Pakistan Supreme Court orders Imran Khan's hospital transfer amid government challenge
On August 18, 2026, Pakistan's Supreme Court ordered former PM Imran Khan transferred from Adiala Jail to Shifa International Hospital for medical care, citing health deterioration including vision loss. Khan was moved on August 21 but briefly taken to a public hospital instead due to security concerns, then returned to jail after being declared fit. The government plans to challenge the order, while Khan's PTI party calls it a "ray of hope" and plans a nationwide march.
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PTI Demands Immediate Cardiac Care for Imran Khan at Shifa Hospital
Pakistan's opposition party, PTI, has demanded immediate cardiac care for jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan at Shifa International Hospital, alleging that a recommended CT Coronary Angiography was not performed during his recent visit to a government hospital (PIMS). The party condemned the 'continued failure' of authorities, noting that a cardiologist had recommended the test due to Khan's age, fluctuating blood pressure, and potential cardiac risks. PTI claims authorities bypassed a Supreme Court directive for Khan's treatment at Shifa International. In response, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif formed an inquiry committee to investigate the matter. PTI has rejected government assertions of adequate medical care and insists on Khan's immediate transfer to Shifa International Hospital.
Former international cricket captains appeal to Pakistan PM for humane treatment of Imran Khan
Twenty-one former international cricket captains, led by Greg Chappell, have appealed to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for humane treatment and proper medical care for former Pakistan captain and Prime Minister Imran Khan. The letter, published on August 23, 2026, follows a Supreme Court order that Khan be transferred to hospital for examination by a medical board including his personal physicians. However, Khan's hospital stay lasted only a few hours; he was examined by a state-appointed team, declared medically fit, and returned to Adiala Jail before the court-ordered board could complete its work. The captains request that the Supreme Court-directed medical board be allowed to complete a full assessment, that weekly family visits be honored, and that recommended treatment be provided. Khan, 73, has spent over three years in custody.
Read sourceImran Khan returned to jail after court-ordered medical check
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was transferred back to Adiala Jail early on August 21, 2026, hours after being taken to a hospital for court-ordered medical checks. The Supreme Court had ordered on August 18 that Khan be moved to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad within 48 hours for treatment, following his lawyers' petition citing poor health. However, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said Khan was instead taken to the public hospital PIMS, citing security concerns from supporters at the private clinic. A team of doctors, including an ophthalmologist, cardiologist, and physician, examined Khan and declared him medically fit. Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi were sentenced to 17 years in prison late last year. The former prime minister has faced multiple legal cases on corruption and other charges, which he and his PTI party maintain are politically motivated. The next court hearing is set for September 16.
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Jailed Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan moved to hospital after court order
On August 21, 2026, jailed former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was transferred from Adiala Jail to a hospital in Islamabad for a medical examination, following a court order. The move comes amid ongoing legal proceedings against Khan, who has been imprisoned since earlier in 2026. The transfer was reported by The Hindu, an Indian news outlet, and highlights the continued legal and political tensions surrounding Khan's detention. No further details on his medical condition or the specific court order were provided in the brief report.
Read sourceJailed Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan moved to hospital after court order, his party says
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was transferred from Adiala Jail to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad early on August 21, 2026, following a Supreme Court order. His party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), confirmed the move, which fulfills a long-standing demand by supporters who claim his health has deteriorated during over three years in prison. Khan's lawyers say he has lost significant vision in his right eye, though the government maintains medical reports show no condition requiring immediate treatment. The Supreme Court ordered authorities to transfer Khan within 48 hours and allow access to a medical panel including his personal physician. PTI spokesperson Zulfikar Bukhari called the ruling a 'new ray of hope' but announced a nationwide march on September 27 to demand access to Khan, speedy hearings, and his release. Khan has been imprisoned since August 2023 and says the cases against him are politically motivated.
Read sourcePakistan's Supreme Court Orders Hospital Transfer for Imran Khan Amid Political Shifts
Pakistan's Supreme Court on August 18 ordered the government to transfer imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital for medical examination and treatment, citing concerns over his blood pressure, cardiac health, and an eye condition. Khan has been detained since August 2023 on corruption charges. The ruling, which followed months of rejected petitions, is seen as part of broader political changes aimed at lowering tensions and exploring limited dialogue between the government and Khan's PTI party. The development coincides with meetings between PTI-linked opposition figures and ruling coalition leaders, as well as the government's renewed offer of talks. PTI had called for a long march starting September 27, but indicated it could be deferred if Khan's access to family and doctors improves. Analysts view the court order as a face-saving move for both sides, potentially opening space for political reconciliation amid discussions on governance reforms and the creation of new provinces.
Pakistan government to challenge Supreme Court order moving Imran Khan to private hospital
The Pakistan government, led by Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, announced it will challenge the Supreme Court's order to move jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan to a private hospital (Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad) for medical checks. Tarar stated the ruling 'does not fall within the four corners of the law' and argued that government hospitals are capable of providing the necessary treatment. The government is filing a review petition to have Khan's medical tests conducted at a government facility instead. The court order, issued on August 18, 2026, also allows Khan weekly family visits and twice-weekly phone calls with his sons, and permits his personal physician and sister to be involved in his care. The court warned against public gatherings or political use of his health information. Khan, 73, was sentenced to 17 years in prison on politically motivated charges, and his health has been a concern, including vision loss in his right eye. The next hearing is set for September 16.
Read sourcePakistan Supreme Court orders ex-PM Imran Khan be moved to hospital from jail
On August 18, 2026, the Supreme Court of Pakistan ordered that former Prime Minister Imran Khan be transferred from jail to Shifa International Hospital within 48 hours, where he will remain until September 16. The order, confirmed by Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, comes after repeated concerns from his sons and lawyers about his deteriorating health, including significant vision loss in his right eye while imprisoned. Khan, 73, has been incarcerated since August 2023 on multiple convictions he claims are politically motivated following his 2022 ouster. PTI spokesperson Zulfikar Bukhari welcomed the order but expressed regret it did not come sooner. The court's directive addresses longstanding demands from Khan's family and party for adequate medical care.