Pakistan’s Supreme Court has directed the immediate transfer of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan to Islamabad’s Shifa International Hospital for medical treatment, following concerns over his health.
The court’s direction comes after Khan’s family and lawyers approached the Supreme Court seeking his transfer to the private hospital and access to doctors of his choice. The petition specifically sought treatment at Shifa International Hospital and supervision by Khan’s personal physicians. CNN-News18 had accessed the exclusive medical report, which contains details of Khan’s medical examinations over the past three years.
Khan is expected to be shiftedto Shifa International Hospital today. Dr Faisal Sultan and Dr Azma Khan are to accompany him to the hospital as part of the medical arrangements.
The Supreme Court has also directed that Khan will bear the expenses of his hospital treatment himself.
The development follows renewed concerns over Khan’s health, particularly his eyesight. A report submitted to the Supreme Court by Adiala Jail authorities said his right-eye condition had improved following treatment at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), with his vision described as “almost normal.” PTI, however, rejected the jail authorities’ assessment and continued to demand treatment under the supervision of Khan’s personal doctors at Shifa International Hospital.
IMRAN KHAN’S MEDICAL REPORTS
A medical report submitted to Pakistan’s Supreme Court by the Superintendent of Adiala Jail detailed health complaints reported by jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, including fluctuations in blood pressure, severe mental stress, restlessness, rapid heartbeat and headaches.
According to the report, which was accessed by CNN-News18, Khan reported blood pressure fluctuations, headaches, restlessness, palpitations and severe mental stress during a medical examination on August 1, 2026. He was examined by Professor Dr Akhtar Ali Bandishah, Consultant Cardiologist at PIMS Islamabad.
Khan’s blood pressure was recorded at 140/100 mmHg during the examination. In February 2026, when he was examined by the same cardiologist, his blood pressure had been recorded at 120/80 mmHg, which falls within the normal range.
The medical board recommended measures to help reduce Khan’s mental stress and anxiety. These included longer meetings with his wife as well as access to suitable reading material.
The report also recommended that Khan undergo CT coronary angiography for a more detailed assessment of his heart.
To help control his elevated blood pressure,the report recordedan increase in his medication, with instructions for Narvasc 5 mg once daily in the morning.
According to the medical information recorded in the report, Khan’s symptoms on August 1 prompted the treating doctors to recommend further medical investigation and appropriate care.
The report, submitted to the Supreme Court, provided details of Khan’s medical condition and treatment while he remains incarcerated at Adiala Jail.
