Jailed Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan moved to hospital after court order, his party says
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan has been shifted from Adiala Jail to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad following Supreme Court order, confirms Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was transferred to a hospital in Islamabad on Friday (August 21, 2026) for a medical examination, his party announced. The move came after the Supreme Court ordered him to be transferred to Shifa International Hospital within 48 hours, following his three-year imprisonment. Khan's party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, stated that the former leader's health has deteriorated in prison, with reports indicating he has lost significant vision in his right eye.
However, the government claims that medical reports show no condition requiring immediate treatment. The court's decision, reportedly, aims to ease tensions between Khan’s party and the military establishment, which have been strained since Khan was ousted from office in 2022.
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