- Pakistan's Supreme Court ordered on Tuesday that former Prime Minister Imran Khan be moved to hospital from jail, meeting a longstanding demand of his party and family due to health concerns.
- The court has directed Khan to be moved to Shifa International Hospital within 48 hours and remain there until September 16, according to his spokesperson.
- A medical board will be formed to evaluate Khan's health, which will include his personal doctor and sister, Dr Aleema Khan.
- The order comes after prison authorities reported that Khan's eye condition had improved significantly, with his vision being 'almost normal'.
- However, medical records submitted to the court revealed fluctuations in Khan's blood pressure, heart palpitations, and extreme mental stress.
- The ruling follows a longstanding demand from Khan's party and family, who cited alarming medical reports from Adiala Jail.
Pakistan's Supreme Court has ordered the immediate transfer of former Prime Minister Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital within 48 hours, following alarming medical reports detailing fluctuations in blood pressure, heart palpitations, and extreme mental stress. This decision addresses longstanding concerns raised by Khan's family and his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party.12
The court's ruling comes after prison authorities reported that Khan's eyesight had improved significantly, stating it was 'almost normal' after treatment. However, the medical records submitted to the court revealed a more serious condition, with Khan experiencing anxiety and high blood pressure.
A medical board, including Khan's personal doctor and his sister, Dr. Aleema Khan, will evaluate his health. The court has also mandated weekly meetings between Khan and his family members, emphasizing the need for close monitoring of his condition. PTI spokesperson Naeem Haider Panjutha confirmed the court's directive, stating that Khan will remain in the hospital until September 16.3
'It's a very welcome order, and we wish it had happened sooner so his eye and general health would not have deteriorated this much,' said PTI spokesperson Zulfikar Bukhari, reflecting the party's relief at the court's decision.
“The Supreme Court's order follows alarming medical reports indicating fluctuations in Khan's blood pressure, heart palpitations, and extreme mental stress. His spokesperson noted that the court has directed weekly family meetings and emphasized the urgency of addressing his deteriorating health.”
