Pakistan top court orders ex-PM Imran Khan be moved to hospital from jail, his party says
Summary
Pakistan’s Supreme Court has ordered former Prime Minister Imran Khan to be moved from jail to Shifa International Hospital within 48 hours amid renewed concerns over his health. His party and family have long urged treatment, saying his condition and vision worsened in prison.
Key Points
- Pakistan’s Supreme Court ordered former Prime Minister Imran Khan to be moved from jail to hospital, according to his party.
- PTI and Khan’s family had raised concerns about his deteriorating health, including serious vision loss in his right eye.
- The court directed that Khan be taken to Shifa International Hospital within 48 hours and kept there until September 16.
- Khan has been jailed since August 2023 in cases he says are politically driven, while several convictions remain under appeal.
