Pakistan may consider private hospital treatment for imprisoned ex-PM Khan, minister says
Summary
Pakistan’s government said it may allow imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan to get medical treatment at a private hospital or abroad if government hospitals cannot provide adequate care. The government also promised to follow a Supreme Court order to have Khan examined at a private hospital.Key Facts
- Imran Khan, Pakistan’s former Prime Minister, is currently imprisoned.
- The Supreme Court ordered Khan to receive a medical examination at a private hospital before midnight Thursday.
- The government asked the court to clarify if the medical relief applies only to Khan or other prisoners too.
- Authorities increased security at a hospital where Khan might be taken.
- Journalists gathered at the hospital hoping to see or photograph Khan, who hasn’t been seen since his imprisonment in 2023.
- Khan’s family said he lost about 85% of vision in one eye, but officials say his condition is improving.
- The government said prisoners usually get medical care in jail or government hospitals.
- Khan was removed from office in April 2022 and convicted in multiple legal cases.
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