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Pakistan's Imran Khan moved to hospital on Supreme Court orders
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has been transferred from Adiala prison to a private hospital in Islamabad following a directive from the country's Supreme Court. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party confirmed the transfer to Shifa International Hospital.
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Imran Khan, the former cricket star turned politician, was moved from Adiala prison to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad on Tuesday following orders from Pakistan's apex court. His Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party announced the transfer in a brief statement, marking the latest development in the high-profile legal case involving the imprisoned ex-premier.
The Supreme Court's directive to relocate Khan represents a significant move in his ongoing detention case. Khan, who served as Prime Minister from 2018 to 2022, has faced multiple legal challenges since his ouster from office, with his party claiming politically motivated prosecutions.
Khan's transfer to the hospital comes amid widespread political tensions in Pakistan and continued legal proceedings against the former leader. His PTI party has maintained that the cases against him lack legal merit and constitute harassment. The condition necessitating his hospital transfer has not been disclosed in official statements.
The development has drawn attention to Khan's legal status and health situation at a time when Pakistan's political landscape remains volatile. His detention has been a focal point of domestic political debate, with supporters and critics engaging in heated discussions about the legitimacy of charges against him.