In brief
Pakistan’s Supreme Court set a 48‑hour deadline for former Prime Minister Imran Khan to be transferred to Shifa International Hospital for medical review. The decision also allows weekly visits with family and phone calls with his sons. Khan, jailed in 2023 on corruption charges he claims were politically motivated, has faced protests from his supporters. The ruling comes amid concerns that the prison failed to provide adequate care, and it may influence the political landscape amid rising unrest.
Pakistan’s Supreme Court ordered that jailed former prime minister Imran Khan be taken to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad within 48 hours after health concerns were raised.
What the Court Said
- Khan will get a full medical exam by doctors.
- He can have weekly visits with family and phone calls with his sons.
- An eye specialist will check his vision, which has allegedly dropped to just 15 % in one eye.
Why This Matters
Khan was jailed back in 2023 on corruption charges he says were politically driven. His detention sparked massive protests, and supporters fear the ruling will limit court‑ordered medical care.
The Pakistani government hasn't commented on the decision yet, but the move has already drawn lines in the sand—supporters who gather outside the hospital risk a breach of the court order.
Source: BBC News – 29 Nov 2026
