Imran Khan returns to Adiala jail after eye procedure

Transfer details and discharge time

A hospital official confirmed that Imran Ahmed Khan Niazi arrived at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences during the night between November 10 and 11, 2026. He underwent a medical examination including an ocular assessment before receiving an intravitreal anti-VEGF injection for his right central retinal vein occlusion. His vital parameters remained normal throughout the process according to staff at the facility. The former premier was discharged at around 2:30am with instructions for further care and follow-up visits.

Legal context and health history

Imran has been imprisoned since August 2023 following a no-confidence vote that removed him from power in 2022. His party claims his health has deteriorated while the government denies charges are politically motivated against the 74-year-old politician. This visit marks the first instance since August where he received treatment and was returned to his prison cell immediately. All of his convictions except one have been suspended or overturned with appeals currently pending in the courts.

Family visits and other transfers

A Pakistani court ordered jail authorities to allow Khan's legal team to see him and his wife Bushra Bibi at Adiala jail. His party deputy chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi was also taken to a hospital in Lahore on Tuesday from a local jail. Sources indicate that Khan lost significant vision in his right eye during his time behind bars. The Supreme Court previously directed the government to shift him to Shifa International Hospital after a report on his condition.