Opposition lawmakers vow to continue the sit-in until the jailed PTI leader is shifted for treatment.
ISLAMABAD:
The sit-in by opposition lawmakers outside Parliament House and KP House entered its third day on Sunday, as protesters demanded that jailed PTI founder Imran Khan receive urgent medical treatment for his eye condition. The demonstration began on Friday and continued despite government assurances.
The lawmakers, led by Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Mahmood Khan Achakzai and Opposition Leader in the Senate Allama Nasir Abbas, vowed that the sit-in would not end until Khan was moved for specialized care. Protesters have cited reports that his vision in his right eye has deteriorated significantly and have demanded treatment in the presence of his family and personal doctors.
Police deployed barbed wire and blocked access routes to the KP House, and media personnel were not allowed to enter the protest sites. Unionists said provisions such as food and water were limited for lawmakers inside Parliament.
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The sit-in has gained momentum amid growing concern about Khan’s health. PTI expressed deep concern over reports that he may be shifted to a hospital without informing his family, calling such actions a violation of legal procedures and human rights. His sister, Aleema Khan, confirmed a brief call arranged between Khan and his children and reiterated calls for his immediate transfer to a hospital with qualified specialists.
On Saturday, government officials said they had decided to transfer Khan to a hospital and form a medical board to oversee his care, and that specialists would carry out further eye treatments and submit a detailed report to the Supreme Court. The PTI, however, rejected any transfer without the consent of family members and personal doctors.
“Our demand has been clear from the beginning. Imran Khan will not receive any treatment WITHOUT the presence and approval of his personal doctors and family.
We do NOT accept any medical boards that they establish and control!
We DO NOT accept any report or results that…
-PTI (@PTIofficial) February 15, 2026
The protests continue as opposition members demand that Khan receive comprehensive treatment, highlighting concerns over alleged delays and transparency in his medical care.
