PTI founder Imran Khan shifted to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad under tight security
ISLAMABAD: PTI founder Imran Khan was shifted to Islamabad’s Shifa International Hospital early on Friday under tight security, in compliance with a Supreme Court order. The incarcerated former premier was brought to the hospital via Patras Bukhari Road and entered through Gate No. 1. Imran — imprisoned since Aug 5, 2023, for concealing details of Toshakhana gifts — is serving a 14-year sentence…
Imran Khan, the founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, was moved to Islamabad’s Shifa International Hospital on Friday morning under tight security measures, following a Supreme Court directive. The former prime minister, who has been in custody since August 5, 2023, is serving a 14-year sentence in Adiala jail for a corruption case, also known as the Al-Qadir Trust case.
His health has been declining during his incarceration, leading to calls for his transfer to a hospital. Islamabad Inspector General of Police, Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, visited the hospital to assess the security arrangements ahead of Khan’s arrival. Hundreds of personnel from different departments, including the capital administration, police, jail officials, and Rangers, were deployed to ensure the safety of the facility, citizens, and the former premier.
The police chief had also visited the hospital on Thursday night to oversee preparations for Khan’s arrival. The Supreme Court’s ruling came after several petitions were filed by his supporters, demanding his hospitalization and the right to meet with his family members.
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