{
  "id": 2194301,
  "title": "Preparations at Shifa International Hospital finalised for possible arrival of PTI founder Imran Khan: sources",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/preparations-at-shifa-international-hospital-finalised-for-possible-2194301",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-20T17:58:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2024149/preparations-at-shifa-international-hospital-finalised-for-possible-arrival-of-pti-founder-imran-khan-sources"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Islamabad has finalized preparations at Shifa International Hospital for the possible arrival of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, reported sources. Imran, currently incarcerated at Adiala jail for the £190 million corruption case, has seen his health deteriorate during his 14-year sentence. Sources indicated that security and other preparations are complete, with police, jail officials, and Rangers at the hospital to handle the possible transfer. The exact timing of Imran's transfer remains uncertain, but arrangements are being made to prepare for any situation. The Supreme Court ordered the government to transfer Imran to Shifa within two days, following petitions from his supporters. The court emphasized the state's constitutional duty to ensure humane treatment and necessary medical care for prisoners. Imran's sisters visited him in jail, discussing his health and other matters. Meanwhile, the government has appealed to the court to review and recall its order to transfer Imran to the hospital.",
  "summary": "ISLAMABAD: Preparations have been finalised at Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad to receive incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan for medical treatment in line with the Supreme Court’s order, Dawn has learnt. Imran — imprisoned since Aug 5, 2023, for concealing details of Toshakhana gifts — is serving a 14-year sentence at Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail in a £190 million corruption case, also…",
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    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Pakistan may consider private hospital treatment for imprisoned ex-PM Khan, minister says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/pakistan-may-consider-private-hospital-treatment-for-imprisoned-ex-pm-2193304",
        "published": "2026-08-20T17:49:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Associated Press",
        "title": "Pakistan may consider private hospital treatment for imprisoned ex-PM Khan, minister says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/pakistan-may-consider-private-hospital-treatment-for-imprisoned-ex-pm",
        "published": "2026-08-20T17:53:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Dawn - Pakistan",
        "title": "Preparations at Shifa International Hospital finalised for possible arrival of PTI founder Imran Khan: sources",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/preparations-at-shifa-international-hospital-finalised-for-possible",
        "published": "2026-08-20T17:58:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "NDTV",
        "title": "Pak May Allow Imran Khan's Treatment At Private Hospital: Cabinet Minister",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/pak-may-allow-imran-khans-treatment-at-private-hospital-cabinet",
        "published": "2026-08-20T18:10:13.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}