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Naqvi criticises politicisation of Imran Khan’s health, accuses opponents of 'playing politics'
Interior Minister Naqvi blamed Imran Khan’s sister for delaying medical exams, stating government doctors and opposition leaders later confirmed satisfactory treatment.
- On February 17, 2026, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said the government did not want to politicise Imran Khan's health and accused Aleema Khanum and the opposition of exploiting it.
- A medical report confirmed central retinal vein occlusion after doctors examined Khan on Sunday, although tests scheduled on February 12 were delayed three days, Naqvi said.
- Government-Appointed doctors briefed PTI representatives at PIMS and spoke with PTI-named personal physicians, with each conversation lasting about 45 minutes despite an official report stating 25 minutes.
- PTI and allied protesters have staged sit-ins in Islamabad for five days demanding hospitalisation, and Naqvi said admission would proceed only if government medical advisors and treating doctors recommended it for one or two weeks.
- Naqvi warned of attempts to disrupt Islamabad's Red Zone, cited court orders to restore law and order, and offered journalists access to prisons, stressing adherence to the jail manual.
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Govt does not want to politicise Imran’s health, says interior minister Naqvi
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday said the government did not want to “politicise” the matter of PTI founder Imran Khan’s health, while blaming the opposition for doing the same. The opposition, PTI and Imran’s family have voiced concerns over the former prime minister’s health after his eye ailment came to light late in January. Addressing the media in Lahore, Naqvi referred to the recent medical report prepared by a team of doctors who…
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Fresh Protests Erupt in Pakistan Over Imran Khan's Health and Allegations Against Officials
The political landscape in Pakistan is witnessing heightened unrest with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) organizing demonstrations on Wednesday. These protests are largely fueled by alarming reports regarding the deteriorating eyesight of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is currently imprisoned. Protesters blocked the main route connecting Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and held a sit-in near the Parliament in Islamabad. This escalation …
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