Islamabad | Web Desk: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders have expressed serious concern over the health of party founder and former Prime Minister Imran Khan, warning the government of potential nationwide unrest if his condition continues to be neglected. Senior PTI leaders, including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, Salman Akram Raja, Junaid Akbar, and Shafi Jan, addressed the media in Islamabad, urging urgent action.
PTI Khyber Pakhtunkhwa President Junaid Akbar emphasized that Khan had never publicly complained about his illness, but his health has become a priority for the party. He warned that if party workers take to the streets without authorization, authorities would face strong resistance. “If Imran Khan loses his sight, many others will follow,” he said, underlining the gravity of the situation.
Afridi presented reports indicating Khan’s deteriorating eye health, stating that he can now see only 15 percent from one eye, calling the failure to provide proper medical care a “criminal act” and a violation of jail protocols. Afridi noted that Khan was taken to hospital and injected without consulting his personal doctors or family, raising serious concerns about negligence.
Salman Akram Raja added that Khan has endured significant hardships in custody without complaint, but his eye condition worsened over the past three months. The jail superintendent was replaced only after the situation escalated. Raja emphasized that trusted doctors should be allowed to treat Khan immediately, and that the party expects his prompt release.
PTI leaders also criticized the slow judicial process, highlighting that Islamabad High Court has been unable to hear key cases for over a year. They warned that the party will mobilize nationwide support if Khan’s health continues to be ignored, framing the issue as both a political and humanitarian concern.
The leaders concluded by urging unity among Pakistanis to demand urgent action for their party leader, stressing that public response will be critical if authorities fail to address Khan’s medical and legal rights.
