Imran Khan, the 73-year-old former Prime Minister of Pakistan, was transferred back to Adiala jail in Rawalpindi early on Friday after a brief medical examination at the state-run PIMS Hospital in Islamabad, according to official reports.
Hospital Transfer and Security Divergence
Khan was moved from prison early Friday morning following long-running health concerns flagged by his legal team and family. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar stated that the change in destination was necessary due to a security situation created by PTI workers who had gathered near Shifa International Hospital, where police and paramilitary personnel had already deployed heavy barricades and vehicles.
Medical Evaluation and Official Findings
During the hospital visit, a specialized medical team consisting of a cardiologist, an ophthalmologist, and a general physician evaluated the former prime minister. According to Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, the medical board declared Khan “medically fit.” Khan’s sister, Uzma Khan, was present throughout the examination process. The hospital checkup stemmed from a Supreme Court directive issued after Adiala jail’s superintendent submitted a report detailing an August 10 assessment by a cardiac board, which noted fluctuating blood pressure and anxiety linked to restricted family contact.
Legal Context and Imprisonment Background
Imran Khan lost power in April 2022 after a parliamentary no-confidence vote and has remained imprisoned since August 2023 following a conviction in a case involving the sale of state gifts. Khan, along with his wife Bushra Bibi, has denied all wrongdoing across multiple subsequent convictions, maintaining that the legal prosecutions are politically motivated. Over the past year, his family and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party have repeatedly petitioned courts regarding his health—particularly focusing on vision concerns in his right eye—though previous requests for hospital transfers had been declined by courts since February.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Imran Khan moved to PIMS Hospital?
Authorities transferred Khan to the state-run PIMS Hospital instead of the previously planned Shifa International Hospital due to security concerns raised by gatherings of PTI workers, according to Information Minister Attaullah Tarar.
What did the medical board conclude about Khan’s health?
A specialized team consisting of a cardiologist, an ophthalmologist, and a physician examined Khan and declared him medically fit, as confirmed by government officials.
How long has Imran Khan been imprisoned?
Khan has been incarcerated since August 2023 following his initial conviction regarding the sale of state gifts.
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