{
  "id": 2589759,
  "title": "PM Shehbaz takes notice of non-functional CTA machine at PIMS cardiology dept; Imran's related test not performed",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/pm-shehbaz-takes-notice-of-non-functional-cta-machine-at-pims-2589759",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-22T14:04:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2024571/pm-shehbaz-takes-notice-of-non-functional-cta-machine-at-pims-cardiology-dept-imrans-related-test-not-performed"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "PM Shehbaz Sharif, upon learning of the non-functional computed tomography angiography (CTA) machine at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), has taken notice. Former Prime Minister Imran Khan was brought to the hospital for a medical check-up, leading to the establishment of an inquiry committee to examine the issue and assign responsibility. The non-functional CTA machine, which should have been available for Imran's test, was reportedly unavailable due to improper coordination and referral processes between the cardiology and radiology departments.",
  "summary": "ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday took notice of the non-functional computed tomography angiography (CTA) machine at the cardiology department of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims), after former premier Imran Khan was brought to the hospital for a medical check-up. The premier has constituted a committee, headed by the Establishment Division secretary, to examine…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "PM Shehbaz takes notice of nonfunctional PIMS unit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/pm-shehbaz-takes-notice-of-nonfunctional-pims-unit",
        "published": "2026-08-22T09:48:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Dawn - Pakistan",
        "title": "PM Shehbaz takes notice of non-functional CTA machine at PIM's cardiology dept; Imran's related test not performed",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/pm-shehbaz-takes-notice-of-non-functional-cta-machine-at-pims",
        "published": "2026-08-22T13:53:19.000Z"
      }
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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."
}