Pakistan government disputes Imran Khans sister on his post-prison vision

Government Board Reports Improvement in Ex-Prime Minister’s Eyesight, Family Rejects Claim

A government-appointed medical board has reported a significant improvement in the eyesight of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, according to a recent examination conducted at Adiala jail in Rawalpindi. The report states that Khan’s vision in his right eye has improved from 6/36 to 6/9.

The two-member board, comprising doctors Nadeem Qureshi and Muhammad Arif Khan, conducted the assessment on Sunday. According to the report, Khan’s left eye remains at 6/6 vision with the use of glasses. The improvement in his right eye is considered a notable development, as 6/9 vision means he can see at 6 meters what someone with normal vision sees at 9 meters.

However, Khan’s family has rejected the claim, stating that they have “no trust” in the authorities. His sister, Aleema Khan, described the situation as “extremely concerning and unacceptable” due to the absence of Khan’s personal doctor and a family representative during the examination and treatment.

Aasim Yusuf, chief medical officer of the Imran Khan-founded Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital, has stated that he held a 40-minute conversation with the two doctors who examined Khan on February 15. According to Yusuf, the visiting doctors briefed him on the treatment and future plan of care, indicating significant improvement in Khan’s vision.

The latest examination comes after reports last month that authorities took Khan late at night to a government facility for a medical procedure without informing his family. Following the outcry, Pakistan’s Supreme Court appointed Barrister Salman Safdar as amicus curiae to meet Khan and assess his condition.

PTI General Secretary Salman Akram Raja has stated that the two doctors who met Khan in jail confirmed that his vision had improved. However, Aleema Khan insisted that the family could not accept any medical report until Khan’s physician examined him in person.

Source: Al Jazeera