Pakistan may consider private hospital treatment for imprisoned ex-PM Khan, minister says
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A senior Pakistani Cabinet minister said Thursday the government could consider allowing imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan to receive treatment at a private hospital or abroad if adequate care is unavailable at a…
Pakistani authorities are considering the possibility of allowing former Prime Minister Imran Khan, currently incarcerated, to receive medical treatment at a private hospital or overseas, according to Parliamentary Affairs Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry. This comes as the government seeks clarification from the Supreme Court regarding the extent of medical relief granted to Khan, which may potentially be expanded to other inmates.
The minister made the remarks amid heightened security at an Islamabad hospital, where Khan is expected to undergo a medical examination by a panel that includes his personal physician before midnight Thursday. Chaudhry affirmed the government's commitment to adhering to the Supreme Court's ruling, despite the court declining to hear Khan's request to review or withdraw the order requiring the private hospital examination on technical grounds.
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