Supreme Court orders Imran Khans hospital transfer in Pakistan amid health concerns
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Supreme Court orders Imran Khans hospital transfer in Pakistan amid health concerns
Pakistan court orders jailed ex-PM Imran Khans hospital transfer for medical checks
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Imran Khan, Pakistan’s former prime minister, was transferred from Adiala Jail to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad on Thursday following a Supreme Court order, then returned to prison on Friday, according to a spokesperson for his party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).
The Supreme Court had ruled on Tuesday that Khan, 73, must be moved to the hospital within 48 hours for medical evaluation and treatment, citing concerns over his deteriorating health. His lawyers had argued that Khan’s vision in his right eye had significantly worsened, with some reports suggesting he retained only 15% sight. The court also mandated that Khan be allowed weekly family visits, biweekly phone calls with his sons, and access to a medical panel that includes his sister, Dr. Uzma Khan.
Hundreds of security personnel, some armed with batons, were deployed near the hospital, and roads leading to the facility were blocked. Dozens of Khan’s supporters gathered outside, throwing red rose petals at passing vehicles. Former President Arif Alvi, a PTI member, confirmed Khan’s transfer on X, stating that the country was “filled with joy.”
A government medical team, including an ophthalmologist, cardiologist, and physician, examined Khan and declared him “medically fit,” Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on X. The government had previously stated that medical reports showed no condition requiring immediate treatment, though Khan’s family and party had long demanded specialized care.
Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, were sentenced to 17 years in prison in December 2025 on corruption charges, which they deny, calling the cases politically motivated. Khan, a former cricket star, served as prime minister from 2018 until his ouster in a 2022 no-confidence vote amid tensions with Pakistan’s military. He has been imprisoned since August 2023 and has faced multiple convictions, including a 14-year sentence in another corruption case.
The Supreme Court’s order also addressed Khan’s conditions, noting the state’s obligation to safeguard his “life, health, dignity and security.” PTI leaders had assured the court that supporters would not protest outside the hospital, and former National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser reiterated this on X, urging party workers to avoid gatherings.
Khan’s transfer briefly eased tensions between his party and authorities, though Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar had initially opposed the private hospital move, arguing that prisoners should be treated in jail or public facilities. The government later confirmed it would comply with the court’s decision.
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