Ex-PM Imran Khan shifted from Adiala prison to Shifa International Hospital
A court order prompted the former Pakistani leader's transfer from jail to a Karachi medical facility for treatment, local media say.
Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan was taken from the Adiala correctional facility to Shifa International Hospital on Thursday, officials said. The move was carried out after a court issued an order authorising his relocation for medical reasons. Security personnel escorted Khan and his legal team through the transfer, which was reported by several local news outlets.
The decision follows weeks of legal battles surrounding Khan’s detention, though details of his health condition have not been disclosed publicly. Hospital officials confirmed that Khan arrived at the Shifa campus and was admitted to a ward designated for high‑profile patients. Medical staff are reportedly assessing his condition, but no official statement on his treatment plan has been released.
Legal analysts note that the court’s directive underscores the judiciary’s willingness to intervene when a detainee’s health is at stake. In Pakistan, high‑profile prisoners often receive special arrangements, but the transparency of such moves varies. Khan’s supporters have long called for his release on health grounds, while critics argue that the legal process must proceed without preferential treatment.
The transfer adds another chapter to the ongoing political saga surrounding Khan, who was ousted from office in 2022 and later faced multiple corruption and incitement charges. Observers will watch closely for any further developments, as his health status could influence both domestic politics and international perceptions of Pakistan’s rule of law.