Khan’s hospital check ends with return to jail as political tensions simmer
TL;DR
Imran Khan, Pakistan’s former prime minister, was taken from Adiala jail to a private hospital for a medical examination after a Supreme Court order, doctors declared him medically fit, and he was returned to prison; the episode, set against health concerns (including reduced vision) and large-scale supporter demonstrations, highlights ongoing political friction between Khan’s party and the government.
- Imran Khan moved from Pakistan jail to hospital and back again Financial Times
- Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan back in jail after shorter-than-expected hospital visit Reuters
- Imran Khan Is Granted Brief Hospital Visit Before Returning to Prison The New York Times
- Former Pakistani leader Imran Khan is medically fit and back in jail, official says NBC News
- Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan’s family accuses gov’t of defying hospital order Al Jazeera
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