PTI slams govt for 'flouting' SC order, taking Imran to Pims instead of Shifa International Hospital
ISLAMABAD: The PTI on Friday slammed the government for “flouting” the orders issued by the Supreme Court for moving incarcerated party founder Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital. On Tuesday, the SC had directed the government to move Imran to Shifa International Hospital, a private facility. All eyes were on the hospital with a heavy police presence stationed on Thursday night. However,…
The Pakistani political party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has criticized the government for disregarding a Supreme Court order regarding the transfer of party founder Imran Khan from Adiala jail to Shifa International Hospital. The court had mandated the move to Shifa International Hospital, a private facility, on Tuesday. However, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar disclosed on Friday that Imran was instead transported to the government-run Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) on Friday night.
Imran's sister, Uzma Khan, who accompanied him for his medical examination, provided a detailed account of their journey from Adiala jail to Pims. Uzma explained that they were taken to a deputy superintendent of police's room, where she was asked to wait while her brother and personal physician, Dr. Faisal Sultan, went outside.
Later, a female assistant sub-inspector took Uzma to a car, and they were eventually brought to Pims. Uzma questioned the decision, citing the Supreme Court's directive to move Imran to Shifa International Hospital for treatment. She also noted that Imran's health had been deteriorating due to solitary confinement and lack of human contact.
Despite being taken to Pims, Imran expressed happiness upon learning that he would be transferred to Shifa International Hospital for a complete examination and potential treatment.
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