Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi has been admitted to the Punjab Institute of Cardiology (PIC) in Lahore after experiencing a sudden cardiac episode. According to jail authorities and party spokespersons, Qureshi experienced the medical emergency while taking a routine walk within the prison premises.
He reportedly lost consciousness, prompting an immediate response from the prison medical staff. Following initial first aid and stabilization inside the prison medical facility, prison authorities decided to shift him to the Punjab Institute of Cardiology (PIC) for specialized care and comprehensive diagnostic evaluations by senior cardiologists.
Medical staff at the hospital confirmed upon his arrival that he was immediately taken to the emergency ward and subsequently shifted to a secure ward under observation. Doctors stated that his vital signs have stabilized and his condition is currently out of danger.
However, hospital sources added that a series of detailed medical examinations, blood tests, and cardiac evaluations are currently underway to determine the exact cause and severity of the episode. Family members and party leaders have expressed deep concern over the recurring health issues faced by incarcerated political leaders.
Several PTI leaders have demanded unhindered access for personal physicians to examine Qureshi and ensure he receives proper medical attention. Security around the Punjab Institute of Cardiology has been significantly heightened following Qureshi's admission.
Heavy contingents of police and law enforcement personnel have been deployed outside the medical facility to maintain order and regulate entry. Party workers and supporters gathered outside the hospital upon hearing the news, chanting slogans and expressing anxiety regarding the well-being of the senior politician.
Police maintained strict vigilance to prevent any untoward incidents. Legal teams representing the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf are reportedly reviewing the medical reports provided by the hospital administration.
They are considering filing formal petitions in the relevant courts to seek better medical facilities or temporary relief on health grounds. Prison authorities have maintained that all necessary medical protocols are being strictly followed and that the incarcerated leader is receiving standard medical care in accordance with jail manual regulations and judicial directives.