‘Severe anxiety’: What Imran Khan’s report reveals

A medical report submitted to the Supreme Court has revealed that former prime minister and PTI founder Imran Khan is experiencing severe anxiety symptoms.

The report was submitted by the superintendent of Adiala Jail. It contains details about Imran Khan’s physical and mental health.

The report was submitted after PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja approached the Supreme Court. His petition raised concerns about Imran Khan’s health and restrictions on meetings with him.

According to the report, Imran Khan’s anxiety was recorded at “Level 3+”. The condition has been described as severe.

A medical board examined Imran Khan on August 10, 2026. The board included specialists in eye diseases, cardiology and general medicine.

The report states that Imran Khan is around 73 years old. His blood pressure was recorded at 140/80. His pulse was 54 beats per minute.

His ECG was found to be normal. His chest was also clear. Doctors found his heart valves and chambers to be normal.

The report says Imran Khan complained of heaviness in his head. He also reported feeling that his heartbeat was faster than usual.

However, he did not report chest pain. He also did not complain of chest heaviness or shortness of breath.

The medical board recommended medicines to control his blood pressure and anxiety. Doctors also recommended regular physical activity.

The board suggested that Imran Khan should walk for one hour every day. It also recommended activities that could provide mental relaxation.

The report recommends that he should be provided with magazines, newspapers, television and books. These activities could help reduce mental stress during his imprisonment.

The medical board also recommended increasing the duration of meetings with Imran Khan’s family and wife.

According to the report, greater family interaction could help control his anxiety and blood pressure. The recommendations come amid repeated demands from PTI leaders for greater access to the former prime minister.

Jail authorities said Imran Khan receives regular medical attention. Medical officers reportedly check his food intake and conduct medical examinations three times a day.

The report also states that several government doctors have examined him during his imprisonment. Records of these medical examinations have reportedly been maintained.

The former prime minister has also received treatment from an eye specialist. According to the jail authorities, one of his eyes has now recovered to an almost normal condition.

The report includes a summary of medical examinations conducted by 39 different specialists between November 4, 2023, and August 10, 2026.

The jail authorities have asked the Supreme Court to dispose of the petition. They maintain that Imran Khan is receiving regular medical care inside the prison.

The report also discusses the issue of meetings with Imran Khan. Jail authorities claimed that some meetings had been used to generate public sentiment against the judiciary, foreign policy and law enforcement institutions.

According to the report, Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi meet every Tuesday under jail rules. A total of 84 meetings between them have reportedly taken place so far.

The document also states that Imran Khan’s lawyer Salman Safdar met him on February 10 and April 4, 2026.

The medical report comes amid renewed political pressure over Imran Khan’s health and access to his family and personal doctors.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi recently announced a protest programme if Imran Khan was not allowed access to his family and personal physicians.

The issue of Imran Khan’s health has become a major point of political debate. PTI leaders have repeatedly demanded better medical facilities and greater access to his personal doctors.

A psychiatrist cited in the report said that “Level 3+” anxiety indicates a severe state of anxiety and distress.

The psychiatrist explained that prolonged isolation and limited social interaction can worsen anxiety. Such conditions may also contribute to hopelessness and depression.

He said regular interaction with other people can help reduce anxiety. He also recommended walking and exercise as useful measures for managing symptoms of anxiety and panic.

The three-member Supreme Court bench headed by Justice Shahid Waheed will hear the petition. Justice Naeem Afghan and Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim are also part of the bench.

The court will examine the medical report and the concerns raised over Imran Khan’s health, medical treatment and access to family members and doctors.