Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan shifted to Islamabad hospital after court order

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was transferred to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad on Friday for a medical examination, according to his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party. This move was a result of a longstanding demand from Khan's supporters who have expressed concerns about his health during his three-year incarceration.

Khan has been imprisoned since August 2023, serving a 14-year sentence in a corruption case known as the Al-Qadir Trust case, as reported by Dawn. He was also found guilty in the Toshakhana case for hiding details of gifts received while in office. Upon arriving at the hospital, Islamabad Inspector General of Police Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi visited the facility to assess security measures.

Rizvi had also visited the hospital the previous night to prepare for Khan's arrival. The transfer was initiated following a directive from Pakistan's Supreme Court on Tuesday, which ordered the medical examination within 48 hours. The court also mandated that Khan should undergo a medical evaluation by a panel including his personal physician, and that jail authorities should facilitate his weekly meetings with family members.

Over 800 personnel from various law enforcement agencies have been deployed in the vicinity to bolster security.