Pakistan Supreme Court Orders Imran Khan Moved from Jail to Hospital
100 sourcesUpdated 18 Aug 2026, 8:20 amCoverage regionsGlobal
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Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has been transferred from Rawalpindi's Adiala jail to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad.
The transfer follows a Supreme Court order issued amid growing health concerns and public uproar regarding the ex-prime minister's condition.
The court mandated that an independent medical board, which includes Khan's personal physician, must evaluate his health.
Reports leading up to the hospital transfer noted fluctuating blood pressure and anxiety experienced by Khan.
More context
Khan's PTI party and his family have long expressed concern over his medical condition, including previously reported vision issues.
Although the government initially challenged the court order, officials ultimately confirmed their compliance with the directive.
Further details regarding the exact duration of his hospital stay and the specific findings of the medical board remain to be fully disclosed.
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What coverage agrees on
All reporting agrees that former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was moved from prison to a hospital in Islamabad following an order from the Supreme Court amid concerns over his health.
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It remains uncertain what the independent medical board will determine regarding Khan's ongoing health status and how long he will remain hospitalized.
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Al Jazeera and The Guardian report that former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was transferred from Rawalpindi's Adiala jail to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad following a Supreme Court order. The coverage notes that the move came after widespread uproar and concern from his family and PTI party over issues like fluctuating blood pressure, anxiety, and vision problems. While the government initially challenged the directive, officials ultimately complied and allowed an independent medical board, including Khan's personal physician, to evaluate him.
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Al Jazeera reports that former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has been transferred from Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad following a Supreme Court order. The court mandated that an independent medical board, including Khan's personal physician, evaluate his health. This transfer follows reports of fluctuating blood pressure and anxiety. While the government initially challenged the order, officials confirmed compliance. Khan's PTI party and family have long expressed concern over his medical condition, including vision issues.
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