Pakistan’s ex-PM Imran Khan reportedly moved to hospital from jail
Summary
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan has been moved from jail to a hospital in Islamabad following a Supreme Court order. He is to be examined by doctors and remain in the hospital until his next court hearing in mid-September.Key Facts
- Imran Khan was transferred from Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad.
- The transfer happened after a Supreme Court order required it to be done within two days.
- The government had opposed the transfer but the court decision was upheld.
- Khan is 73 years old and has been in jail since August 2023 on corruption charges he denies.
- A medical board including his personal doctor will examine him in the hospital.
- Khan’s next court hearing is set for September 16, and he is to stay hospitalized at least until then.
- His party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), and family had requested the hospital move, citing health concerns.
- Khan was removed from office in April 2022 through a no-confidence vote in parliament.
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