As of March 25, 2026, former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has spent nearly 1,000 days in incarceration since his arrest in August 2023. Currently lodged in Rawalpindi’s high-security Adiala Jail, concerns regarding his physical and mental well-being have reached a boiling point. His legal team and family have raised alarms over a severe eye condition known as Central Retinal Vein Occlusion (CRVO), which has reportedly left him with only 15% vision in his right eye.

Allegations of Torture and Isolation: International human rights observers and the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture have expressed grave concern over Khan’s prolonged solitary confinement. Allegations suggest that he has been kept in a cramped, poorly ventilated cell with restricted access to sunlight. Khan himself recently alleged in court that he is being treated “worse than animals,” with frequent power cuts to his cell and limited communication with his family and legal counsel. His sons, residing in the UK, have described his confinement as a form of “psychological torture” designed to break his resolve.

Medical Intervention and Legal Battle: While a government-appointed medical board claimed his condition is “improving” after recent treatments, Khan’s party (PTI) and his personal physicians remain skeptical. They are demanding his immediate transfer to a specialized hospital for surgery. As legal battles continue over his multi-decade sentences in various corruption and state-secret cases, the world remains watchful of the deteriorating condition of one of Pakistan’s most influential leaders.