Pakistan Accused of Denying Treatment for Imran Khan’s Failing Eyesight

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Elian PeltierFebruary 14, 2026 at 06:18 PM

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Imran Khan, Pakistan's former prime minister, is scheduled for a second eye surgery following concerns about his deteriorating eyesight. His lawyer claims Khan has lost 85% of vision in his right eye due to delayed treatment while imprisoned. Khan underwent surgery in late January to remove a blood clot, but his doctors suspect an underlying issue. Khan's party alleges the government and military deliberately neglected his health, leading to vision loss that began in October. Government officials deny intentional delay and state Khan will receive specialized care, with a report submitted to the Supreme Court. The claims of severe vision loss and intentional delay remain unconfirmed by independent sources.

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Shehbaz Sharif 30% Salman Akram Raja 40% Supreme Court 40% Rana Sanaullah 40% Aleema Khan 50% Lahore 50% Salman Safdar ×260% Attaullah Tarar 60% Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (P.T.I.) ×480% Pakistan ×590% Imran Khan ×10100%

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imran khan 100% eye surgery 80% delayed treatment 80% failing eyesight 70% pakistan 70% prison 60% medical intervention 50% political flashpoint 50% blood clot 40%

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Center-Left (-0.30)

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Pakistan

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