{
  "id": 2039567,
  "title": "PTI accuses govt of ‘politicizing’ IK’s health",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/pti-accuses-govt-of-politicizing-iks-health",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-19T23:19:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40435632/pti-accuses-govt-of-politicizing-iks-health"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Islamabad, Pakistan: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has accused the government of attempting to \"politicize\" former Prime Minister Imran Khan's health, demanding that he be immediately transferred from Adiala Jail to Shifa International Hospital. PTI has also threatened that the medical care of the imprisoned former premier should not be sacrificed in a display of political rivalry. The party expressed deep regret over remarks made by Information Minister Attaullah Tarar and State Minister for Interior Talal Chaudhry, which the PTI labeled as \"deeply regrettable, irresponsible and shameful.\" PTI emphasized that Khan's health is a matter of humanitarian and fundamental rights, not a political issue. The party's statement pointed out that Khan's family, personal physicians, and legal team had repeatedly protested about his health and medical treatment while he is incarcerated. PTI challenged the government's claim that Khan was receiving adequate care at Adiala Jail, citing a medical report submitted to the Supreme Court by the jail superintendent. The court subsequently ordered Khan's transfer to Shifa International Hospital, the formation of a three-member medical board, and the inclusion of his personal physicians in his treatment. PTI questioned the need for such measures if the ministers claimed Khan's treatment at Adiala Jail was satisfactory. The party also pointed out that the previous PTI government had allowed former premier Nawaz Sharif to travel abroad for medical treatment and recognized his right to care. PTI asserted that the government's current stance raises questions about whether political considerations have taken precedence over humanitarian and ethical concerns. The party demanded that the government adhere to the Supreme Court's orders, which include unrestricted access for Khan's family and telephone contact with his sons, and full participation by his personal physicians. PTI urged the government to prioritize medical necessity and the rule of law over political point-scoring, stating that Khan's life and health should not be sacrificed for political victimization.",
  "summary": "ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on Wednesday accused the government of politicizing Imran Khan’s health, demanding the immediate transfer of the imprisoned former prime minister to a hospital and warning that his medical care must not become a casualty of political rivalry. The PTI was reacting to a press conference by Information Minister AttaullahTarar and State Minister for Interior Talal…",
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  "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."
}