Imran Khan receives treatment at PIMS, discharged same day

WEB DESK: Former prime minister and founding chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan, was brought to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) for a scheduled follow-up of his ongoing eye treatment.

Hospital officials said he received the second dose of an anti-VEGF intravitreal injection on February 24 as part of his treatment plan. Before the procedure, he was examined by a panel of specialists, including a consultant cardiologist who conducted an echocardiography and ECG, both of which were reported to be normal, along with an assessment by a consultant physician.

Doctors described him as clinically stable prior to the intervention. The injection was administered under standard operating protocols in the operation theatre, with monitoring and precautionary measures in place. The procedure was carried out by a consultant ophthalmologist and a vitreo-retinal surgeon from Pims, in collaboration with a specialist from Al-Shifa Eye Hospital.

The treatment was performed as a day-care surgery. Officials said he remained vitally stable before, during and after the procedure, and was later discharged with post-procedure care instructions and follow-up advice.

Earlier treatment

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry on February 21 said former prime minister Imran Khan would be shifted to hospital twice in the coming days, including for a scheduled eye injection on February 25, as part of his continuing medical care.

Speaking on ARY News, the minister said the government was ensuring that the incarcerated PTI founder received appropriate treatment and specialist supervision. He noted that arrangements had previously been made to transport him from Adiala Jail to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences under security protocols after doctors recommended further evaluation at a tertiary care facility.

Imran was diagnosed in late January with right central retinal vein occlusion, an eye condition requiring specialised management. The development has led to political debate, with PTI leaders and family members raising concerns about access and transparency. The government has denied any lack of openness.

Chaudhry said a two-doctor medical panel had been constituted to assess the former premier’s condition and maintained that the state bore responsibility for his health while in custody. He added that PTI representatives and family members had been invited to attend medical examinations, and similar arrangements would be made for the upcoming hospital visit.