Minister of State for Interior Senator Talal Chaudhry has said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan is in good health and receiving regular medical check-ups in prison.
Speaking during Geo News’ programme Naya Pakistan, Talal Chaudhry said that Imran Khan’s health was satisfactory and that there was no indication that he required a hospital transfer under the circumstances being discussed.
He also commented on statements and demands attributed to Imran Khan’s sister, saying that if she was seeking what he described as an NRO, or some form of special relief, that would be her own desire. His remarks came amid an ongoing political and legal debate over Imran Khan’s health, medical treatment and possible transfer to a hospital.
Talal Chaudhry further rejected criticism directed at the government over the issue and claimed that those who gathered outside the hospital were responsible for contempt of court. He argued that the authorities were already monitoring Imran Khan’s health while he remained incarcerated.
According to the minister, Imran Khan receives medical examinations three times a day in prison. He said that if doctors determined that the former prime minister needed to be taken to a hospital, the authorities could arrange his transfer without requiring a specific court order.
The statement comes against the backdrop of continuing controversy over Imran Khan’s medical treatment while in prison. His family and political supporters have raised concerns about his health and have sought greater access to medical facilities and doctors.
Talal Chaudhry, however, maintained that the government was fulfilling its responsibilities regarding the PTI founder’s medical care. He suggested that the issue was being used politically and accused the opposition of attempting to generate public sympathy.
The minister said that those raising the issue wanted to “play the sympathy card,” arguing that the political debate surrounding Imran Khan’s health was being used to put pressure on the government and judiciary.
He also made pointed remarks about the judiciary, saying that the courts had changed and describing the current judiciary as different from the past. According to him, the present judiciary was not there to provide what he characterized as a “judicial NRO.”
Talal Chaudhry added that the government would not be affected by what he described as the expression of personal wishes by Imran Khan’s relatives or political supporters.
The comments reflect the continuing political confrontation between the government and PTI over the former prime minister’s incarceration and medical treatment. The dispute has increasingly involved both political and legal dimensions, particularly following court proceedings concerning his possible transfer to a private hospital.
The government’s position is that Imran Khan is receiving appropriate medical attention in prison and that a hospital transfer can be arranged whenever medically necessary. PTI and members of Imran Khan’s family have taken a different position, emphasizing the need for appropriate medical evaluation and treatment.
The disagreement is likely to remain politically sensitive as long as questions surrounding Imran Khan’s health and detention continue to be raised in courts and public forums.
Talal Chaudhry’s latest comments indicate that the government does not intend to treat demands for additional relief as a basis for political concessions. His remarks also suggest that the authorities view the controversy partly through the lens of the wider political conflict between the government and PTI.
Meanwhile, the issue of Imran Khan’s medical treatment remains connected to broader legal proceedings concerning his imprisonment and rights as an inmate. Any future decision regarding his transfer to a hospital is expected to depend on medical assessments as well as developments in the courts.
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