The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has strongly condemned what it called “criminal negligence” in former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s medical care and hinted at launching a large-scale movement for his release after Eid.
At a press conference on Friday, party leaders reiterated their demand for Khan’s immediate transfer to Shifa International Hospital, warning that further delays could have serious consequences. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi criticized the federal government for denying access to Khan’s personal doctors and family, calling it a violation of human rights and legal protocols. He stressed that PTI’s political activities had only been slowed temporarily during Ramazan, but the party remained fully prepared to act.
Senior leaders highlighted what they described as a broader political crackdown, including the disqualification of PTI senators and suppression of party workers, alongside a deteriorating foreign policy, particularly in dealings with Afghanistan’s Taliban administration. They warned that continued mistreatment of Khan was increasing national tensions.
Lawyer and PTI leader Babar Awan termed the secrecy surrounding Khan’s condition “criminal” and stated that those responsible would be held accountable if any harm came to him. Former finance minister Taimur Jhagra and MNA Shahid Khattak emphasized that PTI’s demand for transparency was non-negotiable, asserting that the party’s concern was genuine and rooted in the risk of irreversible damage to Khan’s health rather than political gain.
