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Domestic medical procedure

Imran Khan's Third Eye Procedure at PIMS

Analysis based on 31 articles · First reported Feb 23, 2026 · Last updated Feb 24, 2026

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This event has minimal direct market impact as it primarily concerns the health of a political figure, Imran Khan, and the related political and judicial processes in Pakistan. It may indirectly affect investor sentiment regarding political stability in Pakistan, but no direct financial market movements are expected.

Healthcare Politics

Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan===Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and former Prime Minister of Pakistan, underwent a third eye procedure at the Pakistan===Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) for central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO). Doctors have declared his vision satisfactory after the administration of an anti-VEGF injection. The procedure was conducted under strict medical protocols, with Khan remaining stable throughout. This follows previous treatments in January and February. Pakistan===Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has expressed concerns over the secrecy surrounding his treatment and the denial of access for his personal doctors and family, advocating for his transfer to a private hospital like Shifa International Hospital. The Pakistan===Islamabad High Court had previously directed the formation of a medical board to assess his health, rejecting the transfer request. A report on his condition was also submitted to the Pakistan===Supreme Court of Pakistan.

100 Imran Khan received medical treatment for eye condition
100 Imran Khan underwent third eye procedure
70 Pakistan===Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf demanded specific medical treatment conditions
30 Pakistan===Islamabad High Court directed formation of medical board
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Imran Khan, former Prime Minister of Pakistan and founder of Pakistan===Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, underwent a third eye procedure for central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO). Doctors have declared his vision satisfactory after the procedure, which is part of an ongoing treatment for a serious eye condition.
Importance 100 Sentiment 0
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The Pakistan===Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) administered the third anti-VEGF injection to Imran Khan for his eye condition. PIMS officials stated that the procedure was carried out under strict medical protocols and that Khan remained stable throughout, with doctors expressing satisfaction with his eyesight.
Importance 90 Sentiment 0
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Pakistan===Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has raised concerns about the secrecy surrounding Imran Khan's medical treatment and the denial of access for his personal physicians and family. They have questioned the transparency of the process and demanded that their preferred medical team be allowed to evaluate him.
Importance 70 Sentiment 0
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The medical treatment of Imran Khan, a prominent political figure, is a national matter in Pakistan, involving government hospitals, courts, and political parties. The event reflects on the country's healthcare and judicial systems.
Importance 50 Sentiment 0
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A report on Imran Khan's eye condition, central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO), was submitted to the Pakistan===Supreme Court of Pakistan by his lawyer. This highlights the legal and judicial involvement in his medical care.
Importance 30 Sentiment 0
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The Pakistan===Islamabad High Court (IHC) directed the capital city's chief commissioner to constitute a medical board to assess Imran Khan's health condition, rejecting a petition for his transfer to a private hospital. This shows the court's role in overseeing his medical treatment.
Importance 30 Sentiment 0
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Imran Khan was shifted from Pakistan===Central Jail Rawalpindi to Pakistan===Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences for his eye procedures, and medical check-ups were also conducted at the jail itself.
Importance 20 Sentiment 0
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