Law minister says govt will ask SC to make ‘suitable modifications’ to order on Imran’s health

Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar announced on Tuesday that the government intends to request the Supreme Court to make "suitable modifications" to its order regarding Imran Khan's health. The court directed the government to transfer the former premier to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad within two days. Tarar mentioned that medical experts may still participate in the process but cautioned that if examinations are carried out at private hospitals, "thousands" of other incarcerated individuals across Pakistan with health issues would also be eligible for similar care.

The minister assured that treatment could be conducted within jails, alongside government facilities for prisoners requiring treatment outside jail. Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry informed the Senate that the government would abide by the Supreme Court order to relocate party founder Imran Khan to a private hospital in Islamabad.

PTI lawmakers expressed appreciation for the court's decision, while urging relief for other incarcerated leaders. The prime minister was reminded that he lacks the authority to oppose judicial decisions. The Senate was experiencing a quorum shortage, leading to the suspension of question hour and postponement of proceedings until Thursday.