Imran Khan hospitalised briefly medical issues
Islamabad: Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was admitted to a hospital in Islamabad on Tuesday night for medical attention, only to be returned to prison the following day, according to sources. The cricketer-turned-politician was examined at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) for potential blood pressure problems and received necessary treatment.
He was then transferred back to his Adiala Jail cell in Rawalpindi. Khan has been incarcerated for over three years following multiple corruption charges, with all convictions except one either suspended or overturned. Khan maintains his innocence, alleging the accusations are politically motivated—a claim the government rejects.
His legal team notes that Khan's health has worsened while in prison, including significant vision loss in his right eye. This marks the first time Khan has been hospitalized and subsequently returned to jail since August, when a previous visit concluded abruptly. A Pakistani court has mandated that jail officials grant Khan's legal team access to see him and his wife, as reported by his party.
Deputy Chairman of Khan's party, Shah Mehmood Qureshi, also sought medical care on Tuesday at a Lahore jail, where he is currently staying.
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