Pakistan: Former PM Khan moved to private hospital
Khan's supporters say his health has deteriorated during more than three years in prison since being removed from office in 2022.
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was briefly transferred from jail to a private hospital on Friday, a spokesperson for his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party confirmed. The move came after a Supreme Court order, and Khan was later returned to prison. A team of doctors, including specialists, assessed Khan and deemed him medically fit.
Supporters gathered outside the hospital, and security was heightened for his arrival. This development follows the Supreme Court's directive for Khan's transfer within 48 hours, potentially signaling an attempt to de-escalate tensions between his party and the military. Some government officials, like Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, expressed concerns about Khan's treatment, requesting his tests be conducted at a government hospital.
Despite this opposition, the government stated it would comply with the Supreme Court's ruling. Khan's health has reportedly worsened during his over three-year incarceration, with his lawyers noting vision loss in his right eye. Khan, a former cricketer who served as prime minister from 2018 to 2022, has been in prison since 2023 following a no-confidence vote.
Convicted of various charges, including corruption, he maintains these allegations are politically motivated. His party intends to organize a nationwide march on September 27 to demand his release and expedited legal proceedings.
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