'Move Imran Khan To Hospital': Pakistan's Top Court Amid Health Concerns For Ex-PM
Pakistan's Supreme Court has ordered that former Prime Minister Imran Khan be moved to a private hospital for medical treatment. The court mandated a medical board be formed while cautioning against the politicization of his health reports.
Why it matters
The court's intervention in the health of a high-profile political prisoner highlights ongoing tensions within Pakistan's judicial and political systems.
In a big relief to Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan, the country's top court has ordered that the jailed leader be moved to a private hospital amid concerns over his deteriorating health. The order came in response to a longstanding demand of his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party and family, who had raised concerns citing his latest medical reports from Adiala Jail.According to PTI spokesperson Naeem Haider Panjutha, the Supreme Court has directed Khan be moved to Shifa International Hospital within 48 hours and remain there until September 16.
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