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‘We Reject PIMS Reports’: Aleema Khan Demands Independent Medical Board After Imran’s 5th Eye Procedure
Aleema Khan has categorically rejected PIMS medical reports regarding Imran Khan after he was moved from Adiala Jail for a fifth eye injection to treat Central Retinal Vein Occlusion (CRVO). Accusing authorities of violating prison manuals and high court orders by isolating her brother and restricting family visits, she demanded an immediate transfer to independent specialists at Shifa International Hospital.
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by News Desk
2026-06-16
‘We Reject PIMS Reports’: Aleema Khan Demands Independent Medical Board After Imran’s 5th Eye Procedure

Detailed Report

  • The Midnight Medical Move: Tensions flared within Pakistan's opposition circles on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, following revelations that incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan was transported from Adiala Jail to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) during the early hours of June 15. The hospital visit marks the fifth time the former prime minister has required emergency or follow-up clinical intervention for a severe, ongoing ophthalmological condition. PIMS authorities stated that Khan received his fifth anti-VEGF intravitreal injection and remains clinically stable.

  • Categorical Rejection of State Medical Status: In an aggressive public statement issued via X (formerly Twitter), Imran Khan's sister, Aleema Khan, completely rejected the government's official medical updates and any clinical documentation generated by PIMS. Aleema characterized the state-run hospital's past findings as highly questionable—specifically pointing to a previous PIMS assertion that Khan had recovered 90% of his eyesight, a claim she notes her brother directly refuted during a subsequent legal meeting. Raising a sharp diagnostic question, Aleema demanded to know why a fifth intraocular injection was required if prior state-administered procedures had been successful.

The Struggle for Sovereign Medical Access: Citing deep mistrust in state-managed healthcare, Khan’s family and the PTI core leadership have demanded his immediate transfer to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad. The opposition insists that any future ophthalmological evaluations or specialized operations must be conducted exclusively by independent, qualified specialists and in the direct presence of Khan's personal physicians and immediate family members.

  • Allegations of Jail Manual Infractions: Beyond the immediate medical crisis, Aleema Khan accused Adiala Jail administrators and the federal government of systematically weaponizing prolonged isolation and physical deprivation against the former premier. She claimed that prison authorities have spent the past eight months violating clear Islamabad High Court mandates. According to the defense team, a standing judicial order permits six family members to meet Khan every Tuesday; however, Aleema noted that her sister, Dr. Uzma Khan, has been barred from visits since December 2, 2025.

  • The Timeline of the Illness: The row highlights the ongoing political battle over the 73-year-old politician's health status. Khan was formally diagnosed in late January 2026 with Right Central Retinal Vein Occlusion (CRVO)—a serious vascular condition that blocks blood flow from the retina and can cause permanent vision loss if improperly treated. According to the verified clinical timeline, Khan’s first eye procedure occurred on January 24, followed by successive monthly doses on February 24, March 23, and April 28, culminating in Monday's fifth surgical injection. The government continues to flatly deny all allegations of medical secrecy or lack of prisoner transparency.

Imran Khan Ophthalmological Treatment Timeline & Grievance Log (2026)

Date of Procedure Medical Intervention / Injection Order Official Jail & Hospital Stance Family & Opposition Response
January 24, 2026 1st Anti-VEGF Intravitreal Injection Right CRVO diagnosis formalized. Initial alarms raised over prison cell lighting and lack of transparency.
February 24, 2026 2nd Anti-VEGF Intravitreal Injection Patient categorized as stable. Demands launched to grant access to personal family physicians.
March 23, 2026 3rd Anti-VEGF Intravitreal Injection Routine clinical management. PTI leadership alleges slow medical negligence inside Adiala Jail.
April 28, 2026 4th Anti-VEGF Intravitreal Injection Claims made that 90% of vision was restored. Imran Khan explicitly rejects 90% recovery claim via legal counsel.
June 15, 2026 5th Anti-VEGF Intravitreal Injection Transferred to PIMS; declared stable. Aleema Khan rejects PIMS chalan; demands Shifa International transfer.

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