The Supreme Court of Pakistan has granted a big relief to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
The top court ordered that Imran Khan be given access to specialist eye doctors, stating that a formal eye examination be conducted by a medical team before February 16.
The Supreme Court bench also ordered that the ex-PM should be provided the facility to talk to his sons, Kasim Khan and Sulaiman Khan, over the phone.
Salman Safdar on Imran Khan’s health
Imran Khan’s lawyer Salman Safdar earlier said that his client is in perfect health adding that he will submit a complete report regarding his meeting with the Supreme Court
After meeting with Imran Khan on the orders of the Supreme Court Salman Safdar said, full access was provided to Imran Khan and that a detailed meeting was held.
He added that the meeting lasted for approximately three hours, indicating that there were no restrictions or obstacles.
The lawyer said it would not be appropriate to share further details before submitting a report to the Supreme Court. However, he clarified that Imran Khan’s health is completely fine.
Supreme Court orders to arrange Imran Khan’s meeting
Prior to this, the Supreme Court of Pakistan ordered to arrange meeting between PTI founder and former Prime Minister Imran Khan with his lawyer.
The Chief Justice of Pakistan ordered Barrister Salman Safdar to visit the former prime minister in Adiala Jail as a “friend of the court.”
The bench mentioned the need for a fresh report on Imran Khan’s living conditions in prison, saying that a previous directive from the court’s order dated August 24, 2023, when Khan was detained in Attock Jail, required submission of such a report, which remains relevant.
The court observed that it would be appropriate to obtain an updated report regarding Imran Khan’s living conditions in Adiala Jail.
Barrister Salman Safdar, designated as friend of the court, was granted access to Imran Khan in jail, including “jail break” facilities, to enable him to submit a written response.
