ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (APP):Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar on Tuesday informed the Senate that the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) was examined by a medical board comprising four expert specialist doctors at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS).
Responding to various points raised by leader of the Opposition in Senate Raja Nasir Abbas, he said that the former prime minister was taken to PIMS with his consent, where a board comprising both government and private specialist doctors conducted a detailed medical examination.
He said the medical board evaluated the patient’s health condition, including ophthalmological assessment, cardiac evaluation and general medical review.
The minister said the examination was carried out within the framework of the law and jail manual, emphasising that medical procedures for prisoners were governed strictly under existing legal provisions.
Azam Nazeer Tarar said that the law did not permit special arrangements outside the prescribed rules, noting that medical assessments must be conducted in accordance with established regulations.
He informed the House that specialist doctors, including Prof. Nadeem Qureshi from Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital, a retinal expert, and Prof. Arif, Head of Ophthalmology at PIMS, participated in the medical evaluation.
The minister said necessary treatment, including administration of prescribed doses, was provided following consultations among the medical experts.
He further said cardiologists conducted tests, including ECG and echocardiogram, while laboratory investigations were also carried out.
Azam Nazeer Tarar explained that the examination was scheduled at night due to security and operational considerations, stating that such arrangements helped minimize disruption at the hospital.
He said the decision was taken to ensure smooth medical procedures without affecting emergency services and routine patient care.
He said that matters relating to release, bail or foreign travel of a convicted prisoner fell under the jurisdiction of courts.
Azam Nazeer Tarar reiterated the government’s commitment to implementing legal provisions without discrimination, citing Article 25 of the Constitution regarding equality before the law.
Meanwhile , responding to a point raised by Kamran Murtaza about compensation to victims of G-11 Kacheri blast, the minister said the government ensured an immediate response, with senior officials, including the interior minister, promptly rushed to the site and supervised relief efforts.
He termed the incident unfortunate and informed the House that medical treatment of the injured was closely monitored, while assistance was provided in accordance with government policies.
The minister said the government extended support to the bereaved family through relevant institutions and added that injured individuals were also provided necessary assistance.
He further informed the House that on the directives of Prime Minister, a comprehensive compensation package had been approved in this regard.