Imran Khan hospital twist: ‘Not taken to court-ordered Shifa’; sister alleges ‘torture’

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was swiftly returned to jail following a brief stay at the state-run Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) for a medical examination. Authorities bypassed the private Shifa International Hospital, as ordered by the Supreme Court, citing a "security situation created by PTI workers" along the route.

Khan's sister, Uzma, who was present during his examination, reported that he had a patch over one eye but appeared stable and fit. Khan's legal team has claimed his health has worsened in prison, with significant vision loss in his right eye, while the government maintains medical reports show no urgent need for treatment. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party plans to file a contempt petition, alleging violation of the Supreme Court's order.