- 22 former international cricket captains signed a second letter to Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif within six months, renewing their appeal for Imran Khan's medical treatment.
- The latest appeal comes days after Khan was taken to a government hospital in the capital for a medical examination, conducted in the presence of one of his sisters, and he was then returned to Adiala prison.
- Doctors declared Khan 100% medically fit, but the group of cricket greats questioned the procedure of Khan’s medical checkup.
- The cricketers expressed concern that Khan's hospital stay lasted only a few hours and he was examined by a state-appointed team rather than the board the court had directed.
- Khan’s lawyers and family accused the government of defying a court order that required him to be examined at the private Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad.
- The government rejected these allegations, stating that Khan was examined by doctors from the private hospital and could not be taken to Shifa International for security reasons.
- The Ministry of Information stated that Khan is held as a 'convicted prisoner' and has received over 900 visits since his imprisonment in 2023.
Twenty-two former cricket captains, including legends like Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, have expressed serious concerns regarding the medical treatment of Imran Khan, the former cricket star and Prime Minister of Pakistan. They sent a letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, urging for proper medical care.
The appeal follows Khan's recent hospital visit, where he was declared 100% medically fit after a brief examination. The cricketers criticized the procedure, stating, “Concerningly, Mr. Khan’s hospital stay lasted only a few hours. He was examined by a state-appointed team rather than the board the court had directed.” They emphasized that they are not intervening in Pakistan's legal matters but are concerned as former colleagues and rivals.6
Khan, who led Pakistan to its 1992 Cricket World Cup victory, has faced health issues, including a significant loss of vision, which his family claims has been neglected. The government has denied these allegations, asserting that Khan has received adequate medical attention and has had over 900 visits from family and legal representatives since his imprisonment in 2023.910
The cricketers' letter marks their second appeal in six months, highlighting ongoing concerns about Khan's treatment and the transparency of his medical evaluations.
“The appeal follows Khan's brief hospital stay where he was examined by a state-appointed team, not the court-directed board, and declared 'medically fit' before being returned to Adiala jail. The government rejects allegations of medical neglect, noting Khan has received over 900 visits since his 2023 imprisonment.”
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