Political tension has once again increased due to the news of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s health deteriorating in jail. His two sons, Suleman Khan and Qasim Khan, living in London, have expressed serious concern that the vision in their father’s right eye has reduced considerably and the jail administration is not giving him better treatment. They fear that the condition may worsen and the father ‘may even be killed.’
Entry ban of Imran’s sons in Pakistan
Imran Khan’s sons told Reuters in an interview that they had applied for a visa last month, but have not received any response yet. He believes that the Pakistani ‘Establishment’ fears that if he goes to Pakistan, the world’s attention will be more on the situation of Imran Khan.
Suleman and Qasim said, ‘Our father’s health is deteriorating day by day. We fear that he is not getting proper treatment. Qasim said emotionally, ‘It is very difficult to stay away from him for so long. Our biggest concern is his health, but his freedom, human rights and fair trial are also big issues.
Controversy over health condition and treatment
Imran Khan’s lawyer told the Pakistan Supreme Court last week that his eyesight has reduced significantly due to the formation of a blood clot in his right eye in jail. The report said that now only 15% light is left, while 85% has been damaged. His eyes were normal (6/6 vision) till October 2025, but after that blurriness, watering and discomfort started. Despite treatment, improvement is limited.
The Supreme Court had ordered an expert investigation on 12 February. On Monday (16 February 2026), the medical board reported that after treatment (including injections), the swelling had reduced and vision had improved. But the son doubts this report. He said that Imran Khan spoke on phone on Thursday (for the first time since September), in which he was frustrated and told that eye treatment was being refused for many months.
Imran’s sons have demanded that their father be given better medical facilities and he should be shifted to the hospital soon. They should be allowed to meet private doctors and both the sons should get visas for Pakistan immediately.
It will be almost 4 years since Imran went to jail
Imran Khan is lodged in Adiala jail since August 2023. After being removed from power through a no-confidence motion in April 2022, several cases are registered against him, which PTI calls a political conspiracy. There was a fatal attack on him in November 2022, after which his sons did not see him. He has been in solitary confinement in jail for a long time. Showing the name or picture of Imran Khan is prohibited in Pakistan and only one public photo has surfaced after he was jailed.
