Pakistan’s Imran Khan moved to hospital after Supreme Court order
First reportBBC · 20 Aug, 20:40Z
Latest reportAl Jazeera · 21 Aug, 03:08Z
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Why it matters
What
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan was moved to a private hospital for medical treatment after a Supreme Court order.
Why
The transfer involves Pakistan’s political leadership and legal system, while no details were provided about Khan’s condition.
Watch
Further information on Khan’s medical treatment and any next legal steps, with no timeline currently provided.
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How it unfolded — every article
Summary
- Imran Khan is moved from Adiala jail to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad.
- A Supreme Court panel ordered hospital examination within 48 hours.
- Khan has been imprisoned since 2023 on corruption charges he denies as politically motivated.
- Doctors will include an eye specialist to assess his conditions and vision.
- Courts warned supporters against gathering outside the hospital to avoid breach.
Summary
- Former PM Imran Khan transferred from Adiala jail to Shifa International Hospital.
- Transfer follows Supreme Court order; authorities completed preparations beforehand.
- Khan, 73, is to be examined by a medical board including his physician.
- Next hearing slated for September 16; hospitalisation may extend until then.
- Khan was imprisoned in August 2023 amid corruption-related convictions.
Summary
- Imran Khan, jailed former prime minister of Pakistan, transferred to hospital in Islamabad.
- Supreme Court ordered the transfer within 48 hours this week.
- Khan's supporters say his health deteriorated after over three years in prison.
- Lawyers claim significant loss of vision in his right eye.
- Government says medical reports show no condition requiring immediate treatment.