'Move Imran Khan to hospital': Pakistan SC directs govt amid ex-PM's health concerns
The Pakistan Supreme Court has ordered the government to transfer imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan to a hospital for medical treatment. His party and family have expressed significant concern over his deteriorating health and lack of access to care.
Why it matters
The health of a major political figure in Pakistan is a focal point of national instability and ongoing legal and political tensions.
Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the government to move imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan to a hospital, meeting a longstanding demand from his party and family amid growing concerns over his health.Khan, 73, has been in jail since August 2023 after being convicted in several cases that he and his supporters have described as politically motivated. His Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party welcomed the court order, saying it should have come earlier.“It’s a very welcome order and we wish it had happened sooner so his eye and general health would not have deteriorated this much,” PTI spokesperson Zulfikar Bukhari told Reuters.“He should remain in hospital until all doctors are satisfied,” Bukhari added.According to Khan’s spokesperson Naeem Haider Panjutha, the court directed that he be moved to Shifa International Hospital within 48 hours and remain there until September 16.Also Read: 'Needs to be moved to hospital now': Imran Khan's health…
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