Imran Khan speaking at Chatham House in 2010

Imran Khan Taken to Hospital for Eye Treatment, Returns to Adiala Jail

November 11, 2026 Faizan Altaf

Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan was taken from Adiala Jail to a hospital in Islamabad late on Tuesday night for eye treatment, and was returned to prison in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

The 74-year-old founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) was brought to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) during the night between 10 and 11 November for a check-up and follow-up treatment for his eye condition, on his ophthalmologist’s advice, a hospital official told Dawn.

Doctors at PIMS gave him an injection into the eye after a full eye assessment. The hospital official said his vital signs were normal, he was clinically stable throughout, and he was discharged at around 2:30am with instructions for further care. He was then taken back to Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi under tight security. Sources also told Reuters he was treated for blood pressure problems during the visit.

A long-running eye problem

Khan has been treated for his right eye since January, after he complained of losing vision. His condition — a blockage of the main vein in the retina of his right eye — came to light in late January, and his lawyers say he has lost significant vision in that eye. Wednesday’s visit is the first known time since August that he has been taken to hospital and returned to jail; a visit in August was cut short.

PTI renews demand for private hospital treatment

PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan said the party learned about the check-up through media reports, and repeated its demand that Khan be taken to Shifa International Hospital, a private hospital in Islamabad, for a full examination. The demand follows a Supreme Court order dated 18 August 2026 directing that Khan be shifted to Shifa for examination and treatment.

Khan has been in prison since August 2023 and faces more than 100 cases, including corruption and inciting-violence charges.

Why it matters

Khan’s health is a regular flashpoint between his party and the government. His supporters have repeatedly asked for him to be examined by doctors of their choice at a private hospital, and the party saying it heard about this visit from the news is likely to keep that argument going.

What happens next

The PTI is expected to keep pressing for the Supreme Court’s August order to be carried out in full. Doctors at PIMS gave Khan medicines and follow-up instructions, so further visits are likely.

Sources

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