- The Supreme Court has ordered Imran Khan to receive a medical examination at a private hospital of his choice.
- Authorities have stepped up security at an Islamabad hospital amid expectations that Khan could be taken there, with journalists gathered hoping to capture images of him.
- A senior Pakistani Cabinet minister stated that the government could consider allowing Khan to receive treatment at a private hospital or abroad if adequate care is unavailable at a government facility.
- The government has approached the Supreme Court for clarification on whether the medical relief granted to Khan applies only to him or could be extended to other prisoners.
- Under the order, Khan is to be taken to the hospital before midnight Thursday to be examined by a medical board that includes his personal physician.
- Chaudhry wrote on X that the government would fully comply with the Supreme Court's ruling and that its request for clarification was not intended to defy or delay implementation of the decision.
Pakistan's government is considering allowing imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan to receive treatment at a private hospital or abroad if adequate care is unavailable at government facilities. This statement was made by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, who emphasized the government's commitment to comply with a Supreme Court order regarding Khan's treatment.
The government has sought clarification from the Supreme Court on whether the medical relief granted to Khan applies solely to him or can be extended to other prisoners. Chaudhry reassured that the request for clarification is not intended to defy or delay the implementation of the court's decision.
Security has been heightened at an Islamabad hospital amid expectations that Khan could be transferred there for treatment. Authorities had previously requested the Supreme Court to review an order requiring Khan to receive a medical examination at a private hospital of his choice, but the court declined to hear the application on technical grounds.
Khan's health has been a growing concern, particularly after his family reported that he had lost about 85% of the vision in his right eye, a claim disputed by the government. However, authorities later stated that Khan had regained about 70% of his vision and that his condition was improving, indicating a complex situation surrounding his health and legal status.
“The Supreme Court ordered Khan to be taken to a hospital before midnight Thursday for examination by a medical board including his personal physician. Authorities have stepped up security at an Islamabad hospital, where dozens of journalists gathered hoping to see Khan, unseen publicly since his 2023 imprisonment.”
