The Supreme Court of Pakistan ordered Tuesday that former Prime Minister Imran Khan be moved from jail to a hospital for medical treatment [1, 2].
The ruling follows prolonged concerns over the health of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader, whose detention has remained a flashpoint for political tension in the country.
The court directed that Khan be transferred from his detention center to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad [3, 4]. According to court orders, the transfer must be completed within two days [5].
Medical professionals said that the 73-year-old former leader is suffering from severe anxiety [1, 6]. His family and the PTI party have raised repeated concerns regarding his deteriorating health, leading to a longstanding demand for his relocation to a specialized facility [6, 1].
Khan has faced numerous legal challenges since his removal from office. The current medical crisis adds a layer of urgency to his legal situation as his supporters have frequently protested for better conditions during his incarceration.
The order comes amid a period of heightened scrutiny regarding the treatment of political prisoners in Pakistan. The Supreme Court's intervention ensures that Khan will receive care at a private facility rather than relying on jail medical staff.
“The Supreme Court of Pakistan ordered Tuesday that former Prime Minister Imran Khan be moved from jail to a hospital”
This court order represents a significant legal victory for the PTI party, which has long argued that the state was neglecting Khan's health to stifle his political influence. By mandating a move to Shifa International Hospital, the judiciary is asserting oversight over the executive's detention protocols, potentially easing immediate tensions between the government and Khan's supporters.
