Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, has not been receiving adequate medical attention while incarcerated, according to his spokesman, Zulfi Bukhari. Mr. Khan reportedly suffers from severe partial vision loss in his right eye, with as much as 85% of his sight gone. Despite the serious nature of his condition, his personal doctor has reportedly been barred from visiting him in prison to provide necessary treatment and assessments.

On Sunday, a team of doctors arrived at the prison with a fully equipped ambulance, yet they did not transport Mr. Khan to a hospital. Instead, they communicated Mr. Khan's health status from within the prison, raising questions about the adequacy of medical facilities available to him. Bukhari expressed concern about the lack of proactive medical care and the decision-making process regarding Mr. Khan's health care, suggesting that appropriate steps were not being taken to address his deteriorating health condition.

The situation of Imran Khan underscores broader concerns about the treatment of political prisoners in Pakistan and raises questions about the standards of medical care provided in prisons. Such developments could impact public perceptions of the current government’s approach to political dissent and exacerbate tensions surrounding Mr. Khan's imprisonment, possibly leading to further advocacy for his release from both national and international stakeholders.