Govt, Opp trade barbs in Senate over Imran’s medical treatment
The opposition and the government on Tuesday sparred in the Senate over the treatment of PTI founder and former premier Imran Khan in hospital, with both sides accusing each other of contempt of a Supreme Court (SC) order. On August 18, the apex court ordered the government to shift the PTI founder to the Shifa […]
The Supreme Court is set to rule on September 16 whether the government has complied with its August 18 order regarding Imran Khan's medical examination, according to Rana Sanaullah Khan, the Prime Minister's adviser on political and public affairs. The court's order directed that Imran be transferred from the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) to Shifa International Hospital for treatment and weekly meetings with his family.
However, the government has expressed concerns over security issues at the intended facility and opted for a government health facility instead. The PTI filed a contempt petition in the Supreme Court, alleging the government's violation of the order. The government has assured that it will implement any further directions issued by the apex court, emphasizing that it, state institutions, and courts are bound by the Constitution and law.
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