Imran Khan's Vision Loss in Central Jail Rawalpindi
Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Feb 12, 2026 · Last updated Feb 12, 2026
This event is unlikely to have a direct impact on financial markets, as it primarily concerns political and legal issues within Pakistan. However, it could contribute to general political instability, which might indirectly affect investor confidence in the Pakistani market.
Imran Khan, the former prime minister of Pakistan and founder of Pakistan===Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has reportedly suffered severe vision loss in his right eye due to alleged medical negligence during his incarceration at Pakistan===Central Jail Rawalpindi. PTI leaders, including Secretary General Salman Akram Raja and counsel Salman Safdar, informed the Pakistan===Supreme Court of Pakistan that Imran Khan has only 10-15% vision remaining in his right eye. They accuse the state and former Pakistan===Central Jail Rawalpindi Superintendent Abdul Ghafoor Anjum of committing a 'crime' against Imran Khan by denying him proper medical care, despite his complaints of pain since November. Imran Khan was eventually examined by a doctor from the Pakistan===Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in late January and received treatment, but his vision has not fully recovered. PTI is demanding immediate access to trusted doctors, specialized treatment, and has initiated legal proceedings against those deemed responsible. The Pakistan===Islamabad High Court is also being criticized for delays in hearing Imran Khan's cases. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has countered PTI's claims, stating that Imran Khan receives adequate facilities.
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