A Supreme Court-ordered report revealing that jailed PTI founder Imran Khan’s right eye is now functioning at only 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 prison, detailed Khan’s complaints of deteriorating eyesight, limited medical care and prolonged solitary confinement. It also outlined his daily routine and the facilities available in custody.
Imran Khan told that about three to four months earlier, till October 2025, he had normal 6 x 6 vision in both eyes. He then began to experience persistent blurred and blurred vision, which he repeatedly
reported to the then Superintendent of Prisons. However, nothing was done… pic.twitter.com/VzAelfNvdG— Hasnaat Malik (@HasnaatMalik) 12 February 2026
Barrister Salman Safdar stated in his report that:
Imran Khan told that about three to four months earlier, till October 2025, he had normal 6 x 6 vision in both eyes. He then began experiencing persistent blurred and blurry vision, which he repeatedly reported to… pic.twitter.com/d0yT66r4oR
— PTI (@PTIofficial) 12 February 2026
After its release, online platforms saw a wave of comments from public figures and users calling for improved medical care and fair treatment.
Read: Imran Khan’s right eye at 15% vision, SC report details prison conditions
Chief Justice Yahya Afridi stressed that Khan, like all inmates, is entitled to equal medical treatment without preferential treatment, as the court emphasized the need to ensure proper health measures for prisoners in state custody.
Imran Khan has been left with only 15% vision in one eye, according to amicus Salman Safdar’s report.
A clear demonstration of state cruelty and inhumane treatment that should outrage any person who believes in fundamental rights.
Meanwhile, CJP Yahya Afridi: “We trust… pic.twitter.com/pPOBS0mehM
— Rida Hosain (@RidaHosain) 12 February 2026
জায়্ত্র ম্র্তি আয়ি है এস সে যা তিব্টা গ্যা কা কো ক্র কা কে জিজি বে শায শে শে শে শে জ্ল্য়্য়্য়া. Imran لی یک انک کی بینای کملک کتمہ ہے But the treatment was not done. And only eye drops were given. अंधे की बिनाई शर्व 15% रहुग्या
இயா சால் மியாய் கான் குக்கு பாட்டு பட்டை
— Dr. Shahbaz GiLL (@SHABAZGIL) 12 February 2026
First, the government claimed ignorance of Imran Khan’s health problems and treatment
Then the government downplayed the seriousness of his eye disease and continued to keep details secret, even from his family
Now, after almost 2 weeks, Salman Safdar’s amicus brief reveals Imran Khan… pic.twitter.com/LAzYSjVjjg
— Reema Omer (@reema_omer) 12 February 2026
Senior journalist Hamid Mir and prominent lawyers Reema Omer and Asad Ali Toor were among those who shared their reactions on social media.
According to the report sent by Salman Safdar Sahib to the Supreme Court, action will be taken against the person responsible for the sight of Imran Khan. pic.twitter.com/pqfct9RGBh
— Hamid Mir حامد میر (@HamidMirPAK) 12 February 2026
The material fact is that Imran Khan’s left eye was damaged during the time access to his lawyers and family was blocked by the regime. There was no way for Imran Khan to communicate about his health and receive proper treatment in time.
— Hammad Azhar (@Hammad_Azhar) 12 February 2026
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Other users, members of the legal fraternity and PTI party supporters also called for proper medical check-ups and fair rights regarding visitation and healthcare.
