Imran Khan Returned to Jail After Overnight Eye Treatment

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was taken from Adiala Jail to Islamabad’s Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences for overnight eye treatment and returned to prison, the hospital said. His Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party (PTI) called for his family, personal doctors and legal team to be given access to him, raising concerns about his care and the transparency of the visit.

PIMS said Khan received an injection in his right eye for central retinal vein occlusion, a condition previously diagnosed after he reported reduced vision. The hospital said his vital parameters were normal, he was clinically stable and his general physical examination was normal. He was discharged at about 2:30 a.m. Tuesday with instructions for further care and follow-up.

PTI information secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram said Khan’s family and personal doctors had not been told about the hospital visit and were not present. He said the party learned of the transfer from news reports. The party demanded immediate access for Khan’s family, doctors and legal team.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry said Khan was receiving the required medical care and that his treatment was not being...