‘CTA intentionally prevented’: PTI alleges negligence over Imran Khan’s hospital visit
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party has alleged that authorities intentionally prevented former PM Imran Khan from receiving a necessary cardiac diagnostic test. The government has responded by forming an inquiry committee to investigate the claims of medical negligence.
Why it matters
Highlights ongoing political tensions in Pakistan and concerns regarding the treatment of high-profile political detainees.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the party of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, on Monday criticised what it called the “continued failure” of authorities at a state-run hospital, alleging that a CT Coronary Angiography (CTA) scheduled for Khan was not conducted despite cardiologists warning of potential cardiac complications.In a statement on Sunday, PTI central secretary Information Sheikh Waqas Akram said authorities had failed to provide the 73-year-old Khan with the medically recommended diagnostic test despite a functional CT scanner being available at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Dawn reported."This cannot be dismissed as an isolated administrative lapse; it reflects a deeply troubling pattern,” Akram said.Akram also cited a Supreme Court order directing Khan to undergo a comprehensive medical examination and treatment at Shifa International Hospital.He alleged that authorities had bypassed the directive and instead transferred Khan to a facility where the CT angiography was not conducted.“When the necessary facilities were…
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in