Govt defends 'last-minute' switch from Shifa
Says Imran sent back to jail after PIMS doctors declare him 'medically fit'
The Pakistani government defended its decision to transfer former Prime Minister Imran Khan from Al Shifa Hospital to Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) following a Supreme Court order. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar announced that Imran was examined by a team of doctors including an ophthalmologist, cardiologist, and physician, and declared medically fit.
His sister Uzma Khan was present during the examination. The presence of doctors from Al Shifa Hospital at PIMS was also confirmed. The transfer was reportedly due to security concerns created by PTI workers outside the hospital. Imran was taken to PIMS on the night of August 20-21 and returned to Adiala jail the following morning.
In a subsequent statement, Tarar clarified that Imran had received medical treatment in the past and would continue to do so in the future.
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