Pakistan top court orders Imran Khan’s hospital transfer amid access battle
Summary
Pakistan’s Supreme Court has ordered that former Prime Minister Imran Khan be moved from prison to a hospital in Islamabad for medical treatment within two days. The court also instructed the creation of a medical board to oversee his care and allowed his family to visit and communicate with him during his hospital stay.Key Facts
- Imran Khan, former Prime Minister and opposition leader, has been in Adiala prison since August 2023.
- The Supreme Court ordered his transfer to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad due to health concerns.
- A medical board, including Khan’s sister and personal doctor, will supervise his treatment.
- Khan is allowed to have family visits and speak with his sons living abroad.
- The court’s order follows a report about Khan’s unstable blood pressure and anxiety caused by limited family contact.
- Earlier requests for hospital transfer were denied by courts this year, with prior rulings asking for medical assessments instead.
- Government officials say Khan is getting the best treatment in prison and that transfers need court approval.
- The case is part of broader political tensions, with PTI planning nationwide protests on September 27 and stalled talks with the government.
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