IK was taken to PIMS for medical exam: Tarar
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said that in the light of the Supreme Court’s decision Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, who is in custody, was taken to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) during the night of August 20-21, 2026, under appropriate security arrangements for a detailed medical examination. In a post on X,…
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar announced that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Imran Khan, currently in custody, underwent a comprehensive medical examination at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) on the night of August 20-21, 2026. The minister highlighted that the move was undertaken due to the security concerns posed by PTI members during their movements to and near Shifa Hospital.
The examination, conducted by a panel of qualified medical professionals including an ophthalmologist, cardiologist, and physician, confirmed that Imran Khan was medically fit. Tarar disclosed that his sister, Uzma Khan, was present throughout the entire medical process and treatment. Imran Khan was released back into Adiala Jail on August 21, around 5:00 a.m. The minister affirmed that medical care for the prisoner continues to be provided as needed.
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