{
  "id": 5797289,
  "title": "Brian Lara calls for ‘proper, independent’ medical care for Imran Khan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/brian-lara-calls-for-proper-independent-medical-care-for-imran-khan",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-05T15:38:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40438067/brian-lara-calls-for-proper-independent-medical-care-for-imran-khan"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former West Indies cricket captain Brian Lara has spoken out about the treatment of former Pakistani Prime Minister and cricket icon Imran Khan, calling for him to receive proper and independent medical care. Lara, in a message posted on his official Instagram account, expressed his respect for Khan and questioned how someone who once inspired a nation could now be denied the care he deserves. Lara, who only faced Khan on the cricket field a few times, emphasized that his appeal should be viewed as a humanitarian issue rather than a political one. This plea comes as Khan remains in prison, facing multiple legal cases, and has been transferred to Shifa International Hospital for a comprehensive medical examination, despite the government's challenge to the Supreme Court's order.",
  "summary": "Former West Indies cricket captain Brian Lara has expressed concern over the treatment of former Pakistan prime minister and cricket legend Imran Khan, calling for him to receive proper and independent medical care as well as the dignity he deserves. Lara, in a message posted on his official Instagram account, said he had crossed paths with Khan only a handful of times on the cricket field but…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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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."
}