SC Directs Imran Khan to Be Shifted to Shifa Hospital Today
Top court directs authorities to shift the PTI founder to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad today amid proceedings concerning his health and medical care.
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Tuesday ordered authorities to transfer former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad today, marking a significant development in proceedings concerning his health and medical treatment.
Three-Member Bench Issues Direction
According to reports from the court proceedings, a three-member Supreme Court bench headed by Justice Shahid Waheed issued the direction for Khan’s transfer to the private hospital.
Justices Naeem Akhtar Afghan and Ishtiaq Ibrahim were also part of the bench.
The court directed the relevant authorities to ensure that the PTI founder is shifted to Shifa International Hospital the same day.
PTI Had Sought Hospital Transfer
The development comes amid continuing legal proceedings and concerns raised by Khan’s legal team and family regarding his health and access to medical treatment while incarcerated.
PTI had previously approached the Supreme Court seeking Khan’s transfer to Shifa International Hospital for medical examination and treatment, along with access to doctors of his choice.
Medical Reports Submitted to Court
Reports submitted in connection with his medical condition have also addressed his recent eye treatment and other health-related issues.
Jail authorities had maintained that his eyesight had shown significant improvement following treatment, while Khan’s representatives continued to seek further medical assessment.
Further Details Awaited
The Supreme Court’s latest direction represents an important development in the ongoing dispute over the former prime minister’s medical care.
Further details regarding the arrangements for Khan’s transfer, the scope of his medical examination and any subsequent recommendations by doctors are expected to become clearer following implementation of the court order.
Islamabad Tribune will update the story as the written court order and further official details become available.
