{
  "id": 1640707,
  "title": "Medical board urges concessions for Imran",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/medical-board-urges-concessions-for-imran",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T21:14:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Express Tribune - Pakistan",
    "slug": "the-express-tribune-pakistan",
    "url": "https://tribune.com.pk/story/2624509/medical-board-urges-concessions-for-imran"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The medical board that assessed former Prime Minister Imran Khan at Adiala Jail has suggested he be granted one hour of walking, more frequent family interactions, and access to newspapers, magazines, television and reading material. The panel's report, submitted to the Supreme Court, aimed to mitigate the 73-year-old PTI leader's blood pressure and anxiety. The recommendations came after the board examined Imran on August 10, noting his blood pressure was 140/80mmHg and he complained of headaches, palpitations and restlessness. The panel also found no shortness of breath, chest pain or shortness of breath. The board further recommended more frequent meetings with his wife and family to further alleviate his anxiety. The Adiala Jail superintendent contested the medical board's claims, stating that Imran Khan and his wife were receiving adequate healthcare facilities. The superintendent also disputed claims that Imran Khan's lawyers were making public statements, alleging they were harming constitutional office holders and state institutions. Meanwhile, advocate Maha Raja criticized the detention conditions as below international standards and praised the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention for condemning Imran Khan's detention as a violation of international human rights law.",
  "summary": "Notes 73-year-old prisoner at risk of complications due to stress",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}