The health condition of jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has once again triggered concern after former President Arif Alvi called for his immediate transfer to a hospital. Alvi said Khan’s latest medical reports were alarming and indicated several symptoms requiring urgent medical attention.
According to the latest report, Khan has been experiencing anxiety, heart palpitations and high blood pressure while in detention. Alvi has urged authorities to ensure that the former prime minister receives specialised medical care rather than continuing treatment within the prison environment.
Khan, who has remained behind bars since his arrest in 2023, has faced several health-related concerns during his imprisonment. His medical condition has previously drawn attention over problems affecting his eyesight. In February 2026, he was taken from Adiala Jail to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in Islamabad for treatment related to deteriorating vision in his right eye. He underwent an eye procedure and was subsequently returned to jail after doctors described him as clinically stable.
The latest concerns add another dimension to the political controversy surrounding Khan’s continued detention. His Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party and supporters have repeatedly raised questions about his access to adequate medical treatment and have demanded that he receive care from appropriate medical specialists.
Khan’s health has remained a politically sensitive issue in Pakistan, with his family, lawyers and political supporters previously seeking greater access to him and improved medical facilities. In June 2026, PTI again demanded that he be transferred to a hospital and called for improved access for his family while raising concerns about his isolation in prison.
The latest appeal from Arif Alvi places renewed focus on the medical condition of the former premier and the responsibility of Pakistani authorities to provide appropriate healthcare to a high-profile prisoner. Whether Khan will be transferred to a hospital for further evaluation remains a key point of attention as concerns over his health continue to grow.