In a shocking turn of events, Pakistan’s Health Minister Abdul Qadir Patel has stirred controversy by suggesting that former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s “mental stability is questionable” and alleging that toxic substances like alcohol and cocaine were detected in Khan’s urine sample. The statement has ignited a fierce response from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) party, with plans to pursue legal action against Patel and his assistants for making false claims about their party chairman’s medical condition.
The claims were made during a press conference held by Abdul Qadir Patel on Friday, where he presented medical reports of Imran Khan following his arrest in the Al-Qadir Trust corruption case on May 9. Patel stated, “This is your prime minister about whom a five-member panel of senior doctors is saying that his mental stability is questionable. There was some inappropriate gesture.” He further alleged that the initial report of Khan’s urine sample revealed the presence of toxic chemicals such as alcohol and cocaine.
The PTI wasted no time in responding to these allegations, condemning Patel’s press conference and vowing to take legal action. The decision was reportedly made with Imran Khan’s approval, and the PTI’s legal team, led by Barrister Abuzar Salman Niazi, has already initiated preparations.
In a statement posted on Twitter, the PTI said, “Shameful press conference of Federal Health Minister Abdul Qadir Patel. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s decision to take full legal action against the Minister of Health and his assistants.” They further announced their intent to bring Abdul Qadir Patel, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), the Ministry of Health, and the doctors of PIMS Hospital to justice. The PTI’s legal team is now actively working on the case and will address Patel’s baseless accusations, including defamation, under appropriate laws.
Patel also claimed that the medical report did not mention any details about a foot fracture that Imran Khan had previously alleged to have sustained during an assassination attempt on November 3. According to Patel, despite Khan wearing a plaster on his foot for several months, the medical report did not indicate any evidence of a fracture.
These shocking revelations and counter-allegations have sparked a political firestorm in Pakistan, with the PTI expressing outrage over the claims made by the Health Minister. As the legal battle looms ahead, the nation awaits further developments and clarification regarding the veracity of the medical reports and the allegations against Imran Khan’s mental stability.
It is essential to note that these claims and the ongoing dispute between Abdul Qadir Patel and the PTI are based on statements made at the press conference and have not been independently verified or substantiated. The legal proceedings will likely shed more light on the truth of the matter in the coming days.
