Imran Khan’s sister Noreen Niazi has raised serious questions regarding an alleged late-night hospital visit of the jailed former prime minister.
In a statement posted on X, she said multiple journalists and media sources reported that Khan was taken under the cover of night to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Hospital for eye treatment, where he remained for three hours before being returned to Adiala Jail.
“If this news is true, it is not merely oppression, it is a blatant crime,” Niazi wrote.
She demanded that authorities immediately allow the family, personal doctors, and lawyers to meet Khan, and that his complete medical reports be made public.
“Why does no one have the courage to tell the truth to Imran Khan’s family and lawyers? Who is this being hidden from, and on whose orders?” she asked.
She added, “This is no longer a request, it is a final warning!”.
The statement drew reactions on social media. One user said, “Transferring a leader under cover of darkness and hiding his condition from his family is not governance – it’s a thuggish tactic. The nation’s eyes are now wide open, and we will hold every responsible person accountable for any harm done.”
Another wrote, “If this is true, it’s deeply alarming. Any medical treatment carried out in secrecy demands answers. Imran Khan’s family, lawyers, and doctors must be given immediate access, and his medical reports made public. Transparency is not optional.”
Separately, PTI leader Asad Umar commented on X, questioning why doctors from Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital were not allowed to see Khan.
He wrote, “Why not let Shaukat Khanum doctors see @ImranKhanPTI? Have they ever made political statements after seeing Imran Khan? Have they ever given statements about his health which were not accurate?”
The statement from Niazi comes amid PTI claims regarding Khan’s health. The party said it had learned through credible reports that Khan had been diagnosed with central retinal vein occlusion in his right eye, a condition described as extremely serious and requiring immediate treatment to prevent permanent vision loss.
PTI alleged that jail authorities were insisting on treatment within the prison, despite medical advice that specialised facilities were required.
The party also said Khan was last allowed to see his personal physician in October 2024, despite court orders permitting regular check-ups.
PTI demanded that Khan be transferred to Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital or another hospital of his choice, and called for his family, close associates, and personal doctors to have unrestricted access.
Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital also issued a statement expressing concern over Khan’s health and requested that its physicians be allowed to participate in his care.