Imran’s BP at ‘frightening level’: Khosa

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and lawyer Sardar Latif Khosa has expressed concern over former prime minister Imran Khan’s health, saying his blood pressure remains at a frightening level despite him appearing alert and mentally strong during a meeting at Adiala Jail.

Khosa made the remarks on Wednesday after meeting the PTI founder alongside Barrister Salman Safdar at Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail. The meeting lasted between three and four hours and was held under the directions of the Islamabad High Court (IHC).

Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Khosa said Imran’s blood pressure fluctuations and eye-related problems were still present. However, he described the former premier as fully alert and strong in spirit despite his health concerns.

He said the lawyers discussed the health of Imran and his wife, Bushra Bibi, as well as their ongoing legal cases. Khosa added that the party would share further details about the meeting, including the couple’s concerns and the lawyers’ observations, on Thursday.

The PTI leader described the discussion as productive, saying all relevant matters had been addressed. He also confirmed that the possible 28th Constitutional Amendment came under discussion but declined to share further details.

Khosa questioned why prison authorities had allowed the meeting to continue for several hours and suggested that officials should explain the circumstances behind its extended duration.

The meeting followed an IHC order issued on Tuesday, allowing Imran to meet his wife and legal representatives in connection with the £190 million case. The court also directed the lawyers to begin arguments on the appeals at the next hearing.

Before entering the jail, Barrister Salman Safdar told reporters that the discussion would remain limited to Imran’s legal matters. He said the lawyers intended to seek instructions from their client regarding the ongoing cases and would not discuss political issues.

The legal team had requested access to Imran, arguing that they could not properly present arguments in the pending appeals without consulting their client.

Access to the PTI founder and Bushra Bibi at Adiala Jail has remained restricted, with meetings involving their family members and legal representatives repeatedly delayed or denied.

Since December 2025, authorities have reportedly restricted regular meetings between Imran and his family and legal team. The matter has subsequently been taken up by the courts to ensure access for legal consultations and family visits.

In April 2026, Barrister Salman Safdar met Imran for an hour following an IHC directive. However, Bushra Bibi was not brought in for that meeting. Safdar later raised concerns about the couple’s prison conditions, claiming they were being kept in solitary confinement for nearly 24 hours a day without access to books, television, family members or lawyers.

In June, the IHC directed prison authorities to arrange a meeting between Imran, Bushra Bibi and their legal representatives within seven days to facilitate legal proceedings and the filing of appeals.

The Supreme Court also ordered weekly meetings between Imran and his family in August. Following the directive, his sister Noreen Niazi was allowed to meet him on August 18 after a gap of approximately nine months. The meeting lasted around 15 minutes.

Safdar subsequently faced further difficulties in accessing his clients before being allowed to meet Imran and Bushra Bibi for approximately 40 minutes on November 2.

Wednesday’s extended meeting has once again brought attention to Imran’s health and the continuing restrictions surrounding access to the former prime minister in prison.