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Imran Khan transferred to hospital from Pakistan jail on court order
Pakistan's former prime minister has been moved from Adiala jail to a private hospital following a judicial directive. The transfer comes as the political figure faces multiple legal cases in the country.
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Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was transferred from Adiala jail to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad on Tuesday, according to local media reports citing court orders.
The movement followed a judicial decision to allow the detention of the prominent opposition figure at the private medical facility rather than the correctional institution. Officials did not immediately disclose the medical reasons prompting the transfer or the duration of the hospital stay.
Khan, who served as prime minister from 2018 to 2022, has faced a series of legal challenges since his ouster from office. The former cricket star-turned-politician has maintained that the cases against him are politically motivated, allegations denied by the government.
The transfer marks a significant development in Khan's legal proceedings, which have drawn considerable domestic and international attention. His detention and the related court cases remain a focal point in Pakistan's ongoing political tensions.