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Jailed Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan Transferred to Hospital

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is currently imprisoned, has been moved from jail to a private hospital for medical treatment. The transfer followed a court order regarding his health.

20 Aug, 14:03 — 20 Aug, 23:17
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BBCHigh2h ago

Jailed Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan taken to hospital for treatment

Khan was taken from Adiala jail and sent to Shifa International Hospital under heavy security, local media report.

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NYTMostly Factual2h ago

Imran Khan Wins Fight to be Moved From Prison to Hospital

The former prime minister of Pakistan, who was convicted on corruption charges, has been fighting a legal battle over his medical treatment.

By Salman Masood

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le-mondeHigh1h ago

Imprisoned former Pakistani PM Khan taken to private hospital for medical treatment

Khan's party said that he was transferred from Adiala prison to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad on Thursday, following a Supreme Court order earlier this week. Concerns about his health intensified in January after his family said he had lost about 85% of the vision in his right eye, a claim the government disputed.

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The GuardianMostly Factual1h ago

Jailed former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan taken to hospital

Move may signal attempt to improve relations between military-backed government and ex-leader’s party The jailed former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan has been ⁠transferred to a hospital in Islamabad for medical examination, fulfilling a longstanding demand by supporters who ⁠say his health has deteriorated during more than three years in prison. The move ​followed a supreme court order ‌this week and is ‌seen as a potential first step toward easing tensions between Khan’s party and ‌Pak...

By Shah Meer Baloch and agencies

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual2h ago

Pakistan’s ex-PM Imran Khan reportedly moved to hospital from jail

Former leader was escorted from Adiala jail to Shifa International Hospital, following court order, local media reports.

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DWHigh1h ago

Pakistan: Former PM Khan moved to private hospital

Khan's supporters say his health has deteriorated during more than ​three years in prison since being removed from office in 2022.

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual8h ago

Will Imran Khan confront Pakistan military if released? Close aide answers

PTI spokesperson Zulfikar Bukhari, an aide of Imran Khan, offered clearest indications yet that the party could be prepared to mend ties with the military.

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual15m ago

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan moved to hospital after court order, his party says

His lawyers say his health has deteriorated in prison and that he lost significant vision in his right eye. The government has said medical reports disclosed nothing requiring immediate treatment.

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ndtvMostly Factual1h ago

Jailed Pak Ex-PM Imran Khan Taken To Hospital After Court Order

Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, or PTI, said in a brief statement that he was transferred from Adiala prison to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad following a Supreme Court order earlier this week.

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DawnMostly Factual8h ago

JUI-F chief, opposition leaders agree to form ‘united opposition’

An agreement was reached in principle on Thursday between Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, National Assembly Opposition Leader Mehmood Khan Achakzai and Senate Opposition Leader Allama Raja Nasir Abbas to form a “united opposition”, a spokesperson for the opposition alliance Tehreek Tahafuz Ayeen-i-Pakistan (TTAP) said in a statement. The JUI-F chief met the opposition leaders in the National Assembly and Senate in the opposition chamber at Parliament House in Is...

By [email protected] (News Desk)

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual2h ago

Pakistan may consider private hospital treatment for imprisoned ex-PM Khan, minister says

Local media reported that former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was taken from prison to a hospital under tight security, after the government said it would comply with the Supreme Court order.

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express-tribuneMostly Factual9h ago

Imran Khan will not confront military if freed, Zulfi Bukhari says

Says if Imran ​Khan was released tomorrow, 'he wouldn't do anything that would effectively damage the country'

By Reuters

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Daily SabahMixed2h ago

Pakistan's jailed ex-PM Imran Khan moved to hospital after court order

Pakistan's jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan was transferred to a hospital in Islamabad early Friday for medical examinations after mounting calls from his supporters fo...

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geo-newsMostly Factual9h ago

Fazlur Rehman announces ‘joint JUI-F-TTAP opposition'

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman speaks during an event. — Facebook@ MoulanaOfficialMaulana Fazlur Rehman meets oppostion leaders in NA. Says further consultations on joint oppotion will continue. Fazl says Bilawal-led party is part of the...

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express-tribune20 Aug, 14:03First to report

Imran Khan will not confront military if freed, Zulfi Bukhari says

geo-news20 Aug, 14:32

Fazlur Rehman announces ‘joint JUI-F-TTAP opposition'

Dawn20 Aug, 14:49

JUI-F chief, opposition leaders agree to form ‘united opposition’

hindustan-times20 Aug, 15:26

Will Imran Khan confront Pakistan military if released? Close aide answers

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BBC20 Aug, 20:40

Jailed Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan taken to hospital for treatment

NYT20 Aug, 20:40

Imran Khan Wins Fight to be Moved From Prison to Hospital

channel-news-asia20 Aug, 21:15

Pakistan may consider private hospital treatment for imprisoned ex-PM Khan, minister says

Al Jazeera20 Aug, 21:18

Pakistan’s ex-PM Imran Khan reportedly moved to hospital from jail

Daily Sabah20 Aug, 21:32

Pakistan's jailed ex-PM Imran Khan moved to hospital after court order

ndtv20 Aug, 21:33

Jailed Pak Ex-PM Imran Khan Taken To Hospital After Court Order

berlingske20 Aug, 21:38

Pakistans tidligere leder flyttet fra fængsel til hospital

le-monde20 Aug, 21:40

Imprisoned former Pakistani PM Khan taken to private hospital for medical treatment

The Guardian20 Aug, 21:53

Jailed former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan taken to hospital

le-figaro20 Aug, 21:59

Pakistan : détenu depuis trois ans, l’ancien premier ministre Imran Khan transféré à l’hôpital

DW20 Aug, 22:01

Pakistan: Former PM Khan moved to private hospital

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jerusalem-post20 Aug, 23:17Latest update

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan moved to hospital after court order, his party says