Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan moved to hospital days after Supreme Court order
Imran Khan, who is suffering from several health problems, including an eye condition, was moved to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad.
Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan has been transferred to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad after a Supreme Court ordered a health evaluation for several medical issues, including an eye condition, reported his party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). A 73-year-old Khan, who was removed from power in 2022, has been in detention for over three years.
He was expected to remain in the hospital until September 16, when his next hearing is scheduled. PTI initially welcomed the hospital transfer, emphasizing it as a step towards true freedom and an independent judiciary. A court order also mandated that Khan be allowed weekly meetings with his family, addressing severe isolation faced by political prisoners in Pakistan.
Khan met with his wife and sister for the first time in nine months at Adiala Jail, according to jail sources. Khan's release from the office of Prime Minister followed a clash with the military, which holds significant sway in Pakistan's politics. He and his party were barred from the 2024 elections after being convicted of corruption and leaking classified information.
Despite his convictions, Khan retains substantial support from party members and young voters. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf spokesperson Zulfikar Bukhari assured that Khan's potential release would not harm the country and described him as magnanimous.
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