PAKISTAN SUPREME COURT ORDERS IMRAN KHAN’S TRANSFER TO HOSPITAL
Pakistan’s Supreme Court has ordered authorities to transfer former Prime Minister Imran Khan from prison to a hospital for medical examination, marking a significant development in the ongoing legal and political controversy surrounding the jailed opposition leader. The court directed that Khan be moved to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad within the next two days. The decision follows concerns raised by his family, lawyers and political party regarding his health and access to specialist medical care. COURT ORDERS MEDICAL ASSESSMENT The Supreme Court ordered the formation of a medical board to examine Khan and oversee his treatment. The board is expected to include medical specialists, while Khan’s personal physician and sister have also been permitted to participate in his medical assessment. The court’s intervention came after petitions seeking improved medical access for the former prime minister. Reports have highlighted particular concerns a...