Paki top court orders Imran Khan's hospital transfer

On Tuesday, Pakistan's Supreme Court ruled that former Prime Minister Imran Khan must be transferred from jail to a hospital, according to his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party. The decision satisfied a long-standing demand from Khan's party and family, who had expressed concerns about his health. Khan, 73, has been incarcerated since August 2023 after being convicted in a series of cases that he claims were politically motivated following his ouster in 2022.

Khan's sons had repeatedly expressed worries about his deteriorating health last year, with his lawyers stating that he had lost a significant amount of vision in his right eye while in prison. PTI spokesperson Zulfikar Bukhari welcomed the court's order, but emphasized that it had come too late to prevent Khan's condition from worsening. He stated that Khan should remain in the hospital until all doctors are satisfied with his health.

Since losing power in a no-confidence vote, Khan has faced multiple legal cases, including allegations of accepting state gifts and being involved in an unlawful marriage. Some of these convictions have been suspended or overturned, with appeals still pending. Khan maintains his innocence and denies any wrongdoing. In February, cricket legends from around the world, including India, called for better treatment of Khan, expressing deep concern over his prison conditions.