Jailed Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan taken to hospital for treatment
Summary
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was taken from prison to a hospital in Islamabad for medical treatment following a Supreme Court order. Khan has been imprisoned since 2023 on corruption charges and is reported to have serious health problems, including poor eyesight.Key Facts
- Imran Khan was taken from Adiala jail to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad under heavy security.
- A three-judge Supreme Court panel ordered his hospital examination within 48 hours.
- Khan has been in jail since August 2023 on multiple corruption charges.
- His lawyers say he has health issues such as poor eyesight and needs specialist care.
- Khan reportedly has only 15% vision left in his right eye.
- The court emphasized protecting Khan’s life, health, dignity, and security while imprisoned.
- Khan was Pakistan’s prime minister from 2018 to 2022 and is still influential politically.
- His imprisonment led to protests by supporters and a government crackdown.
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