Imran Khan Health Update February 2026: TTAP Ends Protest as Concerns Persist
The latest Imran Khan health update for February 2026 has become the focal point of a massive political standoff in Islamabad. On Wednesday, February 18, the Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz-e-Ain Pakistan (TTAP) alliance announced the end of its sit-in protest outside Parliament. While, the start of the holy month of Ramadan was cited as the reason for ending the protest. The opposition leaders emphasized that their concerns about the PTI founder’s deteriorating eyesight remain.
The Eyesight Crisis: 15% Vision Remaining?
The controversy ignited last week when a court-appointed amicus curiae. Advocate Salman Safdar, submitted a startling seven-page report to the Supreme Court. The report quoted the 73-year-old former Prime Minister as saying he has been left with only 15% vision in his right eye.</span>
According to Khan, he began experiencing blurred and hazy vision as early as October 2025. However, he alleges that jail authorities at Adiala ignored his complaints for months. It wasn’t until a sudden and complete loss of vision occurred that a specialist was finally called. Medical experts have since diagnosed the condition as Central Retinal Vein Occlusion (CRVO)—essentially a blood clot in the eye that can cause permanent damage if not treated urgently.</span>
Government Claims vs. PTI Suspicions
In response to the outcry, Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar attempted to allay fears, stating there is “nothing to worry about.”</span> He claimed that with corrective glasses, Khan’s vision in the affected eye is approximately 70% functional, while his left eye remains a perfect 6/6.</span>
However, the PTI leadership and Khan’s family have categorically rejected these “closed-door” medical examinations. Senate Opposition Leader Raja Nasir Abbas and Khan’s sister, Aleema Khan, are demanding that independent specialists—specifically Dr. Faisal Sultan and Dr. Asim Yousaf—be allowed to conduct a multidisciplinary evaluation at Shifa International Hospital.
Ending the Sit-in for Ramadan
Raja Nasir Abbas confirmed that while the physical sit-in is ending, the legal and political battle will intensify. He noted that even “minor improvements” mentioned in recent reports are a relief, but transparency is non-negotiable. “When Imran Khan says he has concerns, then there are concerns,” Abbas stated. Which highlighs the lack of trust in government-led medical boards.
As the Imran Khan health update for February 2026 continues to evolve, the Supreme Court has ordered further check-ups and a second dose of specialized anti-VEGF medication (Eylea) scheduled for February 25.</span> For now, the nation watches closely as the legal team fights to move the former premier to a private facility for what they describe as “life-saving” transparency.</p>
