SC order on PTI founder's medical checkup 'fully implemented': Tarar

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar announced on Saturday that the administration had fully complied with the Supreme Court's order concerning the medical examination of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan. Speaking at a news conference in Islamabad, Tarar confirmed that Khan underwent the medical check-up as mandated by the court, with his sister present and all necessary conditions met, according to Radio Pakistan. Also reported: PTI files contempt petition over Imran Khan’s hospital transfer, return to jail.

Tarar claimed the government adhered to the court's instructions, maintaining transparency with the public. He alleged the PTI was spreading misinformation regarding the founder's health, emphasizing that the government consistently argued against politicizing health issues. The minister urged the PTI to avoid politicizing legal matters, stating that the founder's past health-related statements while in power were well-documented.

Tarar expressed the government's concerns over ensuring equal treatment for all prisoners and whether special provisions were warranted. He questioned those who, despite the court's order prohibiting political gatherings near Shifa International Hospital, gathered outside, creating security risks and making political statements.

Tarar argued that legal and health matters should be addressed separately, with medical professionals best suited to evaluate the founder's condition. He reaffirmed that the government had not hindered Imran Khan's treatment and committed to continuing medical support as needed.