Imran Khan starts facing blood pressure, hearing issues in jail

Incarcerated former Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan has been diagnosed with tinnitus, a hearing problem in which someone feels sounds such as ringing, buzzing, or roaring in the ears in the absence of any external sound, a leading Urdu newspaper reported on Thursday

Imran Khan is continuously taking medication prescribed by his personal physician. However, he has not fully recovered yet, said the newspaper.

The newspaper further reported that during Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s blood pressure was recorded as 110–120/70–80, and his heartbeat ranged between 43 and 45, which was considered ideal. However, in recent weeks, he has been experiencing unease, with his blood pressure soaring to 130/80 and his heartbeat exceeding 50.

As per the newspaper, Imran Khan has a healthy appetite. Recently, he consumed pomegranate juice, two boiled eggs, porridge, yogurt, and coffee for his breakfast, while for lunch, he consumed mutton cooked in desi ghee.

Additionally, Imran Khan exercises regularly in prison to stay healthy and has access to 16 TV channels along with two newspapers. Imran Khan's medical check-up was conducted three times a day, as reported in the newspaper.

On August 5, 2023, Imran Khan was arrested from his residence at Zaman Park Lahore shortly after his conviction in the Toshakhana case and had been held in Attock jail.

Following the Islamabad High Court (IHC) order, Imran Khan was shifted to Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi on September 27, 2023. Currently, he is held in jail under high security and with B-class facilities due to his status as a former premier. 

On January 17, the ex-PM, along with his wife Bushra Bibi, was convicted in the £190 million case commonly known as the Al Qadir Trust case.

Accountability Court Judge Nasir Javed Rana sentenced Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi to 14 years and seven years imprisonment, respectively.

The court also imposed fines on Khan and Bushra, amounting to Rs1 million and Rs500,000, respectively. Failure to pay the penalties would result in an additional six months in jail for Imran and three months for Bushra, the court said.

As per the verdict, Imran Khan was convicted for “corrupt practices” and “misuse of authority”, while the ex-first lady was convicted for “involvement in illegal activities”. Rana directed the authorities to give the Al-Qadir Trust University in the federal government’s custody.