Islamabad, Nov 6: Imran Khan health concerns have resurfaced after the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) core committee urged the country’s Chief Justice to ensure the implementation of court orders regarding the former Prime Minister’s treatment.
The party raised fresh concerns about its founder’s health on Friday, local media reported.
PTI Raises Alarm Over Imran Khan’s Health
The PTI core committee held a meeting following reports that Imran Khan’s blood pressure had reached 192. After the meeting, the committee issued a statement expressing “grave concern” over his health.
According to Pakistani daily Dawn, the committee cited an alleged lack of medical facilities. It also raised concerns about restrictions on meetings with his family and personal doctors.
In its statement, the PTI core committee said:
“The core committee unanimously resolved that protecting Imran Khan’s health and life is an urgent humanitarian issue, and that any negligence, delay or irresponsibility in this regard is unacceptable. His health should be treated as a serious humanitarian and medical emergency rather than merely a political or legal dispute.”
The committee urged the government to allow Imran Khan to meet his personal physicians. It also demanded an immediate medical evaluation and diagnostic tests. Furthermore, it called for his transfer to Shifa International Hospital for a medical examination.
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PTI Appeals to Pakistan’s Chief Justice
The core committee also appealed to people in Pakistan and overseas Pakistanis to raise their voices in support of Imran Khan’s health and safety.
Moreover, it urged them to highlight the issue at national and international levels.
The committee specifically called on Pakistan’s Chief Justice to ensure the implementation of court orders concerning Imran Khan’s treatment. It asked him to give the matter “immediate attention” because of its “exceptional humanitarian importance”, Dawn reported.
The PTI committee stressed that the relevant government and administrative bodies must implement the court orders. It described this as a constitutional and legal responsibility.
Additionally, the committee urged PTI leaders, party organisations and office bearers to raise the issue in Parliament, provincial assemblies and other relevant forums. It called on them to highlight Imran Khan’s health, treatment and rights, Dawn reported.
Imran Khan Remains in Prison Since 2023
Imran Khan has remained in prison since August 2023 following several convictions. His party has described the cases against him as politically motivated.
Since his removal from office through a no-confidence vote in 2022, Khan has faced several legal cases. These include allegations involving state gifts and an unlawful marriage case.
Meanwhile, concerns about his health during his imprisonment have drawn repeated criticism from PTI members.
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–IANS
