The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ordered that PTI founder Imran Khan be granted access to his personal doctors and allowed to speak with his children by phone. The directives came during a hearing of the Toshakhana criminal trial, presided over by a two-member bench led by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi.

Barrister Salman Safdar, acting as friend of the court, presented a detailed report recommending immediate medical examinations for Khan by his personal doctors, Faisal Sultan and Asim Yousuf. The court rejected a request to conduct medical checks only in the presence of family members.

The seven-page report highlighted serious health concerns. Khan’s right eye has suffered significant vision loss, with only 10-15 percent remaining despite treatment at PIMS Hospital. His eyesight was reportedly perfect (6/6) until October 2025, after which blurring and vision deterioration began. Delays in treatment over three months caused severe damage, and he continues to experience discomfort, including eye watering.

The report also detailed poor prison conditions, including extended isolation, lack of television, restricted access to lawyers and family, and issues with food storage, heat, and mosquito disturbances affecting mental and physical health. Khan also requested access to books to mitigate the effects of solitary confinement.

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Chief Justice Afridi emphasized that health is paramount and instructed the Attorney General to ensure that Khan’s eye checkup and phone calls to his children be conducted before February 16, 2026. The court praised Salman Safdar’s role and acknowledged that jail authorities had been providing basic facilities, but additional medical and psychological support was necessary.

The Supreme Court stressed that Khan must receive fair legal trial access and all necessary care under the state’s responsibility.