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Pakistan's jailed ex-PM Imran Khan hospitalized for medical treatment
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has been transferred from Adiala jail to a private hospital in Islamabad for medical care. The high-profile detainee was moved under tight security arrangements, according to local media reports.
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Imran Khan, who served as Prime Minister from 2018 to 2022, was transported from Adiala jail to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad on Wednesday. The transfer occurred under heavy security, with authorities implementing strict protocols for the movement of the prominent political figure.
Khan has been detained at Adiala jail pending trial on multiple charges, which he and his party have characterized as politically motivated. The exact nature of his medical condition and the treatment he will receive at the hospital remain unclear, though local media sources confirmed he was admitted for medical reasons.
The hospitalization marks a significant development in Khan's legal situation. His Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party has maintained that the charges against him are part of a broader campaign to undermine his political standing ahead of elections.
Security remained a paramount concern during the transfer, with authorities taking additional precautions given Khan's status as a leading opposition figure and his continued influence among supporters across the country.