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Aug 17, 2026

Pakistan Supreme Court orders Imran Khan transferred to hospital

Pakistan's Supreme Court directed authorities to move imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan from Adiala jail to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad for medical examination, after three years in detention and concerns over his health.

Aug 17, 2026·14 sources

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▪On August 18, 2026, Pakistan's Supreme Court ordered that jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan be transferred to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad
▪The Supreme Court of Pakistan ordered that former Prime Minister Imran Khan remain hospitalized at Shifa International Hospital until at least September 16, 2026
▪The Supreme Court of Pakistan ruled that Imran Khan's sister, Dr. Uzma Khan, will be associated with his medical examination, with all expenses borne by his family

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