{
  "id": 3868659,
  "title": "Contempt petition against govt: IK’s sister submits second application to SC for early hearing",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/contempt-petition-against-govt-iks-sister-submits-second-application",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T02:14:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40436777/contempt-petition-against-govt-iks-sister-submits-second-application-to-sc-for-early-hearing"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Islamabad, 27th August 2026: Dr. Uzma Khan, sister of PTI founder Imran Khan submitted a second application to the Supreme Court on Thursday for an early hearing of a contempt petition against government officials who allegedly ignored the court's directive to transfer the political leader to Shifa International Hospital for medical examination. Dr. Uzma urged the court to expedite the hearing, warning that further delay could severely harm Imran Khan's health. She argued that Imran's condition is deteriorating while in jail and he was taken to PIMS instead of Shifa Hospital contrary to the Supreme Court's order. The three-member bench headed by Justice Shahid Waheed, comprising Justice Naeem Akhter Afghan and Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim, had directed the government to transfer Imran to Shifa on August 18, but Imran was taken to PIMS on August 21 and back to Adiala Jail after doctors declared him fit. Dr. Uzma filed a contempt petition under various laws on August 22, but the Court fixed the hearing for September 16, much to her dismay. She questioned the listing of the case for September 16, arguing that it was unclear whether the directions were given by the competent authority or simply noted by the Registrar. Dr. Uzma emphasized the exceptional urgency of the case, stating that it brought the governance and judicial systems of Pakistan into international focus. She argued that the reasons for the delay in hearing could not justify waiting until September 16, as the Court's fixation policy prioritizes liberty-related matters, especially those arising due to non-compliance with court orders.",
  "summary": "ISLAMABAD: Dr Uzma Khan, the sister of PTI founder Imran Khan, on Thursday submitted a second application to the Supreme Courtseeking the early hearing of a contempt petition against government functionaries accused of flouting the court’s directive to move the PTI founder to Shifa International Hospital for medical examination. Imran’s sister filed thesecond application, wherein she urged the…",
  "key_points": [
    "Dr. Uzma Khan files second contempt petition for early hearing.",
    "Supreme Court directs government to transfer Imran Khan to Shifa Hospital.",
    "Hearing scheduled for September 16, despite urgency concerns."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The development highlights a clash between the judicial process and the government's actions, with Imran Khan's health and potential contempt of court hanging in the balance, as Dr. Uzma Khan pushes for an early hearing.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}