ISLAMABAD, JAN 29 /DNA/: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Thursday confirmed that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan was briefly taken to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) amid concerns raised by his party.
Speaking to Geo News exclusively, Tarar said eye specialists had examined the PTI founder at Adiala Jail and advised that he be shifted to PIMS for further assessment and treatment.
Acting on the doctors’ recommendations, the minister said, the former premier was taken to the hospital on Saturday night.
He said that at Pims, Imran’s eyes were examined again and, after obtaining his written consent, doctors carried out a minor medical procedure that lasted around 20 minutes.
Following the procedure, the minister said, he was shifted back to Adiala Jail with the necessary medical instructions.
The information minister stressed that Imran’s vital signs remained stable throughout the procedure and that his overall health was satisfactory.
“He is absolutely healthy,” Tarar said, adding that access to medical facilities and specialist care is provided to all prisoners whenever required, strictly in accordance with jail rules.
Responding to a question about rumours circulating on social media regarding the ousted prime minister’s health, Tarar rejected the claims, saying there was no truth to suggestions that Imran’s condition was serious.
“Alhamdulillah, he is completely fine,” he said, reiterating that the hospital visit was solely for a minor eye-related procedure carried out on medical advice.
Tarar added that even during the procedure, Imran Khan remained stable and was returned to jail soon after its completion.
