Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's lawyer Salman Safdar has warned that the jailed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder could suffer a brain haemorrhage or heart attack unless he receives timely medical treatment, according to local media reports on Wednesday, 11 November. The warning was delivered directly to a Pakistani court after Safdar visited Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, in prison.

What the Lawyer Told the Court

Addressing reporters after the court appearance, Safdar disclosed that Imran Khan's blood pressure had surged to 192 on 1 November — a level medical experts consider dangerously high. He urged the court to order the immediate transfer of both Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi to a hospital and called for an independent medical board to conduct a thorough examination. Without such intervention, Safdar cautioned, the consequences could be life-threatening.

Bushra Bibi's Eye Condition and Hospital Concerns

Safdar separately flagged the deteriorating eyesight of Bushra Bibi, noting that a follow-up surgery had been scheduled for 15 November. However, he said she had refused to undergo the procedure at the same facility or under the same doctors who handled her previous surgery. He also questioned the decision to return her to prison immediately after her first operation, while her eyes were still bandaged, and demanded detailed medical reports on her prior procedures.

PTI Core Committee Raises Alarm

Last week, the PTI's core committee convened an emergency meeting in response to reports of Khan's elevated blood pressure and voiced what it called 'grave concern' over his condition. In a formal statement, the committee declared: 'The core committee unanimously resolved that protecting Imran Khan's health and life is an urgent humanitarian issue, and that any negligence, delay or irresponsibility in this regard is unacceptable. His health should be treated as a serious humanitarian and medical emergency rather than merely a political or legal dispute.'

The committee specifically urged the government to permit Khan to consult his personal physicians, facilitate necessary diagnostic tests without delay, and arrange his transfer to Shifa International Hospital for medical evaluation. It also called on Pakistan's Chief Justice to personally ensure compliance with existing court orders regarding Khan's treatment, citing the matter's 'exceptional humanitarian importance,' according to leading Pakistani daily Dawn.

Background: Imran Khan's Imprisonment and Legal Battles

Imran Khan has been held in prison since August 2023, following a series of convictions that his party has consistently described as politically motivated. Since his removal from office in 2022 through a no-confidence vote, Khan has faced multiple legal proceedings, including allegations related to state gifts and an unlawful marriage case. His health has visibly declined during his detention, drawing sustained criticism from PTI members and rights observers.

This is not the first time Khan's medical condition has become a flashpoint — previous PTI statements have flagged inadequate prison healthcare, restricted access to family, and the denial of his personal doctors. The latest warnings, however, carry a sharper urgency given the specific blood pressure readings and the pending surgery date for Bushra Bibi.

What Happens Next

The PTI legal team is pressing the court for an expedited ruling on the hospital transfer request. How the Pakistani judiciary responds — and whether the government permits access to independent physicians — will determine whether this remains a legal dispute or escalates into a full-scale humanitarian and political crisis.