Pakistan's Supreme Court ordered the transfer of former Prime Minister Imran Khan from Adiala Jail to a private hospital for medical treatment [1, 2].
The court order comes amid growing concerns over the health of the jailed leader, whose medical condition has become a focal point of legal and political disputes.
Khan will be moved from Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad [2, 4]. The court cited several medical concerns necessitating the move, including reports of deteriorating vision and elevated blood pressure [1, 3, 5].
While some reports emphasize the need for a specific eye examination [1], others highlight the broader need to manage his blood pressure [3]. The court said Khan may have weekly meetings with his family during this period [3].
Regarding the length of the stay, some reports indicate the transfer is for one month [3], while other sources describe the transfer as immediate without specifying a fixed duration [2].
High-level security meetings were held to coordinate the logistics of the transfer [4]. The move to a private facility follows a period of contested access to medical care while Khan remained in custody at the prison facility.
“Pakistan's Supreme Court ordered the transfer of former Prime Minister Imran Khan from Adiala Jail to a private hospital”
This judicial intervention highlights the ongoing tension between the Pakistani state and Imran Khan's legal team regarding his treatment in custody. By mandating a move to a private facility and granting family access, the Supreme Court is asserting oversight over the executive's handling of a high-profile political prisoner, potentially reducing the risk of further health-related instability.
