Imran Khan, the former prime minister of Pakistan, has been returned to prison following a brief medical examination at a government hospital in Islamabad. The move came after he was taken to the hospital overnight, reportedly under security concerns, and was declared fit by medical staff. Authorities have confirmed his return to Adiala Jail, where he has been held since being arrested in 2023.
Khan’s legal team and opposition party have criticized the government for violating a Supreme Court order that required him to undergo medical tests at a private hospital. They argue the decision to use a state-run facility was against judicial instructions. The Supreme Court had previously directed authorities to ensure Khan’s health was assessed under court supervision.
The situation has intensified political tensions, with the main opposition party planning to escalate nationwide protests. Provincial leaders have been instructed to increase mobilization, reflecting growing public frustration over Khan’s detention.
The government maintains that the hospital visit was necessary for security reasons and that Khan’s health was confirmed by doctors. The legal battle over his detention continues, with courts yet to resolve the dispute over the location of his medical examination.
