- Imran Khan was taken from Adiala jail to Shifa International Hospital under heavy security, as reported by local media.
- The move complied with a ruling by a three-judge panel of the Supreme Court which had ordered that the cricketer-turned-politician be taken to the hospital within 48 hours to be examined by physicians.
- Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan is on his way to the hospital from jail, local media outlets ARY news and Geo News reported on Friday, after the Supreme Court allowed him to be taken there for treatment.
- Khan has been held in Adiala jail since August 2023 and has faced charges in more than 100 cases, which he claims are politically motivated.
- The 73-year-old's lawyers have said he's suffering from various health conditions, including poor eyesight, and has been unable to access specialist medical care.
- In Tuesday's court order, the panel wrote: "We are mindful of the constitutional and legal obligation... to safeguard the life, health, dignity and security of the prisoner."
- Judges said an eye specialist would be involved in Khan's hospital treatment.
- The judges and members of Khan's political party, Tehreek-e-Insaf, issued warnings to supporters not to gather outside the hospital - that would be a breach of the court order.
Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, was moved to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad from Adiala jail after a Supreme Court ruling mandated his transfer for medical evaluation. The court's decision came amid concerns over Khan's health, with his lawyers reporting issues such as poor eyesight and a lack of access to necessary medical care.12345
The Supreme Court's three-judge panel emphasized the need to protect the life, health, dignity, and security of the prisoner, stating, "We are mindful of the constitutional and legal obligation..." This ruling required Khan to be examined by physicians within 48 hours of the order.
Khan, aged 73, has been imprisoned since August 2023 on various charges, which he claims are politically motivated. His incarceration has sparked significant protests from his supporters, leading to a crackdown by authorities. Despite his imprisonment, Khan remains a prominent figure in Pakistani politics, with a substantial following.
The court's order also involved the participation of an eye specialist in Khan's treatment. Members of Khan's political party, Tehreek-e-Insaf, have cautioned supporters against gathering outside the hospital, warning that such actions would violate the court's directives.78
“The Supreme Court's three-judge panel ordered the move within 48 hours, citing a constitutional obligation to safeguard the prisoner's life and health. Khan's lawyers say the 73-year-old suffers from poor eyesight and other conditions, and an eye specialist will be involved in his treatment.”
BBC
