted a more urgent picture, alleging that delayed treatment led to permanent damage. Official Stance (Govt/PIMS) Legal Claim (Salman Safdar/PTI) Jan 24: Khan had a “smooth” 20-minute procedure at PIMS and was “fine.” Jan 24: The procedure was an emergency injection for a pre-existing blood clot. Current: Jail doctors check vitals 3x daily and provide prescribed eye drops. Current: Khan has only 15% vision left in his right eye due to “criminal neglect.” Standard: Medical exams are conducted “whenever complaints are raised.” Allegation: Complaints of blurred vision were ignored for 3 months (Oct–Jan). The February 16 Deadline Following the Senate briefing, the government is now on a strict clock to fulfill the Chief Justice Yahya Afridi’s orders before the next hearing on Monday, February 16. Specialist Board: A team of top ophthalmologists (likely from PIMS and the Armed Forces Institute of Ophthalmology) will be constituted. Personal Physicians: The government will facilitate access for Dr. Faisal Sultan and Dr. Asim Yusuf to evaluate Khan independently. Family Calls: The Ministry of Interior is coordinating with Adiala Jail to arrange the court-ordered telephone call between Khan and his sons, Kasim and Sulaiman, in London.
A Timeline of Dispute
While the government maintains that medical care has been consistent, the report by Salman Safdar painted a more urgent picture, alleging that delayed treatment led to permanent damage.
| Official Stance (Govt/PIMS) | Legal Claim (Salman Safdar/PTI) |
| Jan 24: Khan had a “smooth” 20-minute procedure at PIMS and was “fine.” | Jan 24: The procedure was an emergency injection for a pre-existing blood clot. |
| Current: Jail doctors check vitals 3x daily and provide prescribed eye drops. | Current: Khan has only 15% vision left in his right eye due to “criminal neglect.” |
| Standard: Medical exams are conducted “whenever complaints are raised.” | Allegation: Complaints of blurred vision were ignored for 3 months (Oct–Jan). |
The February 16 Deadline
Following the Senate briefing, the government is now on a strict clock to fulfill the Chief Justice Yahya Afridi’s orders before the next hearing on Monday, February 16.
- Specialist Board: A team of top ophthalmologists (likely from PIMS and the Armed Forces Institute of Ophthalmology) will be constituted.
- Personal Physicians: The government will facilitate access for Dr. Faisal Sultan and Dr. Asim Yusuf to evaluate Khan independently.
- Family Calls: The Ministry of Interior is coordinating with Adiala Jail to arrange the court-ordered telephone call between Khan and his sons, Kasim and Sulaiman, in London.
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