Imran Khan, the imprisoned ex-Prime Minister of Pakistan, has been transported to a hospital in Islamabad following health concerns, acting on a Supreme Court directive.
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was relocated from Adiala jail to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad for medical treatment, according to statements from his political party. The transfer occurred under heavy security arrangements, though official government confirmation of the move remained pending at the time of reporting.
The hospital admission followed a Supreme Court ruling by a three-judge panel that mandated Khan be evaluated by medical professionals within a 48-hour timeframe. This judicial intervention marks the most substantial court-ordered relief Khan has obtained since his incarceration began in 2023.
Khan has been held on corruption-related charges, which his supporters contend are politically motivated rather than based on legitimate legal grounds. The cricketer-turned-politician's case has remained contentious, with his detention sparking ongoing debate regarding judicial independence and the treatment of political figures within Pakistan's legal system.
