Opposition Alliance TTAP Stages Sit-In at Parliament House Over Imran Khan’s Health
On Friday, February 13, 2026, the opposition alliance Tehreek Tahafuz-i-Ayeen Pakistan (TTAP) launched a high-stakes sit-in outside Parliament House in Islamabad. The protest was triggered by alarming revelations regarding the deteriorating health of PTI founder Imran Khan, who is currently incarcerated in Adiala Jail.
The Catalyst: Urgent Medical Concerns
The sit-in follows a report submitted to the Supreme Court by PTI counsel Advocate Salman Safdar. The report revealed a critical medical crisis:
85% Vision Loss: Imran Khan’s right eye reportedly has only 15% vision remaining.
Retinal Complications: The diagnosis, Right Central Retinal Vein Occlusion, involves a blood clot that has caused severe damage due to a lack of timely specialized treatment.
Demand for Transfer: The TTAP is demanding that the former Prime Minister be immediately shifted to Shifa International Hospital or Al-Shifa Eye Trust to be treated by his personal physicians and specialized retina experts.
Key Developments from the Sit-In
The protest has led to significant friction between the opposition and federal authorities:
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Security Lockdown: TTAP leaders, including Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar, claimed that the government cordoned off all roads to Parliament and “trapped” lawmakers inside the Parliamentary Lodges.
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KP Government Involvement: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi was reportedly blocked from reaching Parliament by Islamabad police, leading him to stage a parallel sit-in outside KP House.
The Awaam Pakistan party, led by Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and Miftah Ismail, formally joined the TTAP protest, emphasizing that denying medical care to any prisoner is “immoral and illegal.”
Government Response: “No Negligence”
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry addressed the media, asserting that the government is not politicizing the issue:
He stated that Imran Khan will be taken to any hospital of his preference, including Al-Shifa, for a check-up.
He noted that Chief Justice Yahya Afridi is personally overseeing the matter and a new medical board is being formed.
Fact-Checking: The Minister questioned why the vision issue was not raised during recent family meetings on December 2 or 9, suggesting the timeline of the “vision loss” report needs verification.
Summary of Demands
| Demand | Status/Details |
| Medical Access | Immediate examination by personal physician Dr. Asim Yusuf. |
| Hospital Shift | Transfer from Adiala Jail to Shifa International Hospital. |
| Written Orders | Formal SC directives to ensure implementation of medical rights. |
| Family Access | Unrestricted visitation rights for family and legal counsel. |
“This is not about power; this is about a human life and the constitutional right to medical care.” TTAP Leadership Statement
