RAWALPINDI: A team of specialist doctors is conducting a medical examination of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan at Adiala jail, sources told Geo News on Sunday, as security remained tight around the facility.
Imran, who has said that he has lost 85% of his vision in his right eye due to a medical condition, has been granted access to the doctors on the Supreme Court’s orders.
His lawyer, Salman Safdar, visited Imran in jail this week and later submitted a report to the Chief Justice Yahya Afridi-led bench at the Supreme Court, detailing his concerns and requesting treatment for his client.
The sources, meanwhile, said that an ambulance is also inside the prison premises, which has eye check-up-related equipment.
An initial medical report regarding the PTI founder’s treatment in jail has been sent to the Punjab Home Department, jail sources said.
According to sources, the report includes a complete chart detailing blood pressure, blood sugar levels, cholesterol and other vital signs. A separate report concerning the PTI founder’s eye condition has also been forwarded from Rawalpindi.
Consultancy reports and details of the medical staff involved in his care have also likewise been submitted. The document records when and by which doctors the PTI founder was examined, with all relevant particulars included.
Jail sources further stated that on-duty doctors conduct medical examinations and check vital signs three times a day, and that a daily record of medical assessments and vital signs is maintained regularly.
The Punjab Home Department had sought a comprehensive medical report from the authorities at Adiala jail.
This is a developing story and is being updated with more details.
