Karachi: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Sindh President Haleem Adil Sheikh has raised alarms regarding the health and medical treatment of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi. He has called for immediate healthcare provisions and independent medical examinations for both individuals, while urging international human rights bodies to address the situation.

According to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, Haleem Adil Sheikh questioned the reasons for Imran Khan's detainment, referencing his popularity, his defense of national sovereignty, and his stance against foreign influence. Sheikh noted Khan's advocacy at the United Nations on issues such as Islamophobia and his leadership during the Covid-19 pandemic. He highlighted Khan's contributions, including the establishment of the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital, which offers treatment irrespective of patients' financial status.

Sheikh expressed dismay over the alleged lack of medical facilities available to Khan, who now finds himself in need of the treatment he once provided to others. He also stressed the importance of healthcare for Bushra Bibi. Additionally, Sheikh alleged the unlawful detention of Khan's sisters, asserting that imprisonment should not strip individuals of their basic human and medical rights.

He referred to international human rights concerns, citing a United Nations Working Group's declaration of Khan's detention as arbitrary and Amnesty International's calls for his adequate medical treatment and rights protection. Despite these concerns, Sheikh noted the ongoing uncertainty and lack of transparency regarding Khan's healthcare.

Sheikh called upon democratic governments, international human rights organizations, and the global media to ensure the protection of Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi's fundamental rights. He advocated for transparent medical examinations and access to personal physicians and family members, emphasizing the need for justice to prevail.