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Cricket Legends Urge Independent Health Check for Imran Khan
world19 hours ago

Cricket Legends Urge Independent Health Check for Imran Khan

Twenty-one former international cricket captains have urged Pakistan’s prime minister to ensure humane treatment and proper medical care for Imran Khan by allowing an independent health assessment, reinstating weekly family visits, and delivering any recommended treatment promptly after a court-ordered transfer to a private hospital was delayed; the appeal frames Khan’s health concerns, including a reported loss of vision, as a human-rights issue, noting there were no Pakistani signatories among the endorsers.

via Al Jazeera|
#imran-khan#independent-medical-assessment#medical-care
Global cricket captains press for Imran Khan's medical treatment
world-news1 day ago

Global cricket captains press for Imran Khan's medical treatment

Cricket captains from around the world have renewed calls for medical treatment for Imran Khan, the imprisoned former Pakistani prime minister. The government has rejected allegations of cruelty or neglect, saying Khan has received hundreds of visits from family, lawyers and officials and remains able to contact relatives, while continuing to serve his prison sentences following judicial proceedings.

via AP News|
#cricket#imran-khan#medical-treatment
PTI seeks contempt ruling after Imran Khan's hospital transfer defies court order
world2 days ago

PTI seeks contempt ruling after Imran Khan's hospital transfer defies court order

Pakistan's PTI has filed a contempt petition against the government after authorities moved jailed former prime minister Imran Khan to a state-run hospital instead of the private Shifa International Hospital ordered by the Supreme Court; the petition seeks Khan’s transfer to the private facility and access to his personal physician, arguing the action violated court directives, while officials say the medical check at PIMS found no urgent issues, prompting protests and plans for further action ahead of a planned September 27 demonstration.

via Al Jazeera|
#contempt-of-court#hospital-transfer#imran-khan
Court-ordered hospital transfer sparks confusion over Imran Khan's care
politics4 days ago

Court-ordered hospital transfer sparks confusion over Imran Khan's care

Pakistan’s Supreme Court ordered former PM Imran Khan moved to Shifa International Hospital for medical care, but authorities reportedly kept him at Adiala jail and briefly shifted his doctor to Shifa before dawn, prompting accusations of defying the court, with officials citing security concerns and Khan’s supporters calling for a contempt challenge as the case returns on Sept. 16.

via Al Jazeera|
#imran-khan#pims#politics
Khan’s hospital check ends with return to jail as political tensions simmer
politics4 days ago

Khan’s hospital check ends with return to jail as political tensions simmer

Imran Khan, Pakistan’s former prime minister, was taken from Adiala jail to a private hospital for a medical examination after a Supreme Court order, doctors declared him medically fit, and he was returned to prison; the episode, set against health concerns (including reduced vision) and large-scale supporter demonstrations, highlights ongoing political friction between Khan’s party and the government.

via Financial Times|
#hospital#imran-khan#pakistan
Court-ordered hospital visit marks health concerns for jailed ex-PM Imran Khan
world5 days ago

Court-ordered hospital visit marks health concerns for jailed ex-PM Imran Khan

A jailed former Pakistani prime minister, Imran Khan, was briefly moved to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad on a Supreme Court order amid weeks of uproar over his deteriorating health, then returned to Adiala prison after a few hours; his lawyers say his eyesight has worsened in custody, while the government says medical reports show no condition requiring immediate treatment, and the court ordered access to a medical panel including his personal physician with heightened security around the hospital.

via The Guardian|
#health#imran-khan#pakistan
Imran Khan Reunites With Wife and Sister as Court Orders Hospital Transfer
world-news5 days ago

Imran Khan Reunites With Wife and Sister as Court Orders Hospital Transfer

Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan met his wife Bushra Bibi and sister Noreen Niazi at Adiala Jail for the first time in roughly nine months, shortly after the Supreme Court ordered his transfer from jail to Shifa International Hospital for treatment. The 15-minute visit with his sister and 30–35 minutes with Bushra Bibi followed a court directive that Khan be moved to a hospital within 48 hours and kept there until Sept. 16, a move his government says it will challenge as it weighs his health and legal cases.

via Hindustan Times|
#adiala-jail#bushra-bibi#imran-khan
Chronic Stress and the Heart: What Imran Khan’s Health Update Reveals About Blood Pressure
health5 days ago

Chronic Stress and the Heart: What Imran Khan’s Health Update Reveals About Blood Pressure

Imran Khan’s health concerns during imprisonment have spotlighted how prolonged psychological stress can affect cardiovascular health. Medical experts explain that chronic stress activates stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol, which can raise heart rate, constrict blood vessels, and increase blood pressure, potentially worsening vascular function and inflammation over time. Research links higher stress hormone levels and cortisol to greater hypertension and cardiovascular risk, though symptoms such as palpitations or sleep disturbances should be evaluated medically rather than assumed to be just anxiety. Practical guidance emphasizes regular exercise, adequate sleep, a balanced diet, avoiding tobacco and excessive alcohol, and careful medical monitoring to manage risk, reinforcing that stress is a contributing factor—not the sole cause of heart disease.

via NDTV|
#blood-pressure#health#heart-health
SC orders hospital transfer for jailed Imran Khan as family visits resume after nine months
south-asia5 days ago

SC orders hospital transfer for jailed Imran Khan as family visits resume after nine months

Pakistan’s Supreme Court ordered the transfer of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital and allowed weekly meetings with his family after medical boards flagged health concerns, as his sister Noreen Niazi visited him after about nine months at Adiala Jail; meetings with his wife were also held, with PTI agreeing to court-imposed limits on political activity around the hospital. Khan remains in custody, serving a 17-year Toshakhana-II sentence, as additional legal proceedings continue.

via The Times of India|
#adiala-jail#imran-khan#pakistan
Imran Khan unlikely to confront army chief if released, aide says
world-news5 days ago

Imran Khan unlikely to confront army chief if released, aide says

PTI aide Zulfikar Bukhari says Imran Khan would not damage the country or clash with the establishment if released, signaling a potential thaw with the military and a possible shift in rhetoric, though it’s unclear whether Khan or PTI leadership would endorse a rapprochement; Pakistan’s Supreme Court ordered Khan moved to hospital, fueling cautious optimism about easing tensions with the army amid ongoing uncertainty about PTI’s unified stance.

via Hindustan Times|
#asim-munir#imran-khan#pakistan-army
Imran Khan's jail eye check-up shows improving vision amid macular edema
world6 months ago

Imran Khan's jail eye check-up shows improving vision amid macular edema

A medical board examined Imran Khan in Adiala jail, reporting right-eye vision of 6/36 unaided improving to 6/9 with glasses, and left-eye vision 6/6; slit-lamp results showed clear corneas with notable retinal changes in the right eye, including mild intravitreal hemorrhage, disc hyperemia, and moderately dense retinal hemorrhages with cotton-wool spots, while the left eye was normal. Optical coherence tomography confirmed resolving macular edema with central macular thickness dropping from 550 to 350. The panel recommended Nevanac, Co-Sopt, and Systane eye drops and noted a possible second anti-VEGF dose. Officials said the update satisfied Khan’s personal physicians and political leaders amid previous concerns over the inspection’s timing and transparency.

via Dawn|
#anti-vegf#eye-examination#imran-khan