Pakistan top court orders ex-PM Imran Khan be moved to hospital from jail
Pakistan's Supreme Court has ordered that jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan be transferred to a hospital for medical treatment. The ruling follows concerns regarding his deteriorating health, specifically issues with his eyesight, while he remains imprisoned on corruption charges.
Why it matters
The decision highlights ongoing political tensions in Pakistan and the legal challenges surrounding the detention of a high-profile former leader.
Image source, Reuters Image caption, Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has been jailed since 2023
Pakistan's Supreme Court has ordered jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan to be moved to hospital, following complaints about his poor health.
A three-judge panel ordered that the cricketer-turned-politician be taken to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad in the next 48 hours to be examined by physicians.
The court also said Khan would be allowed weekly meetings with family members and telephone calls with his sons.
Khan has been imprisoned since 2023 on corruption charges, which he says were politically motivated.
The Pakistani government has not publicly commented on the court ruling.
In Tuesday's court order, the panel wrote: "We are mindful of the constitutional and legal obligation... to safeguard the life, health, dignity and security of the prisoner."
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