SC orders moving jailed ex-PM Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital for medical checkup
The Supreme Court directed the relevant authorities on Tuesday to shift jailed PTI founder Imran Khan to Islamabad’s Shifa International Hospital for a complete medical checkup in the next few days. A three-member SC bench, headed by Justice Shahid Waheed and comprising Justices Naeem Akhtar Afghan and Ishtiaq Ibrahim, issued the ruling on several petitions seeking Imran’s hospitalisation as well…
The Supreme Court has ordered the transfer of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, currently jailed in Adiala, to Islamabad's Shifa International Hospital for a comprehensive medical examination. A three-member bench headed by Justice Shahid Waheed issued the directive following multiple petitions requesting Imran's hospitalization and access to his family and medical team.
Imran had initially petitioned the court in May, requesting a shift to Shifa, access to personal physicians and family, and the disclosure of his medical records to his relatives. The court emphasized the importance of Imran's health, noting that the right to life and access to medical care are fundamental rights protected under Article 9 of the Constitution.
The court established a medical board comprised of a cardiologist, a general medicine specialist, an eye specialist, Dr. Faisal Sultan (Imran's personal physician), and petitioner Dr. Uzma Khan (Imran's sister) to conduct the examination. The family and legal representatives of Imran are prohibited from sharing or misusing the medical report for political gains.
Additionally, the court mandated weekly in-person meetings between Imran and his family, as well as telephonic conversations with his sons. The order is set to be implemented in the coming days.
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