Few living politicians in Pakistan command as much attention — and as many conflicting headlines — as Imran Khan. The former cricketer turned prime minister has been incarcerated since 2023, and in 2026 a new health crisis has emerged: he reportedly has lost 85% of the vision in his right eye, according to his lawyer.
- Age: 73 (born October 5, 1952)
- Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
- Number of wives: 3
- Prime Minister term: August 2018 – April 2022
- Assassination attempt: Shot on November 3, 2022
- Current status: Incarcerated (as of 2026)
- Aug 2026: PTI/Amnesty condemn solitary confinement (Al Jazeera)
- Supreme Court hearing on hospital-transfer petition (Dawn)
- Appeals pending in higher courts
- His arrest in 2023 triggered nationwide protests by PTI supporters, leading to clashes with security forces.
- The government repeatedly denied permission for rallies, and many party leaders were detained (BBC).
- Imran Khan is held at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, a high-security facility. He has been there since August 2023 (Dawn).
- Multiple bail applications have been rejected by lower courts. The Supreme Court is hearing his hospital-transfer petition, but a release on bail remains unlikely as long as convictions stand.
Assassination attempt details
On 3 November 2022, during a political rally in Wazirabad, a lone gunman opened fire, hitting Khan in the leg. He survived with minor injuries (Reuters).
Clarity check
Confirmed facts
- Imran Khan was shot on November 3, 2022
- He is incarcerated at Adiala Jail as of 2026
- He has been convicted in multiple legal cases
- He has lost 85% vision in his right eye (per lawyer)
What’s unclear
- Exact release date or bail outcome
- Full recovery of his eyesight
- Final outcome of pending appeals
- Whether the official health reports are accurate
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