- Earlier this year, Imran Khan was reported to have lost plenty of vision in his right eye due to medical negligence.
- The apex court ordered that Imran be taken to hospital for check-ups, but the order was honoured in a rushed manner, after which 21 former cricketers wrote to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urging compassion.
- Last week, 22 former international captains wrote to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, requesting that Imran receive adequate healthcare in jail and that court orders to protect his constitutional rights, such as family visits, are honoured.
- Javed Miandad, in an emotional interview on the *Narratives* podcast, called upon the Pakistan government to resolve their differences with Imran Khan, who has been in jail since August 2023, and offered to help in any way possible.
- Moin Khan, in a video, urged the authorities and the government of Pakistan to honour Imran Khan's right to medical care, and also urged other cricketers to speak up in support of him.
- The Pakistan government categorically rejected allegations that Imran has been denied appropriate medical care or completely isolated, citing over 900 visitor entries including his family members, lawyers, doctors and party members.
- Former cricketer Ian Chappell observed that Imran did not look well during a recent hospital trip, noting he was in a wheelchair and appeared weak, unlike when Chappell met him six years ago.
- Miandad expressed deep sadness about Imran's imprisonment, saying, "I think about it all the time, what he must be doing [in prison], what he must be thinking of. We were so close. We used to be together and think so much of each other. We took Pakistan to such new heights. I can't help but feel so sad about it."
Moin Khan and Javed Miandad have voiced serious concerns over the health of Imran Khan, who has been imprisoned since August 2023. Moin Khan stated, “Our captain Imran Khan... his condition is quite bad at present.” He urged the government to honor Khan's rights to medical care.45
Imran Khan, 73, has reportedly suffered from medical negligence during his incarceration, leading to significant health issues, including loss of vision in his right eye. “At the moment, he's not getting any better,” said former cricketer Chappell, who noted Khan's frail condition during a recent hospital visit.
In a heartfelt plea, Miandad emphasized the need for compassion, stating, “What’s being done to him is not right. It’s unnecessary.” He called for the government to resolve its differences with Khan, highlighting his contributions to Pakistan cricket.
Last week, 22 former international captains wrote to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, requesting that Khan receive adequate healthcare and that his constitutional rights, including family visits, be honored. Miandad warned, “If something happens to him in jail, all of Pakistan will weep.” The government has denied allegations of medical neglect, citing over 900 visitor entries to Khan during his imprisonment.236
“Moin Khan, part of the 1992 World Cup-winning team, urged authorities to honor Imran's right to medical care as a former PM and citizen, while Miandad warned that if something happens to Imran in jail, all of Pakistan will weep. The Pakistan government rejected allegations of denial, citing over 900 visitor entries.”
