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18 Aug 2026 By Abhishek Joshi
Pak Supreme Court Orders Imran Khan Shifted to Hospital
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In a major judicial development, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has ordered the immediate transfer of former Prime Minister Imran Khan from Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad for comprehensive medical evaluation and care. The decision comes following heightened concerns regarding the former World Cup-winning cricket captain's declining health and vision deterioration while in custody.
Court Directives and Medical Evaluation Frame
Overruling objections raised by the federal government, the apex court mandated that Khan be moved to the medical facility within 48 hours, where he will remain admitted under care until September 16.
Imran Khan Medical Transfer Directives: ├── Facility : Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad ├── Transfer Window : Within 48 hours of court directive ├── Period of Stay : Admitted through September 16 └── Medical Board : Designated panel including personal doctor & Dr. Aleema Khan The Supreme Court directed the establishment of a dedicated medical board tasked with evaluating Khan's health conditions, specifically mandating the inclusion of his personal physician alongside his sister, Dr. Aleema Khan.
Background and Reactions
Khan has been incarcerated at Adiala Jail since August 2023 following convictions across multiple legal cases. His defense team and close aides welcomed the ruling while noting that the intervention followed a noticeable decline in his physical condition.
Adviser Statement: "It is a very welcome order, and we wish it had happened sooner so his eye and general health would not have deteriorated this much," stated Zulfiqar Ali Bukhari, Khan's close aide and adviser.
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