Imran Khan's sister rejects PIMS reports, demands independent medical care
Synopsis
Imran Khan's family has broken openly with Pakistani authorities over his medical care — rejecting PIMS reports as unreliable and demanding a transfer to an independent hospital. With court-mandated family visits allegedly denied for months and a fifth eye injection raising unanswered questions, the dispute has moved well beyond healthcare into a direct challenge to the legitimacy of his imprisonment conditions.
Key Takeaways
Aleema Khan publicly rejected all PIMS medical reports on 16 June , calling the institution's earlier claims 'questionable.' Imran Khan received his fifth intravitreal injection at PIMS on 15 June ; hospital officials said he was 'clinically stable.' The family learned of the hospital visit only through a post by Barrister Gohar on X — not through official notification.
Uzma Khan , Imran's sister, last met him on 2 December 2025 , despite a court order permitting weekly family visits.
Aleema Khan accused the government of using 'isolation and deprivation as tools of pressure' in violation of the jail manual and High Court orders.
The family demands independent treatment at Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad as an immediate priority.
Aleema Khan, sister of jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, on 16 June publicly rejected all medical reports issued by the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) regarding her brother's condition, and demanded that he be examined by independent specialists at Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad. Her statement marks a sharp escalation in the family's standoff with Pakistani authorities over Imran Khan's healthcare and prisoner rights.
What Triggered the Statement
Imran Khan was taken to PIMS in the early hours of 15 June for a follow-up eye procedure — his fifth intravitreal injection. Hospital officials stated that doctors found him 'clinically stable' and that an optical coherence tomography scan showed 'clinical improvement,' according to Geo News. Aleema Khan said the family learned of the hospital visit only through a post on X by Barrister Gohar on the morning of 15 June — not through any official notification.
Why the Family Rejects PIMS
Aleema Khan pointed to a prior claim by PIMS that Imran Khan had recovered 90 per cent of his eyesight — a claim she said Imran Khan himself rejected when his lawyer met him at Adiala Jail. She questioned why a fifth injection was necessary if the earlier treatments had been as effective as the institution claimed. 'We reject any medical report generated by PIMS regarding Imran Khan's condition,' she stated in her post on X. 'The same institution has previously made questionable claims.'
Prisoner Rights Violations Alleged
Beyond the medical dispute, Aleema Khan alleged systematic violations of court orders governing Imran Khan's detention. She noted that a full bench court order permits six family members to meet him every Tuesday, yet over the past eight months, authorities have 'largely violated this order.' She said her sister, Dr. Uzma Khan, has been allowed to meet Imran Khan only a few times, with her last visit on 2 December 2025.
Aleema Khan listed the rights she says Imran Khan is entitled to as a prisoner: a weekly telephone call with his sons, weekly meetings with family members and legal counsel, access to books, television, newspapers, proper medical care, and advance notification to family before any medical procedure. She also cited High Court full bench orders that specify six family members and six lawyers may meet him every Tuesday, and six friends — including party representatives — every Thursday.
The Political Dimension
'The denial of Imran Khan's rights is not merely a political issue; it is a clear violation of both the jail manual and High Court orders,' Aleema Khan wrote on X. She accused the Pakistani government of 'using isolation and deprivation as tools of pressure' against the former prime minister. The allegations add to longstanding concerns raised by Imran Khan's party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), about the conditions of his imprisonment since his arrest.
What the Family Is Demanding
Aleema Khan called for the immediate restoration of all of Imran Khan's lawful prisoner rights, with independent and professional medical treatment — attended by family — as the 'highest and most urgent priority.' She specifically demanded that he be transferred to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad for examination and treatment by qualified specialists outside government oversight. As of the time of this report, Pakistani authorities had not issued a formal response to her demands.
Point of View
The institution's current 'clinically stable' assessment carries little weight with the public or with PTI's base. What is striking is the procedural detail in Aleema Khan's statement: she is not just alleging mistreatment, she is citing specific court orders, specific dates of missed visits, and specific rights — a legal framing designed to build a contempt-of-court record. Pakistani authorities have so far not responded publicly, which itself is a posture that courts scrutiny.
NationPress
2 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Aleema Khan reject PIMS medical reports on Imran Khan?
Aleema Khan rejected PIMS reports because the institution had previously claimed Imran Khan recovered 90 per cent of his eyesight — a claim Imran Khan himself denied to his lawyer at Adiala Jail. She also questioned why a fifth intravitreal injection was needed if earlier treatment had been effective.
What medical procedure did Imran Khan undergo on 15 June?
Imran Khan received his fifth intravitreal injection at PIMS in the early hours of 15 June as part of ongoing eye treatment. Hospital officials said he was found 'clinically stable' and that an optical coherence tomography scan showed 'clinical improvement.'
What prisoner rights does Aleema Khan say are being violated?
Aleema Khan says Imran Khan is being denied weekly family visits, telephone calls with his sons, meetings with legal counsel, and access to books, television, and newspapers — all of which she says are guaranteed under the jail manual and High Court orders. She says her sister Dr. Uzma Khan last met Imran on 2 December 2025, despite a court order permitting six family members to visit every Tuesday.
Where does the family want Imran Khan to be treated?
The family is demanding that Imran Khan be examined and treated by independent, qualified specialists at Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad, outside the oversight of government-run PIMS.
What do the High Court orders say about Imran Khan's access rights?
According to Aleema Khan, High Court full bench orders stipulate that six family members and six lawyers may meet Imran Khan every Tuesday, and six friends — including party representatives — may meet him every Thursday. She alleges these orders have been 'largely violated' over the past eight months.
