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Islamabad, February 13, 2026 — Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan may soon be transferred to Islamabad Model Jail, a move prompted by serious concerns over his declining health and the conditions of his detention. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced the potential relocation, citing the new facility’s specialized medical capabilities and enhanced security features.
Khan’s Transfer Aims to Address Health Crisis, Security Lapses
The planned move comes as reports surface detailing significant vision loss and prolonged solitary confinement for the former leader.
- Imran Khan could be moved to Islamabad Model Jail within two months.
- The transfer is driven by concerns about Khan’s deteriorating health, particularly his eyesight.
- Islamabad Model Jail offers specialist medical care and upgraded security.
- The move aims to streamline court logistics and reduce overcrowding at Adiala Jail.
Q: Why is Imran Khan’s health a concern?
A: Reports indicate Khan has lost approximately 85% of the vision in his right eye due to a blood clot, a condition exacerbated by delayed medical attention during his nearly three years at Adiala Jail. He has also endured over two years of solitary confinement with limited access to medical care and legal counsel.
Medical Concerns and Deteriorating Vision
The Islamabad Model Jail is being outfitted to provide specialist medical care, including emergency response units and advanced diagnostic facilities, directly addressing the health issues highlighted in a recent court-appointed report on Khan. “The jail is being prepared to meet the requirements of high-profile inmates, with full medical support and security measures,” Naqvi stated.
Construction and security audits are nearing completion, with the facility expected to be fully operational within the next two months. The relocation also seeks to alleviate pressure on Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail, which has faced criticism regarding overcrowding, security protocols, and the treatment of high-profile prisoners.
Streamlining Court Appearances
Beyond health and security, the transfer is intended to simplify court logistics. Holding hearings in Islamabad would minimize the repeated transfers between Rawalpindi and federal courts, easing both administrative burdens and security challenges.
Imran Khan’s Worsening Health
On Thursday, February 12, 2026, Pakistan Supreme Court-appointed amicus curiae, Salman Safdar, reported that Imran Khan has experienced a loss of nearly 85% of vision in his right eye. This condition is attributed to a lack of timely medical care during his almost three years of detention at Adiala Jail.
Khan first noticed persistent blurred vision in October 2025, repeatedly alerting jail authorities, but received no treatment. A subsequent diagnosis at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) revealed a blood clot, leaving him with only 15% vision in the affected eye.
Safdar further detailed that Khan has spent over two years in solitary confinement, denied routine medical tests, dental care, and consistent health monitoring. Access to his family and legal team has been severely restricted; weekly 30-minute visits with his wife were only recently allowed, contact with his sons occurred just twice in 2025, and access to his lead counsel was blocked for five months, hindering his legal defense preparation.
With inputs from agencies
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