PTI slams govt move to review Imran Khan's hospital transfer order

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders denounced the federal government's request for a review of the Supreme Court's order mandating the transfer of former Prime Minister Imran Khan to Islamabad's Shifa International Hospital. The government's push came after it filed a petition challenging the SC's direction to move Imran to the private facility for medical examination and treatment by a panel of specialists.

PTI accused the government of overstepping its jurisdiction and disregarding the Pakistan Prison Rules, 1978, which governs the transfer of convicts to hospitals. The party criticized a joint press conference by Information Minister Attaullah Tarar and Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, calling it "extremely regrettable, irresponsible, and shameful."

PTI emphasized that Imran's health concerns should not be politicized and that the ministers should remember that it's about a human life and basic rights. The party noted that Imran remained in custody during his treatment, and his family and lawyers had repeatedly expressed health concerns. PTI claimed that the medical report submitted to the SC was provided by the superintendent of Adiala Jail and that the SC's decision to transfer Imran was based on this report.

PTI also highlighted that when Nawaz Sharif requested treatment abroad, the PTI government provided humanitarian aid and support. The party urged the nation to question the decline of political and moral standards if ministers are opposing the court's decision over Imran Khan's treatment.