Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan returned to jail after hospital checks
Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan was transfered back to prison after being examined at the public PIMS hospital in Islamabad early Friday, not the private clinic ordered by the court. Sentenced to 17 years in prison alongside his wife Bushra Bibi, Khan remains held at Adiala Jail ahead of his next Supreme Court hearing, set for September 16.
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan, the 73-year-old cricketer-turned-politician, returned to prison on Friday after being examined by doctors at Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad, who declared him "medically fit". The Supreme Court had ordered Khan to be taken to the hospital within 48 hours following health complaints, marking a significant relief for him since his imprisonment in 2023 on corruption charges, which he claims are politically motivated.
The court order also allowed Khan to see his family, a first in months. Khan's sister Azma Khan visited him overnight on Thursday, and was present for all stages of the medical examination. The area around the hospital was sealed off by police, with barriers, officers, and armoured vehicles patrolling the streets. Khan's lawyers have reported he suffers from various health conditions, including poor eyesight, and has been denied specialized medical care.
The court emphasized the necessity to safeguard the prisoner's life, health, dignity, and security. Khan, previously the leader of Pakistan and a former cricket captain, has been imprisoned for over 100 charges, which he deems politically motivated. Despite his imprisonment, Khan remains a prominent figure in Pakistani politics.
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