Give Imran Khan proper medical care, cricket legends urge Pakistani gov’t
Summary
A group of 21 former international cricket captains has urged Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to provide proper medical care and humane treatment to imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan. They specifically want an independent medical assessment, reinstatement of Khan’s weekly family visits, and prompt medical treatment as ordered by Pakistan’s Supreme Court.Key Facts
- Imran Khan, aged 73, is in prison in Pakistan and has been for three years on various charges.
- The Supreme Court ordered Khan’s transfer from prison to a private hospital, Shifa International Hospital, by midnight on a Thursday.
- Instead of the private hospital, Khan was sent to a state-run hospital, leading his party to file a contempt petition against the government.
- The letter asking for Khan’s medical care was signed by 21 former worldwide cricket captains, including famous players from India, Australia, England, Sri Lanka, and the West Indies.
- No former Pakistani cricketers signed the letter, although some have expressed concern over Khan’s health separately.
- The letter praised the Supreme Court’s direction but raised concerns that Khan’s medical exam was too brief and done by a state-appointed team, not the independent panel the court ordered.
- The former cricketers called for full medical checks focused on Khan’s reported loss of vision and that family visits be allowed without delay.
- The appeal emphasizes the importance of treating Khan humanely and providing medical care without delay.
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