By Wasif Ali Khan
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ISLAMABAD , PAKISTAN — Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Ahmed Khan Niazi has undergone a medical procedure on his right eye at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) after complaining of reduced vision while in custody at Adiala Jail, according to a medical update issued by the hospital.
The statement said the 74-year-old politician was examined by a senior ophthalmologist at the jail, where a comprehensive assessment was carried out. The examination included a slit-lamp evaluation, fundoscopy, measurement of intraocular pressure, relevant laboratory tests and an optical coherence tomography (OCT) scan of the retina.
Doctors diagnosed Khan with central retinal vein occlusion in his right eye and advised follow-up treatment at the hospital. Acting on this recommendation, he was transferred to PIMS late on Saturday night, where the required treatment was provided.
The procedure involved an anti-VEGF intravitreal injection. Hospital officials said the treatment was explained in detail to the patient and carried out with his consent in an operating theatre under standard sterile conditions and medical supervision.
The procedure lasted around 20 minutes and was completed without complications. Khan’s condition remained stable throughout, and he was later discharged with post-procedure care instructions and follow-up advice.
PIMS Executive Director Rana Imran Sikandar, in a video statement, confirmed that Khan remained stable during treatment and was released after being given post-operative guidelines.
Following confirmation of the treatment by the information minister, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party renewed its demand for access to Khan’s personal physician. Separately, an anti-terrorism court in Rawalpindi had earlier issued notices to the government in response to a petition seeking medical examinations of the former prime minister and his wife.
PTI had also stated in recent days that Khan had been diagnosed with central retinal vein occlusion in his right eye and had been brought to Islamabad for treatment.
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Wasif Ali Khan, a seasoned journalist, currently serves as the Editor of The World Ambassador and also holds the position of Bureau Chief at CNN Urdu.
