Pakistan ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan Returned to Prison After Hospital Visit
Imran Khan's Hospital Transfer and Return to Prison
Background of Imran Khan's Imprisonment
LAHORE, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan has been moved back to prison after spending a few hours overnight at a hospital, a spokesman for his party said on Friday.
Khan, 73, was transferred to a hospital in Islamabad early on Friday for medical examination, following a Supreme Court order this week.
Party Confirmation and Prison Details
A spokesperson for Khan's party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, confirmed that the former prime minister had been taken back to Adiala prison in the garrison city of Rawalpindi.
Legal and Political Context
Allegations and Government Response
Khan has been imprisoned since August 2023. He says the cases against him are politically motivated, an accusation the government denies.
Health Concerns and Medical Reports
His lawyers say his health has deteriorated in prison and that he has lost significant vision in his right eye. The government has said medical reports disclosed no condition requiring immediate treatment.
Supreme Court Order for Medical Examination
In its order on Tuesday, the Supreme Court told authorities to transfer Khan to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad within 48 hours and allow him access to a medical panel that includes his personal physician.
Reporting and Editorial Credits
(Reporting by Mubasher Bukhari; Writing by Hritam Mukherjee; Editing by Tom Hogue)
