Islamabad, Pakistan – Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan may be transferred to the newly constructed Islamabad Model Jail within the next two months, according to Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. The potential move comes as concerns mount over Khan’s health, particularly after reports revealed significant vision loss and follows a Supreme Court-ordered assessment of his conditions at Adiala Jail.
Naqvi indicated the transfer is part of a broader effort to modernize Pakistan’s prison system, integrating healthcare, treatment, and rehabilitation services into a single facility. He stated the new jail is equipped with a state-of-the-art hospital capable of treating various illnesses with specialized departments, reducing the necessitate for external medical transfers.
The decision to potentially relocate Khan follows a report submitted to the Supreme Court by Salman Safdar, an amicus curiae appointed to assess Khan’s condition at Adiala Jail. Safdar’s report detailed that Khan has lost approximately 85% of the vision in his right eye, a condition attributed to delayed medical care during his nearly three years of detention. Khan first experienced blurred vision in October 2025, which was not initially addressed by jail authorities. He was later diagnosed with a blood clot at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS).
Safdar’s report as well highlighted that Khan has spent over two years in solitary confinement, with limited access to routine medical tests, dental care, and regular health monitoring. Restrictions on family and legal access were also noted, with weekly 30-minute visits with his wife only recently permitted, limited contact with his sons, and a five-month period where access to his lead counsel was blocked.
The Islamabad Model Jail is designed to address security concerns associated with high-profile inmates, featuring layered surveillance, controlled-access zones, and reinforced perimeter safeguards. Officials also anticipate the move will streamline court logistics, minimizing the repeated transfers between Rawalpindi and Islamabad required for hearings.
Naqvi visited the Islamabad Model Jail facility on Friday, February 13, 2026, to review the progress of the project, which is nearing completion. He described the day as significant for the Islamabad Police, noting the accelerated training of officers in counter-terrorism operations.
The potential transfer aims to alleviate issues at Adiala Jail, which has faced criticism regarding overcrowding, security management, and the treatment of high-profile prisoners. The Islamabad Model Jail is intended to serve as a more secure and medically equipped facility for inmates requiring specialized care.