The sisters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan are seeking intervention from the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi, alleging that authorities have not fully complied with previous orders regarding access to his medical reports.
Dispute Over Medical Reports
Aleema Khanum and Noreen Niazi claim that despite assurances from the CJP last week, only two brief notes were submitted to the anti-terrorism court (ATC) when the Adiala jail superintendent appeared, rather than the detailed medical reports promised. They assert this constitutes a “complete disregard for the authority of the chief justice of the Supreme Court” and have urged CJP Afridi to issue a contempt notice to the jail authorities.
The dispute follows Imran Khan’s recent treatment at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) for a right central retinal vein occlusion, where he received an anti-VEGF intravitreal injection. The PTI rejected the PIMS report and requested treatment at Shaukat Khanum Hospital.
Shortly after the sisters’ statement, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar posted on X, stating that a detailed medical report had already been handed over to the family on the direction of the Prime Minister’s Office.
Further Developments
Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Mahmood Khan Achakzai had similarly written to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif requesting a comprehensive medical examination by a team of “trusted doctors.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Imran Khan’s sisters request of the Chief Justice?
Imran Khan’s sisters, Aleema Khanum and Noreen Niazi, urged Chief Justice Yahya Afridi to issue a contempt notice to jail authorities for allegedly failing to provide their brother’s detailed medical reports, as previously assured.
What was the response from the Information Minister?
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar stated on X that a detailed medical report of Imran Khan had been prepared and handed over to his family on the direction of the Prime Minister’s Office.
What concerns were raised by the Leader of the Opposition?
Mahmood Khan Achakzai wrote to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, raising concerns over the health of Imran Khan and requesting a medical examination by a team of “trusted doctors.”
Given the conflicting statements and ongoing legal considerations, will the Supreme Court become further involved in ensuring Imran Khan’s access to medical care and transparency regarding his health?
