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Imran Khan transferred to hospital for medical checks following Supreme Court order

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was transferred from Adiala Jail to Islamabad for medical examinations following a Supreme Court order. The court mandated that the 73-year-old be provided specialized care due to deteriorating health, including concerns regarding his eyesight and blood pressure.

Due to security concerns involving supporters of his party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the medical checkup was conducted at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) rather than the originally ordered Shifa International Hospital, though doctors from Shifa were present. A medical team including ophthalmologists and cardiologists examined Khan, and Information Minister Ataullah Tarar stated that the former premier was declared medically fit.

Following the assessment, Khan was returned to Adiala Jail in the early hours of August 21. The transfer was conducted under heavy security, with over 800 personnel deployed in Islamabad to maintain order. The Supreme Court has also allowed Khan's family members to visit him weekly, a provision that may be revoked if used for political purposes. The next court hearing is scheduled for September 16.

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Adiala Jail · Imran Khan · Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf · Shehbaz Sharif · Shifa International Hospital · Shifa International Hospital · Supreme Court of Pakistan

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