ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has informed that he has been left with only 15% vision in his right eye, according to a medical report submitted to the Supreme Court.
Barrister Barrister Salman Safdar, who was appointed as “friend of the court”, submitted his report to the Supreme Court, according to which Imran said that until October 2025, he had normal 6 x 6 vision in both eyes.
“He then began experiencing persistent blurred and hazy vision, which he repeatedly reported to the then Jail Superintendent. However, no action was taken by the jail authorities to address these complaints,” the report stated.
The jailed PTI founder told “friend of the court” that he subsequently suffered a sudden and complete loss of vision in his right eye. An ophthalmologist from Pims, Dr. Muhammad Arif, examined him and diagnosed a blood clot that caused significant damage.
“Despite receiving treatment, including an injection, Khan said he now retains only 15% vision in his right eye,” read the report.
Barrister Safdar in his report maintained that during the meeting, he personally observed that Imran appeared “visibly perturbed and deeply distressed by the loss of vision and the absence of timely and specialised medical intervention.”
“Throughout the meeting, the Petitioner’s [Imran] eyes were watery, and he repeatedly used a tissue to wipe them, reflecting physical discomfort.”
According to the report, Imran said that for nearly three months, the only treatment he received consisted of eye drops, which “failed to improve his condition and ultimately led to a major impairment of vision in his right eye.”
Additionally, Imran noted that despite being 73 years old and requiring dental consultation, no dentist had examined or treated him over the past two years, despite repeated requests.
The PTI founder told “friend of the court” that his personal physicians, Dr Faisal Sultan and Dr Asim Yusuf, had previously been allowed access; however, repeated requests for medical consultations were ignored.
During the meeting, Imran maintained that, given his age, he requires regular blood tests, which were also not conducted.
This is a developing story and is being updated with further details.
