The PTI party is set to stage a large rally in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa following a call from its founder, Imran Khan, who urged for peace diplomacy and national interests.

Barrister Salman Safdar met with PTI founder Imran Khan at Adiala jail on Thursday, a day after the Islamabad High Court directed authorities to arrange the meeting. The lawyer departed without sharing details.

Several leaders of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, including Imran Khan's sisters, were detained outside Adiala jail as authorities enforced Section 144, banning public gatherings for 15 days.

Pakistan's Supreme Court is set to resume the hearing of a review petition filed by PTI founder Imran Khan in a Rs10 billion defamation case, challenging the closure of his right to defense.

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, have approached the Islamabad High Court seeking urgent fixation of their appeals to set aside their conviction in the Toshakhana-I case and suspend their sentence. Meanwhile, Nigeria's EFCC has asked for the permanent forfeiture of 57 properties allegedly linked to former Minister Abubakar Malami.

Aleema Khan, sister of PTI chief Imran Khan, has urged party supporters to take to the streets to demand the release of the former prime minister and his wife, Bushra Bibi, expressing disillusionment with the courts.

An Islamabad court has dismissed a case against former Prime Minister Imran Khan, citing his prior acquittal in the matter.

An article from Geo News provides an analysis aimed at demystifying the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) political party.

Pakistani ministers from PTI and TTAP have rejected allegations linking Imran Khan's son, Kasim, and his UN speech to a conspiracy against the country's GSP+ status, also condemning the arrest of Aliya Hamza Malik.

The UK House of Lords has debated the detention of Imran Khan, with members raising concerns about his deteriorating welfare, health, and access to jail facilities.

Imran Khan, imprisoned for nearly three years, remains unbowed despite health concerns and alleged mistreatment of his wife, with his sons revealing his resolve to die in prison rather than be broken, finding strength through meditation.

Kasim, son of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, has called for the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to intervene immediately to end his father's alleged persecution and detention, citing the denial of prisoners' children's right to meet their father as collective punishment.

Former Pakistani cricketer and politician Imran Khan has alleged that his wife is being subjected to 'inhumane treatment' as a tactic to blackmail him, a claim made during a phone call with his son.

The sons of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan have stated that their father is resolute and would prefer to die in prison rather than yield.

The sons of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan have stated that their father will not yield and would rather die in prison than compromise.

Amid ongoing efforts for ex-premier Imran Khan's release, the PTI's Islamabad chapter has proposed a comprehensive and coordinated strategy, stating it is essential for his freedom.

PTI founder Imran Khan was administered his third dose of an eye injection at PIMS, remaining vitally stable throughout the procedure and subsequently discharged with follow-up instructions.

Jailed PTI founder Imran Khan spoke with his sons, Kasim and Sulaiman, on Eid day, with his sons inquiring about their father's health.

PTI leaders were again denied a meeting with Imran Khan at Adiala jail, prompting the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister to request Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to allow close family members to meet the incarcerated founder over Eid.

Leaders of Pakistan's opposition alliance Tehreek Tahaffuz Ayeen-i-Pakistan (TTAP) have alleged that the government is deliberately making the issue of PTI founder Imran Khan’s health controversial.

ISLAMABAD/Lahore: Rejecting media reports that she is opposing meetings between Imran Khan and party leaders, Aleema Khan on Tuesday questioned how she could stop such meetings when she herself has been unable to meet her brother. “People across Pakistan are demanding the release of Imran Khan. The whole world is raising the same demand. Just wait and see — people will come out of their homes and secure his release. Moreover, as the global situation changes, I am hopeful he will be released,”...

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar highlighted the alarming rise in Islamophobia, warning of its potential to exacerbate global tensions. Pakistan is actively working with OIC members and the UN to counter anti-Muslim bigotry, with the PTI crediting Imran Khan for raising the issue internationally.

The Islamabad High Court has reserved its verdict on a petition requesting the transfer of PTI founder Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital for medical treatment.

Court to resume proceedings March 12 as govt opposes move to Shifa Hospital, cites medical board overseeing treatment

Former Pakistani foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has sought access to Imran Khan in Adiala jail, with party leaders urging the government to reconsider its approach towards PTI and its founder.

The medical board performed comprehensive tests, including optical coherence tomography on both of Khan's eyes

An Islamabad court has granted pre-arrest bail to former Prime Minister Imran Khan in six cases and to his wife, Bushra Bibi, in one case, noting that a key receipt had not undergone forensic examination.

Pakistan's Supreme Court has raised objections to an application filed by PTI founder Imran Khan's lawyer, Sardar Latif Khosa, seeking his transfer to a hospital of his choice.

The opposition alliance Tehreek Tahafuz Ayeen-i-Pakistan (TTAP) on Thursday warned that any criminal negligence with regard to the health of PTI founder Imran Khan could further aggravate the political crisis in the country. According to a statement issued by the alliance on the social media platform X, the opposition leaders voiced their concerns during TTAP’s central committee meeting, including an Iftar gathering at the residence of TTAP leader Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar in Islamabad. The gathe...

The Islamabad High Court has scheduled a hearing for March 11 on the pleas of Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi to suspend their sentences in the £190 million graft case.

Aleema Khan has launched a broadside against the PTI leadership, urging party leaders to either support Imran Khan's narrative or step aside.

Five senior PTI leaders, currently incarcerated, have written an open letter to the Chief Justice of Pakistan, Yahya Afridi, requesting an inquiry into the health and treatment of PTI founder Imran Khan.

ISLAMABAD: Aleema Khan, sister of PTI founder Imran Khan, on Wednesday launched a scathing criticism of both the party leadership and the Islamabad High Court (IHC) over decisions taken for the former premier’s medical treatment and the delay in fixing his cases for hearing. A day earlier, the PTI founder was taken to the hospital for follow-up treatment of his eye ailment, which came to light in late January. However, his party took exception to the ‘secrecy’ surrounding this procedure and t...

The Islamabad High Court is hearing arguments on a plea to ban Imran Khan's X account, while a sessions court granted pre-arrest bail to the PTI founder in six cases and to Bushra Bibi in one case.

Jailed former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan received eye treatment Tuesday, according to a hospital statement, though a spokesman complained he was not allowed to see his per...

The PTI has raised concerns about the government's lack of transparency after former prime minister Imran Khan underwent a follow-up eye treatment at an Islamabad hospital.

Sanaullah says the opposition is reluctant to hold dialogue, while the Senate opposition demands that PTI founder Imran Khan receive treatment in a hospital.

An article questions whether Imran Khan can overcome current political challenges in Pakistan.

Akbar Babar has challenged the appointment of Achakzai as the opposition leader in Pakistan's Federal Constitutional Court, arguing that jailed and disqualified Imran Khan cannot legally nominate an opposition leader.

A Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader stated that Imran Khan's release is contingent on his 'own conduct' and cautioned his party against using abusive language on social media.

Pakistan's Parliamentary Affairs Minister announced that incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan will be taken to a hospital twice more for an injection on February 25.

REPORTS on the attendance of parliamentarians during sessions almost invariably evoke much interest among citizens. Although the average attendance in the National Assembly has been hovering around 60 per cent for the last many years and the citizenry seems to have made its peace with that, there are statistics which sometimes shock the people. For example, a Fafen report on parliamentarians’ attendance during the 23rd National Assembly session held from Jan 12 to Jan 22 this year indicates that 47 or 14pc members remained absent throughout the session and didn’t attend even a single sitting; 276 or 83pc of the total 332 members skipped at least one session. Similar statistics about the 22nd session indicate that about 70pc of the absent members didn’t seek prior leave from the House. The system of taking attendance is such that a person marked present might not have been there throughout the sitting and his/her presence for even a fraction of the sitting may be marked as present. Given the fact that the average duration of a sitting ranges from two to three hours (it was two hours during the first year of the present National Assembly), a member attending the sitting may have been present only for a few minutes. The absence of members from a sitting significantly impacts parliamentary proceedings. Our parliamentary system requires the presence of at least 25pc of the total members which constitutes the quorum. The Assembly proceedings are stopped after a member points out a lack of quorum and the subsequent head count confirms that the minimum required members are not present. A Pildat report indicates that during the past (15th) National Assembly, lack of quorum was pointed out in 105 (23pc) of sittings, and subsequently, 72 or 16pc of the sittings had to be adjourned on this basis. The abrupt termination of a day’s proceedings impacts the productivity of the Assembly as the day’s agenda (order of the day) is left incomplete. During the five years of the 15th National Assembly, on average, less than 50pc (49.47pc to be exact) of the agenda items could be taken up by the Assembly. Ministers’ absence also impacts the quality of proceedings and some of the agenda items have to be deferred because the relevant minister is not present. During the 23rd session of the current Assembly, for example, 29 federal ministers were supposed to answer members’ questions but a majority (19) of them did not show up on the day allocated for answering questions relating to their ministries. In most cases, the absence of the minister concerned deprives members of the opportunity to ask supplementary questions. Simi­larly, adjournment motions, privilege moti­ons and call-attention notices also require the presence of the minister concerned. The Speaker has repeatedly expressed displeasure at the frequent absence of ministers. Sometimes, ministers of state and parliamentary secretaries do not show up either to fill in for the minister concerned. Pakistan’s parliament is not the only one which faces issues of low attendance. Ministers generally take their cue from the prime minister and they are more likely to show up in the House if the PM is particular about his presence. During the life of the 15th Assembly, the attendance of the PM was a mere 13pc (11pc for Imran Khan and 17pc for Shehbaz Sharif). The attendance becomes more known through the media in the case of plenary sittings but the status of attendance is no different in the case of parliamentary committees. Many meetings are adjourned by the chair because the minister concerned and senior officials of the ministry do not show up at the meeting, leading to a wastage of financial resources spent on convening the meetings. However, one may add that Pakistan’s parliament is not the only one which faces issues of low attendance. Many parliaments face a similar situation and a number of parliaments have waived the condition of the presence of a minimum percentage of members for the validity of the proceedings. For example, the UK parliament and US Congress do not have a quorum requirement. The proceedings of the legislatures continue in these countries even if a single member is present in the House. In the case of the UK parliament, many parliamentary committees hold their meetings concurrently with the plenary. The proceedings of the plenary are watched by the members on CCTV while sitting in their offices or in meeting rooms. Members’ presence is required when a motion or a bill has to be voted on. Bells are rung at that time and members available within parliamentary precincts rush to the chamber to vote. The absence of a member from the precincts during the time of the plenary is, however, rare and frowned upon. A major reason for our legislators to be casual about their presence during the Assembly sittings has a lot to do with the preferences of a majority of their voters. Most voters are not so keen about their legislators’ performance in the Assembly. A member who works very hard on his parliamentary speeches and, for example, scrutiny of the annual budget, is seldom appreciated by the constituents. People want their elected representatives to attend to their personal issues, which need an influential legislator’s support for resolution due to poor governance. Finding jobs for constituents and their family members is one of the top expectations from legislators. Interceding with the local administration and police on behalf of the constituents to sort out their day-to-day problems is also among the informal responsibilities of legislators. Attending the weddings and funerals of voters’ extended families, too, is a strong preference of constituents. These informal chores are likely to be of greater help to a legislator in his re-election than making a speech in the House. The weak attendance of legislators is, therefore, not because of their lethargy. Instead, it is a reflection of the ground realities of our own governance and culture. The writer is president of the Pakistan-based think tank Pildat. X: @ABMPildat Published in Dawn, February 20th, 2026

THE controversy surrounding the medical care, or lack thereof, given to incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan has shone a harsh spotlight on the intersection of politics and basic human rights in today’s Pakistan. Speaking on Tuesday, the interior minister accused the jailed leader’s sister, Aleema Khan, of “delaying” Mr Khan’s medical checkup for three days, allegedly so she could ‘do politics’ over his health. “Alm­ost all political leaders were on board, but Aleema Khan sahiba vetoed them,” Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi claimed. According to the minister, her insistence that Mr Khan’s checkup and treatment be conducted under specific circumstances was merely a means to keep the matter of his deteriorating health alive for as long as possible. But while the opposition TTAP alliance quickly dismissed Mr Naqvi’s statement as “blatantly misleading and contrary to the facts”, remarks made by some PTI leaders regarding Mr Naqvi’s role and their interactions with the government seemed to partially endorse it. Mr Khan’s sisters later made a set of counterclaims in their own press conference, presenting a very different picture compared to the interior minister’s version of events. According to them, their brother was “not fine”. They recalled he was not given prompt treatment when he flagged his eye condition some three months ago to jail authorities. They also claimed that the government had reneged on its promises to transfer Mr Khan to a private hospital and to grant the family access to the doctors nominated by it. From where things stand, it is very difficult to ascertain how much of what each party says is true. Clearly, there is significant disagreement within the PTI camp concerning the right course of action regarding Imran Khan’s health, with some leaders seemingly willing to trust the government’s handling of his condition, while others, especially his family, insist on personal oversight. That said, the government is also not without blame for how it has mismanaged the jailed leader’s health. It may be recalled that officials had initially denied that anything was wrong with Mr Khan, and the truth only came out after information regarding his visit to Pims in Islamabad was leaked to the press. By mishandling its communications on the matter, the government itself gave good reason for the family to doubt it can promise the former prime minister’s well-being, and it cannot now blame his sisters for wanting more oversight over his treatment by doctors they trust. Therefore, while the PTI and Mr Khan’s family need to firmly decide what it is that they want, the government must also respect their wishes and ensure much greater transparency in how it is dealing with Mr Khan’s ailment. It must also ensure his sons can visit him. No one’s health should be held hostage to political bickering. Published in Dawn, February 19th, 2026

Anger is growing in Pakistan and internationally over the health and fate of former prime minister and cricket captain Imran Khan, who is currently imprisoned.

An open letter signed by former England cricket captains has been published, expressing serious concerns about the incarceration of Imran Khan and calling for him to be treated with 'decency and justice'.

GUJRAT: The Gujranwala police on Monday arrested a ‘serial killer’ involved in kidnapping and killing of four people, including a woman and her two children as well as a 13 years old boy after snatching valuables from them in different hits. Gujranwala CPO Dr Ghias Gul told reporters at a news conference on Monday that police found two unidentified bodies of a 32 years old woman and her five years old son along the bank of canal near the Citi Housing Society on Feb 10. Both the deceased, he said, had been slain with a sharp-edged weapon. They were later identified as Malaika and her son Muhammad Ahmed and a case of double murder was lodged on the report of a police official. The CPO said a special investigation team under SP Civil Lines Imran Khan and DSP Hameed Virk was constituted that used modern techniques and traced a suspect namely Haroon Javed who was nabbed while making an attempt to flee to Karachi from Lahore via train. The suspect, he said, had confessed to have killed the woman and her two children – eight months old daughter Mubara through asphyxiation and threw her body into the canal. The body of deceased girl was recovered from the canal on the identification of the suspect. The suspect revealed that he had killed three people of a family just to snatch gold ornaments the woman was wearing in her ears. The suspect belongs to the same area of Alam Chowk where the deceased woman resided. The CPO said that the suspect had also revealed to have killed 13 years old boy Rehan Ali of Mado Khalil locality in the precincts of Ladhewala police on Dec 20 last. The suspect, he said, had kidnapped the boy to snatch a bridal dress from him and later murdered him. The boy had been sent by his father to deliver the dress to a customer in a nearby vicinity. A case of kidnapping of that boy had been lodged with the police against the unidentified suspects on the report of his father Muhammad Imran who ran an embroidery factory in the area. The CPO commended the police team for tracing and arresting the killer. Published in Dawn, February 17th, 2026

The physician of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has stated that reports of an improvement in Khan's eyesight cannot be verified.

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Monday said that the PTI-led Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was living in the stone age, critising the province’s government for not taking steps for development in the age of technology. Addressing a laptop distribution scheme at a Gujrat university, CM Maryam highlighted that students in Punjab had access to Honhaar scholarships, laptop schemes, Parwaz Card, green buses and technical training programmes. “So there is Honhaar here, and incitement there, but this is nothing to rejoice about,” she said, adding that she was extremely upset that the “people of KP were still living in the stone age”. Maryam stated: “They do not know what development is. They do not realise that Honhaar scholarships also exist if one does not have the resources for their child’s studies. “They do not know that you must have a gadget or a laptop or an iPad or a computer in your hands if you are to meet global standards in today’s age.” Indirectly noting that the PTI had been in power in KP for the past “13 years”, she said the public there “does not even know what development is”. The chief minister quipped that the KP government’s response to every need was that it was providing them “awareness”. Maryam emphasised that blocking major roads in KP did not affect the businesses in Punjab but rather the economic activity of KP itself. During her address, Maryam also recalled the time when her mother Kulsoom Nawaz was hospitalised due to cancer in 2017 and 2018, as well as when her father and ex-premier Nawaz Sharif was ill during his imprisonment in 2019. Noting that Nawaz was in his 70s when he was jailed, the Punjab CM said, “He got sick after multiple heart attacks and his platelets dropped. He had cardiac pain [but] such a joke was made out of his ailment.” She continued: “When my father and I were in jail, my mother was diagnosed with cancer and her disease was ridiculed so much; it was even said that she was not sick and it is all a drama.” Maryam then recalled that Kulsoom was on a ventilator in a London hospital when certain individuals “entered the ICU through deception by wearing doctors’ uniforms to verify whether it was true or false”. “When my mother passed away, my father said, ‘One has to die to prove their innocence here’,” she said, adding that she was in a jail cell when Nawaz informed her about Kulsoom’s death. The PML-N leader then played some old video clips of ex-premier Imran Khan from when he was in power. In the clips, the PTI founder threatened to get the TV and air conditioner removed from the prisons of the PML-N leadership. Maryam asserted: “I am swearing by God that till today, neither I nor Nawaz Sharif or Shehbaz Sharif even thought of removing his AC or shutting off his food and TV. “In fact, Nawaz Sharif said one day that he (Imran) has one AC, give him two ACs as he should not face any problems.” She further said she was the “first woman” to be locked in the National Accountability Bureau’s (NAB) jail and a cell had to be vacated for her as they did not have a dedicated women’s prison. The Punjab CM then played another video of ex-PM Imran, wherein he commented on the “long list” of health issues Nawaz was facing. “You can have differences on policies and policies, but you cannot turn political disagreements into personal enmities,” Maryam emphasised. “My children, you must never do this,” she told the audience, referring to the actions taken by the PTI government of jailing PML-N leadership and “making fun” of the ailments. “The time circles back, but my father was telling me at dinner the other day to never wish bad for even one’s political opponents,” she said. “You all must not do what he or his party is doing,” the politician stressed. “Those who are ill, we pray that God may give them recovery soon,” she added. Speaking on Imran’s current health issues, Maryam said, “The kind of facilities and the doctors he needs are being provided to him, and I am telling you this on oath that no one wishes ill for him.” She called for lies, accusations, incitement, vandalism and fitna to be “thrown out” of politics.

A story titled “Imran Khan’s right eye vision ‘improving’, says sister citing report” was published by Dawn.com on February 16. The report quoted a social media account purporting to belong to Noreen Niazi, a sister of former prime minister Imran Khan. Subsequent checks have confirmed that the account was not authentic and that the information shared was inaccurate and mala fide. The story has since been removed from our platforms. We are conducting an internal review of the circumstances that led to its publication and strengthening our verification protocols, particularly with regard to social media sourcing. Dawn remains committed to upholding the highest standards of accuracy, verification and editorial integrity, and will continue to take corrective steps whenever necessary to ensure responsible reporting.

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan underwent an eye examination, a process his party, PTI, has labeled as 'malicious'.

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan shared his personal journey, stating he felt unfulfilled despite owning luxury cars like Ferrari and Porsche, leading him to seek things of genuine value.

More than 1,400 individuals, including sisters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and other PTI leaders, have been charged under anti-terror laws for offenses such as attempted murder and resisting police during unrest on Adiala Road.

The Islamabad High Court has approved a meeting between former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his legal counsel in connection with the £190 million case, adjourning the hearing until Thursday.

Imran Khan has filed an application with the Islamabad High Court (IHC) requesting access to his lawyer in a £190 million case, alleging over three months of denied legal access.

Meetings with the incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan remain suspended, as authorities once again prevented party leaders from meeting him outside Adiala jail.

Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb of the Supreme Court of Pakistan observed that defamation cases should typically be decided within six months, in the context of a Rs10bn case against Imran Khan.

Pakistan's PTI party expressed concern over reports regarding the health of Bushra Bibi, wife of incarcerated founder Imran Khan, and demanded she be taken to a hospital for diagnosis and treatment.

Bushra Bibi, wife of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, underwent an eye check-up in Adiala Jail after reporting blurred vision and headaches.

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) is scheduled to hear the £190 million case against the founder of PTI (Imran Khan) and Bushra Bibi on March 31, despite objections raised by NAB regarding the maintainability of suspension of sentence applications.

A fact-check has debunked viral claims on social media that Kasim Khan, son of PTI founder Imran Khan, demanded the suspension of Pakistan’s GSP+ status at the UNHRC.

The Peshawar High Court has requested a government report regarding the proposed renaming of Arbab Niaz Stadium after Imran Khan, citing concerns that the move violates rules against renaming public sites within 50 years or after living persons.

Actor Imran Khan stated he would not play 'hairy, angry men covered in blood' roles, expressing his disturbance by such films, even amidst the success of 'Dhurandhar 2'.

Aleema Khan, sister of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, stated that Imran will not bow down, as concerns over his health grow and his family has been denied a meeting with him.

The sons of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan have conveyed that their father remains resolute and would 'rather die in prison' than yield to pressure.

Imran Khan's sons have stated that their father remains resolute in prison, asserting that he would rather die than compromise.

A Guardian article details an alleged plot to eradicate Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who was removed from office in 2022, beyond merely removing him from power.

Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf founder Imran Khan underwent his third eye procedure on Monday at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) in Islamabad.

From jail, PTI founder Imran Khan criticized the judiciary in a message shared by his son, Kasim Khan, on social media, following a minister's statement about allowing Imran to speak.

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party's planned post-Eid protest push in Punjab has encountered difficulties, while the TTAP group is seeking access for family and personal doctors to Imran Khan.

ISLAMABAD: A medical team on Wednesday visited Adiala Jail to examine former premier Imran Khan on the directives of the Islamabad High Court (IHC). Mr Khan’s eye ailment — right central retinal vein…

Salman Akram Raja reiterates that Imran Khan's health and release remained the party's top priority

An anti-terrorism court in Lahore extended the interim pre-arrest bail for several leaders and relatives of incarcerated PTI founding chairman Imran Khan, including those involved in the May 9 riots.

The opposition in Pakistan is demanding a briefing on defense pacts and calling for the immediate release of Imran Khan.

The countrywide protest was launched by workers and leaders of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) following the arrest of former premier and party founder Imran Khan in Islamabad

Jailed PTI leaders have urged the government to reconsider its stance on former premier Imran Khan, as a meeting with him remained out of reach for the party.

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has scheduled a hearing for March 10 regarding PTI founder Imran Khan's plea to receive medical treatment at Shifa International Hospital.

A Pakistani court is scheduled to take up former Prime Minister Imran Khan's plea for immediate transfer to Shifa Hospital for specialized eye treatment.

The Pakistani government and TTAP have begun discussions on a negotiation framework, with sources indicating that the health and medical care issues of PTI founder Imran Khan were also part of the talks.

The Islamabad High Court has scheduled a hearing for March 11 on petitions seeking the suspension of sentences for former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in the £190 million corruption case.

Former UK minister Zac Goldsmith has urged the UK government to pressure Pakistan regarding the treatment of Imran Khan in prison, citing concerns over denial of lawyers, family, and doctors.

Jailed leaders of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party have appealed to the Chief Justice of Pakistan to intervene and investigate the health condition of former Prime Minister Imran Khan.

Multiple PTI supporters across social media platforms were sharing a dim clip of party founder Imran Khan since February 24, 2026, claiming that it was from his latest visit to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) for a second eye injection. However, the video is old from February 20, 2023, when he appeared before the Lahore High Court (LHC) for interim protective bail in a case. The iVerify Pakistan team investigated this content and determined that it is false. Imran was brough...

ISLAMABAD: The PTI on Wednesday approached the Supreme Court seeking the medical treatment of jailed party founder Imran Khan at a hospital of his choice, along with access to his personal physicians. The application, filed by PTI lawyer Sardar Latif Khosa under Order XXXV Rule 6 of the Supreme Court Rules 2025, comes after Imran underwent a government-facilitated follow-up treatment for his eye ailment. The application, available with Dawn, was filed on behalf of Imran and named the Islamaba...

Pakistani ministers defended the midnight transfer of Imran Khan to PIMS hospital, citing security and operational concerns, while his party, PTI, objected to the secrecy surrounding the visit.

An Islamabad court has granted pre-arrest bail to former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in multiple cases, including a Ramna protest and vandalism case for Bushra Bibi.

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan was brought to Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) for a follow-up eye treatment on Tuesday. According to a doctor of hospital, Mr Khan was brought to hospital for second dose of anti VEGF intravitreal injection on Feb 24. “Prior to the procedure, he was examined by a board of specialists: consultant cardiologist who also performed echocardiography and ECG (result: normal) and consultant...

Achakzai's role in the opposition has been challenged in the Federal Shariat Court (FCC), with a petition questioning his nomination by the jailed Imran Khan.

Members of the opposition protested outside the Supreme Court (SC) on Monday to demand that the cases of incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan be immediately scheduled for hearing and that he be allowed to meet his family. Imran, imprisoned since August 2023, is serving a 14-year sentence at Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail in a £190 million corruption case and was convicted in another case regarding state gifts recently. His health has been garnering attention in recent days, with his family and party...

Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar warns the “hybrid regime” risks “playing with the country’s foundations

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi stated that denying incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan access to his personal physician is unconstitutional, accusing certain individuals of flouting the law.

The deteriorating health of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in prison has sparked outrage among the opposition in Pakistan.

The PTI has again expressed concerns regarding the health of its founder, Imran Khan, criticizing the government's alleged 'silence and lack of clarity' on the matter.

More than a dozen former international cricket captainshave urged Pakistan’s government to ensure better prison treatment and medical care for former cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan

Imran Khan's family claims he is enduring 'unimaginable mistreatment' and 'deliberate cruelty' in prison, attributing his vision loss to inadequate care.

Government board says jailed ex-leader's sight improved since he lost most vision in eye. But his family rejects claim.

The sons of Imran Khan are demanding to see their father in jail, claiming he has been denied treatment for several months and his health is deteriorating.

PTI founder Imran Khan, suffering from an eye ailment causing vision loss, was examined by a team of doctors while in jail in Rawalpindi.

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan is seeking release from jail, citing medical grounds.

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa remained cut off from rest of the country on Sunday as activists of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf continued their protest on third consecutive day and blocked all entry and exit points of the province. The PTI activists have blocked Peshawar-Islamabad Motorway at Swabi’s Anbar Interchange, GT Road at Khairabad Bridge, Dera Ismail Khan-Bhakkar Road, Lakki Marwat-Mianwali Road, Hazara Motorway at Abbottabad-Havelian Interchange, Kohat-Pindi Road near Khushal Garh and Upper Kohistan-Gilgit Karakoram Highway. Protesters remained present all the time at exit and entry points and did not allow a single vehicle to enter the province, causing serious problems to passengers and motorists destined to Islamabad and other parts of the country. Former governor Shah Farman, PTI Peshawar district president Irfan Saleem, deputy secretary information Ikram Khattana and other leaders of the party were present at Khairabad Bridge, connecting Attock district of Punjab with KP. Commuters, motorists face hardships Protesters have been demanding of the government to shift PTI founder Imran Khan from jail to hospital for treatment of his eye by doctors of his choice. Speaking on the occasion, Shah Farman said that under Article-4 of the Constitution, no authority could deny treatment of his choice to a patient. He said that the people, who were not allowing treatment of Imran Khan through doctors of his choice, would be responsible if his eye was further damaged. PTI workers blocked Islamabad-Peshawar Motorway near Swabi Interchange to all types of traffic, vowing to stay on roads till Imran Khan was shifted to hospital for medical treatment. Vendors were seen selling various eatables while setting up stalls on motorway, converting it into a market. PTI Swabi general secretary Afsar Khan told journalists that they were not ready to go back homes under any circumstances. “We will continue to sit here and if our demand is not accepted. This protest will continue. The federal government is responsible for the prevailing mess in the country,” he said. Stranded commuters said that government should take action against PTI workers to open the motorway to traffic because people, especially patients, were facing difficulties. “Where should we go, who should we beg, who should we ask and who should we request to open the motorway,” questioned Shahzad Khan, a resident of Peshawar. Uzair Khan, a resident of Gundam who was seriously injured in a firing incident on Saturday, was not allowed to reach a hospital in Peshawar through motorway. The circumstances forced his family to pass through Swabi and Mardan but he did not reach hospital and passed away. His relatives said that PTI workers were responsible for his death. During the last three days, it has been observed, that there is no rush at daytime at the venue of protest. In the afternoon youth start to arrive at rest area and in the evening there is a lot of crowd on motorway. PTI workers blocked roads at four key points in Dera Ismail Khan district on Sunday, suspending traffic and causing inconvenience to commuters and motorists. The sit-ins were held on Bhakkar Road, Multan Road, Chashma Road and CPEC route, bringing vehicular movement to a standstill at these locations. As a result, long queues of vehicles were seen on major arteries. Witnesses said that several commuters remained stranded for hours, while alternative routes also experienced heavy congestion due to diverted traffic. The protest is being held on the call of PTI central leaders, who have urged workers to demonstrate over the deteriorating health of Imran Khan and demand his immediate release. The district administration was monitoring the situation while residents called for restoration of traffic flow to ease their hardships. PTI activists continued protest demonstrations in Lakki Marwat and Karak districts on the second consecutive day on Sunday. A good number of party workers led by former district nazim Ishfaq Ahmad Khan Minakhel gathered at Darra Tang Point where they closed Bannu-Mianwali road, linking KP with Punjab and Islamabad via CPEC route. The closure of road on the second consecutive day troubled transporters and commuters as passenger and good transport vehicles queued up on both sides of the main artery. On the occasion, the former district nazim said that denial of access to healthcare and maltreatment by federal government had led to loss of Imran’s vision. He said that PTI activists had come on roads to hold peaceful protests against the PML-N government, which was responsible for the poor health of their party leader. In Karak, the PTI workers gathered outside Nashapa oil and gas field and staged a sit-in there. They stopped supply from the oil and gas field as oil tankers could not enter or come out of the area. An official of district administration confirmed disruption of oil supply from the field. PTI district president Inayat Khattak said that leaders and workers of the party decided in a meeting to shut down oil and gas fields in Makori, Nashapa and Gurguri to record their protest against non-provision of treatment facilities to Imran Khan. Published in Dawn, February 16th, 2026

ISLAMABAD: A team of doctors examined PTI founder Imran Khan at Adiala Jail on Sunday and left the premises after around an hour, sources said, as the party rejected the inspection conducted without h

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ISLAMABAD: The PTI on Friday expressed grave concern over the deteriorating health of its founder Imran Khan and reiterated its demand for his immediate transfer to Islamabad’s Shifa International…

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Pakistan's Supreme Court has questioned the delay in Imran Khan's reply regarding a Rs10 billion defamation case, hearing a review plea.

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) said on Tuesday night that PTI founder Imran Khan was examined at Adiala jail for the follow-up treatment of his eye ailment, which showed that his vision had “improved remarkably”. However, the party asserted that any medical examination carried out without the presence of Imran’s personal physicians and his immediate family lacked “transparency and credibility”. In a press release, a copy of which is available with Dawn, the Pims ...

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Latest from Adiala Jail as Imran Khan engages in conversation with doctor  Geo News

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Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Thursday strongly rejected media speculations regarding any “deal” between the government and incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan. In a statement shared on X, Tarar said, “There is neither any deal nor any leniency for Imran.” He added that any impression of the government granting the ex-premier concessions was “entirely false and misleading”. “Imran Khan is a criminal convicted by courts, and the reports about leniency for him are baseless,” Tarar asserted. “There is no truth in these reports.” Imran, imprisoned since August 2023, is serving a 14-year sentence at Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail in a £190 million corruption case and was months ago convicted in another case regarding state gifts. He also faces pending trials under the Anti-Terrorism Act related to the protests of May 9, 2023. On Tuesday, Parliamentary Secretary Barrister Danyal Chaudhry also denied any kind of “deal” with Imran, claiming that the latter wanted a deal and concession since day one. “We are also ready for talks, but we will not accept any blackmail in this regard. The only reason for sending Imran Khan abroad for treatment can be that, God forbid, he may be suffering from a life-threatening disease that cannot be treated here,” he had said. His statement came amid concerns raised by the PTI about the party founder’s health after a report submitted to the Supreme Court quoted him as saying he had lost partial vision in his right eye due to an ailment. In January 2026, Sanaullah, then the Prime Minister’s adviser on political affairs, had said PTI leaders were seeking dialogue with the government but Imran opposed the move. More to follow

Former cricket captains urge Pakistan to ensure better medical care for Imran Khan in prison  Associated Press News

ISLAMABAD: A distri­­ct and sessions court on Tu­­esday directed the prosecution to ensure appearance of former prime minister Imran Khan at the next hearing either in person or through a video link, while extending his pre-arrest bail in five ca­­s­es, including the attem­p­ted murder of ex-minister Mohsin Shahnawaz Ranjha. Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka restrained police from arresting the PTI founder in the said cases and also extended the pre-arrest bail of Bushra Bibi in one related matter. The hearing was adjourned till Feb 18. During the proceedings, the PTI founder Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi were represented by their legal team. However, despite earlier directions, the former prime minister could not be produced before the court through a video link. Owing to his absence and the unavailability of his counsel, Barrister Salman Safdar, arguments on the acquittal application could not be advanced. The court subsequently directed that the PTI fou­nder must appear at the next hearing either personally or via video link. The cases against the PTI founder stem from the May 9 incidents and incl­ude charges of attempted murder, submission of fake receipts and other offences. A separate case has also been registered against Bushra Bibi for allegedly submitting fake receipts. Also, Additional Distr­ict and Sessions Judge Amir Zia extended the interim bail of Bushra Bibi in a case related to the November 26 protest. Meanwhile, ATC Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra deferred indictment proceedings in the Sangjani Jalsa case due to the non-appearance of the accused PTI lawmakers. Published in Dawn, February 18th, 2026

Fourteen former international cricket captains, including Indian legends Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, have written to the Pakistani government expressing concern over Imran Khan's treatment and calling for his dignity.

IT has been a worrying week for the PTI as the news about Imran Khan’s health became public and dominated news headlines and private conversations. From the sketchy information that came out initially, it appeared that he had some problem with his eye and has lost up to 85 per cent of his vision in that eye. This was reported by lawyer Salman Safdar, after his court-appointed visit to Khan at Adiala jail, though there had been news reports about the matter earlier. According to Safdar, the percentage was communicated to Khan by the doctors who examined him. The government’s earlier reaction appeared a bit inexplicable. It took the government days to confirm the problem, after it had been reported in the media. And then it did nothing while the Supreme Court woke up to take notice, sending Safdar to the jail. Over the weekend, there were reports that a team of doctors had been sent to the jail to examine him, while his family and personal doctors continued to wait for access. As the family and party refused to accept the government’s decision of giving access to only certain individuals (rather than the family being allowed to choose the person) the examination was carried out at the jail by doctors without any relative present. The party is trying to build up pressure through protests and sit-ins, which seems to cause no sleepless nights to the government. This is so despite reports that KP is cut off from the rest of the country. The PTI is getting criticised for this though it is hard to understand why the federal government is ignoring it. To return to Adiala, this is a good time for a reminder that health issues, especially of imprisoned political prisoners, should not be downplayed or treated lightly. For this reason, the government should provide all help possible to Khan; this includes allowing his family and personal doctors access to him, so they can take decisions on his health, instead of the government making the call on which experts should conduct the examination and which family members can be present. This reeks of callousness. The reports of Khan’s ill health have added fuel to the talk of a probable deal. However, there is a political angle to this entire crisis. The reports of Khan’s ill health have added fuel to the talk of a probable deal or ‘dheel’, as it seems to share some parallels with the platelets issue which allowed Nawaz Sharif to be freed and flown to London. In fact, the question being asked again and again in Islamabad is if this is Platelets 2, implying that some backroom deal is being worked out. It is important to point out that the rumours did not just emerge as a result of health worries but also because of the events of the past couple of weeks where the cooperation between the federal and provincial governments improved. Once this happened, the allegations of drugs and other criminal activities directed at Chief Minister Sohail Afridi gave way to praise for his cooperation with Islamabad. So once the reports of the illness emerged, it simply lent credence to rumours that something was cooking. At the moment, it is hard for those of us who live away from Constitution Avenue to comment on these rumours with any authority. And beca­u­­se I would like to feel better about my ignorance, perhaps some of those living on Constitution Avenue may also be as ill-informed as the rest of us mortals. Despite this, there is much support for the idea of a deal. For many within the PTI think it would provide respite to Khan and others and allow them to bide their time for a return to power (as in the case of other politicians in the past). On the government side, it is seen as a way to bring some stability to the situation, allowing the focus to remain on the economy. But all of this ignores a larger issue, beyond the comfort of those in power and in the opposition. In other words, beyond the level of high politics, where the players tend to be the establishment, the parties and individuals, what will this deal bring to dissatisfied people who have been feeding into the popularity and stature of Khan? Indeed, it is this anger which has resurrected Khan and the PTI each time a fatal blow has been struck in the direction of the party in what is ‘high politics’. Be it the forcible exits from the PTI of the more well-known faces or the decision to deprive the party of its symbol — popular support for it has ensured that none of these steps proved sufficient. So it is perhaps worth asking what the impact of such a ‘deal’ would be. Suppose the deal does disillusion the supporters of Khan and undermines his popularity in a way similar to Nawaz Sharif and the PML-N. (The economy and its poor performance landed the second blow on N’s popularity.) And then what options will be left for the people to still stay engaged in electoral politics. Will they opt for other, smaller political parties? Or will they look around for more radical options? The point here is that the establishment needs to realise that it not going to be enough to win over politicians to its side; this is not what will make the system more stable. For the system to be more stable, it is not enough to quieten politicians such as Sharif or Khan and then revel in the decline of their popularity. For real stability, the anger of the people will have to be understood and then addressed through a more equitable economic system and by giving them a voice. Instead of focusing on high politics, it might help if for once attention were paid to the level at which people operate and exist. After all, electoral politics in Balochistan was tamed some time ago, but stability continues to be elusive. The writer is a journalist. Published in Dawn, February 17th, 2026

The personal physician of Pakistan's imprisoned former premier, Imran Khan, has stated that reports of an improvement in his eyesight cannot be independently verified.

PTI leader Latif Khosa wrote to the Chief Justice of Pakistan, expressing concerns over the secrecy surrounding Imran Khan's medical examination at Adiala jail.

Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar on Monday allayed concerns over PTI founder Imran Khan’s vision loss, saying that there was “nothing as such to worry about”. The statement comes days after the Supreme

Noreen Khanum, sister of the incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan, said the former prime minister’s vision had improved and the swelling around his eye had decreased, citing an initial medical report. On February 12, Imran claimed that his right eye had only 15 per cent vision remaining, following which the Supreme Court (SC) ordered the formation of a medical team to examine him. It was ordered that the eye examination be conducted before February 16 (Monday). On Sunday, a team of doctors examined Imran at Adiala Jail and left the premises after around an hour, sources said. In a post on X, Noreen confirmed that the party founder underwent an eye examination by doctors on Sunday and said “no major complications” have emerged so far.

The lawyer for former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan claims he has lost significant vision in one eye due to delayed medical treatment while incarcerated.