Imran Khan back in jail, just hours after he was taken to a hospital
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has been returned to prison after a brief hospital stay for medical treatment. The court-ordered transfer highlighted ongoing concerns regarding his health and isolation while incarcerated.
Why it matters
Khan's imprisonment remains a central point of political tension in Pakistan, impacting the stability of the nation's political landscape and judiciary.
Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan has been shifted back to prison after spending a few hours at a hospital in Islamabad, his party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) said. The 73-year-old former premier was taken to Shifa International Hospital following a Supreme Court order for treatment of several health problems, including an eye condition.Khan, who was ousted from power in 2022, has remained incarcerated for over three years. The cricketer-turned-politician was supposed to remain in the hospital till September 16, when his next hearing is scheduled.ALSO READ: Will Imran Khan confront Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir if released? Close aide answersPTI earlier hailed Khan's transfer to the hospital, in an X post, saying, “Imran Khan’s arrival at the hospital for treatment is not our destination, but merely a milestone. Our true freedom is the real destination, and an independent judiciary is indispensable for achieving it."
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