Pakistani authorities seek court review of order allowing Imran Khan hospital treatment
Summary
Pakistani officials have asked the Supreme Court to reconsider an order that requires former Prime Minister Imran Khan to receive medical treatment at a private hospital. The government argues that Khan should receive care in government hospitals like other prisoners and is concerned the order could lead to unequal treatment and legal challenges from other inmates.Key Facts
- Pakistan’s Supreme Court ordered Imran Khan, who is in prison, to get a medical exam at Shifa International Hospital, a private facility.
- The government wants the court to review or cancel this order, saying it was made without proper notice.
- Officials say Khan will receive necessary medical care at government hospitals if needed.
- The government argues the order could disrupt prison rules by encouraging other prisoners to seek private hospital treatment.
- Khan’s family says he lost most of the vision in his right eye, but the government disputes this and says his eye is improving.
- Khan was removed as Pakistan’s prime minister in April 2022 and has been imprisoned since then.
- The government states it supports Khan getting medical care but opposes the requirement to use a private hospital.
- Pakistan’s Constitution requires equal treatment for everyone, which the government cites in its argument.
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