Pakistan's Supreme Court ordered the transfer of former Prime Minister Imran Khan from Adiala Jail to a hospital [1, 2].
The ruling comes amid a prolonged legal battle over the former leader's access to medical care while in detention. The court's decision ensures Khan receives specialized treatment for health concerns that have become a focal point of his legal team's petitions.
On July 31, 2026, the court accepted an appeal to order an early hearing regarding Khan's medical-access petition [2, 3]. The court said specific concerns regarding Khan's blood pressure and his overall physical health were the primary drivers for the transfer [1].
Khan was moved to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad [2]. The court's order effectively keeps him in the hospital facility until the next scheduled court date [2, 3].
There are conflicting reports regarding the exact duration of the stay. One report said that Khan was ordered to be transferred to the hospital for a period of one month [1]. However, other reports indicate the court focused on the fixation of an early hearing without specifying a fixed 30-day window [2, 3].
The Supreme Court's move follows a series of pleas from Khan's legal representatives regarding the conditions of his confinement at Adiala Jail. The court has now cleared the plea for a hearing on both his jail transfer, and his right to medical access [2].
“The court cited concerns over Khan’s blood pressure and overall health.”
This ruling represents a temporary shift in the custody environment for Imran Khan, moving him from a high-security prison to a medical facility. By linking his stay to the timing of the next hearing, the Supreme Court has created a legal mechanism that keeps the former prime minister out of Adiala Jail while the court determines the long-term terms of his medical care and detention.
