Bushra Bibi, wife of incarcerated former premier and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, underwent eye surgery on the evening of April 16 after complaining of impaired vision in her right eye, jail authorities said.
The jail administration reportedly took immediate notice and arranged an examination by ophthalmologists, who diagnosed retinal detachment in Bushra Bibi’s right eye. In view of the diagnosis, doctors advised surgery. She was then shifted to a private hospital in Rawalpindi. Professor Dr Nadeem Qureshi and his panel performed the surgery after necessary tests and medical examinations were conducted and Bushra Bibi’s consent was obtained.
After the surgery and an overnight hospital stay, the former first lady was discharged in satisfactory condition and has been shifted back to Adiala Jail. Post-operative examinations and follow-ups will be conducted in accordance with doctors’ advice, according to jail authorities.