Pakistan Government to Challenge Court Order on Imran Khan's Hospital Transfer
Summary
Pakistan’s government will seek review of a Supreme Court order directing that jailed former prime minister Imran Khan be moved to Shifa International Hospital for treatment. The move comes amid rising concern from Khan’s family and party over his health in jail, as officials argue convicted prisoners must be treated inside prison or in government hospitals.
Key Points
- The Pakistani government plans to challenge the Supreme Court’s order to transfer Imran Khan from jail to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad.
- Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar said the court’s directive does not match legal provisions for convicted prisoners.
- Imran Khan’s party PTI and his family have long pressed for proper medical care and access to relatives.
- Khan has been held in Rawalpindi jail since August 2023 and his lawyers say his right-eye vision has worsened.
