The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and other opposition groups continued their protest for the third consecutive day on Sunday over the health of former prime minister Imran Khan amid plans to transfer him to a hospital.

Demonstrations are ongoing simultaneously outside the Parliament House, Parliament Lodges, and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa House in Islamabad, while the capital’s main thoroughfare, Constitution Avenue, remains fully blocked.

The PTI-led Tehreek-e-Tahafuz-e-Aain Pakistan (TTAP) has stated that sit-ins will continue until Imran Khan is transferred to Al-Shifa Eye Hospital.

Medical board to decide transfer

A PTI spokesperson urged that no treatment be initiated without the presence of Khan’s personal doctors.

Meanwhile, a medical panel formed by the federal government to examine Imran Khan could not visit Adiala Jail on the night between Saturday and Sunday.

The PTI founder will be transferred to the hospital in light of the medical board’s recommendation.

It may be mentioned that the Supreme Court has ordered that a full medical report on Khan be submitted before February 16.

Imran allowed to speak to sons

Meanwhile, Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, confirmed that Imran Khan has been allowed to speak with his sons over the phone.

He stated that in view of Khan’s health, the government has decided to form a medical board and facilitate hospital transfer.

The minister emphasised that the government prioritises human compassion and legal requirements, and that providing facilities to every prisoner according to law is a state responsibility.

He urged the PTI and other political leaders to avoid politicising the issue and refrain from propaganda or point-scoring, stressing that sensitive matters like health should remain above politics.

Sources confirmed that the medical panel, including Dr Amjad and Dr Nadeem Qureshi, will examine Khan at Adiala Jail, and any hospital transfer will be based on their recommendations.

Imran Khan’s sister, Aleema Khan, also confirmed that Imran spoke with his sons for about 20 minutes following the direction of the Supreme Court.

She said that Imran Khan was feeling happy after speaking to his sons after a long time.

Meanwhile, protests by opposition leaders, including Mahmood Khan Achakzai, demand Khan’s transfer to Al Shifa Hospital and examination by three doctors nominated by the party.

Demonstrators have vowed to continue their sit-in until their demands are met.