A Supreme Court-ordered report revealing that jailed PTI founder Imran Khan’s right eye is now functioning at just 15% capacity has sparked widespread reactions on social media, with journalists, analysts and supporters expressing concern over his health and prison conditions.
The report, submitted by lawyer Salman Safdar after a two-hour meeting at Adiala Jail, details Khan’s complaints of deteriorating vision, limited medical care and prolonged solitary confinement. He also described his daily routine and the facilities available in custody.
Imran Khan said that about three to four months earlier, until October 2025, he had normal 6 x 6 vision in both eyes. He then began to experience persistent blurry and hazy vision, which repeatedly
informed the then Jail Superintendent. However, no action was taken… pic.twitter.com/VzAelfNvdG-Hasnaat Malik (@HasnaatMalik) February 12, 2026
Lawyer Salman Safdar stated in his report that:
Imran Khan said that about three to four months earlier, until October 2025, he had normal 6 x 6 vision in both eyes. He then began experiencing persistent blurry, hazy vision, which he repeatedly reported to… pic.twitter.com/d0yT66r4oR
-PTI (@PTIofficial) February 12, 2026
Following its publication, online platforms saw a flurry of comments from public figures and users calling for better healthcare and fair treatment.
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Chief Justice Yahya Afridi stressed that Khan, like all prisoners, is entitled to equal medical care without preferential treatment, while the court underlined the need to ensure adequate health safeguards for prisoners in state custody.
Imran Khan has been left with only 15% vision in one eye according to the report by amicus Salman Safdar.
A clear example of state cruelty and inhuman treatment that should outrage every person who believes in fundamental rights.
Meanwhile CJP Yahya Afridi: “we trust… pic.twitter.com/pPOBS0mehM
—Rida Hosain (@RidaHosain) February 12, 2026
جو رپورٹ سامنے آئی ہے اس سے یہ ثابت ہو گیا کہ وقت کا یزید بے شرم بھی ہے اور ظالم بھی۔ عمران لی ایک آنکھ کی بینائی مکمل ختم ہو گئی۔ لیکن علاج نہ کروایا گیا۔ اور صرف آئی ڈراپس دئیے گئے۔ آنکھکی بینائی صرف 15% رہ گئی۔
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– Dr. Shahbaz GiLL (@SHABAZGIL) February 12, 2026
First, the government claimed ignorance of Imran Khan’s health problems and treatment.
The government then downplayed the severity of his eye condition and continued to keep the details secret, even from his family.
Now, after almost two weeks, Salman Safdar’s amicus brief reveals that Imran Khan… pic.twitter.com/LAzYSjVjjg
—Reema Omer (@reema_omer) February 12, 2026
Journalist Hamid Mir and prominent lawyers Reema Omer and Asad Ali Toor were among those who shared their reactions on social media.
حکومت کے یہ دعوےغلط ثابت ہوئے میں معمولی خرابی تھی جو 20 منٹ طرف سے سپریم والی رپورٹ کے مطابق خان صاحب کی English خلاف کارروائی ہوگی؟ pic.twitter.com/pqfct9RGBh
— Hamid Mir حامد میر (@HamidMirPAK) February 12, 2026
The material fact is that Imran Khan’s left eye was damaged during the time the regime blocked access to his lawyers and family. Imran Khan had no way to communicate about his health and receive proper treatment on time.
-Hammad Azhar (@Hammad_Azhar) February 12, 2026
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Other users, members of the legal community and supporters of the PTI party also called for proper medical checks and fair rights regarding visits and medical care.
