Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was moved from Adiala Jail to a hospital in June 2026 for an eye ailment [1].
The transfer comes as his political party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), intensifies demands for his release from isolation and better medical access. The situation highlights the ongoing friction between the PTI founder and the state authorities overseeing his detention.
This visit marked the fifth time Khan has been taken to a hospital during his incarceration [1]. While official reports cite the eye condition as the reason for the move, the PTI has questioned the government's narrative regarding his health and treatment [1, 2].
"We do not accept the government's version of events," said Aleema Khan, the sister of the former prime minister [1].
The PTI has called for a permanent transfer to a medical facility to ensure proper care. A party spokesperson said, "We demand his immediate transfer to a hospital and an end to his solitary confinement" [2].
Beyond medical concerns, the PTI has reported difficulties in maintaining family contact. Party leaders said that Khan's sisters were denied permission to meet him at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, despite orders from the Islamabad High Court [3].
"Our sisters were denied permission to meet Imran Khan despite the IHC order," said a senior PTI leader [3].
Authorities have not provided a detailed response to the allegations of solitary confinement or the reported blocking of court-ordered family visits. The move to the hospital remains a temporary measure under jail security protocols [1].
“"We do not accept the government's version of events."”
The recurring medical transfers and reports of denied family visits suggest a deepening legal and humanitarian conflict between the Pakistani government and the PTI. By framing the issue around solitary confinement and medical neglect, the PTI is attempting to internationalize the discourse surrounding Khan's detention and pressure the judiciary to intervene in his jail conditions.
